Buffalo Bills News - August 8, 2008

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Buffalo (0-0) at Washington (1-0) [3:51 PM]
The Sports Network reports: 'Schonert, who takes over for the departed Steve Fairchild (now head coach at Colorado State), will be seeking to breathe some life into an offense that ranked just 25th in the league in rushing and 29th in passing a year ago.'

Offense to rely on run after catch [3:49 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '"I think he's getting guys the ball in different positions, in different areas of the field to give guys a chance to run after the catch," said Evans of Schonert's approach. "Ultimately that's what you're going to need to make big plays. You're not always going to get long bombs so you'll have to get yards running after the catch. Moving and spreading guys around certainly helps."'

Bills' road just got tougher [1:16 PM]
CNN/SI reports: 'No, the sigh of disappointment you heard after the trade went down came from western New York, where the Buffalo Bills are clearly on the rise, with enough talent to sneak into the playoffs as a sleeper team in 2008. But their chances of breaking an eight-year playoff drought got a whole lot slimmer when Favre joined Gang Green.'

Rookies get their chances as Redskins host Bills [1:15 PM]
AP reports: 'As for the starters, they’ll be making a little more than a token appearance, enough to give Bills fans a first glimpse of a revamped defense that added defensive tackle Marcus Stroud and linebacker Kawika Mitchell and welcomes back middle linebacker Paul Posluszny and free safety Ko Simpson from injury-wrecked seasons.'

Bills ready for new opponent [1:14 PM]
Canandaigua Daily Messenger reports: '“I’m getting pretty excited,” said Bills quarterback Trent Edwards. “We’re going against the same defense over and over these days, and they’re kind of ready to hit someone new, and I think that’s the way the rest of the offense feels.”'

Bills ready to finally get into a game [1:14 PM]
Wellsville Daily Reporter reports: '“We will get to see guys we haven’t seen at this level — an NFL exhibition game — which is different than a regular season game, but it’s probably as fast as any game they will ever play,” added Jauron. “So we get to see the young guys in that situation.”'

Buffalo Bills vs. Washington Redskins Game Day Preview [1:01 PM]
TBD reports: 'Washington made a late playoff run in 2007, but the tragic loss of Taylor took a definite toll on the team. Shortly after the season ended, Gibbs decided it was time to move on. The search to replace him turned into a soap opera: owner Dan Snyder and executive vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato strung along heir apparent Gregg Williams, making him interview multiple times while sending out overtures to seemingly every big-name coach in the phone book.'

Points aside, Bills passing game needs to play like a winner [9:01 AM]
RealFootball365.com reports: 'Poise along with talent flashes and synched play are fair things to expect Saturday, if only so that Edwards can show that his occasional unevenness last season and this camp is slowly being banished to the past. Regardless of the final score and even if it’s only for a quarter, seeing the passing mechanism withstand the challenge provided by a different defense will determine if this game is a win for Buffalo.'

Jackson grateful for action with Bills [9:01 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '“It’s a lot of fun knowing that I could just come out and play football and not worry about all the things behind the scenes,” Jackson said after a brief Thursday morning walkthrough at St. John Fisher College. “I’m enthused about the upcoming opportunity and I’m going to try and take advantage of it.”'

Favre trade is twice as nice for Bills [9:00 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '“I’m definitely glad for him,” said wide receiver Lee Evans. “I think it’s good for the game, good for him, and I’m excited to see him play. It doesn’t make it any easier on us, but I think it’s a great opportunity for our defense to play against one of the best. We do that in our division anyway.”'

The billboard [9:00 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'With backup defensive end Copeland Bryan nusing an injured hamstring, the Bills signed free agent defensive end Derrick Jones on Thursday. Jones was released two months ago by Atlanta, where he appeared in one game as a rookie last season. He was originally signed by Pittsburgh as an undrafted free agent.'

Buffalo Bills excited to face Favre-led Jets [4:14 AM]
Rochester D&C reports: '"Hey," Barnes said. "It is what it is. He's one of the greatest quarterbacks who has ever played our game, so good for him that he's going to get to play again. But we play against good quarterbacks all the time; we play against (New England's Tom) Brady, so it's just another great quarterback you have to play against.'''

Bills should have pursued trade for Favre [4:13 AM]
Rochester D&C reports: 'The Bills couldn't have used a dose of what Favre could have provided?'

Hardy to play Saturday against Washington [4:13 AM]
Niagara Gazette reports: 'Hardy, who has missed time at Buffalo Bills training camp with a hamstring problem, said following Thursday’s night practice at St. John Fisher he wasn’t sure he’d be in the lineup when the team takes on the Washington Redskins on Saturday in its first exhibition game. Coach Dick Jauron said otherwise.'

Buffalo Bills LB Crowell to miss preseason opener [4:11 AM]
AP reports: 'Coach Dick Jauron said Crowell will not play after he was held out of practice Thursday night because of a nagging knee injury that has kept him in and out of action for most of training camp. The Bills had previously announced they will also be without starting strong safety Donte Whitner (sore left ankle) and receiver Josh Reed (lower back), who have not practiced all week.'

Training Camp Practice Report: Aug 7 [4:10 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'The news wasn't surprising for Whitner and Reed, who Jauron called doubtful on Wednesday, but Crowell was a bit of a surprise. Though he had been nursing an ailing left knee earlier in the week, Crowell had returned to practice the past two days. His knee however, swelled up again and after sitting out Thursday night's practice was ruled out for Saturday's game at Washington.'

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August 7, 2008

Bills' QB Edwards still has plenty to prove [9:55 PM]
AP reports: '"If you're not winning, if you're not making the playoffs, if you're not putting fans in the stands and making money, then you're not going to have a job the following season," Edwards said. "So you have to take advantage of that window of opportunity."'

Toronto-Bound Buffalo Bills Ready For New Season With New-Look Offence [8:55 PM]
Toronto City News reports: '"In my second year I still have a lot to learn, but I'm hoping the other 10 guys around me will rally and follow my lead," the Stanford product told CityNews from the team's camp at Saint John Fisher College in Pittsford, New York.'

Bills RB Lynch's actions cause for excitement [7:21 PM]
AP reports: 'Bills fans appear to be behind Lynch, based on the cheers he's receiving and the many No. 23 jerseys spotted among the crowds along the sidelines and in the stands.'

Former Venice Star Struggles in NFL [5:03 PM]
Santa Monica Mirror reports: 'It's also uncertain if Losman’s career will continue in Buffalo or if he'll be traded in the next few years. An ideal situation for an NFL team is to have one young quarterback and a veteran. If Edwards continues to be the Bills' starter Losman might benefit from getting a fresh start elsewhere.'

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