Monthly Archives: August 2011
WR Martin’s adjustment
Typically Bills WRs coach Stan Hixon wants his wideouts to learn all of the receiver positions in Buffalo’s offense so they’re prepared to step in anywhere and execute. However, with time very short for newly signed WR Ruvell Martin to get up to speed with the terminology of Buffalo’s scheme, he’s been asked to learn [...]
Merriman recruited Morrison?
With free agent LB Kirk Morrison having reportedly agreed to terms with the Bills, Morrison, who appeared on Sirius NFL radio Thursday morning, credited Shawne Merriman with putting the full court press on him to sign with Buffalo. That according to FOXSports.com’s Alex Marvez, who tweeted the following. alexmarvez Newly signed BUF LB Kirk Morrison said [...]
Moore fined $20K for Jones hit
Broncos S Rahim Moore’s vicious hit on Bills WR Donald Jones will make him much lighter in the wallet. The league handed down a $20 thousand fine for the rookie safety for the hit he delivered on Jones last Saturday that knocked him out cold. Jones is not expected to return to Buffalo’s lineup until [...]
Dareus hoping to play Sat.
Marcell Dareus was reportedly seen on crutches after Wednesday’s practice in Buffalo’s locker room. Dareus identified his injury in a Thursday morning radio appearance. Appearing on KISS 98.5 radio, Dareus explained what happened in practice Wednesday. “I got kicked in my calf and they said I bruised a muscle and they didn’t want to take [...]
Bills Daily Charge – Aug. 25
DAILY REPORT – The Buffalo Bills announced that the team has signed free agent WR Ruvell (pronounced RUE-vell) Martin. In accordance with team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Martin has totaled 65 catches for 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns in 53 games with nine starts since entering the NFL as an undrafted [...]
Kelsay has eye surgery
Bills OLB Chris Kelsay had blurry vision after taking a hit to the side of the head in the Denver preseason game last weekend, so he decided to get his head checked out. What they found sounds serious, but was taken care of with simple laser eye surgery. “I had a hole in my retina [...]
LB White out for Sat.
Bills rookie LB Chris White is still nursing an ankle injury. He tried to do a little work in practice Wednesday, but was extremely limited with what he could do. As a result he’s not going to be suiting up for Saturday’s game. “What we had him do was just come out and go through [...]
Non-participants
Here’s the rundown of players not practicing Wednesday. Roscoe Parrish Naaman Roosevelt Donald Jones Johnny White Arthur Moats Reggie Torbor Shawne Merriman Kellen Heard Shawn Nelson Chris Kelsay Chris White Parrish, Merriman and White are all doing work on the side with athletic trainers and look close to returning.
McGee, Davis, Nelson back
The Bills got three of their injured players back in practice Wednesday. Terrence McGee, David Nelson and Craig Davis are back practicing, which enhances their chances of playing on Saturday against Jacksonville in the preseason home opener. Corey McIntyre is also back after an excused absence.
WR Martin adds size
Not that the Bills receiving corps was hurting for size, but they certainly added some more with the signing of Ruvell Martin Wednesday. Martin goes 6’4″ and 220 pounds and is a solid route runner. He’ll be wearing jersey number 83, which was Evans’ former number. Not an easy jersey to step in to for [...]
WRs still on the market
With Bills head coach Chan Gailey shorthanded at wide receiver due to injuries, he said Tuesday they might add another to get through the practice week and Saturday’s game. Here’s a short list of the available veteran talent at the position. Hank Baskett Brian Clark Mark Clayton Kevin Curtis Brian Finneran Mike Furrey T.J. Houshmanzadeh [...]
Bills Daily Charge – Aug. 24
DAILY REPORT – Today’s practice schedule: Wednesday, August 24 Practice 1:50 – 4:05 pm; Practice open to media for stretch and individual. Media availability following practice – The Buffalo Bills organization received the Leonard Pleasant/New Voice Club Tobacco-Free Advocate of the Year Award for creating a smoke-free Ralph Wilson Stadium. The award was presented by [...]
Jackson getting fan support
With Fred Jackson’s concerns about his role on the team now known by Bills fans, the support has been heavily behind the Bills do-everything back. Jackson voiced his appreciation for the support he has received via social media on his twitter account. Fred22Jackson Tweeps!! I appreciate all the positive feedback I am getting from everyone. Know [...]
Bell “shocked” by LT rotation
Bills LT Demetrius Bell has been the starter there the past two seasons, so suddenly being rotated with the man that he’s played alongside for those same two seasons certainly came as a bit of a surprise. “Coach Gailey told me he was going to put him in and get him some snaps at left [...]
Spiller: Me and Fred are tight
Bills RB C.J. Spiller was asked for his reaction to Fred Jackson’s comments about being frustrated by not knowing his true role on the team. Spiller said Jackson has a right to voice his opinion, and also added that he’s not going to let anyone drive a wedge between Jackson and him. “From the outside, [...]
Starting LT comes down to game
The sudden competition at starting left tackle between incumbent Demetrius Bell and linemate Andy Levitre continued in practice on Tuesday, with the rep count almost dead even with the first unit. Head coach Chan Gailey offered some clarity as to how things could play out pointing to Saturday’s preseason game against Jacksonville. “They’re splitting reps [...]
Merriman iffy for Saturday
LB Shawne Merriman missed practice on Tuesday as he’s being held out of work as a precaution. And those preventative steps might take him right through the weekend without him taking the field. “Yeah it could,” said Gailey when asked if the measures they’re taking with Merriman could keep him out of Saturday’s preseason game [...]
Bills might add WR
With injuries decimating Buffalo’s receiving corps, Bills head coach is in need of reinforecements. David Nelson was the latest WR to be out injured after stepping out of practice early Monday. He did not practice Tuesday along with Roscoe Parrish, Craig Davis, Donald Jones and Naaman Roosevelt. It left the Bills with just five healthy [...]
15 players sitting out
The Bills injury list is getting longer with 15 players watching this afternoon’s practice. Here’s the rundown of non-participants. Roscoe Parrish Naaman Roosevelt Donald Jones Terrence McGee Johnny White Corey McIntyre Arthur Moats Reggie Torbor Shawne Merriman Kellen Heard Craig Davis David Nelson Shawn Nelson Chris Kelsay Chris White
Preseason stat barometer
Not a whole lot of stock can be taken in the preseason stats for NFL clubs. Their best players are not on the field for most of the game and coordinators aren’t running their best regular season stuff. Still they’re interesting to examine. Here’s a look at some of Buffalo’s defensive statistics through two preseason [...]
