Monthly Archives: September 2011
Fan Friday 9-23
2-0 vs. 2-0 on Sunday. Big AFC East matchup with the Patriots. Many are expecting a shootout. We’ll see what happens Sunday. Now to your questions from AskChris@bills.nfl.net. 1 – Hi Chris, I’ve been watching since the preseason on nfl.com’s preseason live and one thing I’ve noticed about the Bills secondary is a lack of [...]
LB Morrison back
LB Kirk Morrison is back practicing here on Friday, enhancing his chances for being available Sunday. Morrison did not practice Wednesday or Thursday due to a hamstring injury. We’ll find out whether he practiced fully or was limited following practice.
Friday practice update
Here are the Bills not participating in practice Friday. Terrence McGee (hamstring) Kraig Urbik (knee)
Report: Chung out for Pats
According to the Boston Herald, Pats starting safety Patrick Chung is out for Sunday’s game with the Bills. The Herald’s Ian Rapoport wrote that he’s been told Chung is out. The safety had thumb surgery earlier this week to stabilize the injured digit. He hasn’t practice at all this week. Chung is arguably New England’s best [...]
BDC 9/23: Sunday a sell-out, Fitz on ESPN and more
DAILY REPORT – The Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots game, sponsored by City Mattress, this Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Ralph Wilson Stadium, is sold out and will be televised locally. A limited number of premium seats remain available for the game. Fans may purchase tickets by going online at buffalobills.com or ticketmaster.com, by [...]
CBS’ Gannon on Bills-Pats
CBS color analyst Rich Gannon, who will be doing the television broadcast with Marv Albert on Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium, had some noteworthy comments on this weekend’s AFC East matchup. Gannon was dead on with his assessment of how Buffalo has to approach this game. “Every offensive series for the Buffalo Bills is absolutely [...]
Stevie expecting shoot out
Bills WR Stevie Johnson has a lot of respect for his team’s defense, but he also knows what New England’s attack is capable of. That’s why he thinks Sunday’s game could be a high-scoring affair. “I’m expecting a shootout,” said Johnson flatly. ”I can’t really speak for our defense, I’m just saying I know that (as [...]
Bills on the radio
Here’s the rundown of where you can find Bills players on the radio Friday. Chan Gailey – ESPN Radio/ESPN2; Mike and Mike @ 7:00 am Ryan Fitzpatrick – 97 Rock; Norton in the morning @ 7:45 am Jairus Byrd – TSN Radio; Mike Richards @ 8:15 am David Nelson – 1260 AM – The Score [...]
Patriots injury update
Here’s an update on New England’s injury situation following Thursday’s practice, with six players not participating including an addition to their injury list. Did not practice S Patrick Chung – thumb surgery TE Aaron Hernandez – knee RT Sebastian Vollmer – back DE Mike Wright – concussion TE Dan Gronkowski – hamstring DT Albert Haynesworth [...]
Haynesworth on Pats injury report
DT Albert Haynesworth was the newest addition to the Patriots injury report on Thursday. Haynesworth did not practice Thursday due to a back injury. No word on the severity of it. More will be known following Friday’s practice when an official status on his chances of playing are made.
Stevie practices fully
Bills WR Stevie Johnson participated fully in practice Thursday according to head coach Chan Gailey. “I know Stevie did everything,” said Gailey after practice. “He and Spencer did everything.” Bills DL Spencer Johnson (hip) also returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday’s session. Torell Troup (lower back) also is doing “better” in Gailey’s words. [...]
Stevie back
Stevie Johnson is back practicing here on Thursday and running routes. There are only three non-participants. Terrence McGee Kirk Morrison Kraig Urbik
S Chung not practicing for Pats
According to ESPNBoston.com Pats S Patrick Chung is not practicing again on Thursday after having thumb surgery earlier in the week. MikeReiss S Patrick Chung, who had surgery on his right thumb, not present at today’s practice. Reiss also reports that starting RT Sebastian Vollmer (back) is not practicing for a second straight day as [...]
Bills-Pats officially a sell out
The Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots game, sponsored by City Mattress, this Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Ralph Wilson Stadium, is sold out and will be televised locally. A limited number of premium seats remain available for the game. Fans may purchase tickets by going online at buffalobills.com or ticketmaster.com, by visiting the Ralph [...]
Stevie planning to practice
Stevie Johnson said he’s planning to practice today (Thursday). “I’ll be out there,” said Johnson. Wednesday and Thursday are the most important practice days of the week in terms of game plan installation so its important that Johnson will be participating even if it is on a limited basis.
Bills O-line rating high
According to a formula put together by Stats LLC, the Bills offensive line was tops in the league in their Week 2 win over Oakland. Here are the details, which were profiled in SI.com. Buffalo’s “guys up front” stepped up in Week 2 to the tune of a league-leading 107.6 grade in the New York [...]
Kurt Warner has Fitz in his top 5
Appearing on NFL Network, Super Bowl winning QB Kurt Warner listed his top 5 NFL QBs right now after two weeks of the 2011 NFL season. Not surprisingly, he’s got Ryan Fitzpatrick on that list. Here’s his ranking list. Kurt Warner’s Top 5 Quarterbacks Through Week 2: 1. Tom Brady 2. Aaron Rodgers 3. Drew [...]
BDC 9/22: Fitz mic’d up, quotes from media day and more
DAILY REPORT – The NFL announced that Fred Jackson has been nominated for the FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week award. Fans can vote at NFL.com/FedEx from 9 a.m. EST on Tuesday through 3 p.m. EST on Friday to determine the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week. The winners will be [...]
Pass ‘D’ looking to rebound
Buffalo’s pass defense surrendered a handful of big plays last Sunday against Oakland and allowed Jason Campbell to complete 70 percent of his passes en route to a 323-yard passing day. But if you ask the Bills players there were different factors that went into why the Raiders were so successful in rolling up passing [...]
Bills on the radio
Here’s the rundown of where you can find a handful of Bills players on the radio airwaves Thursday. Naaman Roosevelt – Janet and Nick; Kiss 98.5 @ 8:00 am David Nelson – Brady and Lang; Fan 590 Toronto @ 8:05 am Marcell Dareus – Morning Bull; 103.3 The Edge @ 8:15 am (listen online) Scott [...]
