Monthly Archives: July 2009
NASCAR driver to stop by Bills training camp
Greg Biffle driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion for Roush–Fenway Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will be stopping by evening practice at Bills training camp on Thursday. He’s visiting to promote the upcoming road race at The Glen for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race weekend at Watkins Glen International August 6-9, [...]
Lions sign Will James, workout former Bills QB
The Detroit Lions have taken a liking to picking up former Bills. Last year they signed Michael Gaines. Today they signed Will James, who was a training camp cut of the Bills last season. They also worked out former Bills backup QB Craig Nall. Nall played with Houston last year.
DiGiorgio back with Bills
Buffalobills.com has confirmed that John DiGiorgio did clear waivers and is back with the Bills. The team has put him on Reserve/PUP meaning his 2009 season is over. Having that designation DiGiorgio does not take up a roster spot.
Bills not interested in acquiring Vick
Bills COO/GM Russ Brandon confirmed for Buffalobills.com that the club would not be interested in adding Michael Vick to the roster. “We do not have interest at this time,” said Brandon. “We are comfortable with our roster as it is.” This stance should come as no surprise. The organization has been staunchly behind Trent Edwards [...]
Pat Thomas now playing for his all-time favorite team
Bills LB Pat Thomas was not your typically happy free agent after signing in the offseason with the Bills. He was extremely pleased to be a part of the Bills organization. The reason why is growing up (in Miami of all places!) he was a huge Bills fan, and admitted it was a big factor [...]
Butler hosting a Sabres bud at camp
Brad Butler and Jonwill be hosting one of his Buffalo Sabres buddies at training camp on Tuesday. For the night practice Sabres forward Andrew Peters is scheduled to make the trip out to training camp to watch Butler and his teammates. Butler is a Sabres season ticket holder.
Poz and Big Langston on Rochester radio Tuesday
Wease will have Paul Posluszny and Langston Walker on his radio show tomorrow morning. Poz is scheduled to appear at 7:45 with Walker to follow 10 minutes later on 95.1 the Fox.
Bryan suffers injury
Copeland Bryan went down early in today’s pads practice and coach Jauron provided an update afterwards. Bryan suffered a hamstring injury when he got caught up in a tie-up at the tail end of a run play during inside run plays. No timetable was given as to how long he’ll be out, but it sounds [...]
WR Johnson could be out a while
Steve Johnson didn’t practice Monday and head coach Dick Jauron explained why. Jauron said Johnson suffered some rib cartilage damage and is very sore, but x-rays on Johnson’s ribs were negative.
Steve Johnson watching
Steve Johnson after a good day Sunday is not participating in practice today. We’ll have an update as to why after practice. Marcus Stroud still out.
Mr. Wilson on the sidelines
Bills Hall of Fame owner Ralph Wilson is on hand at training camp. As far we know this is the first practice he has attended.
Levitre at practice
Andy Levitre is padded up for his first practice. He’s ready to go today.
Bills on grass field today
The wet weather has apparently held off enough to allow the grass fields at camp to dry out. The Bills will practice for the first time on the grass field for the pads workout this morning.
T.O. to have a Twitter seating section at camp
T.O. had the idea and now it appears the idea will become reality. Owens openly tweeted that he thinks having his own seating section at Bills training camp called, “T.O.’s Tweeters” would be a fun idea. And it looks like it’s going to happen. Per Owens twitter account he updates the fans on what’s to [...]
Player radio appearances Monday
On Monday the airwaves will be full of Bills players making appearances. On Buffalo’s flagship 97 Rock, Gibran Hamdan will be on the air at 7:30am. He’ll be followed by Kawika Mitchell at 7:45 and Trent Edwards at 8am. You can listen live online. On 103.3 the Edge in Buffalo, Terrell Owens will appear on [...]
Levitre on campus
Bills 2nd round pick Andy Levitre is on campus at training camp at St. John Fisher. He’s attending team meetings tonight.
T.O. mania has gone bilingual
Terrell Owens is a nationally recognized figure. There’s no debating that. However, Owens is appealing to all Bills fans of all ethnic backgrounds as evidenced by the photo below taken at Bills training camp Sunday. Chad Ocho Cinco better keep his eyes open because he’s got bilingual competition [...]
Offense getting it’s 3-4 prep work in
Just because Buffalo’s defense runs a 4-3 scheme doesn’t mean the offense isn’t getting itself properly prepared for the 10 games they’ll be playing this season against 3-4 fronts. Trent Edwards explained how they’re making sure they get their reps in against the 3-4. “It’s difficult to ask our defense to go into a live [...]
Evans, Owens put in extra work
For a second straight day Lee Evans and Terrell Owens put in some extra work after practice. Evans was working on his catching as he was taking passes from the JUGs machine. As he went along he’d take a step closer every two or three catches to the point where he was within five or [...]
Owens on Michael Vick
Terrell Owens has never been one that’s afraid to express an opinion so when he was asked to weigh in on Michael Vick, Owens pulled no punches. When asked about the rumored four-game suspension Vick could be facing from the NFL after his jail term, Owens thinks it would be excessive. “I think it’s unfortunate. I [...]
