Archives for June 2008

‘The Bills finally have a suitable replacement for Jim Kelly in … Trent Edwards? Why? It’s June. Heat wilts rationality.’

‘That she will be OK gives Lynch every reason to respond as I suspect he will. Show up, ‘fess up and handle it. Contact the victim, apologize and offer game tickets or a visit to team headquarters or whatever is necessary to put a half-smile on her face and a good vibe in her heart. Then move on. But never forget.’

‘On Saturday the team surpassed 52,000 season tickets for the upcoming season, the highest season ticket total since 1993 (53,004). In addition, individual game tickets for the Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, New York Jets and Cleveland Browns are sold out.’

‘It’s a long shot. Bingnear has no guarantees other than he’ll get a look, but at least it’s a chance. “All I’ve ever asked for is a shot at the next level and this is my shot,” Bingnear said. “I feel I have a half-decent chance to get to training camp.”‘

‘Potentially, even a misdemeanor conviction could complicate Lynch’s efforts to cross the border into Canada for two Bills games scheduled in Toronto, experts said.’

‘The Bills certainly don’t have any complaints with Williams, a two-year starter. With Stroud’s arrival, the popular assumption was he would replace Williams at nose tackle while John McCargo would play the “three technique” (lined up on the outside shoulder of a guard) that was occupied by Larry Tripplett, who was released. It hasn’t worked out that way so far.’

‘”You get a little more comfortable after being here a little while, definitely,” Jackson said. “It seems like the coaching staff is more comfortable with me too. Now that I understand a little better what we’re doing, I think they feel good about putting me in places I hadn’t been.”‘

‘”Every time we played them when I was in Jacksonville, they played us tough,” said Bills defensive tackle Marcus Stroud, a key off-season acquisition from the Jaguars. “I felt like this was a good, up-and-coming team and wanted to be a part of it.”‘

‘”Well, I think you know the answer to that: No,” coach Dick Jauron said Friday. “None of us need distractions, although they make our lives very interesting.”‘

‘”I think this case is going to be resolved, and at the latest the first part of next week,” Clark said.’

‘With a few new player absences Friday at Bills OTAs, some reserve and younger players were able to take advantage of the extra reps and make plays. With Marshawn Lynch not in attendance Dwayne Wright became the beneficiary as he got the lion’s share of the first team reps and was picking his holes well while showing some burst.’

‘The last time the Buffalo Bills made the playoffs, a good portion of their current roster wasn’t even old enough to vote. And since this is an election year, it’s safe to say that the chance that the Bills will end their eight-year playoff drought is too close to call.’

‘Sources revealed Thursday that the witness came forward to police over the past 48 hours and is reporting that the Buffalo Bills running back was the driver who crashed into the Ontario woman over the weekend. Investigators also believe Lynch and two other people were inside that vehicle, sources said.’

‘Wilson donated a significant portion of the $300,000 that was raised to construct the field, which is part of the NFL’s Youth Education Towns program. Over the past 15 years, the NFL has constructed youth centers and athletic facilities in Super Bowl host cities. The facilities are designed to help youngsters succeed by providing educational assistance, job training, technical instruction, life-skills development and recreational outlets.’

‘That’s not good news for Youboty, who many originally felt would be a first-round pick in the 2006 draft. With the Bills taking three players at corner in this year’s draft – first-rounder Leodis McKelvin, fourth-rounder Reggie Corner and seventh-rounder Kennard Cox – it’s uncertain whether the former third-rounder from Ohio State will even make the roster.’