Archives for October 2006

‘Royal, who caught 18 passes in a blocking role in Washington last year, says he wants to catch balls but he’s also happy to block. “I’m just trying to take the same approach that I’ve taken the whole season: go out and work hard and continue to try to improve on the things I’ve been doing well thus far,” he said. “And when the opportunity comes just try to be ready. I’d love for it to happen.”‘

‘Vincent will receive his full salary of $2.6 million from the Bills. He originally signed a six-year contract with the Bills, through 2009. His salary cap charges for future years now roll into this year’s salary cap, and it’s believed he now will count $5 million against the cap this year.’

‘Q: What are the chances the Bills can trade Nate Clements before the trade deadline, since he’s so likely to sign somewhere else in the offseason anyway? A: Just about zero.’

‘Unlike players placed on injured reserve with serious injuries, the designation Vincent received was not season-ending. When he became healthy, as he is now, the Bills were obligated to release him and he’s now free to sign with any team as a free agent for the remainder of this season – except the Bills.’

‘”I liked the way about him last Sunday,” said Fairchild, who helped develop Rams star Marc Bulger in St. Louis. “Obviously, there are some throws J.P. wants to have back but this process of developing a quarterback is going to be a (long) road. He knows it and I know it. But I thought he was a tough guy and he didn’t down and I liked his mannerisms. He wasn’t flustered or pouting. He’s buying into the coaching and what we’re doing here. I think he’ll continue to improve and I’m excited about where he can go.”‘

‘It’s a situation not seen too often in professional sports.’

‘I guess the best way to begin is to ask this question? What is it like when you go and visit your in-laws for the weekend? By, the way, my in-laws are delightful, and I’m not making this up to please my wife. However no one likes living out of a suitcase, not to mention sleeping in an unfamiliar bed that keeps you awake half of the night.’

‘”He’s maybe not as tall, as fast or as heavy, but he makes plays,” Lantzy said. “And I’m sure that’s what the Bills like about him.”‘

‘Kicker Jason Hanson recently spoke of how Jauron urged players to compete as hard as they could, no matter the obstacles. “He said, ‘If there’s no wind in your sails, just row,'” Hanson said.’

DiGiorgio fits the bill for Buffalo (Detroit News)

Jauron appreciates his tour, the league (Detroit News)

Lions notebook (Detroit News)

Rogers could be great (Detroit Free Press)

The whole nine yards (Detroit Free Press)

Lions’ WR Ellis gets promotion (Detroit Free Press)

This week’s game (Detroit Free Press)

Campbell glad to be playing, but wants to help Lions win (Booth Newspapers)

Lions just trying to get guys healthy (Oakland Press)

Ellis has ‘devastating’ speed (Oakland Press)

The Lions might have to get used to their losing ways (AP)

Detroit Lions Parking Update for Sunday’s Game vs. Buffalo Bills (DetroitLions.com)

‘Well, the Bills hit bottom against the Bears. So how high will they bounce Sunday? To the tune of a 27-16 triumph.’

‘For those unsure about whether or not to venture out to Ralph Wilson Stadium on a crisp Sunday afternoon, Matthew Young, who works for Media One Group, a local radio station, said it is all about the experience, not the numbers on the scoreboard. “The best atmosphere in the league is at Ralph Wilson Stadium,” Young said. “It’s probably the most passionate group of fans in the league, because it’s all we have.”‘

‘The Bills win 27-17.’

‘Recovered from a four week old hamstring injury suffered in the season opener at New England, Vincent is now free to sign with another football team.’

‘Bills 27 Lions 20.’