Archives for September 3, 2008

‘”I like being down there,” he said. “I like looking guys in the eye, talking to them communicating face to face and not over the phone. You get a better feel for the game I think being down there as opposed to being up in the box.”‘

‘Monetary donations and non-perishable food items will be collected at all RWS gates by volunteers headed by Fan Food Drive chairperson, Mary Wilson, wife of Ralph Wilson, Bills owner. Mrs. Wilson will team with the Bills Women’s Association, Buffalo Jills, Student Leaders, and Food Bank staff for the collection efforts.’

‘Lee Evans, Chris Kelsay and Brian Moorman were all co-captains in 2007 and will all serve again this fall after being voted to those same leadership roles by their teammates.’

‘Prior to the game, the Bills will host tailgate activities in Lot C in front of Ralph Wilson Stadium from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The free event will feature an interactive games area, Jills cheerleaders, Billy Buffalo the Bills mascot, souvenir photo opportunities, vendor displays and giveaways, a food and concessions village, a live radio broadcast, and live music featuring country/rock group Halfway to Hazard brought to you locally by Time Warner Cable and Country Music Television.’

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‘Bills 17, Seahawks 13.’

‘The Bills will rely on their offensive potential to try to make the playoffs for the first time since the 1999 season, when Tennessee stunned Buffalo in the first round with the Music City Miracle.’

‘I have them at 9-7, staying in the hunt for the wild card all season long. But in the AFC, that might leave them one game short.’

‘Of course, Buffalo isn’t unique in heading into a season with some troubles, but issues concerning two types of receiver and one type of defense hang over the franchise now as they have since the offseason began. In variously respective levels, the steps the organization has taken to attempt to repair the fractures haven’t entirely ease worried minds.’

‘”I’m really much further along than when I first got here,” Neill said. “Last year, I trusted that I could snap well but was worried about everything – the wind, was it going to rain or just being in the big game. But I’m a lot more comfortable. I thought I had a real good preseason and offseason, and hopefully I can have a good regular season so Brian and Rian can do their thing.”‘

‘"I told the coaches after two days of playing linebacker I felt even more comfortable playing that position than I did safety," said Corto, who at six feet and 208 pounds is vastly undersized for the position. "It’s just more of a natural position for me and I like being more aggressive as a player and it kind of suits the way I play a little better. When I was approached by coach (Perry) Fewell to make the switch, I was kind of glad, to be honest with you.”’