Monthly Archives: August 2010
2nd WR role taking shape?
The Bills third preseason game could solidify some starting roles that have been hotly contested through the course of the preseason. One could be the number 2 receiver role where Steve Johnson has been atop the depth chart since training camp opened. Top wideout Lee Evans believes the man for that role has become clearer [...]
Evans still wants more consistency
While their last preseason performance against Indianapolis was good, in no way is Lee Evans and his teammates satisfied. Heading into tonight’s game against Cincinnati (6:30 pm kickoff), Evans and his fellow starters on offense are striving for a sharp and cohesive effort. “I think we have to be a lot more consistent,” Evans said. ”This [...]
Florence to provide tix to Bills games
Bills CB Drayton Florence has a personal connection to the men and women that serve in the U-S military, and it’s part of the reason he’s taken the initiative to team up with the Wounded Warriors Project. Florence announced this past week that he’ll be donating 10 tickets at each Buffalo Bills home game to the Wounded Warrior [...]
Torbor status still up in the air
Bills OLB Reggie Torbor won’t be playing in Saturday’s preseason game against Cincinnati and is expected to miss the preseason finale at Detroit as well next Thursday. As for his availability for the home opener Sept. 12, that is yet to be determined. “He’s about the same,” said head coach Chan Gailey when asked about Torbor’s [...]
Fan Friday 8-27
Big preseason game test coming up Saturday night. Eager to see more progress from all three phases. As always questions can be sent to (AskChris@bills.nfl.net). Let’s get going with this week’s edition. 1 – Hey Chris it kind of seems from a fans prospective so far that the bills staff intends to keep Levi brown [...]
Donald Jones will be inspired player
Looks like Donald Jones will be available for Saturday night’s preseason game against the Bengals. Jones has missed the last couple of days of practice due to a personal matter. Apparently it was because of the scheduled birth of his son. Jones announced the new arrival on his twitter account. DaJones81 A STAR IS BORN…….. [...]
Spiller hoping to build on Indy game
After a good personal performance and a solid offensive performance in their last preseason outing against Indianapolis, C.J. Spiller and the starting offense are anxious to build on their last showing against Cincinnati. “It’s very important for us to keep going,” Spiller said. ”Last game we were starting to jell real good. I think if we [...]
Gailey not much for nicknames
Bills head coach Chan Gailey was asked about Cincinnati’s wide receivers Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco, who decided to dub themselves Batman and Robin. Buffalo will be facing them and the rest of the Bengals on Saturday night. “Obviously they’re both good players,” he said. ”I didn’t know we had nicknames for them. Whatever. Good for [...]
QB rotation undisclosed
Bills head coach Chan Gailey has yet to communicate the quarterback rotation to his signal callers for Saturday night, and as a result he won’t be divulging his plans publicly. “I know the rotation and we’ll tell the quarterbacks before we tell you guys,” Gailey said. Even the quarterbacks confirmed that they don’t know the [...]
Nix on Trent’s training camp
Appearing on 103.3′s Shredd and Ragan show this week, Bills GM Buddy Nix commented on the training camp that current starting QB Trent Edwards had when asked which signal caller had the best overall performance this summer. “Trent probably had the best camp,” said Nix. ”He’s got more talent even though we’ve all got a lot [...]
Hardy expected to play
With James Hardy participating in practice again on Thursday, less than 24 hours from his first practice back Wednesday night, the odds are good that he’ll suit up for his first preseason game Saturday night. “He looked good today,” said Gailey after Thursday’s practice. ”I think he is right on track to get back on the [...]
Nix on number of QBs to be kept
During an appearance on the Shredd and Ragan show on 103.3 The Edge this week, Bills GM Buddy Nix was asked how many quarterbacks will be kept on the final roster. Nix gave the following response. “We’ve got four and we’ll take three,” said Nix. Of course Nix did not divulge what three would be [...]
Bell and Wood to get less time
Even though the starters for both offense and defense are expected to play at least the entire first half, rehabbing starters Demetrius Bell and Eric Wood will continue to see their workload scaled back. Head coach Chan Gailey explained that plan Thursday. “We’re going to try to be smart with those guys,” he said. “Especially [...]
Hardy practicing
WR James Hardy said his chances of playing Saturday would largely hinge on how he felt today (Thurs). Hardy is practicing for a second straight day here at One Bills Drive, which is enhancing his odds of playing against the Bengals.
Monday QB club new member event
The Monday Quarterback Club is holding a new member event on Mon. Aug. 30. It’ll be at Brennan’s Bowery Bar at the Main/Transit Plaza in Clarence at 6 pm. NFL.com National Editor Vic Carucci will be on hand to provide an update on the NFL, including a perspective on the Bills The event is free to members, [...]
McGee on ‘Batman and Robin’
Bills CB Terrence McGee was asked what he thought of the self-given duo nickname for Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco. Owens and Ochocinco have labeled themselves ‘Batman and Robin’ after Owens signed with the Bengals in late July. The duo will be facing the Bills Saturday night. McGee however, doesn’t make much of the moniker [...]
Non-participants
Those players not practicing in the stadium tonight are as follows. Donald Jones (absent-personal), Fred Jackson, Marshawn Lynch, Jairus Byrd, Cary Harris, Donovan Woods, Reggie Torbor (absent), Keith Ellison, Ed Wang, Derek Schouman (absent) and Shawn Nelson.
Hardy update
WR James Hardy is back practicing with his teammates here at One Bills Dr. this evening. It’s the first time in 15 days that Hardy is practicing. This obviously enhances his chances of playing in Saturday’s preseason game against Cincinnati.
Bills-Bengals blacked out
The Bills-Bengals preseason game this Saturday has been blacked out to the local WNY viewing area. That’s because the game has not sold out prior to the deadline. NFL games (preseason or regular season) must sell out 72 hours prior to the start time of the game. The Bills vs. Bengals Kids Day game will [...]
TE Matthews goes to I-R
Bills TE Michael Matthews, who was placed on the waived-injured list earlier this week has cleared waivers. Matthews will now transition to the Bills injured reserve list officially ending his 2010 season. Buffalo currently has five tight ends on their roster, but only three are healthy in Jonathan Stupar, J.P. Foschi and Andrew George.
