Monthly Archives: October 2011
Bills-Redskins tailgate info
For those fans going to the Bills-Redskins game Sunday here’s one great tailgating option. The Budweiser Tailgate begins at 11 a.m. and runs until 3:30 p.m. on game day and provides an experience that stretches from east to west, north to south in the area surrounding Rogers Centre. The Budweiser Big Rig will be on [...]
Nix: It always came back to Fitz
Bills GM Buddy Nix admits that young quarterback prospects were strongly considered each of the past two years by himself and head coach Chan Gailey, but in the end Fitzpatrick was seen as their best bet for success. “Both drafts since I’ve been here we’ve looked hard at the quarterbacks and I’ve been to see every [...]
How Fitz deal came together
Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick has a long term deal after signing on the dotted line late Friday, but Fitz and Bills GM Buddy Nix explain how the quarterback and the club got to signing day. “The discussions started a few months ago,” Fitzpatrick told Buffalobills.com in a one-on-one interview. ”It wasn’t anything serious, but just got [...]
Stevie hopeful
Seeing Ryan Fitzpatrick get his long term extension has Stevie Johnson hopeful that he’s also considered for a long term deal to keep the third-highest scoring offense in the league together for the foreseeable future. Talking with Buffalobills.com by phone Friday, Johnson understands it’s a business, but believes the Bills have a good thing going [...]
Local Harvard alums proud
Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Harvard brethren are proud to see how their former Crimson quarterback has carved out a pretty impressive career for himself in the NFL. “The Harvard Club of Western New York is proud to count Ryan as a distinguished alumnus and the quarterback of our team, the Buffalo Bills,” said Jeff Stravino, Vice President [...]
What Fitz did came as surprise
Even the best personnel minds in the NFL could not have accurately predicted what the Bills would get from Ryan Fitzpatrick once he stepped into the starting lineup in Week 3 of 2010. Even Bills GM Buddy Nix. Appearing on the FAN 590 in Toronto earlier this week, Nix was asked if he expected Fitzpatrick [...]
Fitz’s 1st interview as a Bill
Hard to believe it was spring of 2009 when Ryan Fitzpatrick first signed with the Bills. Here’s our exclusive interview with Fitz the day he signed with Buffalo the first time around. Among other things Fitz talked about the role of the backup, working with Trent Edwards and his excitement about the offense having weapons [...]
Fletcher questionable
Washington ILB London Fletcher was limited in practice both Thursday and Friday with a hamstring injury, but according to head coach Mike Shanahan, Fletcher will start barring any setbacks. Here is the listing of Washington’s other injured players for Sunday’s game. Out WR Santana Moss LT Trent Williams FB Mike Sellers Questionable ILB London Fletcher [...]
Report: Fitz extension complete
The Bills have not reported or confirmed anything, but there are reports that Ryan Fitzpatrick has agreed to terms on a contract extension. JasonLaCanfora Bills agree on extension w/QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. Will be signed today. Not sure of all the $ but had been talkin multi-yr deal around $10M/yr mortreport #Bills & QB Ryan Fitzpatrick finalizing new [...]
Washington left tackle is out
According to a Washington Examiner report, the Redskins won’t have their starting left tackle either. Trent Williams, who has been battling an ankle injury did not practice at all this week and was ruled out by head coach Mike Shanahan. john_keim London should be ready, unless setback says shanahan. Williams, sellers are out. #redskins Veteran [...]
Bye week helped Troup
With Kyle Williams out this week and possibly next the Bills were hopeful that Torell Troup’s lower back issues would subside. All indications to this point are that Troup is doing much better. “He improved tremendously during the bye week,” head coach Chan Gailey told Buffalobills.com. ”He has felt the best he has felt in a long [...]
5 Bills out for Sunday
Here’s the rundown of the players that are out for the Bills for Sunday’s game. Demetrius Bell Chris Hairston Donald Jones Aaron Williams Kyle Williams Andy Levitre will start at left tackle with Chad Rinehart in his place at left guard. Torell Troup or Kellen Heard will start for Kyle Williams at nose tackle. Chris [...]
Fan Friday 10-28
The Bills Toronto Series resumes on Sunday at the Rogers Centre. I’m encouraged about this one knowing Chan and his staff has had two weeks to prepare. Let’s get to your questions from AskChris@bills.nfl.net. 1 – Hi Chris, With the way our defense is playing very well, as in takeaways, keeping us in games, playing [...]
Friday practice update
Here are Friday’s non-participants at practice. Donald Jones Aaron Williams Chris Hairston Demetrius Bell Kyle Williams
Jim Kelly appearance
Bills Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly will be making an appearance for an autograph signing north of the border this weekend. Kelly will be at the Van Heusen store for their grand opening at the Heartland Town Centre in Mississauga on Saturday from 2-3 pm where he’ll be signing autographs for Bills fans. As [...]
BDC 10/28: Game to be televised locally
DAILY REPORT – The Buffalo Bills vs. Washington Redskins game this Sunday at 4:05 p.m. at Rogers Centre will be televised locally and across Western and Upstate New York on Buffalo Bills television affiliates. The Bills-Redskins game is the fourth regular season game and sixth game overall of the Bills Toronto Series. The first regular [...]
Report: Fletcher to start
Well for anyone that knows London Fletcher it’s no surprise to see this report. According to NFL.com’s Jason LaCanfora, London Fletcher will start on Sunday for Washington against the Bills despite a hamstring injury suffered just last Sunday. JasonLaCanfora London Fletcher (hamstring) will start for Redskins Sunday. Set to play 215th straight game. Never missed [...]
Bills on the radio
Here’s a look at where you can find Bills players on the radio airwaves Friday. Mary Owen (Bills Exec. VP of Strategic Planning) – Jon Zack and Susan Rose; WBEN @ 7:20 am Chan Gailey – Brady and Lang; Fan 590 Toronto @ 7:40 am Ryan Fitzpatrick – Norton in the Morning; 97 Rock @ [...]
Bruce Smith on the radio
Bills Hall of Famer Bruce Smith will be making a radio appearance this afternoon. Smith will be appearing on TSN Radio in Toronto at 5:15 pm. (listen online)
Washington injury update
Here is Thursday’s injury report for Washington, which had a new addition. FB Mike Sellers was added to the injury report Thursday with a back injury, which he apparently did lifting weights and will be hospitalized overnight. Here’s the rest of the injured Redskins. Did not practice CB DeAngelo Hall – hip LT Trent Williams [...]
