Monthly Archives: June 2010
Afternoon update
The afternoon practice update has been added to the Day 1 – Minicamp report. Check the media lounge later for exclusive highlights of Wednesday’s action.
Wood, Mitchell watching
Though they both participated in practice Wednesday morning at the Bills mandatory minicamp, Eric Wood and Kawika Mitchell are not practicing this afternoon. Both players are rehabbing from injuries and Chan Gailey said they’re participation will be monitored closely. Other players that are being monitored are Marcus Stroud and Terrence McGee. Corey McIntyre left practice [...]
Wood and Gailey on radio Thurs.
Here’s the rundown of player and coach radio appearances for Thursday. Coach Gailey – Morning Show, The Fan 590 – Toronto @ 7:20 AM (listen online) Eric Wood – Shredd and Ragan, 103.3 The Edge- after practice @ 5:20 PM (listen online)
Gailey lays out timetable
Bills head coach Chan Gailey was asked when he expects his offense to be fully functional, and Gailey didn’t pull any punches. “Yeah, there’s a timetable,” said Gailey. ”Game one. That’s what it’s supposed to be. You better be hitting on all cylinders when you get to game one. That’s always been my expectation. When they [...]
Kyle Williams interview
Bills DT Kyle Williams appeared on the Bills flagship station 97 Rock this week. Williams talked about his batting practice with the Blue Jays in Toronto last weekend as well as his thoughts on how he fits in the Bills new 3-4. Here’s the interview in case you missed it.
Evans on Gailey
Bills WR Lee Evans has been through his share of coordinators and offenses in his six seasons with the Bills. He believes Chan Gailey and his history of success has the potential to turn a lot of the kinds of games Buffalo lost last season into wins. “For one he’s done it before and number [...]
Wed. player radio appearances
Here’s the rundown of Bills player radio appearances for Wednesday (June 23rd). Paul Posluszny – Morning Bull, 103.3 The Edge @ 8:00 AM (listen online).
Spiller live video chat
Bills top pick C.J. Spiller will be chatting live online with fans at 7 pm on Tuesday (June 22nd). Fans will have the opportunity to ask the No. 9 overall NFL Draft pick take questions and view his live responses via video. Chat participants will also have the chance to win a football signed by [...]
Time running out to nominate
Time is running out to nominate a Citizen of the Year. The Buffalo Bills Alumni Association is accepting applications for the 4th Annual Citizen of the Year Award only up until June 30, 2010. Applications may be found by logging on the Buffalo Bills Alumni’s website. The Citizen of the Year Award recognizes an individual with [...]
Edwards praises young WRs
Bills QB Trent Edwards was asked if he’s seen improvement in his game through the course of OTAs with respect to the offense. While he briefly addressed his own progress, he made sure to praise the young receiving corps. “I still have a lot to learn,” said Edwards. ”There are still things I need to iron [...]
Player radio appearance
Here’s the rundown of player radio appearances for Bills players on Tuesday. Kyle Williams – Norton in the Morning, 97 Rock @ 8:00 AM (listen online) Kyle will no doubt be talking about how things are coming along defensively for the team, but he’s likely to also discuss his solid outing in batting practice at [...]
Wood feeling good
Eric Wood felt good after getting the chance to participate in practice Monday. Wood said he did individual position work with his teammates for the first time since breaking his leg last season. “I just did individual work today just within the offensive line. I’m excited to be out here and I’m ready to get [...]
Reps for Harris hard to come by
Bills rookie free agent SS Dominique Harris has a good physical skill set, but he’s lined up at a position where the Bills have solid depth. With veterans Donte Whitner, Bryan Scott and George Wilson all capable of playing strong safety, reps have been extremely hard to come by for Harris in the practice setting. [...]
Bills do well at BP
The results of the Bills batting practice Saturday prior to the Blue Jays game in Toronto might surprise you. Jairus Byrd, Lee Evans and Kyle Williams all took part. To see what happened check out Buffalobills.com on Monday when we’ll have full video coverage of the action in the media lounge.
Lynch update
The media is making note of Marshawn Lynch’s absence on the last day of voluntary OTAs this week, but Lynch had a prior commitment to a former teammate. ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed as much in a recent twitter post. Adam_Schefter Bills RB Marshawn Lynch missed Buffalo’s OTA today to fly to Dallas to be a groomsman [...]
Parameters for Carrington?
NFL draft choices often get slotted into contracts based on where they were drafted. With the players near where Bills third-round pick Alex Carrington was drafted beginning to sign, there’s hope the defensive end might not be that far away from being the next in line. Carrington was the 72nd overall pick this past spring. To [...]
Byrd ready to hit HRs
Bills FS Jairus Byrd is already envisioning some home runs flying off his bat later this afternoon. In his latest twitter post Byrd is eager to hit some taters. jairusbyrd31 Headed to toronto to take batting practice at the Blue jays game…I’m swinging for the fences LOL Byrd along with teammates Kyle Williams and [...]
Fan Friday 6-18
Only a week left of spring practices and then the layoff before training camp. On to your questions (AskChris@bills.nfl.net). 1 – Chris, I think James Hardy has a very good chance to become the 2nd receiver to Lee Evans. He has all the physical tools to succeed and with his tall, lanky frame is the [...]
3 Bills to take BP in Toronto
Last year Lee Evans and Trent Edwards took batting practice with the Toronto Blue Jays prior to one of their games. This year Evans is returning with a couple of other teammates on June 18th. Evans along with Jairus Byrd and Kyle Williams will take batting practice this Friday at about 3 pm prior to [...]
Byrd makes SN under 25 NFL team
Bills FS Jairus Byrd has made another all-NFL list. The Sporting News had him listed as a member of their Top 25 under 25 NFL roster. Byrd was chosen as the under 25 free safety for the SN’s Under 25 squad. Sorry an online link is not currently available. The only other AFC East players [...]
