
Bills Bookshelf - Buffalo Bills Football Vault: The First 50 Seasons by: Lori Chase
Two Bills Drive reports: Buffalo Bills Football Vault, the latest work by longtime sportswriter (and current TBD featured contributor) Scott Pitoniak, is an eye-pleasing trip through the team's first 50 seasons. Bills fans young and old will appreciate page after page of color photos and reproduced memorabilia – including everything from a felt AFL-era pennant to Pitoniak's own Super Bowl press passes – in addition to the well-written text.

Jackson's hand progressing well [12:39 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports:
'“I feel there’s a 100 percent chance I could play, but it’s going to come down to how much they want to get me out there and if they want to use me,” he said. “I still don’t know what the deal is, but I think we’ll find out more next week.”'
Bills O-line coming together [6:48 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports:
'“Getting to work as a group, that’s good,” said right tackle Cornell Green. “That’s one thing that came out of the (Cincinnati) game, working through it as a group through the good times and the bad times during the game. That was good because we need to jell. Offensive line (play) is all about jelling and knowing what each other is doing and having each other’s back.”'
Finding Roscoe Parrish [6:47 AM]
Toronto Sun reports:
'Roscoe Parrish is finally looking like someone who can actually pick up a football without asking for operating instructions.'

Bills keep faith in Bell at left tackle [9:22 PM]
Buffalo News reports:
'"I'm glad they showed faith in me in not taking a tackle. I know what I can do and I think they know what I can do," Bell said. "It's just a matter of getting on the field and staying healthy and I'm well on my way to doing it."'
Three released in roster trim to 75 [9:21 PM]
Buffalo News reports:
'The Bills must trim their roster to 53 players by 6 p.m. Saturday, following Thursday night's preseason finale in Detroit.'
WR Parrish finally finding niche in Bills’ offense [8:12 PM]
AP reports:
'The difference is that Parrish is finally getting a real opportunity, which is something that couldn't be said for the player in his previous five seasons in Buffalo since being selected in the second-round of the 2005 draft out of Miami.'
Bills RB Lynch set to test sore ankle in practice [7:49 PM]
AP reports:
'Coach Chan Gailey was pleased with how Lynch ran sprints at the end of a team walkthrough Monday. The next test will be to see how Lynch looks during practice two days before Buffalo travels to play Detroit.'
Bills release 3 players, including OT Calloway [7:49 PM]
AP reports:
'Also released Monday were defensive tackle Lonnie Harvey and receiver Aaron Rhea, an undrafted rookie signed by the Bills two weeks ago. Calloway, drafted out Iowa, was the second of Buffalo’s two seventh-round picks.'
Bills plan to play Lynch Thursday [7:48 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports:
'"He did some running afterwards and he kept up with everybody else, which is important," said head coach Chan Gailey. "We'll know a lot more (Tuesday) when we have a real practice."'
Bills trim three from roster [3:11 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports:
'Bills head coach Chan Gailey and his staff began the process of whittling down their offseason roster a day before cuts had to be made. Buffalo released three players from their squad a full 24 hours prior to the league deadline, parting ways with OL Kyle Calloway, DT Lonnie Harvey and WR Aaron Rhea.'
Former NFL players spread wisdom to Dragons [7:46 AM]
Jackson Sun reports:
'It wasn't easy, but Smith and Talley expressed their gratitude for the NFL careers. Smith said he had 11 surgeries, while Talley counted 14 surgeries because of football. "If not for luck, anybody can lose their career on any down," Talley said. "We went through aches and pains and reconstructive surgeries, but would we do it again? Yes."'
Nelson making case for roster spot [7:43 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports:
'“(I’m) just trying to get better and better every week. Every day, I come in with the mindset that I’m trying to earn a job, and I can’t take a play off, I can’t take a down off,” he said. “I’m just trying to adapt, trying to get used to the game, and trying to transition from the college game to the NFL. So far it’s going well, but I can’t be satisfied with anything, I’ve got to keep working hard every day.”'
Aaron Maybin pleased with progress for Buffalo Bills [4:03 AM]
Rochester D&C reports:
'"I still feel like I have a long way to go," said Maybin. "There's still a lot I feel I have to improve on and all that kind of stuff. But as far as where I started at and where I'm at now, I feel great. I really think I've shown a lot of improvement."'
Patience pays off for Bills' Parrish [3:51 AM]
Buffalo News reports:
'"Chan Gailey is a good offensive-minded coach and he just likes to get the ball in the playmaker's hands," Parrish said. "I just come out every day and do what I need to and just take advantage of my opportunities. I heard a lot before, but that is in the past. Right now is right now. I just have to control my own destiny and that is to take advantage of all the opportunities that come my way."'
Corey McIntyre realizes his NFL dream [3:50 AM]
Stuart News reports:
'“It’s going good,” McIntyre said of playing in first-year coach Chan Gailey’s offense. “It’s giving me a chance to show people what I can do. A lot of people think about me as just a special teams guy."'
Yes, It's Just the Preseason.But... [3:49 AM]
WHAM-TV reports:
'Now if they can just fix the line, play some defense, cover a few kicks and beat the Patriots at least once this year we will know there is real progress.'

For Gailey's offense, Parrish a thought [8:30 AM]
ESPN reports:
'"In this profession, you can never feel down on yourself," said Parrish, who caught a grand total of three passes for 34 yards last year. "Last year was a tough year for me, and I just had to handle myself like a professional and have a good attitude. You never know what tomorrow will bring."'
Edwards in driver's seat for starting job [8:30 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports:
'“He made some very good decisions,” said Gailey. “He got back to the third guy several times to make plays for us in crucial situations, which that was very encouraging for me. I thought the pass protection after the first series was pretty good. We were able to keep them out of there and give him time to get to that third guy. I was very happy about the progress our pass protection has taken.”'
Buffalo Bills' Trent Edwards, C.J. Spiller power win over Cincinnati Bengals [5:02 AM]
Rochester D&C reports:
'In other words, he looked like an NFL starting quarterback and his performance helped get the Bills started on their way to a 35-20 victory over the Bengals in front of an announced Kids Night crowd of 57,867 at Ralph Wilson Stadium.'
Buffalo Bills' Trent Edwards likely winner of QB 'competition' [5:01 AM]
Rochester D&C reports:
'Let's hope the regular season has more drama.'
Edwards stands and delivers, again [2:26 AM]
Buffalo News reports:
'No one has exemplified the offensive improvement more than Edwards, who has rallied nicely from his poor outing against the Redskins.'
Gailey is taking advantage of talent on hand [2:25 AM]
Buffalo News reports:
'The Buffalo defense is another matter. The first string has been a colossal disappointment in the preseason. They've given up two early touchdowns in each of the three exhibitions. Carson Palmer marched the Cincinnati starting offense to TDs on two of its first three possessions. Palmer was 9 for 11 for 95 yards and two touchdowns, both to wide-open receivers.'
T.O. says he left Buffalo with good feelings, memories [2:24 AM]
Buffalo News reports:
'"We all had a rapport with each other and we all had fun," he said this week. "I got to know a number of the guys in my short stint there. We'll send each other text messages from time to time."'
Secondary struggles are primary concern [2:23 AM]
Niagara Gazette reports:
'The Bills’ biggest weakness last season was its pass rush. According to the Outsiders game-charting project, they ranked last in the league in quarterback hurry rate. When the Bills did put pressure on the quarterback, they were the most effective pass defense in football.'
LOYAL garners grant from Bills [2:22 AM]
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal reports:
'Opening his Bills’ mail one day, Meal stumbled upon an opportunity to receive a grant that was available to local youth football organizations, courtesy of Tops Markets and Pepsi.'
Sunday's Cincinnati Coverage [2:21 AM]
TwoBillsDrive.com reports:
Bengals loss shows bright signs (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bengals rookie Ghee injures head (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Photo gallery (Cincinnati Enquirer)
No-huddle purrs for two Palmer TDs (Bengals.com)
Postgame quick hits (Bengals.com)
Postgame quotes (Bengals.com)
Photo gallery (Bengals.com)
Bengals CB Ghee OK to travel home with head injury (AP)
Bengals CB Ghee leaves game (The Sports Network)
Photo gallery (Rochester D&C)
Spiller delivers as Bills beat Bengals 35-20 [2:20 AM]
AP reports:
'“If we can stay healthy, we can be a very explosive team,” said Spiller, who’s starting in place of injured veterans Fred Jackson(notes) and Marshawn Lynch(notes). “We can be one of the best in the NFL if not the best.”'
Buffalo 35, Cincinnati 20 [2:19 AM]
The Sports Network reports:
'Edwards played the first half and was a crisp 13-of-17 passing for 153 yards while tossing a 12-yard touchdown to Roscoe Parrish. Parrish led the receiving corps with four grabs and 56 yards as Buffalo improved to 2-1 this preseason.'
Bills beat Bengals 35-20 [2:18 AM]
WGR-AM reports:
'Trent Edwards played the entire first half and led the Bills on three scoring drives. He was 13 of 17 for 153 yards. His lone touchdown pass going to Roscoe Parrish, from 12 yards out. CJ Spiller carried 12 times for 52 yards which included a 20 yard scramble into the endzone. Spiller also punched in for a one yard score.'
Owens sees a new and improved Bills offense [2:17 AM]
WGR-AM reports:
'Owens said after the final game last season that he'd be willing to come back if things fell into place. The WR claims he's not bitter he wasn't asked back by Buddy Nix and Chan Gailey, "No, I was open to the opportunity to come back, but for some reason that coaching staff felt they didn't need my services and that's their prerogative. It's not like I couldn't play and I don't know what made them make that decision so I'm not going to cry about it, I feel like I've landed on my feet and doing good where I am."'
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