Monthly Archives: November 2011
Jets Greene looking good for Sun.
Jets RB Shonn Greene left their last game in Denver with a rib injury, but has practiced each of the last two days giving New York head coach Rex Ryan confidence that he’ll be playing against the Bills on Sunday. “I think Shonn will play this week and we’re excited to get him back in [...]
Non-participants
Here are the non-participants for Wednesday’s practice. Stevie Johnson Naaman Roosevelt Fred Jackson David Nelson George Wilson
Lindell at practice
Three weeks removed from a shoulder injury kicker Rian Lindell is dressed for practice. Dave Rayner is still taking on primary kicking duties at practice, but it appears that Lindell may at least see what he’s capable of in practice.
WR corps really thin
Buffalo’s wide receiving corps is extremely thin at practice Wednesday. Stevie Johnson, Naaman Roosevelt and David Nelson are all not participating. That leaves Buffalo with the following receivers at practice, non of whom were designated as receivers on the opening day roster. Ruvell Martin Brad Smith Kamar Aiken Derek Hagan Tim Toone – prac squad
George won’t practice
Bills SS George Wilson will not practice here on Wednesday. That according to head coach Chan Gailey, who provided the following update on Wilson. “He’s getting better, but slowly,” he said. ”Not a big enough jump to feel like he can go to practice right now.”
Where Rogers has improved most
Justin Rogers has a bigger role on defense the rest of the way with the season-ending injury to Terrence McGee. The question is where does Rogers feel he’s improved the most since those early days of training camp. “Definitely the playbook knowing my assignments inside and out,” Rogers told Buffalobills.com. ”When I first got here I [...]
Williams to see slot work?
Head coach Chan Gailey confirmed that Aaron Williams will start at LCB in place of Terrence McGee who went on injured reserve Tuesday. The question is will he move into the slot just as McGee did when Buffalo goes to their nickel package? When Terrence McGee was out of the lineup the first three games [...]
Fred out indefinitely
Fred Jackson is out for this week’s game according to head coach Chan Gailey. Jackson in fact is out indefinitely. When Gailey was asked if he would be back before the end of the season Gailey said the following. “I don’t know that yet,” said Gailey.
BDC 11/23: Two WRs added
DAILY REPORT – The Buffalo Bills announced that the team has promoted WR Kamar Aiken and signed WR Derek Hagan to the 53-man roster. In accordance with team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed. Aiken has spent the first 11 weeks of the season on the team’s Practice Squad after joining the Bills [...]
Reed, Tasker among HOF semifinalists
Two Bills Wall of Famers have made the Pro Football Hall of Fame list of semifinalists for the Class of 2012. All-time leading receiver Andre Reed and 7-time Pro Bowl special teamer Steve Tasker made the cut from the preliminary list as announced by the Hall Tuesday. The list of 26 semifinalists will be reduced [...]
Bills add OL, DB to practice squad
The Bills signed a pair of players to their practice squad. Buffalo signed DB Prince Miller and re-signed G Keith Williams to the Practice Squad who replaces OL Thomas Welch. Welch was signed by St. Louis to their active roster. Miller joins Buffalo after being released by Indianapolis on November 9th. The 5-9, 198-pound Georgia [...]
Jets practice update
With the Jets having their Week 11 game last Thursday night, they’re getting a couple of extra days of practice in as they prepare for the Bills. Their top two running backs however, did not practice Monday. Greene is reportedly back, but not L.T.. ESPN New York’s Rich Cimini filed this report from the practice [...]
Healing time for Wood
Bills center Eric Wood, who had surgery last week to repair a torn ACL in his right leg, was at One Bills Drive Tuesday. Wood came in on crutches as his right leg was immobilized, but said everything went well in surgery. “Everything turned out good,” said Wood. Now the long road to recovery begins. [...]
BDC 11/22: Thanksgiving events
DAILY REPORT – Tonight, the Bills Toyota Rookie Club will serve Thanksgiving Dinner to approximately 300 children and families at the Northwest Buffalo Community Center at 5:30-7 pm. The families are community members that benefit from the services of the NW Buffalo Community Center. The players will share with the group what they are thankful [...]
Chan: Players better be upset
Chan Gailey had some poignant words for his players in the midst of this three-game losing streak. If you’re okay with losing you can leave. “If you’re not upset about what has happened to us going from 5-2 to 5-5 you better get out of the business and I told the players that,” said Gailey. ”Pack it [...]
Losses have chipped at confidence
Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said the last three games have been very humbling and didn’t deny that blowout losses can chip away at a team’s confidence. When asked specifically if the team’s confidence has been affected by the lopsided games Fitz said the following. “It’s definitely been drained a little bit the last few weeks, especially [...]
McKelvin’s role up in the air
Leodis McKelvin spent most of Sunday afternoon in Miami on the sidelines as rookies Aaron Williams and Justin Rogers went on the field defensively instead, even after the season-ending injury to Terrence McGee. Head coach Chan Gailey was asked Monday if McKelvin will remain at the back end of the depth chart. “That remains to [...]
Fitz on the radio
Ryan Fitzpatrick’s radio show on 97 Rock has a new time slot for Thanksgiving week. Due to the holiday week, Fitz will appear on Norton in the Morning on 97 Rock at 7:45 am on Tuesday instead of the normal Friday mornings due to the holiday. So tune in or listen online.
Jets RBs not practicing
The Jets run game is still beset with injuries. Starting RB Shonn Greene, who left last Thursday’s game with a rib injury is still not practicing for the Jets today as well as their veteran change of pace back. That according to ESPN New York’s Rich Cimini. RichCimini Not practicing: Greene (ribs), Tomlinson (knee), Slauson (apparent [...]
