Archives for October 11, 2006

‘If Clements is unable to play, reserve Kiwaukee Thomas would take over as starter against the pass-happy Lions (0-5), depleting what’s an already young and inexperienced defensive backfield. Buffalo (2-3) is already starting two rookie safeties: first-round draft pick Donte Whitner and fourth-rounder Ko Simpson.’

‘Buffalo hasn’t scored three or more offensive touchdowns in 10 games since producing three in a 24-23 loss at Miami last Dec. 4.’

‘Bills 31, Lions 23.’

‘The free agent market for defensive tackles is skeletal. The Bills have two linemen on the practice squad in 6-foot-1, 295-pound tackle Jason Jefferson and 6-3, 250-pound end Ryan Neill.’

‘The new revenue-sharing pool calls for about $100 million from the top-revenue teams being funneled to roughly the bottom half of the teams. That figure is expected to rise to $200 million by 2011.’

Rookie Scott tossed right in (Detroit News)

Lions can’t use injuries as a crutch, Woody says (Detroit Free Press)

Silent treatment by defensive linemen is misguided (Booth Newspapers)

Lions Host Former Stars for Alumni Day Festivities (DetroitLions.com)

‘Nobody really expected the Bills to introduce themselves to the higher-echelon of NFL teams Sunday, but I don’t think many expected them to be dominated in the way that they were either.’

‘Finally, from cornerback Jabari Greer; “My dream date would have to be my daughter Jada, because I don’t get to spend much time with her. Taking her to the movies and out for some ice cream would be like a dream come true.”‘

‘Before the year does come to an end, the Bills need rookie Ashton Youboty to begin making a difference.’

‘”The worry is that the teams from the big areas will sort of gang up and squeeze the small market teams,” said Schumer.’

‘”When the new CBA came into effect, we were really worried that either revenue sharing would go by the boards or it would be done in such a half-baked way that small-market teams couldn’t survive,” Schumer said. “The commissioner, in his statements yesterday and the initial readings we get, understands … there needs to be real revenue sharing and not just crumbs.”‘

‘"The formation of a coalition with my colleagues, who also represent small market teams, will ensure that the Bills and similar franchises, get their fair revenue share and are protected," said Schumer.’