Monthly Archives: December 2011
It’s not about limiting Welker’s catches
Likely forgotten by Bills fans in the first meeting between the Buffalo and New England, because the Bills finally won, was the fact that Wes Welker was virtually unstoppable with 16 catches for over 200 yards and a touchdown. But as Chan Gailey sees it the second time around, it’s not going to be about [...]
Hernandez missed 1st meeting
One thing to remember for Sunday’s Bills-Pats season finale is that New England’s high-powered offense didn’t have a key member healthy for the first meeting in Buffalo back in Week 3. The Patriots were without Aaron Hernandez in that game, who was out with an injury. It was one less passing weapon for the Bills [...]
Bills, Pats best at ball security
Though the Bills aren’t among the best in terms of avoiding the interception, they along with the Patriots are at the top of the league when it comes to recovering their own fumbles this season. Buffalo and New England are tied for the league lead in fewest fumbles lost. Both clubs have lost just 5 through [...]
C.J. named Player of the Wk
C.J. Spiller was named the FedEx Ground Player of the Week for his Week 16 performance in the win over Denver. Spiller tallied 111 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries in the Bills’ 40-14 defeat of the Denver Broncos. Fans voted for more than their favorite players. The weekly FedEx Air & Ground NFL [...]
Brady update, 2 OL out for Pats
Patriots QB Tom Brady was limited in practice again on Friday with a left shoulder injury, but he’s still expected to start. The club listed Brady as probable for Sunday’s game against the Bills. New England could be short on their offensive line however. G Logan Mankins and OT Sebastian Vollmer are both out and [...]
Fan Friday 12-30
Happy New Year Bills fans! As always I’ll be on the live blog here on Buffalobills.com during the Bills-Pats season finale, so join me during the game for observations, questions and comments. We’re up right before kickoff. Now to your questions from AskChris@bills.nfl.net. 1 – Chris, I would like your thoughts on some of these [...]
Smith out for Sunday
As expected Bills QB/WR Brad Smith will miss the season finale in New England. “Brad Smith is out,” saiad head coach Chan Gailey. “He’s not going to make it.” Smith missed the entire week of practice with a hamstring injury. WR Ruvell Martin (hamstring) and RB Johnny White (concussion) are listed as probably for Sunday’s [...]
Belichick on Brady’s status
Bill Belichick is never one to give much on the injury status of his players, but credit the Boston area reporters for trying. Here’s an excerpt of the Q&A courtesy of ESPNBoston.com. Reporter: what is your level of confidence that he’ll be able to play at a high level with this recent injury? Belichick: Anybody [...]
No Smith again
Head coach Chan Gailey wasn’t optimistic about Brad Smith being available for Sunday’s game and his absence from practice Friday pretty much seals it. Smith is not practicing for a third straight day due to a hamstring injury. Demetrius Bell and Kraig Urbik are the only other non-participants. Both have already been ruled out for [...]
BDC 12/30: Dareus mic’d
DAILY REPORT – Check out Bills rookie DL Marcell Dareus mic’d up for Sound FX from NFL Films – Click Here >>> TODAY’S PRACTICE Friday, December 30 Practice: 11:00 AM / Open to Media at Approximately 11:00 AM (Stretch & Individual only) DAILY LINKS Buffalo News – In sports, high hopes and painful losses Buffalo [...]
Brady limited
Patriots QB Tom Brady practiced on Thursday despite reports leading up to Thursday’s practice that he wouldn’t. But he was not full go. Brady was listed as limited with a left shoulder injury. He’s still expected to start Sunday. Not practicing for a second straight day were G Logan Mankins and OT Sebastian Vollmer.
Not looking good for Smith
Bills QB/WR Brad Smith did not practice again on Thursday making him doubtful at best for Sunday’s season finale. Head coach Chan Gailey doesn’t think Smith will be healthy enough to play this weekend at New England. “It looks like he’s not going to make it,” said Gailey. “We’re holding out hope, but I just [...]
Report: Brady throwing at practice
According to Patriots beat writer Ian Rappaport, Patriots QB Tom Brady is practicing despite reports earlier in the day that he would not. RapSheet Ian R. Rapoport Not gonna believe this… But Patriots QB Tom Brady IS out at practice, working with the team. Ailing left shoulder and all… ESPN’s Adam Schefter still maintains that [...]
Thurs practice update
Here are the non-participants for Thursday’s practice. WR Brad Smith OL Kraig Urbik OL Demetrius Bell Bell and Urbik have already been ruled out for Sunday’s game.
Brady attending practice
Patriots QB Tom Brady, who was widely reported will be a non-participant at practice Thursday to rest an ailing non-throwing shoulder, is in attendance per ESPNBoston.com. MikeReiss QB Tom Brady is present at the start of practice today, Mike Rodak reports. MikeReiss The lone two players not present for the start of practice are G Logan [...]
Brady to miss practice again today
Patriots QB Tom Brady will miss his second straight practice today (Thursday). That according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who says it’s his non-throwing shoulder that’s the problem. Brady did not practice on Wednesday, but his non-participation was listed by the club as ‘not injury related.’ At this point Brady is still expected to start on [...]
Spiller has Belichick impressed
C.J. Spiller has been one of the most productive backs in the league since he entered the lineup as a starter in place of the injured Fred Jackson. It’s been enough to leave Patriots head coach Bill Belichick impressed. “I think Spiller has had the last whatever it has been, six weeks or however long [...]
BDC 12/29: Quotes and links
DAILY REPORT – The Buffalo Bills announced that the team has signed K Brandon Coutu (pronounced Ca-TWO) to the 53-man roster. In accordance with team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Coutu joins the Bills after being released from the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad on December 17th. The 5-11, 194-pound Georgia product entered [...]
Belichick wary of Stevie
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick grinds game tape to a pulp. That’s why when asked about Stevie Johnson’s production this season especially against some of the better corners in the league like Darrelle Revis and Champ Bailey he didn’t hesitate. “Yeah, he did a good job, but Johnson has had a lot of success against [...]
Pats began practicing day early
The Patriots have clinched a first-round bye in the AFC playoffs, but there’s still home field advantage to clinch. It’s unclear if that’s the main reason, but per Bill Belichick the Patriots are preparing for this one every bit as much as any other. In fact according to TE Rob Gronkowski the coaching staff scheduled [...]
