Monthly Archives: July 2010
Corto on the shelf
Bills safety Jon Corto will not be on the field when practices begin Thursday. Corto told reporters upon his arrival at training camp that a pre-existing wrist condition required surgery after spring practices. “The injury will keep me out for a few weeks, said Corto. “The 22nd or 23rd is what’s projected, but maybe faster [...]
Fred on C.J.
Fred Jackson just rolled in and commented on C.J. Spiller’s situation with no contract as of yet. Jackson said he has spoken to C.J. and believes he knows how important it is to get to camp soon. “In talking to him I know he wants to be here,” said Jackson. “(The contract situation) always plays [...]
2 6th rounders in
Just rolling into camp are the two 6th round rookies. Arthur Moats and Danny Batten pulled up to the St. John Fisher campus. Been all rookies to this point.
Schobel anticipating fines
When a player under contract misses training camp fines are pretty much inevitable. So Aaron Schobel is naturally expecting to see some fines coming his way soon. Schobel, who told Buffalobills.com that he is now ”70-30″ to play in 2010, has been quoted as saying he just needs about 10 more days to make a decision. He’s [...]
Rookies riding bus
Several of the Bills rookies are en route to training camp here on report day as a group. Undrafted rookie WR David Nelson outlined how they’re all riding the bus up to St. John Fisher on his twitter account. DNelson83 On the bus en route to Rochester with some of the other rookies. It’s time [...]
Schobel update
Aaron Schobel said in June he was leaning toward retirement. Now that stance might be shifting ever so slightly. Buffalobills.com was in contact with Schobel via text Wednesday morning. When asked if he’s reconsidering retirement and if he’ll report to training camp at some point, Schobel’s response via text was the following. “Time will tell.” [...]
Pitts a reserve option in Seattle too
With word that free agent guard Chester Pitts has other visits lined up with Pittsburgh, Denver and Seattle one has to wonder if the other NFL clubs have offered competing for a starting job as an option. By the looks of the situation in Seattle that appears unlikely. According to Seattle Post-Intelligencer Seahawks beat writer [...]
2010 rules changes
Everyone knows about the overtime rule change for the postseason this year, but there are a few others for 2010 as well as some points of emphasis for the officials. Here’s the rundown. 1 – Expanion of defenseless player rule Last year it was illegal for a player to hit a defenseless player with their [...]
Evans on picking a QB
Lee Evans has maintained a consistent stance when it comes to picking a starting quarterback and that stance hasn’t wavered entering training camp this year. When asked about whether it’s harder to gauge the progress the offensive unit has made without a definitive declared starter for the season, Evans made things plain. “Any time you [...]
Other visits for Pitts
According to NFL.com’s Jason LaCanfora, Buffalo is not the only NFL team visit free agent OL Chester Pitts is scheduled to make. Following his visit to One Bills Drive on Monday, Pitts has visits also lined up with Pittsburgh, Seattle and Denver this week. Pittsburgh was one of the two teams that was on hand [...]
QBs won’t be adversarial
Although there will be a pecking order declared by coach Gailey in the next day or so at the quarterback position, he’s made it clear that the competition will still be open. And though the level of intensity will be fierce the three main candidates for the job have assured that it won’t become adversarial. [...]
Parameters in place for Troup
Last week a defensive tackle picked six slots ahead of Torell Troup signed his contract (Brian Price – Tampa – 35th overall). Now a defensive tackle taken three slots after him has also signed establishing clear parameters to get a deal done. Oakland signed their second-round pick, DT Lamarr Houston, who was taken 44th overall. [...]
Pitts a proven player
Free agent guard Chester Pitts, who visited One Bills Drive on Monday, is a proven NFL lineman, so why isn’t he on an NFL roster yet? Pitts suffered a knee injury in Week 2 last year that landed him on injured reserve. His recovery has been a long process, but he reportedly worked out for [...]
Florence sets high standard
Buffalo’s secondary is the veteran unit upon which many outside observers see the success of the defense riding. Not surprisingly, one member of that unit is setting some pretty demanding goals. CB Drayton Florence, upon being asked by a fan on his twitter account, what his individual goals were for the season, laid them out [...]
Nelson gives kids a charge
Shawn Nelson was back home in Louisiana this past weekend, the last before camp opens, giving some aspiring football players some advice. Nelson was the guest speaker on the final day of a five week flag football camp in his hometown of Gonzales where he spoke to youngsters about the game and life. Nelson is expected [...]
DiGiorgio story not uncommon
Some fans hear that the average NFL career is just four years and some find it hard to believe. What makes that average so low are stories like that of former Bills LB and special teamer John DiGiorgio. Knee injuries compromised his career just when it was getting started, forcing him to announce his retirement [...]
Projecting Spiller
One very dedicated NFL fan has taken the time to look over the contracts of the first round picks taken over the last three years and has subsequently projected what each of the first round draft choices will likely sign for this year in terms of guaranteed money. On the website pigskinology, which is self described as ’Where [...]
Fan Friday 7-23
Just a few days until players report to training camp with practices getting started Thursday. Football is back Bills fans. On to your questions (AskChris@bills.nfl.net). 1 – I would feel much more comfortable if the Bills considered adding a veteran OT (Left Tackle) and an additional interior lineman prior to the start of the season. [...]
4 offers for Flozell?
Veteran offensive tackle Flozell Adams has been a much talked about topic among Bills fans that are hoping there will be some veteran reinforcements signed for Buffalo’s offensive line. According to NFL.com’s Jason LaCanfora four NFL clubs have standing offers for Adams (see bottom of write up) to accept if he chooses to do so. [...]
Big weekend for Evans
Bills WR Lee Evans is going to be a busy man on his last free weekend before training camp opens, as he’s got a lot planned in his native northeast Ohio. On Saturday Evans is hosting his first annual flag football tournament in Cleveland. Taking place at Bedford high school’s stadium, Evans and the Love Ohio All-Stars [...]
