Monthly Archives: December 2010
Donald Jones update
Donald Jones suffered what looked to be a head/shoulder injury after crashing into teammate Stevie Johnson while trying to recover a fumbled lateral by the Dolphins Sunday following an interception. Head coach Chan Gailey provided an update Monday afternoon. “They didn’t seem to express a lot of concern, but I know they were doing more [...]
Moats most improved
Arthur Moats had a sack and a half on Sunday in the win over Miami as his game continues to evolve and progress. If you ask Chan Gailey, Moats just might be the most improved player on his football team. “In the last four or five weeks he might’ve made as much progress as anybody on [...]
Bills making Pro Bowl votes
This afternoon the Bills will be casting their votes for who they feel is worthy of Pro Bowl recognition in the AFC. Defensive players vote for offensive players and offensive players vote for defensive players. Special teamers vote for special teamers. Players cannot vote for teammates. The NFL will announce the Pro Bowl rosters on [...]
Fitz had rooks work late
Ryan Fitzpatrick had the three rookie receivers he made good use of Sunday in the win over Miami, stay late after practice leading up to the game to make sure they were all on the same page. David Nelson confirmed as much after the game, even indicating that Fitz spoke to Donald and Naaman one-on-one. [...]
Moats the 1st in a while
Arthur Moats had 1.5 sacks in Sunday’s win over the Dolphins, giving him 2.5 in the last two weeks. It may not seem like much, but it hasn’t been done by a Bills rookie in a while. The last Bills rookie to record full sacks in back-to-back games was DT Jeff Wright in 1988, (games [...]
Byrd says D-line was key
Bills FS Jairus Byrd, who had four tackles, a sack and a QB hit in the win over the Dolphins gave kudos to the Bills D-linemen for dictating the game. “The D-line did a heck of a job making them one dimensional. Just hats off to the front,” said Byrd. ”They did a heck of a [...]
Fins: Bills wanted it more
Several Dolphins players were looking for answers after Sunday’s loss at home to the Bills knowing their playoff hopes are all but dashed now needing to win their last two games and get some help. In assessing what happened Sunday Miami safety Yeremiah Bell just thought the Bills wanted the game more. “It’s very frustrating. It’s [...]
Mr. Wilson on hand and smiling
Just like any self-respecting Bills fan, owner Ralph Wilson was smiling ear to ear in Buffalo’s locker room after his team beat the hated Dolphins 17-14 Sunday. The pride he has for his hard working team and head coach was evident after the game. “This team amazes me,” said Wilson. ”I guess it’s because they play so hard. [...]
Bills inactives
Here are the Bills inactives for today’s game against the Dolphins. RB Jehuu Caulcrick OL Geoff Hangartner DT Kellen Heard OL Colin Brown OL Erik Pears TE Mike Caussin DE John McCargo
Eager to show improvement
The Bills are anxious to show their division rivals they’re much improved from the first time they faced their AFC East opponents in the first quarter of the season. Marcus Stroud was up early Sunday to express those sentiments via his twitter account. MStroud99 Time to squish the fish. High expectations for a good game [...]
Rinehart’s 1st start for Bills
For Chad Rinehart, it’s been a long road back from injury, but he made the most of his opportunity last week and will start today at right guard. Rinehart got rolled up by Cowboys’ OLB Anthony Spencer and broke his fibula on the very same day that Eric Wood broke his leg (more severely) last [...]
Pears just looking for a fit
Six-year veteran lineman Erik Pears was brought in this week. With a few seasons of being a starter under his belt and not a lot of experienced depth at the tackle positions on Buffalo offensive line, it seems possible that Pears could have a future with the Bills. Obviously, a lot has to do with [...]
McGee ready to start?
Terrence McGee came through last week’s game with no setbacks in his return from a nerve problem in his calf. He had another solid week of practice as well. So is he ready to return to the starting lineup on Sunday against the Dolphins? Head coach Chan Gailey weighed in on that possibility. “I think [...]
Sparano concerned about WRs
Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano is experiencing the fear of the unknown pretty late in an NFL season. Typically NFL coaches agonize about the first game of the season, especially when a new head coach is the opponent because there is no prior game film to study. While that’s not the case this week he [...]
Fan Friday 12-18
It’s Miami week and Chad Henne has lost his last six starts at SunLife Stadium. We’ll see if the Bills can make it seven. Now to your questions from AskChris@bills.nfl.net. 1 – Chris, I am a diehard Bills fan, and though this season has been as tough as I can remember, I love to see [...]
Turning up the heat
The Bills did the best they could to replicate the forecast conditions in Miami on Sunday. With the forecast to be 73 and sunny on game day at SunLife Stadium, the coaching staff turned up the thermostat in the Bills Fieldhouse this week during practice. “We’re trying to keep it warm in here so it’s [...]
Injury update
Bills head coach Chan Gailey said with the exception of one player everyone is good to go for Sunday’s game in Miami. Starting C Geoff Hangartner is the only player that will not play on Sunday, meaning Eric Wood will again start at center. Drayton Florence and Andy Levitre after not practicing on Wednesday were [...]
Sparano sees change in Bills
In preparing for the Bills the second time around he sees some notable changes in their offense. “Yeah I think the challenges in game planning for them now….I think the biggest challenge is the quarterback,” Sparano said. ”I think that’s probably the biggest hurdle right now. So, he’s just playing differently than what we prepared for [...]
Gailey feeling Miami rivalry
Bills head coach Chan Gailey was asked if he got a sense for the importance of Miami week in his first season in Buffalo. By the sound of his answer it’s clear that he has. “Nobody up here likes Miami, let’s be honest,” said Gailey. ”Nobody does. It’s been that way before I got here and it [...]
Chan reflects on RBs
In a conference call with the Miami media this week Chan Gailey was asked if he was surprised to see Fred Jackson take on the primary role in the offensive backfield. Here was his response. “I guess I’m surprised at that because in preseason I didn’t see Fred and I didn’t see Marshawn [Lynch],” said [...]
