Archives for September 12, 2008

‘"That’s Perry’s philosophy, emphasizing speed and running to the football," said defensive end Chris Kelsay. "It has been in place since these (coaches) got here, but now we have the right personnel to do it.""

‘Chris Ellis, Reggie Corner and Demetrius Bell were inactive for week one. Alvin Bowen is out for the season. Derek Fine is back in practice, but he’s not more than a special teamer this season. Is this a sign of poor drafting? Maybe, although I’m not buying it. I’m guessing it’s the handiwork of gone-but-not-forgotten Marv Levy starting to pay off. The Bills needed to start by rebuilding their offensive and defensive lines, and have done so. They desperately needed depth and found that, too.’

‘”I don’t have any hard feelings [with Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio],” Stroud said. “I guess my relationship with him is the same as when I left. It was a decision they made. They felt my production had gone down and they told me to seek a trade. Buffalo was the team that showed the most interest and they wanted me.”‘

‘”I have a healthy respect for what Dick Jauron and his staff and that organization have put together,” Del Rio said. “They’ve kind of flown below the radar a little bit – not in our minds. We’ve been studying the tape, knowing this is our home opener for a couple of weeks. They’ve put together a nice program.”‘

Bills looking better (Florida Times Union)

Jaguars sell tickets, avert TV blackout (Florida Times Union)

Jags special teams facing challenge (Jaguars.com)

Jaguars home opener on local TV (Jaguars.com)

Don’t hate them, thank them (Jaguars.com)

The Jaguars Foundation Presents The Official Playbooks 2008-2009 (Jaguars.com)

‘Buffalo special teams coach Bobby April spoke of Parrish’s return like a proud father. “He had a great game – 120 yards – boy, that’s a lot,” said April with a huge smile. “It was kind of a unique play because he had a lot of great blocks, but at the same time, to make it go, it had to be a great return too.” Head coach Dick Jauron said he told the team after practice of Parrish’s award and anticipates incorporating the speedy returner in the offense as a receiver.”‘

‘”I keep in touch with the guys. We’re all good friends still but, hey, it’s down to business, man. When it comes down to Sunday, it’s us against them and that’s the mentality I’m taking.”‘