Monthly Archives: November 2011
Jets close down middle
The Jets defense did a very good job of closing down the middle of the field, where Ryan Fitzpatrick likes to go with the ball a good deal particularly to David Nelson and Scott Chandler. New York took that away in the first meeting and Buffalo’s offense struggled. The Bills feel they have answers for [...]
More 4-3 ahead?
The Bills went predominantly to a 4-3 front against the Dolphins last week and their run front fared better holding Miami to a 2.7 yards per carry average. So will that continue in the weeks to come? Head coach Chan Gailey offered the following response. “Well, some of it has to do with who’s healthy [...]
Winning physical battles the key
The Bills have not been consistent enough winning the physical battles at the line of scrimmage since they first met up with the Jets. They know they have to win more of them than they lose if they’re going to beat the Jets in their building. “They’ve got there guys that are hard to move [...]
L.T., Kerley ques. for Jets
The Jets just have a pair of offensive players questionable for Sunday. WR Jeremy Kerley and RB LaDainian Tomlinson are both questionable. Neither player practiced at all this week. Every other player on the Jets injury report is probable including OT D’Brickashaw Ferguson who was added Friday with an ankle injury.
Fan Friday 11-25
Well Bills fans this week’s game will determine what the last five weeks of the regular season will be about. Everyone knows what a win and what a loss will do for Buffalo down the stretch. Let’s hope for the best and get to your questions from AskChris@bills.nfl.net. 1 – Hey Chris, What’s going on [...]
Gauging C.J.’s progress
While fans might have their opinions of C.J. Spiller as a back in the NFL, Buffalo’s head coaching staff believes the lack of opportunities for Spiller this season has left the jury out on just how much progress he has made in his second NFL season. Spiller has had just 21 carries this season, due [...]
George, Naaman update
Its not looking good for George Wilson and Naaman Roosevelt for Sunday’s game. Wilson and Roosevelt are not practicing again today. Neither player has practiced this week. Both are likely to be declared doubtful at best. Wilson missed last week’s game as he still recovers from a neck stinger. Roosevelt is dealing with a shoulder [...]
Little to change w/C.J. as lead
With C.J. Spiller now the lead back in the wake of Fred Jackson’s move to I-R many wonder how the Bills offense might change to better suit Spiller’s skill set, which includes more speed out of the backfield than was provided by Jackson. Head coach Chan Gailey indicated that not a whole lot will be [...]
BDC 11/25: Quotes from Choice
DAILY REPORT – Here is Coach Gailey’s update from yesterday: Is the plan still to have Chris Hairston start this week at LT? “Yes, it is. Chris will start this week.” Did the three receivers get back to work today? (Johnson, Nelson, Roosevelt) “Namaan did not. He was out.” Do you anticipate Namaan missing this [...]
Choice sees familiar faces
Newly signed RB Tashard Choice practiced Thursday and was glad to see some familiar faces. “It’s good to be here,” he said. “There are a lot of good coaches here…the ones I knew from Georgia Tech and also players that I know on this team. I know Sam Young, Scott Chandler, CJ (Spiller) and a [...]
Nelson, Stevie back
There was good news for the Bills WR corps in practice with Stevie Johnson and David Nelson both back on the field. Here’s the official listing of their participation. DID NOT PRACTICE George Wilson—Neck Rian Lindell—Shoulder Naaman Roosevelt—Shoulder LIMITED PARTICIPATION Stevie Johnson —Shoulder FULL PRACTICE David Nelson—Illness Demetrius Bell–Shoulder
Bryan Scott Dedicated video
Here’s the music video for Bryan Scott’s ‘Dedicated’ song that he wrote and performed. Happy Thanksgiving everybody.
Sunday an elimination game?
Mathematically Sunday’s game between the Bills and Jets is being viewed by outside observers as an elimination game in terms of playoff contention. What do those directly involved in the game think? With both teams at 5-5 and neither likely to catch the Patriots for the division title, it’s about the Wild Card race for [...]
BDC 11/24: Happy Thanksgiving
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! DAILY REPORT – The Buffalo Bills announced that the team has claimed RB Tashard Choice. Choice joins the Bills after being released by the Washington Redskins on Tuesday. Choice spent three weeks with the Redskins. Choice started the 2011 season with the Dallas Cowboys where he produced 75 yards on 28 carries in [...]
Thanksgiving history for Buffalo
As an addendum to our Top 5 Bills Thanksgiving Day games on the home page of Buffalobills.com today is the little known football history between Buffalo and games played on this day. The first games in pro football history played on Thanksgiving happened in 1920 and a local Buffalo area team was part of the [...]
Tashard Choice’s Buffalo connection
Not only does Tashard Choice have a connection with Buffalo already having played for head coach Chan Gailey in college. A former relative of his played running back for the Bills. Choice’s cousin Joe Burns, was a reserve running back for Buffalo from 2002-2006 serving mostly on special teams. Burns also played his college ball [...]
Report: Bills claim RB Choice
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter the Bills have claimed RB Tashard Choice off waivers from Washington. AdamSchefter And one more waiver claim: Bills claimed former Redskins running back Tashard Choice on waivers today.
Jets injury report
Here’s the Jets injury report released late Wednesday. Did not practice WR Jeremy Kerley – knee RB Bilal Powell – illness RB LaDainian Tomlinson – knee Limited in practice TE Matt Mulligan – hip OL Matt Slauson – knee Full practice DL Mike DeVito – knee DL Marcus Dixon – shoulder RB Shonn Greene – [...]
Bills injury report
Here’s the official injury report for the Bills, which includes a new designation for Fred Jackson’s injury, which was initially labeled a bruised calf. Now it includes his fibula, the non-weight bearing bone in his leg. Did not practice K Rian Lindell – shoulder WR Stevie Johnson – shoulder S George Wilson – neck WR [...]
Nelson says he’ll practice Thurs.
David Nelson was one of three receivers not practicing Wednesday along with Stevie Johnson and Naaman Roosevelt. The good news is Nelson said he’ll be back on the practice field full go on Thursday. “I’ll be back full go tomorrow,” said Nelson. “So I’ll be good to go. After the performance last week I’m very [...]
