Monthly Archives: August 2010
Gailey on Fred’s Wk 1 prospects
Fred Jackson practiced with his teammates Tuesday as he shed the cast for the broken bone in his hand. His availability for Week 1 however, is still up in the air. Head coach Chan Gailey appearing on Sirius NFL Radio Tuesday indicated that Jackson stands a good chance of being available in the opener, but [...]
Wang not fit to play yet
Bills fifth-round pick Ed Wang was back on the practice field Tuesday for the first time since thumb surgery about a month ago. Wang was limited by a heavy wrap on his left hand to protect the surgically repaired thumb, and he won’t be ready to play Thursday night. “We’re not trying to do that [...]
Byrd update
Head coach Chan Gailey provided an update on FS Jairus Byrd, who is still recovering from an undisclosed non-football injury. When asked if Byrd would be ready for the season opener, Gailey indicated that it appeared as though he would. “He’s on track. He’s on track,” said Gailey. ”He hasn’t been able to get out here [...]
Lynch to play Thursday
Head coach Chan Gailey made their plans official for Thursday night. Marshawn Lynch will play in the preseason finale against the Lions. “Marshawn took quite a few reps today and looked good,” said Gailey after the team’s Tuesday practice. ”He didn’t look like there were any residual effects so we’re looking forward to seeing him Thursday night.” [...]
Wang practicing
Rookie 5th round pick Ed Wang is participating in practice for the first time in about a month. Wang is practicing with a big club on his left hand to protect his surgically repaired thumb. We’ll get details from head coach Chan Gailey after practice.
Jackson’s cast off
Fred Jackson is out on the practice field minus one heavy cast on his left arm. Jackson no longer has a cast on his arm for the broken bone in his hand. We’ll have an update as to how much he’s practicing shortly. Marshawn Lynch is also participating in practice.
Screen game has potential
Screens and draws are two elements of Buffalo’s offense that have been noticeably absent the past few years as they’ve been run rather infrequently. That could change this season. The Bills had a pair of well executed screens in Saturday night’s win over Cincinnati. One went to Corey McIntyre and picked up 16 yards, while [...]
LB Davis on 3-4 progress
Bills ILB Andra Davis assessed where the defense is at in their assimilation to the 3-4 system of defensive coordinator George Edwards after three preseason games. “We’ve played against three really good quarterbacks with [Donovan] McNabb, Peyton [Manning] and Carson [Palmer],” said Davis. ”So, it’s not one group, it’s everybody. We’ve got to get a better pass [...]
Why Kyle didn’t play Saturday
Bills starting DT Kyle Williams did not even dress for Saturday night’s game against the Bengals. Head coach Chan Gailey explained why. “We just protected him,” said Gailey. “He had a little injury and we thought it was smarter not to play him in that ball game, let him fully recover and play this week.” [...]
More time for Brohm Thurs.
After Brian Brohm saw the least amount of playing time of the three QBs that played Saturday against the Bengals, the Bills coaching staff intends to get him some more against the Lions in the preseason finale. “We were trying to get him in there and they kept the ball for a little bit longer [...]
C.J. not moving up depth chart just yet
There’s no question that Bills top pick C.J. Spiller has been impressive in the preseason, but in the eyes of the coaching staff a big move up the depth chart is a bit premature. “We’ve got a long way to go yet,” said head coach Chan Gailey. “We don’t know how that’s going to shake [...]
NT Harvey chance for practice squad
Of the three players released by the Bills today to get the roster to the required 75, it’s possible that Lonnie Harvey has a chance to land on the practice squad. Harvey was on the squad for the last half of the 2009 season. Facing so many 3-4 defenses this season, the Bills offense could benefit from [...]
Roster note regarding cuts
With the deadline to release players to get the roster down to 75, there is one note that should be mentioned. Despite the fact that Danny Batten and Marcus Easley have both been placed on injured reserve, they currently still count toward the roster total in the preseason. So although the Bills have only 78 [...]
Bills Alumni have big kickoff event
The Bills Alumni Association has put together one heck of an event that fans will want to attend. The Bills Alumni will be bringing the hallowed halls of Canton to Western New York as they salute the Legends of the NFL at the 2010 edition of their Annual Weekend of Events from Sept. 11-13. In [...]
Fred pounding the milk
Fred Jackson is doing everything in his power to speed up the healing process with respect to the broken bone in his left hand, including drinking one of his least favorite beverages. Knowing milk is loaded with calcium, which promotes bone strength, Jackson has been downing milk like a newborn calf. “All the time,” Jackson said [...]
Bills-Bengals re-air times
Here’s a listing of the stations and times when Saturday night’s exciting Bills win over the Bengals (35-20). WKBW-Buffalo Sun., Aug. 29 8:00 p.m. WHAM-Rochester Sun., Aug. 29 7:00 p.m. Rogers-Toronto Sat., Aug. 28 11:00 p.m.
OT Green liking Spiller’s speed
Bills head coach Chan Gailey has said that C.J. Spiller can help make an offensive line better because he doesn’t need linemen to hold blocks as long. Not surprisingly right tackle Cornell Green was singing Spiller’s praises after his two touchdown performance. “He’s something else,” said Green. ”When I first saw him in minicamps he done [...]
RB Simpson okay
Bills RB Chad Simpson got his bell rung in his attempt to convert a 4th-and-1 play Saturday night. Simpson was down for a minute or so, but eventually got to his feet after getting the first down following a violent helmet-to-helmet collision between him and Bengals cornerback Brandon Ghee. Ghee was knocked out cold as [...]
Lineup changes
Here are the lineup changes for the Bills tonight against the Bengals. CJ Spiller will start at running back Torell Troup will start at nose tackle Chris Ellis will start at jack linebacker George Wilson will start at free safety For the Bengals Terrell Owens will start at WR in place of Antonio Bryant.
Gailey on 1st time in ‘The Ralph’
Chan Gailey was asked for his thoughts on coaching for the first time on the Bills sideline as the team’s head coach in Ralph Wilson Stadium for tonight’s preseason game. Gailey recalled some prior visits to Orchard Park when he was coaching for other NFL clubs. “I’ve been in it a bunch I’ve just been [...]
