Monthly Archives: August 2011
Day one on field for Morrison
The Bills newest LB Kirk Morrison will get his first practice in Monday on the field with his new teammates. Morrison got a pre-game workout in on the field Saturday night with Shawne Merriman, but both did not play on Saturday against Jacksonville. Practice is scheduled for 3:30 this afternoon.
Bills Daily Charge – Aug. 29
DAILY REPORT – The Buffalo Bills released the following six players yesterday: DB Rajric Coleman, RB Anthony Elzy, P Reid Forrest, WR Paul Hubbard, CB Loyce Means and OL Isaiah Thompson. – The Buffalo Bills announced that NT Kyle Williams has agreed to terms on a contract extension with the team. In accordance with team [...]
The Dareus dance
Some Bills fans have seen Marcell Dareus’ dancing exploits with the two sacks he’s logged so far this preseason. Dareus was asked where he developed his dancing ability. “I like to dance,” he said. ”Me, my mom and my brothers and sisters dance all throughout the day when we are cleaning up or something. It gives [...]
Poz on getting booed
Former Bills LB Paul Posluszny was asked about how it felt to get booed upon his return to Ralph Wilson Stadium as a Jacksonville Jaguar. “You know what, that’s why the fans here are so great, if you’re one of them, they cheer for you, if you’re not, they don’t,” he said. ”That’s why in my [...]
Hairston debut goes well
Bills fourth-round pick Chris Hairston saw his first NFL action Saturday after missing the first two preseason games due to a nagging injury and got more work than he thought. Hairston not only played right tackle with the second unit where he’s been lined up for most of the summer, but also saw time on [...]
Dareus wasn’t 100%
Bills top pick Marcell Dareus wasn’t 100 percent going into Saturday night’s preseason game against Jacksonville, but wasn’t going to let it keep him out of his preseason home debut. Dareus had been kicked in the back of his leg in practice earlier in the week and did not practice on Thursday leading up to [...]
Talk with Fisher continue
Bills CEO Russ Brandon continued discussions about a contract extension with St. John Fisher as the training camp home of the Bills for the foreseeable future on Saturday night. “We’re continuing discussions,” said Brandon. ”I met with (SJF President) Dr. Bain tonight and we’re going to meet with him again on Wednesday, but we’re thinking within [...]
Bills inactives
Here’s the rundown of players not in uniform for tonight’s game. Roscoe Parrish Naaman Roosevelt Donald Jones Johnny White Arthur Moats Kelvin Sheppard Shawne Merriman Ed Wang Kellen Heard David Martin Chris Kelsay Chris White
Shep, Merriman out for tonight
The Bills coaching staff has decided to err on the side of caution with Kelvin Sheppard and Shawne Merriman. Buffalobills.com has learned that both Sheppard and Merriman will not dress for tonight’s game. Head coach Chan Gailey has said that with the shortened offseason taking every precaution would be the approach. Merriman has been plagued [...]
Fan Friday 8-26
First cuts are due on Tues. Aug. 30th, but less than 10 players need to be trimmed from the roster to get down to the required 80. Final cuts are Sept. 3rd when the roster has to get down to the customary 53. Remember send your questions to AskChris@bills.nfl.net. Let’s get going. 1 – Chris, [...]
Bills Daily Charge – Aug. 26
DAILY REPORT – The Buffalo Bills today announced that the team has signed free agent LB Kirk Morrison. In accordance with team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Morrison has started 95 of 96 games since entering the NFL in 2005 and has registered 763 tackles (573 solo), 5.0 sacks, seven interceptions and [...]
Shep being smart w/hamstring
Kelvin Sheppard returned to the practice field earlier this week off a nagging hamstring injury that cost him almost all of training camp. Though he desperately wants to play Saturday against Jacksonville, he’s fighting that urge and trying to be smart in the final stages of healing. “You’ve just got to be careful because you don’t [...]
Wang out for Saturday
Bills OT Ed Wang did not practice Thursday and is not expected to dress for Saturday’s preseason home opener against the Jaguars. “Ed got a pretty good hit on his shoulder,” said head coach Chan Gailey. ”He’s going to be out a few days. I don’t think he’s going to make this game.” Wang had been running [...]
Morrison jersey number
Newly signed LB Kirk Morrison has a jersey assignment. Morrison will wear #58 for the Bills this season.
Morrison not expected to play
Having just signed his contract with the Bills late last night, which was sent into the league this morning, Kirk Morrison is not expected to be on the field Saturday night for Buffalo’s preseason game against Jacksonville. Morrison no doubt would’ve been motivated to face the team that felt he was expendable, and ironically chose [...]
Fitz on the radio
Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will be on the local radio airwaves Friday morning. Here’s where you can find him. Ryan Fitzpatrick– 97 Rock; Norton in the Morning at 8:30 am (listen online)
CB Cook released
The Buffalo Bills today announced that the team has reached an injury settlement with DB Domonic Cook and released him from Injured Reserve. Cook was placed on Injured Reserve on August 5th. Cook was an undrafted rookie from the University at Buffalo.
Torbor to I-R
Bills head coach Chan Gailey announced that Reggie Torbor’s season is over. Gailey said Torbor was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. Torbor has shoulder surgery last year due to a torn labrum, which also landed him on injured reserve.
Dareus, Wang not practicing
DL Marcell Dareus is not on the practice field here on Thursday. Dareus left practice early after getting leg whipped on Wednesday. Ed Wang is also a new non-participant at practice. Here are the other non-practice players. Roscoe Parrish Naaman Roosevelt Donald Jones Arthur Moats Reggie Torbor Kellen Heard Shawn Nelson Chris Kelsay
Merriman working
Bills LB Shawne Merriman is taking part in the early portions of practice today. If he takes on a full workload today it figures to improve his chances to play in Saturday’s preseason game.
