Monthly Archives: December 2011
Stevie to be held out of practice
Bills WR Stevie Johnson wants to practice today, but head coach Chan Gailey is keeping him sidelined to rest his nagging groin injury. “It’s better,” said Gailey of Johnson’s groin ailment. “We’re going to hold him out today (Tuesday). He says he can go, but we’re going to hold him out today. That’s why I held [...]
Broncos more than motivated
The Denver Broncos will be more than motivated coming into Ralph Wilson Stadium on Saturday as they can clinch a playoff berth this week in a couple of different ways. Here are the scenarios in which the Broncos can clinch a playoff spot if they can post a win over Buffalo on Christmas Eve. Denver [...]
Chandler to practice
Scott Chandler missed the past two games with an ankle injury, but he’s got a good chance to return this week. Head coach Chan Gailey said Chandler will practice today for the first time since he suffered the injury against the Titans.
Rogers 2 wks of returns pretty good
Justin Rogers has done a good job of providing a shot in the arm to Buffalo’s kick return game. Here’s a closer look at to just how good. Since Week 14, Rogers’ 28.8 kickoff return average is second-best in the NFL (8-230) among kick returners with six or more attempts. Here are the top 3. [...]
BDC 12/20: Today’s daily links
DAILY REPORT – The Buffalo Bills offensive linemen will treat 20 young men (ages 12-16) to a Holiday Shopping Spree at Macy’s in the Galleria Mall tonight 6-7 PM. The young men belong to the Closing the Gap Schools in the Buffalo Public School System. Each boy will receive $270 to purchase items on their [...]
Jackson at Blvd Mall tonight
Fred Jackson is going to be signing autographs at the Boulevard Mall in Amherst this evening (Dec. 19th) between 6-8 pm. Fans will receive a limited-edition Fred Jackson lithograph, created by artist Ron Bailey, which Jackson will autograph along with one additional item of your choice for $70. Pre-sale tickets will be available to purchase online [...]
BDC 12/19: Game notes and quotes
DAILY REPORT – STILL PROTECTING THE QUARTERBACK – The Bills allowed three sacks yesterday, raising their season total to 20; the figure is now tied for the fewest by any NFL team (Tennessee has also allowed 20, incl. 1 yesterday at Ind.) DAILY LINKS BuffaloBills.com – Turnovers, penalties sink Bills vs. Dolphins BuffaloBills.com – Spiller’s big [...]
Comparing slides
With Buffalo’s current losing streak stretching further and further it’s drawing more and more comparisons to the club’s 0-8 start last year. Veteran Drayton Florence was asked after Sunday’s game if this slide is worse than last year’s. “I think it’s more disappointing,” Florence said. ”We start off good 5-2 and we just hit this skid [...]
Expecting to win?
One of the big successes of head coach Chan Gailey and his staff was eliminating the losing culture in the Bills locker room in 2010. He had his players develop an expectation of winning when they took the field, not hoping to win. Their current seven-game losing streak however, has robbed them of a lot [...]
Flo warns jobs are on the line
The Bills are still mired in a lengthy losing streak, and veteran cornerback Drayton Florence believes if they don’t get a win in these final two games some heads could roll. “A loss hurts if you lose by three or you lose by 30,” said Florence. ”If you’re playing a preseason game or you’re playing regular season [...]
Stevie insists he’s fine
Stevie Johnson was pulled from Sunday’s game late in the fourth quarter with a groin injury and was not allowed back in the game. Head coach Chan Gailey explained why. “I kept Stevie out with the groin,” said Gailey. ”He was dragging that leg. I didn’t want him to go out there and pull it completely and us [...]
Dareus update
At the conclusion of the Bills game against the Dolphins Sunday there was no official update on DL Marcell Dareus. Dareus left the game with an apparent left hand/wrist injury and then returned to the game. He then left the game a second time and did not return. The defensive lineman was not available for [...]
Jake Long inactive
Dolphins Pro Bowl LT Jake Long is inactive for today’s game against the Bills. Expected to replace him in the Dolphins starting lineup at left tackle is John Jerry, who has not started an NFL game at left tackle in his career. Other inactives for the Dolphins RB Steve Slaton LB Koa Misi OL Will Barker OL [...]
Bills inactives
Here are the Bills inactives for today’s game against the Dolphins. WR Naaman Roosevelt DB Josh Nesbitt DL Jarron Gilbert RT Sam Young TE Scott Chandler WR Kamar Aiken TE Fendi Onobun
Tebow spoof on SNL
It was the last sketch on Saturday Night Live last night, so perhaps you missed it, but Denver QB Tim Tebow, who along with his Broncos teammates will be in Buffalo next Saturday, was spoofed on SNL as he had an encounter with Jesus Christ after his most recent victory over Chicago. The best part [...]
Proud Gorilla
Guess which Bills player was proudly wearing his alma mater’s colors to team meetings last night? Punter Brian Moorman was beaming last night during team meetings wearing his Pittsburg State Gorillas gear as his alma mater won the Division II National Championship over Wayne State Saturday afternoon. We’ll see if his school’s national title has [...]
Rayner could make things tough
By the time the season is over Dave Rayner will have spent half a season with the Bills, giving him a lengthy opportunity to convince the coaching staff that he’s deserving of consideration to be the team’s kicker beyond the 2011 season. Head coach Chan Gailey admitted between Rayner and reliable veteran Rian Lindell it [...]
Final Monday QB club luncheon
The final Monday Quarterback Club luncheon of the season takes place this coming Monday. The Club invites all members to the luncheon at the Adam’s Mark Hotel. Doors open at 11:15 am, with the program beginning at noon. Speakers include Jim Dobmeier, Founder and President of A-Turf and installers of the Bills new playing surface at [...]
Merriman update
Bills LB Shawne Merriman was seen heading into the team weight room earlier this week and even tweeted that he’s back to jogging after getting Achilles surgery. Head coach Chan Gailey tried to provide an update on the veteran linebacker’s rehab regimen. “It really is just things that I’ve heard,” said Gailey in relation to [...]
Bills to have pass rush answers?
The Bills only got to Matt Moore one time in their first matchup with the Dolphins in Week 11. The second time around they believe they’ll be a more productive pass rushing unit. Last in the league in sacks with 19 this season, Buffalo’s defensive staff has tried a countless number of schemes to generate [...]
