Monthly Archives: October 2011
Chan on Stevie’s coach costume
Fully in the Halloween spirit, Stevie Johnson outfitted himself to a tee as his head coach Chan Gailey and then posted a photo of his look on his twitter account. So what did Coach Gailey think of it? “No, I haven’t (seen it),” Gailey told reporters when asked about it. ”I put that in the same [...]
Jets underrated DT back?
According to one report Jets underrated DT Mike DeVito could be back in New York’s defensive lineup on Sunday. RichCimini Rex Ryan said he’s “very optimistic” that DT Mike DeVito (knee) will play vs. Buffalo. Will need him against Fred Jackson. #Jets DeVito suffered a sprained MCL when he got rolled up in practice two [...]
Aaron Williams closer to return
Bills CB Aaron Williams, who suffered a shoulder/chest injury back in Week 3 looks like he’ll return to the practice setting this week. Playing on Sunday however, is a different matter. “Aaron’s probably one more week away but he’s going to try to get on the practice field this week and do some things,” said [...]
Even in fantasy Fred passed over
Bills RB Fred Jackson is used to getting passed over. Undrafted as a Division III college player and unable to get an Arena League workout let along an NFL one, Jackson is used to being dismissed. He just didn’t think he’d be getting passed over in a family Fantasy football draft. Jackson’s wife, Danielle, was [...]
Kyle out again this week
It comes as no surprise since head coach Chan Gailey said from the outset that Kyle Williams could miss another game or two coming out of the bye week. That has proven to be the case as Gailey ruled him out for this Sunday’s game against the Jets. “He’ll miss this week, and then we’ll [...]
BDC 10/31: Postgame Notes and Quotes
DAILY REPORT – SHUTOUT (AND DEFENSIVE) NOTES – Yesterday marked the 21st shutout in Bills history, the first since a 21-0 win over Miami, 12/17/06 … Buffalo allowed 178 total yards, their lowest figure since 157 vs. Ind., 1/3/10 … Bills outgained Redskins 390-178, a difference of 212 yards.; this marks the largest positive yardage [...]
Bills run ‘D’ takes a leap
Ranked 30th in the league against the run heading into Sunday’s game against the Redskins, Buffalo’s stout run ‘D’ at the Rogers Centre improved their season average considerably. Going into the game Buffalo’s run defense was giving up 135.7 rushing yards per outing. After holding Washington to 26 rushing yards in their 23-0 victory, the [...]
The power of ‘The Senator’
George Wilson made 12 starts in 2009 and posted a career-high four interceptions. Through his first seven starts this season, he’s already matched that total. Wilson came up with his fourth pick of the season yesterday against Washington. To show the true power of ‘The Senator’ check out the Bills record when Wilson has an [...]
Dareus, Stevie on the radio
Bills DL Marcell Dareus and Stevie Johnson will both be on the radio airwaves this afternoon. Here’s where you can find them. Marcell Dareus will be on The Fan 590 at 3:20 pm. (listen online) Stevie Johnson will be on NFL Network’s Around the League at 3:30 pm.
Stevie as coach for Halloween
Stevie Johnson apparently has a Halloween costume that looks an awful lot like his head coach. Johnson tweeted a photo of himself along with a Chan Gailey quote to authenticate the look right down to the warmup vest. StevieJohnson13 C. Gailey “Stevie do that lil thing you do off the line and, and, you know.. We’ll [...]
Already gearing up for Jets
It didn’t take long for the Bills to shift their attention to the New York Jets. Less than an hour after their shutout win over the Redskins, George Wilson was already talking about getting ready for their division rival. “This week is huge,” he said. ”We go back into the division for what we call two-fers. [...]
Jets sign 2nd former Bill
The New York Jets are at it again signing another former Bills player. Already with Aaron Maybin on the roster Buffalo has signed TE Shawn Nelson according to a NY Daily News report. TheJetsStream Jets confirm my reports that TE Shawn Nelson has been signed to active roster and G Matt Kroul & OL Dennis Landolt [...]
Why Chan was “scared to death”
NFL teams were 3-9 coming off the bye week as the Bills prepared to resume their season Sunday. Following Sunday’s win head coach Chan Gailey was very candid in sharing how he felt heading into the game against Washington. “Scared to death,” he said. ”It’s not something that’s normal. You’re not in your routine. You don’t [...]
Jackson 2nd only to Simpson
Fred Jackson has quickly climbed the ladder of best total yards from scrimmage seasons in Bills history this season. Heading into Sunday’s game against Washington he sat 8th all time among Bills all-time scrimmage yard leaders. Following his 194-yard effort he vaulted himself into second. In games 1-7 in any Bills season, O.J. Simpson is still the [...]
Fred in elite company
Fred Jackson became just the second player in team history to post some pretty remarkable production, and the first is a Hall of Famer. With 120 rushing yards against Washington, Jackson became just the second player in team history to tally 700 rushing yards or more through the first seven games of a season. Jackson has [...]
Bills tied a team record
While the sacks Sunday by the Bills got all the headlines, Buffalo’s ability to stop the run allowed them to tie a team record. Buffalo allowed no first downs rushing in Sunday’s game against the Redskins, marking the third time in team history in which an opponent failed to get a first down running the ball. [...]
Bills sack total a league best
The Bills nine sack effort against Washington Sunday is the highest single-game total this season. In fact the last time an NFL club registered nine sacks in a game was over a year ago on Oct. 3rd last season when San Diego had nine against Arizona and the Giants had 10 against Chicago. The mark [...]
Redskins inactives
Here are the Redskins inactives for today’s game. CB Phillip Buchanon FB Mike Sellers LB Markus White LT Trent Williams TE Dominique Byrd WR Santana Moss DL Darrion Scott
Dareus to start at nose tackle
A defensive line move that we anticipated is happening for the Bills coming out of the bye week. Marcell Dareus is going to start at nose tackle. He had been lining up there in practice more this week. Alex Carrington will be stepping into Dareus’ spot at LDE. Kelvin Sheppard is also starting at ILB [...]
Bills inactives
Here are the Bills inactives for today’s game against Washington. WR Donald Jones CB Aaron Williams CB Terrence Wheatley LB Antonio Coleman OL Chris Hairston OL Demetrius Bell NT Kyle Williams
