‘Knowing Schonert has to make use of Hardy in the red zone where he can out leap defenders and create mismatches, odds are the Bills second-round pick should at the very least make a difference on the team’s scoresheet. And after just 20 touchdowns scored by the Bills offense last year any rookie that scores more than four this season on that side of the ball will be considered an emerging talent.’
Archives for July 21, 2008
Bills’ Jackson needs his (small) share of carries
‘It will allow the backup to get into a mini-groove, too, while the main weapon watches and rests for a minute or so. Just as productivity tumbles for office employees after exceptionally long days, the Bills have to make sure Lynch isn’t forced to work excessive overtime; at the least, he deserves a break so he can check his mail, browse shopping sites, and play Desktop Tower Defense while letting someone else be industrious for a bit.’
Bills happy to greet new faces on defense
‘The Bills hope their porous run defense will get better by getting bigger. Stroud and Mitchell were important acquisitions in that regard because they have the size and strength to make the front seven more stout than it has been in years.’
Bills lag on quick sellout in Toronto
‘Whether or not the preseason game against the Steelers can sell out in the next month, the NFL’s owners are sure to remain pleased by the Bills’ international partnership. The owners voted, 32-0, to approve the Bills’ five-year deal, and the Bills’ opponents will share in the greatly increased gate receipts from the game. The Bills will receive a total of $78 million from Rogers Communications for the eight-game series, an average of $9.75 million per game.’
Bills must make Peters a happy camper
‘The Bills clearly have money to spend, and the longer Peters sits things out, the more fans have to wonder how serious the Bills are about ending their eight-year playoff drought.’
Fine Ready To Report To Bills’ Training Camp
‘”From the OTAs (offseason team activities) and being there, we’ve got some really good players and I think we can be a really good team this year,” Fine said. “We’ve got a bunch of great guys all striving for the same goal, and that’s getting to the playoffs. They’ve welcomed me so far.”‘