Monthly Archives: November 2009
Practice update
Here’s the list of non-participants at practice here on Wednesday. OT Demetrius Bell CB Terrence McGee CB Ashton Youboty DT John McCargo DT Marcus Stroud
Simmons jersey number
Kendall Simmons is wearing jersey number 71. Practice squad DT Lonnie Harvey is 98 and OT Jason Watkins is 66.
Practice squad adds are interesting
Buffalo added a pair of linemen to the practice squad Wednesday on both sides of the ball. Both prospects are intriguing. Rookie OT Jason Watkins (6’6″ 325) played his college ball at Florida and started at left tackle as a junior and right tackle as a senior for the Gators. What kept him from being drafted [...]
Another NFL team looking for coach?
One advantage the Bills have had in their preliminary search for a new head coach is time. Time to get in touch with every one of their top candidates without worrying about getting beaten to the punch by other NFL teams looking for coaches. But they may now have some competition. Per Pro Football Weekly Editor [...]
Runyan back in the league
Long time Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Jon Runyan has again found work in the NFL. Coming off knee surgery this offseason, the 13-year vet has signed with San Diego, where he will replace starting RT Jeromey Clary, who was placed on season-ending injured reserve with an ankle injury. Runyan worked out for the Bills earlier [...]
NFL.com: Wilson ready to spend big
According to NFL.com, Bills owner Ralph Wilson is ready to invest big time money into a big name coaching candidate. NFL.com’s Vic Carucci reports that Wilson is willing to spend up to $10M per season on a coach to get his man, which by most accounts is Mike Shanahan. Carucci cites a source close to [...]
Dolphins sign 2
The Bills aren’t the only team making roster moves in the wake of injuries. Their opponent this Sunday is doing the same. With NT Jason Ferguson going on I-R and releasing a reserve safety the Dolphins signed cornerback Evan Oglesby and defensive end Ikeaika Alma-Francis and released linebacker Matt Roth. Oglesby is a 4-year veteran [...]
Wednesday player radio appearances
Here’s the list of player radio appearances scheduled for Wednesday. Ryan Fitzpatrick – Norton in the Morning, 97 Rock @ 7:30 AM Kyle Williams – Shredd and Ragan Player of the Week, 103.3 The Edge 4:15 pm.
Interesting take on Cowher pursuit
While National Football Post guest columnist Robert Boland commends the Bills for trying to land the big fish in Bill Cowher, he believes there are a lot of factors at play concerning the Buffalo job and Cowher’s approach to the NFL coaching landscape. Boland thinks Cowher’s decision not to meet with the Bills was done [...]
Schottie addresses Bills coaching rumors
Former NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer addressed the recent ESPN report that has him on a list of candidates for the Bills head coaching position. Appearing on his radio show on the Sirius NFL Radio, Schottenheimer said the following. “I think [the report] may have had something to do with a reunion of that 1965 [...]
G Simmons a welcome addition
With the Bills supremely shorthanded at the guard position signing Kendall Simmons Tuesday might have been the best they could possibly do to re-fortify the position. Simmons has 80 starts under his belt in his eight-year career and a veteran is far more ready to step in if needed and play effectively. In all likelihood the starting [...]
Levy to be at next Monday QB club luncheon
Bills Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy will be the featured guest at the next Monday Quarterback club luncheon. The club’s next luncheon will be held on Monday, November 30, the day following the Bills’ home game against the Miami Dolphins. Joining Levy will be Jeff Miller. Levy and Miller have co-authored the book, “The [...]
Bills giving back for Thanksgiving
Bryan Scott, Terrell Owens, Chris Draft and C.J. Hawthorne are giving back to the Buffalo community on their day off today at Buffalo City Mission. The four players are serving thanksgiving meals late this Tuesday morning to the Men’s Community Center at the City Mission as they provide meals for the homeless and less fortunate [...]
NFL.com: Bills contact Cowher
According to NFL.com’s Jason LaCanfora, the Bills have made contact with former Steeelers head coach and current CBS football analyst Bill Cowher. Per the report on NFL.com Cowher informed the Bills that he isn’t interested in speaking to any teams about potential jobs until after the season. But citing a source LaCanfora reports that Cowher [...]
Dolphins lose key DL for season
As feared, the Miami Dolphins lost a critical starter on their defensive line for the season. Head coach Tony Sparano confirmed it in his Monday press conference. “Jason Ferguson suffered a quad injury and is out for the season,” said Sparano. Paul Soliai is Ferguson’s backup at the all important nose tackle position, but he’s [...]
Being in coaching pool is Fewell’s option
Interim head coach Perry Fewell was asked if he should be considered for the permanent head coaching job. As far as he understands it he has the option to throw his hat in that ring. “This is a great opportunity for me and I’m a candidate I think if I choose to be a candidate [...]
Lynch injury update
Interim head coach Perry Fewell provided an update Monday on RB Marshawn Lynch, who left Sunday’s game in the first half with a shoulder injury. “Marshawn Lynch, he’s feeling much better today,” said Fewell. ”We’ll see (Tuesday) how he feels and continue from there.” Lynch was labeled day-to-day by Fewell. Having him available for Sunday’s game is [...]
QB for Miami still to be determined
Bills interim head coach Perry Fewell stuck to his statement last week that the starting quarterback would be a week to week decision on Monday. When asked if Ryan Fitzpatrick would start again this week, Fewell said he’s going to be spending some more time on that decision. “I thought Ryan did some really good [...]
Two point attempt was impromptu
For those that may have been wondering if Buffalo’s two-point conversion attempt was planned after the Owens TD, it wasn’t. Brian Moorman, to his credit, admitted he bobbled the snap as he was trying to get it down. “When I put it down it was flat on the ground so I had to improvise,” said [...]
Fewell press conference carried live
Perry Fewell’s Monday wrap up press conference will be carried live on Buffalobills.com. Fewell is scheduled to address the media at 12:30 pm. Just go to the media lounge to watch.
