Monthly Archives: September 2009
Hargrove finds home in New Orleans
Former Bills DE Anthony Hargrove, whose trouble off the field ultimately ended his time in Buffalo has reclaimed his career with the Saints in New Orleans. Currently a rotational defensive lineman for New Orleans, Hargrove has played both DE and DT for the Saints and has five tackles through two games. “In Anthony’s case he’s [...]
Bowen lands with Skins
Recently released LB Alvin Bowen has landed with the Washington Redskins. Released by Buffalo’s practice squad earlier this week, Bowen, a former fifth-round pick was signed to Washington’s practice squad according to the National Football Post. The Redskins moved Darell Young off their practice squad to make room for Bowen.
Saints RB Mike Bell not looking good for Sunday
For the second straight day Saints RB Mike Bell did not participate in practice due to a knee injury. The rushing duties appear as though they will fall to Pierre Thomas and Lynell Hamilton for the Saints this week. Thomas, who is coming off a knee injury himself has practiced fully the past two days. [...]
Injury update
Bills head coach Dick Jauron provided an update on the injured players on his roster this week. WR Josh Reed, who did not practice at the outset Thursday, did do some work and was officially limited in practice. His injury was also mixed up with that of WR Roscoe Parrish on Wednesday. Parrish has a [...]
SI.com sees tough RB decision ahead for Bills
SI.com’s Don Banks sees a difficult decision coming up next week for head coach Dick Jauron concerning his running backs. With Marshawn Lynch set to return off suspension Monday, Banks openly wonders if Jackson’s big time production through the first two games will force Dick Jauron and his coaching staff to keep Jackson in the [...]
WR Johnson to be active this week?
With Josh Reed (quad) not practicing for a second straight day and Roscoe Parrish (ankle) working through an ankle injury, the chances appear greater that second-year WR Steve Johnson could dress this week. Johnson has been inactive for the first two games this season. But that could change on Sunday. Even if Reed and Parrish [...]
Reed not practicing
Josh Reed is not practicing for the 2nd straight day. Reed (quad) is doing some running on the side with the training staff. Limited in practice is TE Shawn Nelson (shoulder). C Geoff Hangartner (back) is participating after missing Wednesday’s practice.
Think the Pack might not be happy with Bills?
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter the Green Bay Packers will be without LT Chad Clifton until Week 6. Having the Bills sign OT Jamon Meredith off their practice squad Tuesday could not have made the Pack all that happy. Not saying that Meredith was going to start at left tackle in place of Clifton this week. [...]
Why T.O. hasn’t spoken to the media postgame
Terrell Owens has not spoken with the media after each of the Bills first two games. Normally this would not be a big issue, but since it’s Owens it is. So T.O. addressed the subject when asked about it Wednesday. “I think that with anything I say, it has been kind of misconstrued or taken [...]
Whitner to appear on NFL Network
Bills safety Donte Whitner will be making an appearance on NFL Network this week. Whitner will speak with the Network’s Solomon Wilcotts on the challenge of defending Drew Brees this week. Here are the times when his segment is scheduled to air this week. Donte Whitner’s NFL Playbook segment will air at the following times [...]
Thursday player radio appearances
Here’s the lineup of Bills players on the airwaves for Thursday. Eric Wood – Janet and Nick, Kiss 98.5 @ 7:15 AM Reggie Corner – Brent Axe, 1260 ESPN Radio, Syracuse between 3-6pm Kawika Mitchell – Chris Myers & Steve Hartman Show, National- Fox Sports Radio @ 4:30pm
Saints’ Payton on his new DC Gregg Williams
Former Bills head coach Gregg Williams is New Orleans’ new defensive coordinator. Head coach Sean Payton outlined how he came to hire Williams and the progress of their defense with the new scheme. “I had been in the NFC East for the better part of my career with New York for four years and Dallas for [...]
Saints injury report
The Saints have been a high-flying offense through the first two weeks, but they’re still a bit nicked up at the RB position. RB Mike Bell (knee) did not practice on Wednesday and will be a question mark for Sunday’s game. Meanwhile RB Pierre Thomas (knee) who only played on special teams for the Saints [...]
Fred keeping in touch with Marshawn
Fred Jackson, who won the Northtown Automotive game ball as voted by the fans after every Bills win, received an interesting question from one of the Bills fans that voted for him this week. Jackson was asked if he has kept in touch with Marshawn during Lynch’s three-game suspension. The Bills current feature back said [...]
Injury update
Josh Reed and Geoff Hangartner were the new non-participants in practice Wednesday and there were four other players that were limited. Reed is dealing with a strained quad while Hangartner sat out with a stiff back. Limited in practice Wednesday were Terrence McGee, Leodis McKelvin, Shawn Nelson and Roscoe Parrish.
Edwards and the plays he’s made with his legs
Trent Edwards has fared well through the first two games with his accuracy and decision making. One aspect of his game that’s been overlooked however, has been some of the good decisions he’s made with his legs thus far. In Week 1, Edwards scrambled for a first down on a 3rd-and-8 at the Patriots 19-yard line [...]
Hangartner, Reed not practicing
Two starters are not participating in practice. Geoff Hangartner and Josh Reed are not practicing. Head coach Dick Jauron will provide an update in his afternoon press conference scheduled for 2:30pm.
Nelson practicing
Good news for the Bills tight end position for a change. Shawn Nelson is practicing here on Wednesday so his tweet on Sunday that his shoulder was fine appears to be the case.
More on Fred’s great two-game start
As we reported on Tuesday Fred Jackson has the fourth best two-game total yardage start for a Bills running back in team history. Currently he’s also the only running back in the NFL with 200 yards rushing and over 100 yards receiving. He’s also one of only six backs that leads his team in rushing and receptions. Here’s [...]
