Monthly Archives: October 2009
Texans roster move
The Houston Texans made a roster move prior to their game with the Bills. They waived LB Jamie Winborn and signed DE Tim Jamison to their active roster. Jamison, a rookie out of Michigan, was signed as an undrafted free agent by Houston in May. This is the second time this season that Jamison (6’3″ [...]
Hard to believe
It’s hard to believe that Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Walter Payton has been gone 10 years, but Sunday will mark the 10th anniversary of his passing. The Bears are honoring his memory at halftime of their game with Cleveland this weekend. Payton was my all-time favorite player growing up. The guy wasn’t the fastest, [...]
Texans Fri. injury report
Here’s the official injury report from the Texans following Friday’s practice. Questionable DE Tim Bulman (ribs) practiced on a limited basis Friday. TE James Casey (knee) practiced fully. S Eugene Wilson (groin) practiced fully. All players listed below practiced fully on Friday. Probable LB Brian Cushing (foot) S Nick Ferguson (knee) WR Andre Johnson (chest) [...]
Fan Friday 10-30
We’ll see if the Bills can make it three in a row against a high-powered offense in the Texans this weekend. Here are some answers to your questions. (AskChris@bills.nfl.net). 1. Hey Chris. The loss of linebackers to injury this season has me wondering what has become of John Digorgio this season. I know the Bills cut [...]
This week’s Bills Insider
This week’s Bills player blog entry is turned in by safety George Wilson. Wilson gives his take on the current state of the team and his thoughts on Sunday’s matchup against the Texans. He also talks about some of his community efforts with teammate Brad Butler.
Why Owens watched
Terrell Owens was a spectator at practice on Friday. Head coach Dick Jauron explained why. Jauron said Owens sat out practice Friday “for rest.” This is the second straight week Owens has watched a Friday practice to rest.
Injury update
The Bills will be without the services of six players on Sunday. Here’s the injury report rundown. Out for Sunday QB Trent Edwards (concussion) FB Corey McIntyre (knee) TE Shawn Nelson (migraines) OT Jonathan Scott (ankle) S Donte Whitner (ankle) DT Kyle Williams (knee) Doubtful SS Bryan Scott (ankle) Probable DE Chris Kelsay (back) CB [...]
Texans WR Johnson update
By all indications Houston WR Andre Johnson will start on Sunday against the Bills. Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said barring any setbacks Johnson is “ready to go” for Sunday. That according to HoustonTexans.com. Also expected to start Sunday is Texans leading tackler, rookie Brian Cushing, who has been limited by a foot injury in [...]
Practice update
Here are the non-participants at practice Friday. S Donte Whitner OT Jonathan Scott WR Terrell Owens TE Shawn Nelson DT Kyle Williams FB Corey McIntyre DE Chris Kelsay appeared to be participating in practice during the portion open to the media, but it was difficult to determine the extent of his work. We’ll get an [...]
Owens watching
Bills WR Terrell Owens is watching practice here on Friday. Owens was given the day off last Friday as well as his non-participation was termed “non-injury related” by head coach Dick Jauron. We’ll get confirmation from Jauron after practice to make sure that is the case again this week.
Byrd wants to surpass elder Byrd
Bills NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month Jairus Byrd has a father that was a pretty accomplished NFL cornerback in Gil Byrd, a former San Diego Charger, who had 42 interceptions in a nine-year career. The younger Byrd however, is interested in eclipsing that INT total in his career. “Before I even came in, my [...]
WR Johnson update
Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson participated in practice with his teammates Thursday. Johnson (lung contusion) was described as limited in practiced, but according to head coach Gary Kubiak, who spoke to the Houston Chronicle after practice he did his normal workload. He all but promised that he would play on Sunday. Also limited was starting [...]
Latest on Hardy
Bills WR James Hardy is working his way through his second week of practice, but he’s just eight days into the 21-day window that the team has to evaluate where he’s at and if he’s ready to rejoin the active roster. Head coach Dick Jauron commented on where Hardy stands at this point. “He’s in that [...]
Edwards update
Trent Edwards did a little more in practice on Thursday than he did on Wednesday. Head coach Dick Jauron provided details. “He took a few more snaps and look squad things than he had yesterday,” said Jauron. “And he reacted well.” On Monday Jauron ruled Edwards out for Sunday’s game as he will not serve [...]
Thurs. practice update
Here’s the rundown of non and partial participants in practice Thursday. Not practicing FB Corey McIntyre (knee) TE Shawn Nelson (migraines) OT Jonathan Scott (ankle) S Donte Whitner (ankle) DT Kyle Williams (knee) DE Chris Kelsay (back) Limited in practice QB Trent Edwards (head) CB Terrence McGee (knee) SS Bryan Scott (ankle)
Why Kelsay couldn’t practice
Chris Kelsay was a new addition to the Bills injury report Thursday. Kelsay could not practice because of a back problem. “Chris Kelsay’s back locked up,” said head coach Dick Jauron. “It was muscular in nature and he was very sore, but he came out and watched practice.” Whether Kelsay can practice Friday is still [...]
Practice update
There are five Bills players not participating in practice. Not practicing DT Kyle Williams TE Shawn Nelson OT Jonathan Scott DE Chris Kelsay S Donte Whitner
Evans on difference between QBs
Lee Evans was asked about his chemistry with Trent Edwards compared to Ryan Fitzpatrick. Here was his response. “They’re two totally different quarterbacks, I think,” said Evans. ”Fitz (Fitzpatrick) just sometimes he gets out there and he wings it a little bit and just tries to make things happen. And when you have somebody like that [...]
Ryan Neill lands a job
Former Bills long snapper Ryan Neill, who was beaten out for the Bills’ job this summer by rookie Garrison Sanborn has landed on his feet. Neill just signed with the St. Louis Rams after their long snapper Chris Massey suffered a season-ending knee injury. He’s expected to play on Sunday, and knowing the Rams have [...]
Ask Marcus
Hey folks be sure to get your questions emailed over to Marcus Stroud for the next episode of Marcus’ Mailbag. I know they usually tape the episode each Thursday after practice, so there’s still time to get your questions in. Just email Marcus at AskMarcus@bills.nfl.net. After all the guy is having a productive season, second on [...]
