Monthly Archives: July 2009
Stroud could be out a week
Marcus Stroud’s strained hamstring could keep him on the shelf up to a week. Head coach Dick Jauron said his defensive tackle could be out from 5-7 days with the ailment. Stroud himself called the injury minor after tweaking his hamstring in practice Saturday afternoon. Spencer Johnson has been playing in his place with the [...]
Stroud not practicing
Marcus Stroud is not practicing Sunday after tweaking his hamstring Saturday afternoon. RB Justise Hairston is not in attendance.
Get your T.O.’s
Many of you have already seen it. Terrell Owens new breakfast cereal TO’s. But there’s only one store you can get it. Tops markets is the only grocery chain carrying them. Owens is scheduled to appear at a Tops store in the Rochester area on July 30th to formally launch his new cereal.
Grass fields at camp not looking like an option
Bills head coach Dick Jauron said Saturday he’d like to get on the grass fields soon, but with all the rain this week here at St. John Fisher the fields have been too wet to play on safely due to poor footing for the players. And tonight is no different weather-wise as it’s pouring rain.
Jersey number changes
After hearing a couple of fans confused with some of the linebackers due to some number changes here are the jersey assignments after changes were made just prior to camp opening. LB Nic Harris is now #54 (was #49) LB Ashlee Palmer is now #64 (was #61) DT Ventrell Jenkins is now #65 (was #64) [...]
Ellis and Bryan rotating at DE
In the morning practice veteran Copeland Bryan saw most of the reps with the second team defense at right defensive end. But that changed in the afternoon session. Chris Ellis switched roles with Bryan, with Ellis seeing more time with the second unit while Bryan took Ellis’ spot from the morning with the third defense. [...]
Lynch and Schobel ribbing each other at practice
Marshawn Lynch and Aaron Schobel like to joke and needle each other at practice. It’s been a frequent occurrence over the past two seasons when both have been healthy. And it resurfaced again in Saturday afternoon’s practice. On a pass play Schobel bent the corner and was about to apply pressure on Trent Edwards, when [...]
Bills fans getting props from new players
You’ve already heard Terrell Owens express his thanks for the support given to him by Bills fans. But one other newly signed player believes the turnout and enthusiasm by Bills’ fans at training camp is unmatched. Dominic Rhodes has played for Indy and Oakland in his career, and after witnessing the fan turnout and vocal [...]
Pick after Byrd agreed to terms
Everette Brown, the former Florida St. defensive end that was taken by the Carolina Panthers has agreed to terms on a four-year deal. That according to Scout.com. It’s reportedly a four-year deal worth $4.3M with a $1.54M signing bonus for Brown. Hopefully this will help to slot Buffalo’s Jairus Byrd contract-wise, as came off the board [...]
Stroud pulled from practice
It looks as if Marcus Stroud tweaked something during conditioning drills. The training staff put an ice pack on his leg as a precaution but his practice day appears done.
Denney returns
Ryan Denney has returned to practice after getting gouged in the eye.
Denney leaves field
Ryan Denney just left the practice field. It looked like he was poked in the eye. We’ll update later. The only non-participant at practice besides Hardy, Hawthorne and the unsigned players is RB Justise Hairston.
Owens unable to go undetected in Rochester
Most players upon checking in at training camp, run out to the store for a few quick essentials to have with them in their room. For some it’s a cooling fan, for others its a better pillow and for some they need some of their staple food items in their room fridge. Terrell Owens thought [...]
New backup MLB candidates behind Poz
With John DiGiorgio’s 2009 season put on the backburner for now, Buffalo will need to find a viable backup candidate to play behind Paul Posluszny. The top two candidates right now are Marcus Buggs and free agent signee Pat Thomas. Buggs is an aggressive player that flies all over the field and loves contact. Thomas [...]
DiGiorgio likely to return to Bills
John DiGiorgio is now a part of the waiver process after failing his physical, which this time of the year is a 24-hour window. It was a tough break for a valued player on the roster. Here’s what I think will happen. First, DiGiorgio, unless he is claimed by another club during his 24-hour waiver [...]
RB Hairston leaves with injury
Tough break for RB Justise Hairston as he suffered an apparent injury and went to the locker room. He has yet to return to the field. We hope to have an update after practice.
Nelson not at practice
Despite reports to the contrary that he’s signed, fourth-round pick Shawn Nelson is not at practice this morning. Obviously the other unsigned draft picks are not either (Maybin, Wood, Levitre, Byrd). Also not in attendance is John DiGiorgio. James Hardy and C.J. Hawthorne as expected are not practicing.
Where the UFL stands on Vick
While Michael Vick’s NFL status lies in wait, the fledgling UFL has addressed where they stand with respect to Vick possibly playing in their league this fall. UFL Commissioner Michael Huyghue made the following statement. “We do believe the UFL provides Michael Vick the perfect opportunity to regain his true playing ability and mentally prepare [...]
Losman comments further on UFL gig
Former Bills QB J.P. Losman who officially signed with the Las Vegas franchise of the fledgling UFL had more to say about his signing as he’s one of the league’s marquee names right now. “The United Football League is providing me with the opportunity to play the sport I love at a high level and [...]
