Monthly Archives: December 2011
White, Martin sitting
Just two non-participants at practice Thursday for the Bills. RB Johnny White (concussion) and WR Ruvell Martin (hamstring) were not participating. TE Scott Chandler (ankle) was practicing, but still appears limited. We’ll have the status of all injured players this afternoon when Chan Gailey provides his update post practice.
C.J. out to be better set up man
C.J. Spiller has undoubtedly improved these last few weeks and has the production to prove it after his 167 yards from scrimmage effort last Sunday against Miami. But the speedy Spiller is still trying to slow down in one particular area of his game. The term ‘set-up man’ has a much different meaning in baseball, [...]
Dareus relishes facing Tebow
Bills DL Marcell Dareus has been on the winning side of the ledger when facing Tim Tebow in his past, most notably in the 2009 SEC Championship game en route to Alabama’s most recent national title. As we profiled on the home page at Buffalobills.com, Dareus has other motives against Denver this week, but facing [...]
BDC 12/22: Today’s notes and links
DAILY REPORT – The Buffalo Bills announced that Saturday’s game against the Denver Broncos at Ralph Wilson Stadium has not sold out and will be blacked out on local television. Tickets are still available for purchase for this weekend’s Bills-Broncos game and fans may obtain them by going online at buffalobills.com, by visiting Western New [...]
Denver not pick happy?
The Broncos have a very potent pass rush, which usually means opportunities for interceptions for Denver’s defensive backs. But through 14 games that hasn’t been the case. Denver is tied for fourth in the league in sacks with 39, but they have just nine interceptions on the season which ranks tied for 26th in the [...]
Broncos injury report
Here’s the official injury report of the Broncos for this week’s game against the Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Limited in practice S David Bruton – Achilles S Brian Dawkins – neck Full practice DT Brodrick Bunkley – knee RB Willis McGahee – hamstring TE Daniel Fells – thumb LB Von Miller – thumb
Bills injury report
Here’s the official Bills injury report for Saturday’s game with the Broncos. Did not practice RB Johnny White – concussion Limited in practice TE Scott Chandler – ankle WR Stevie Johnson – groin WR Ruvell Martin – hamstring
Chandler, Stevie limited
Two of Ryan Fitzpatrick’s main passing targets both practiced Wednesday, but they weren’t full go. “Scott Chandler and Stevie Johnson were all limited in practice,” said Chan Gailey. When asked further about Chandler and Johnson’s chances for Saturday’s game, Gailey is hopeful for one and optimistic for the other. “Scott’s got a decent chance,” said [...]
McGahee full go for Broncos
Denver RB Willis McGahee, who suffered a minor hamstring strain in last Sunday’s game against New England, is looking good for his return to Buffalo Saturday. According to the Denver Post McGahee practiced fully Wednesday after being limited on Tuesday. PostBroncos McGahee + Bunkley were full participation today for #Broncos. Dawkins + Goodman limited. McGahee [...]
Broncos practice update
Here’s the latest from Denver’s practice field Wednesday. PostBroncos Goodman is back at practice for #Broncos. Dawkins, McGahee, Bunkley also participating. So the Broncos have CB Andre Goodman back practicing as well as veteran S Brian Dawkins, RB Willis McGahee and DL Brodrick Bunkley. We’ll have the full Denver injury report later this afternoon.
Stevie back
Bills WR Stevie Johnson did not practice Wednesday, but was back on the field Thursday. Johnson has been dealing with a nagging groin injury all season. We’ll have his official level of participation later this afternoon.
Bills-Broncos blacked out
Buffalo’s Saturday game vs. Denver Broncos at Ralph Wilson Stadium has not sold out and will be blacked out on local TV. The deadline this week was a day earlier (Wed 1pm) due to the game time being Saturday at 1pm.
Fitz not opposed to upping tempo
With their offense in a rut for the better part of the team’s seven-game losing streak, the idea has been raised by outside observers to speed up the tempo of the offense. Some of Buffalo’s greatest success as an offense has been in an up tempo style this season, even at times going no huddle. While [...]
BDC 12/21: Brock added to 53
DAILY REPORT – The Buffalo Bills announced that the team has promoted TE Kevin Brock to the 53-man roster. In accordance with team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Brock was signed to Buffalo’s Practice Squad on December 14th after being released by Oakland on December 6th. The 6-5, 260-pound Rutgers product entered the [...]
Fitz not worried about QB drafted
If the Bills were to draft a quarterback this coming spring, it’s not something that Ryan Fitzpatrick is going to worry about. When posed the question Tuesday Fitz said his only focus is improving his own play because what the Bills do in the draft is beyond his control. “It’s just something I can’t worry [...]
Dareus says he’s playing
Bills DL Marcell Dareus was limited in practice on Wednesday with a hand injury that’s been around for a while. Dareus re-aggravated the hand injury in last week’s game, came out, re-entered the game briefly and then sat out and did not return for most of the second half. “It’s good,” said Dareus of the [...]
McGahee practicing
Willis McGahee left last Sunday’s game with a reported hamstring injury, but according to reports is practicing today in Denver with his teammates. The Denver Post’s Lindsay Jones reported as much on her twitter account. @PostBroncos Dawkins, McGahee are practicing today #Broncos She’s also reporting that Brian Dawkins is practicing. Dawkins missed last week’s game with [...]
Talk Bills with Fitz
Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick will be on the air live with The Bull, Rich Gaenzler on 103.3 The Edge tonight live on location at Zebb’s on Southwestern Blvd. in Orchard Park at 7 pm. Fans can join the Bull and Fitz on location.
Dareus limited
Bills DL Marcell Dareus is participating in practice, but he’s not full go. His hand injury has him limited in individual positions drills with respect to hand technique work. Also not practicing are Stevie Johnson, Johnny White and Lee Smith.
Dareus to practice
Bills head coach Chan Gailey said that Marcell Dareus will practice today (Tuesday), despite the fact that he has a painful left hand injury. Dareus left last week’s game with a left hand injury, was eventually re-inserted into the game but then exited for good last Sunday against the Dolphins in the second half. He [...]
