Monthly Archives: June 2010
Expanded season means bigger roster
If and when an agreement is struck between the league’s Management Council and the NFLPA on an expanded 18-game season, larger rosters and new rules for injured reserve are going to be big factors in the discussion. In an interview with NFL Network’s Rich Eisen, Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy, a member of the [...]
18 game sched. not before 2012
With the NFLPA and the NFL Management Council discussing the possibility of an 18-game regular season and just a two game preseason, fans want to know when that could be put into place if an agreement can be reached. Appearing on NFL Network in an interview with Rich Eisen, Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy, [...]
Thurs. radio appearances
Here’s the rundown of player radio appearances on Thursday. Andy Levitre – Morning Bull, 103.3 The Edge @ 8:15 AM (listen online) Chris Kelsay – On the Block with Brent Axe, The Score - Syracuse @ 3:30 pm
LB waived
With the Bills signing fourth-round pick Marcus Easley on Wednesday afternoon, they had to unfortunately move another player off the roster. To make room for Easley on the roster, Buffalo waived undrafted rookie LB Mike Wright. Wright was an ILB prospect that had great instincts, but was buried on the depth behind the likes of [...]
Evans radio appearance
Bills WR Lee Evans will be on the local airwaves shortly. Evans is scheduled to appear on the Shredd and Ragan show on 103.3 FM The Edge at 4:10 pm.
OT Green to sit for a bit
Bills OT Cornell Green has an injury according to head coach Chan Gailey. Gailey was asked about Green, who did not practice on Wednesday at the voluntary OTA workout. “Cornell pulled something and he’s out for a couple of days,” said Gailey. Green left practice early on Tuesday and did not return.
Gailey reaction to Schobel
Late last week Bills DE Aaron Schobel said he was leaning toward retirement. On Wednesday Bills head coach Chan Gailey was asked to comment. “It’s up to him,” said Gailey of Schobel’s status. ”He’s a good football player and has been a good football player in this league and in Buffalo for many years. I’d like [...]
Wood may practice
Bills OL Eric Wood is coming along extremely well in his rehab and could hit the practice field soon. Head coach Chan Gailey in giving kudos to his athletic training staff indicated that Wood may have a chance to practice before the mandatory minicamp comes to a close next week. More details to come in [...]
McNeill doesn’t sign tender
Chargers restricted free agent LT Marcus McNeill let the June 15th deadline to sign his qualifying tender come and go and now is not required to play for San Diego until after Week 10 of the 2010 season. Chargers GM A.J. Smith spoke Tuesday as if he was fully expecting his team to play without [...]
Report: Bills sign Easley
The National Football Post is reporting that the Bills have come to terms with 4th round pick Marcus Easley. NFP reporter Aaron Wilson posted the following on his twitter account late Tuesday. RavensInsider The Buffalo Bills signed fourth-round WR Marcus Easley to a four-year deal, including bonus of nearly $520,000, per a league source. The [...]
What Lynch told Jackson
It’s common knowledge that Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson are more than teammates. Being good friends, Lynch confides in Jackson, who shared what Lynch told him about deciding to come and practice. Jackson believes Lynch will be nothing but professional and do what he can to help the team win come September. “I think things [...]
Lynch asked pointed questions
Bills RB Marshawn Lynch was asked if he still wants to be in Buffalo following his first day on the practice field this spring. “I’d like to play football, whether it’s here or whether it’s somewhere else as long as I get to play football I’m feeling great,” said Lynch. He was also asked if [...]
Teammates excited Lynch back
Bills players were intrigued to finally see the three running back attack in their offensive backfield Tuesday as Marshawn Lynch was practicing for the first time. Here’s just one example from Bills rookie free agent WR David Nelson, who had this recent post on his twitter account. DNelson83 Solid day @ practice today. M [...]
Evans ranks high for hands
Football Outsiders is always crunching numbers and in assessing best hands and drop rate, Lee Evans is among the best in the league over the past two years. In their report on defensive drop rate they also list the five players with the best hands. Over the past two years Evans had a drop rate [...]
Gaither called a “drama king”
A lot of Bills fans desperate for finding a long term answer to the team’s left tackle position have pointed to Ravens young OT Jared Gaither, who has reportedly been on the trading block. Shedding some light on just what kind of player an NFL club would be getting in Gaither is Baltimore Sun columnist [...]
Lynch take 2
According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Bills RB Marshawn Lynch will take part in OTAs for the first time today at One Bills Drive. Schefter reported that Lynch is back in Buffalo and is expected to practice. We’ll have exclusive video coverage of practice here at One Bills Drive. Just be sure to [...]
Report: Seahawks have interest in Lynch
According to NFL Network reporter Jason LaCanfora, the Seahawks are still interested in Marshawn Lynch. UPDATE: LaCanfora reports that at least a fourth-round pick could’ve been had for Lynch’s services. Here was LaCanfora’s initial twitter post on the subject. JasonLaCanfora Seahawks remain quite interested in Marshawn Lynch should Bills opt to deal him. Would make sense. [...]
Change not big for linemen
Bills OT Jamon Meredith, who is currently manning the starting left tackle spot in spring practices, says the techniques being taught now aren’t much different from what he was being drilled on last year. At times blocking techniques can have different schools of thought and thus are coached differently from coach to coach. But Meredith [...]
Bills alumni to present scholarships
The Bills Alumni Association in conjunction with the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFLPA will be presenting a pair of Scholar Athlete scholarships to two Buffalo city school students this afternoon (Friday). The two scholar athletes, Shannon McDonald from City Honors and Steven Tarasek from Hutch Tech, will be presented their $ 2,500 Scholarship Award by Buffalo [...]
Fan Friday 6-11
OTAs are more than half over then a mandatory minicamp and it’s break time before training camp. Remember questions can be emailed to AskChris@bills.nfl.net. Now to your questions. 1 – Hi Chris, I have a question about injured reserve. Players like Demetrius Bell and Eric Wood finished the year on the IR. Are they technically [...]
