Buffalo Bills News - February 8, 2010

Arrington: Edwards will maximize Maybin's strengths [7:50 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“I just think that the way that George Edwards can coach and identify players’ strengths and weaknesses that he’ll have enough time to work with Aaron,” said Arrington. “Hopefully Aaron will be able to pick it up and know what it is that George is putting on his plate and help him transition to being a ‘tweener’ in terms of being a defensive end and an outside linebacker. Aaron needs to know how to be versatile either way. I think George will be able to show him and teach him and put him in a position where he can be successful.”'

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February 7, 2010

Schobel INT return voted Play of the Year [9:48 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'That play beat out Terrell Owens’ 98-yard touchdown catch from Ryan Fitzpatrick as Buffalo’s Play of the Year for 2009, winning by a relatively slim margin in a Bills fan online poll at Buffalobills.com.'

Reed still on HOF waiting list [9:48 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“Every year I pull for Andre no matter who he’s up against,” Kelly told buffalobills.com. “That’s my boy. Hopefully each year one of these receivers will keep getting in to improve Andre’s chances by reducing the pool of receiver talent.”'

February 6, 2010

Reed doesn't make Hall of Fame cut [6:21 PM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Reed was one of four receivers up for induction. Two of those receivers, Reed and Jerry Rice, made the cut-down to 10. Reed was eliminated in the vote down to five finalists.'

Crowd at receiver may hurt Bills' Reed [3:54 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Last month Woodson was asked the question: Since Rice is a slam dunk for induction, which of the other three receivers on the finalist list would he say is most worthy of induction? Woodson picked Reed. Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin also picked Reed in answer to the same question.'

Less is more for Tasker [3:53 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"It is [CBS'] philosophy — and I kind of agree with it — there's nothing that I can see down there on the sidelines — unless something happens out of the ordinary — that will add anything that [game analyst Phil Simms] can't do from the booth. ... They don't need me adding fluff to the game."'

Reeds are ready, still waiting [3:52 AM]
Allentown Morning Call reports: 'Joyce, who exchanges text messages with her son regularly, said Andre is hosting a Super Bowl party in Syracuse, N.Y., this weekend and he doesn't think today will be the day either. ''He still thinks it's going to happen within the next two years, though,'' Joyce said. ''He thinks its quite possible, but he knows it's not up to him.'''

Copying of Steelers continues [3:51 AM]
Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports: 'If the Bills couldn't hire Steelers director of football operations Kevin Colbert, then who better to steal away than Colbert's right-hand man?'

Meet Gale Gilbert, the Forrest Gump of football [3:50 AM]
Austin American Statesman reports: 'He was unfairly denied a chance to make real history. After Reich had thrown an interception that was returned for an Oilers score to make it a 32-point hole early in the third quarter, Bills coach Marv Levy told Gilbert to warm up because he was giving Reich just one more set of downs.'

February 5, 2010

Former Bills QB Reich tutors perhaps NFL's best in Manning [8:26 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '“He’s a tireless worker. He’s a grinder. He’s a guy who’s going to be over there late at night. He and I text each other all the time. Hey, check out the Buffalo game, play No. 40. It’s a look we might see. I like that. I like a guy who’s constantly got football on his mind. I lean on Frank. I ask him a lot of questions.”'

Bills name Edwards defensive coordinator; hire Whaley as assistant GM [4:11 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"I feel like this is a great opportunity for me to come in and have a chance to work with Coach Gailey again and the staff that he has been able to put together," Edwards said. "I am excited to have the opportunity to come to Buffalo and look forward to getting started as quickly as possible. This is a team that has played good defense in the past and I am excited to continue on with that tradition."'

George Edwards says Buffalo Bills to switch defenses [4:10 AM]
Rochester D&C reports: '"Defensively, we will start from a 3-4 alignment," Edwards said in a statement released by the team. "But we will do what we feel is best for our players. We are not going to give anything away about exactly what we will do, but personnel will dictate what you can and what you can't do. As far as the initial alignment, the 3-4 is what we will start off with and we will adjust from there."'

Steelers scouting director takes Buffalo job [4:09 AM]
Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports: '"It was a gut-wrenching decision," said Whaley, 37. "I never had a tougher decision in my life. The Rooneys, [director of football operations] Kevin Colbert, everybody -- they're not only an unbelievable organization, but they treated me like family."'

Friday's Florida Coverage [4:08 AM]
TwoBillsDrive.com reports:
Later, Gators: New UF defensive coordinator bolts for Bills (Florida Today)
Florida Gators defensive coordinator quits, takes job with Bills (Miami Herald)
Def. coordinator Edwards joins Bills, leaves Gators after weeks of service (Orlando Sentinel)
Edwards leaves Gators for Bills (Gainesville Sun)

February 4, 2010

Stroud high on 'hard-nosed' Edwards [6:25 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“He’s not a big rah-rah guy,” Stroud said. “He’s definitely the kind of coach that demands the best, but he’s not going to do it by yelling and cursing out there. He will demand excellence though and you better do what you have to do as a player.”'

Bills hire defensive coordinator [3:21 PM]
ESPN reports: '"I feel like this is a great opportunity for me to come in and have a chance to work with Coach Gailey again and the staff that he has been able to put together," Edwards said in a statement. "I am excited to have the opportunity to come to Buffalo and look forward to getting started as quickly as possible. This is a team that has played good defense in the past and I am excited to continue on with that tradition."'

Edwards leaves Gators to become Bills defensive coordinator [3:20 PM]
The Sports Network reports: 'Edwards has spent the majority of his coaching career in the NFL, as he was linebackers coach for Dallas from 1998-2001. After one year as linebackers coach with the Washington Redskins, he was named defensive coordinator in 2003, then spent the 2004 campaign with the Cleveland Browns before moving on to Miami.'

Bills hire Gators defensive coordinator Edwards [3:19 PM]
AP reports: 'He spent the past five years as a linebackers coach with the Dolphins.'

Bills name Edwards defensive coordinator [3:18 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“We are very excited that George Edwards has joined our staff as defensive coordinator,” said head coach Chan Gailey. “He brings a wealth of experience, not only as a motivator and communicator, but he has been involved with some great schemes and we are excited about him being the head of our defense.”'

Jackson convincing choice for offensive MVP [3:18 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“It was the type of season that can help build a career,” Jackson told Buffalobills.com. “So I want to do that and hopefully come back and build on top of what I was able to do this year and do more things.”'

Tasker's former teammates enjoying Colts ride [7:59 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“They’ve moved on and now as coaches they have other things going on,” Tasker said. “They don’t put it in perspective with what it’s like as a player and how that might differ from winning one as a coach. I think as coaches they’re thinking it’s the best thing that could happen. They’re doing really well and they’re part of a great organization and they have great players. I think they’re loving it.”'

Steelers' scouting coordinator takes assistant GM post for Bills [3:44 AM]
Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports: 'Steelers pro scouting coordinator Doug Whaley has accepted a job as the assistant general manager for the Buffalo Bills.'

Whaley leaves Steelers for position with Bills [3:43 AM]
Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports: 'Whaley was responsible for scouting Steelers opponents and evaluating pro players. Before joining the Steelers, he was an area scout with the Seattle Seahawks.'

Thursday's Philadelphia Coverage [3:42 AM]
TwoBillsDrive.com reports:
Jauron says he's happy with Eagles job (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Jauron brings veteran support to Eagles defense (Philadelphia Daily News)
Jauron lands with Birds (Burlington County Times)
Jauron will provide Eagles with important set of eyes (Allentown Morning Call)
Jauron returns to his roots (Wilmington News Journal)
Eagles hire Jauron to bolster defense (Press Of Atlantic City)
Eagles hire Jauron as assistant coach (AP)
Eagles bring in Jauron to coach DBs (The Sports Network)
Jauron Eager to Work in Eagles' Defense (CSNPhilly.com)
Eagles Hire Jauron As Assistant Coach (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)
Reid, McDermott Thrilled To Add Jauron (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)
Jauron Excited To Teach And Learn Eagles' Defense (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)
Senior Assistant/Defensive Backs Coach Dick Jauron (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)

The Comeback Kid helps stir Super Bowl-bound Colts [3:41 AM]
AP reports: '“Frank’s got a lot of football knowledge, serving as kind of like a mentor-type coach, if you will, to Jim Kelly throughout the majority of his career and then when called upon to play, going in and leading one of the greatest comebacks of all time,” Manning said. “At this point in my career, being a veteran, I like having somebody that’s played longer than me.”'

T.O., Ochocinco start Super parties on South Beach [3:40 AM]
AP reports: '“It feels great. Anything I can do to get out of that cold in Buffalo, it’s great,” Owens said Wednesday during his party at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel.'

February 3, 2010

Moorman grateful for All-Decade honors [7:25 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“I had been the only punter for the Bills for 10 years so I thought it only made sense to be on the Bills’ All-Decade Team,” said Moorman. “Then I realized it wouldn’t make sense for the Bills to do that since they just did a 50th All-Time Team. So I went online and found it. It’s pretty cool.”'

Buffalo Bills can't pass on Jimmy Clausen [7:24 AM]
Rochester D&C reports: 'Ryan Fitzpatrick, Trent Edwards and Brian Brohm. You want more of that act?'

Drunk driver gets 3-9 years for hitting 7 at Bills game [7:23 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'McLean injured three police officers and four others as he sped out of a parking lot at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park after the Bills’ 6-3 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He then crashed his Jeep Wrangler into a telephone pole off Southwestern Boulevard and tried to flee. He briefly fought with police after the crash.'

Coming home is special for DeHaven [3:17 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"Somebody has to take responsibility when you don't win whether it's fair or not," DeHaven said. "I have a friend who says he doesn't have bad days, he just has bad moments. We had a lot of good days when I was there, but that was about as bad of a moment as you could get. I understand how the NFL works."'

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