Buffalo Bills News - July 2, 2009

How often will no huddle be used? [11:03 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“We were disappointed in how little we’ve used it,” said Jauron of their no huddle usage in 2008. “It was an emphasis for us in our offseason and our OTAs. The huddle is not complicated, and so we said we’ll focus our attention on not huddling and then we’ll work on it and we need to get better at it. We need to have more confidence in it.”'

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July 1, 2009

Jackson ready for bigger NFL role [9:54 PM]
KITY-TV reports: '"I feel like I belong," says Jackson. "Our coaches are making adjustments in our playbook to get me the ball. Any time you have coaches doing that, going in after the film study to see how we can get him on the field more, it makes you feel like you belong."'

Who becomes a playmaker on defense? [12:10 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“We did not have a lot of sacks and we had some pressures and we had a lot of balls on the turf that we did not capture,” Fewell said. “We did not take advantage of that opportunity to get the ball. That’s definitely going to be an emphasis for us.”'

Bills rookies take Symposium lessons to heart [11:43 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'The four-day event, which ran from June 28 to July 1, helps prepare rookies for their NFL careers. Through a series of interactive meetings, it is made clear to them that they no longer are college students; they are now part of a business.'

Kelly's passion for football burns on [4:48 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"If you don't correct them," Kelly later says, "they're not going to improve. Between Monday and Thursday I want to see a difference. I want to see that they're learning something because they're doing it the right way."'

June 30, 2009

What will be the offensive pecking order? [8:37 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'Affecting this prior pecking order the most is obviously Owens. A dynamic weapon with game breaking ability and 139 touchdowns on his resume, Owens is a player that needs to get the ball. But how much? How often?'

Who will be the starting TE? [4:19 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“We’ve got young guys right now and we like our guys and they got a lot of experience last year,” said offensive coordinator Turk Schonert. “We had two guys playing that really hadn’t played before in both Dereks.”'

June 28, 2009

Bills owner in no hurry to add games in Toronto [6:22 PM]
AP reports: 'Wilson told The Associated Press on Sunday he’d prefer waiting “two or three years” to determine whether the northern experiment is a success before he’d consider reworking the contract reached last year with Toronto-based Rogers Communications. Under the agreement which runs through 2012, the Bills will play one regular-season and three preseason games in Toronto.'

Posluszny finding some celebrity status in Buffalo [4:58 AM]
Centre Daily Times reports: '“The way the NFL is — and college, as well — they need to highlight certain guys for a lot of different reasons,” said Posluszny, the former Penn State All-American. “It’s part of the deal. But the way I feel, the way our game is, the importance of the team is so much more important than any individual.”'

No apology for Terrell Owens' bad comedy [4:56 AM]
Los Angeles Times reports: 'Interestingly, Owens did not apologize for his apologies, which were not as funny as the concept of Owens actually being happy in snowbound, playoff-deprived Buffalo.'

June 26, 2009

Bills announce full camp schedule [7:42 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'The Bills will host seven public night practices during the Verizon Wireless Training Camp.'

Bills new DB has genes on his side [7:41 PM]
Olean Times Herald reports: 'He never expected the Bills to take him. The cornerback visited a flurry of teams on day trips before the draft. New England, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Tennessee - those were the favorites. Not Buffalo. The only contact Byrd had with the Bills was a brief meet-and-greet at the NFL Combine. Still, the fact that they took him with gaping holes at offensive tackle and outside linebacker is satisfying.'

Inside slant [2:48 PM]
The Sports Xchange reports: 'Defensive end Aaron Maybin, the team's No. 1 pick, is a physical specimen with a lot of easily recognizable athletic gifts. But what happens when the mayhem of an NFL Sunday unfolds and the 249-pounder is giving away 60 pounds to offensive tackles and guards is a question yet to be answered. The coaches hope he can develop a good repertoire of pass-rush moves so he can utilize his speed in getting to the quarterback. It's already apparent backup plans are in the works to use him in a linebacker role if he does get overmatched by bigger bodies up front. It's up to Maybin what happens.'

Strategy and personnel [2:48 PM]
The Sports Xchange reports: '"I don't really think that's the right question," said Evans when asked the 1-2 question. "I think you have two very explosive players and you do what you can to get both players involved. Talking about who is No. 1, who's what, when the defense gives you a look, you take advantage of it to that side, and certainly for some games, it may go back and forth, but I think the biggest thing is just for us both to work together and win football games and get to the playoffs."'

Notes, quotes [2:47 PM]
The Sports Xchange reports: 'At least one Bills fan doesn't care if Owens becomes a locker room disturbance. Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly applauded the move to sign the controversial receiver during an interview with SIRIUS NFL Radio. Asked who has to make the biggest adjustment, the fans to T.O. or T.O. to playing in a small-market, cold-weather city, Kelly said: "Well, I don't know. I guess it's a little premature to answer that one but T.O. for sure - when it starts to get really cold. But you know what? People talk about how he loves to talk and everything. People say he might be a disturbance in the locker room. You know what I say? I hope he is. We haven't had anything in the locker room. When you walk into a locker room on Monday and you don't know whether your team won or lost, something's got to change."'

Bills tickets on sale July 18 [9:22 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Individual tickets are available for games against Miami (Nov. 29), New England (Dec. 20) and Indianapolis (Dec. 28) and preseason games against Chicago (Aug. 15) and Detroit (Sept. 3). The other home games have been sold out.'

June 25, 2009

'Scapegoat' T.O. wishes Tony Romo well [8:17 PM]
Dallas Morning News reports: '"He was the quarterback of the team," Owens said. "I think everybody realized that. It was upon him to adopt that leadership role and carry that out. Obviously, they saw that didn't happen. So, for whatever reason, I'll be the scapegoat. I'm not here. Now, it's his team, you know, and I wish him well."'

Owens says he was a scapegoat for Romo's lack of leadership [8:16 PM]
Fort Worth Star Telegram reports: '"I don’t know what happened. Obviously, somebody is lying somewhere. I don’t know what happened. All I know is that I’m not here. I’m with the Buffalo Bills, and I’ll leave it at that.”'

TO bids Dallas farewell on his terms [6:32 PM]
AP reports: '“I know in the past he’s said and done some things,” Sandra Fulcher said. “But I like the fact he’s giving back to the community. It says a lot that he came down here even though he’s not on the team. It adds closure for the little kids. … I’m happy and impressed.”'

Individual game ticket on-sale dates announced [12:32 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'The Buffalo Bills announced that individual game tickets will officially go on-sale to the general public at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2009. There will also be a special online pre-sale for Bills Backers fan club members on Friday, July 17, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.'

McKelvin out to corner starter's role [7:39 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“Being able to know my assignment and put myself in the right spots, I still have a lot of things to prove, my technique and such,” McKelvin said. “I don’t worry about my natural ability too much, so I just work on my technique and everything will be smooth.”'

Terrell Owens has more issues with a teammate [4:41 AM]
Los Angeles Times reports: '"I don't want a teammate like that!" Krupa yelled after T.O.'s feet got tangled up in nets on an obstacle course. "Calls himself an athlete? What does he get a million dollars for?"'

The impact of T.O. [4:41 AM]
NFL.com reports: 'The Bills didn't address their left tackle situation during the offseason after letting Jason Peters go to the Eagles. They had two first-round picks and they couldn't find a left tackle with either pick. They didn't trade up or down to get a guy they wanted early in the draft. They passed on Michael Oher with their top pick in the first round. They didn't get a lineman until taking Eric Wood at No. 28 and then Andy Levitre in the middle of the second round. I'm just not sure they can protect the quarterback.'

June 24, 2009

Will Owens amp up offense? [11:18 AM]
The Sporting News reports: 'So perhaps it might seem strange that Buffalo would add a controversial wide receiver in Owens, someone who has been known to destroy chemistry in other places. Sure, he looks good on paper -- but will he provide the proper fix? The Bills will soon find out.'

Nonprofits for Bills games [8:05 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Delaware North Cos. Sportservice division is looking for nonprofit groups to staff its Ralph Wilson Stadium concession booths again this football season.'

McGee and Lynch revive Macker tourney [8:04 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“The people I’ve come to know in Buffalo during my years here look forward to the Gus Macker tournament every year,” said McGee. “To hear that it may not have gone off this year made me want to step in to help.”'

Former Bills Quarterback To Speak At Chautauqua On Monday [4:24 AM]
Jamestown Post Journal reports: 'Frank Reich, a former Buffalo Bills quarterback, will speak on the topic "Call to Courage" from 7 to 8 p.m., Monday, in the Hall of Philosophy in Chautauqua Institution.'

Thunder’s McGee gets NFL tryout [4:23 AM]
Youngstown Vindicator reports: '“It was a different experience and felt good to get back on a bigger field,” said the 24-year-old Cleveland State graduate. “I think I had a real good workout.”'

Bills' playoff hopes ultimately will ride on rebuilt defensive line [4:22 AM]
NFL.com reports: 'The team's pass rush netted just 24 sacks a season ago, and the lack of consistent pressure greatly contributed to its inability to create turnovers. The Bills tallied just 22 takeaways, including the fifth-fewest interceptions (10) in the league. Moreover, the defense ranked 22nd in rush defense by allowing 121.6 yards per game on the ground. Given the improvement needed by the defense, it is no wonder that the defensive line finds itself in the crosshairs heading into training camp.'

June 23, 2009

Owens focused on team success [12:53 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“It’s a new year for every team, so that’s the approach that we’re taking with the addition of myself and some other guys,” he said. “If that’s going to raise the level of play and create more wins, that’s why I’m here, so I’m looking forward to the opportunities."'

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