Monthly Archives: November 2009
Three players out for Sunday
Interim head coach Perry Fewell declared three Bills players out for Sunday’s game. OT Demetrius Bell (knee), DT John McCargo (calf) and CB Ashton Youboty (ankle) are all out for Sunday’s game. McCargo’s absence could put Buffalo in a tight spot at the defensive tackle position. With Marcus Stroud questionable with a knee injury, if [...]
Practice update
Here’s the list of non-participants in practice for Friday. Not practicing CB Ashton Youboty (ankle) LB Nic Harris (personal) OT Demetrius Bell (knee) We’ll get the official status of these three players for Sunday’s game after practice from interim head coach Perry Fewell.
Stroud practicing
Marcus Stroud is participating in practice for the first time this week. It’s difficult to tell to what extent he’ll be practicing at this point. We’ll get an official update on Stroud and the other players in question for Sunday’s game like Terrence McGee and Jairus Byrd, who were also participating, but appear to be [...]
Practice update
Here is the list of players not participating in practice on Thanksgiving. Not practicing CB Ashton Youboty LB Nic Harris OT Demetrius Bell DT John McCargo DT Marcus Stroud Stroud had hoped to be well enough to test his ailing knee, but it looks as though that will wait at least another day.
McGee back practicing
For the first time since his knee scope CB Terrence McGee is practicing. McGee participated in individual position drills Thursday as he tries to come back from minor knee surgery during the bye week. If McGee is able to play this week it will ironically be against the team where he first sustained the knee [...]
Bills-Miami tix still available
Though the game is officially sold-out, a limited number of tickets have been returned by the visiting team (Miami Dolphins). You can call the ticket office on Friday at 1-877-BB-TICKS or you can purchase tickets online.
HOF semifinalists to be named Saturday
The Pro Football Hall of Fame will be naming their 25 semifinalists for enshrinement as part of the 2010 Hall of Fame class, and you’ll be able to see the names revealed live. For the first time ever, the announcement of the 25 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2010 will [...]
Martz wants to throw hat in ring
While all the big name Super Bowl winning coaches are being contacted by the Bills, one that hasn’t won the big one is indirectly expressing interest in the job. Former St. Louis head coach Mike Martz is apparently interested. That according to ESPN blogger Tim Graham, who reports via a source that Martz finds the [...]
Stroud planning to test knee Thursday
Bills DT Marcus Stroud is hoping he can be thankful for effective rehab on Thanksgiving Thursday. Stroud wants to try and participate in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday’s workout. “I’m trying to get out there (Thursday),” said Stroud. ”So hopefully everything we’ll be going well and I can get out there and give it a whirl.” [...]
Wood still not back from Jacksonville
As of Wednesday Bills RG Eric Wood was still not back from Jacksonville as he’s still in the hospital for observation. That according to the Associated Press, which also reports that Wood is expected to return to Buffalo Thursday. “He’s still in the hospital in Jacksonville and everything is going well,” said interim head coach [...]
Dolphins injury report
Only a few players on Miami’s injury report after putting NT Jason Ferguson on I-R Tuesday. Not practicing were starting C Jake Grove and reserve DE Lionel Dotson. Both have ankle injuries. Fortunately for the Dolphins backup center Joe Berger practiced fully coming off a knee injury. RB Ricky Williams was also full go despite [...]
Fewell asks for fan support
With a 1-8 record in their last nine home games, Bills interim head coach Perry Fewell is hoping the fans can provide some added inspiration. “It is difficult to come home knowing you’ve only won one game at home,” said Fewell. ”It has been difficult. All I can say is I need you there. We need [...]
Safety rotation will continue
Last week against Jacksonville the Bills employed a safety rotation where Donte Whitner and Jairus Byrd subbed in and out for one another through the course of the game. Interim head coach Perry Fewell liked how it worked last Sunday and intends to continue with it moving forward. “That’s a good problem for us keeping [...]
Injury update
Here’s the official run down of practice participation from Wednesday from interim head coach Perry Fewell. Not practicing CB Terrence McGee (knee) CB Ashton Youboty (ankle) OT Demetrius Bell (knee) DT Marcus Stroud (knee) DT John McCargo (calf) Limited in practice FS Jairus Byrd (groin) Byrd as we reported before is not expected to be [...]
Sparano knows Fewell
Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano when asked about Perry Fewell taking over as interim head coach for the Bills reminded everyone that he and Fewell once coached together. Sparano was the tight ends coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2002. Fewell was the secondary coach for the Jaguars on that same coaching staff. “Perry was [...]
Fitz the QB
Interim head coach Perry Fewell just confirmed after practice that Ryan Fitzpatrick is the starting QB Sunday vs.Miami.
Fewell press conference live at 2:45
Bills interim head coach Perry Fewell will be delivering his weekly press conference here on Wednesday at 2:45 pm. You can watch it live on Buffalobills.com this afternoon. Fewell is expected to address the QB situation and the status of Marshawn Lynch, who was practicing today as well as an update on Eric Wood.
Shanahan: “We had an excellent meeting.”
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter Bills COO/GM has met with former Denver head coach Mike Shanahan in Denver. Per the report, Brandon was very persuasive with his pitch to Shanahan. “We had an excellent meeting,” Shanahan told Schefter Wednesday. “I was really impressed with Russ Brandon and everything he had to say. We’re going to stay in [...]
Lynch update
Marshawn Lynch was out on the practice field with his teammates Wednesday. He appeared to be full go coming off his shoulder injury in Sunday’s game. He was running routes and catching passes over his head. So he moved well and didn’t seem to show any limitations. We’ll get the official report from interim head [...]
Bills practicing in rain
The Bills are outside practicing in the rain today. The team rarely practiced out in the elements under Dick Jauron. Interim head coach Perry Fewell is fired up again today. In an effort to get better focus Fewell momentarily stopped practice and shouted, “Get it right! Let’s get it right!”
