Archives for September 2008

‘Fans will be given a pink ribbon and informational screening card at the entrance gates of Ralph Wilson Stadium. The card provides screening information for nine Western New York counties as well as recommendations for screening and awareness.’

‘Fargas hurt his groin while running a pass pattern in a 23-8 loss at Kansas City last weekend. The Raiders didn’t miss him much after rookie Darren McFadden erupted for 164 yards rushing and a touchdown.’

‘It hasn’t happened in 16 years. Maybe that’s why Bills’ fans are so excited.’

‘Kiffin has admitted he and the Raiders’ owner haven’t spoken in two weeks, including on the plane ride back from Kansas City.’

‘”I think they’re definitely going to try to pound the ball on us,” said Bills linebacker Kawika Mitchell, signed specifically to toughen the Buffalo run defense. “But those are the fun games. So I hope they do.”‘

‘Even more encouraging for Bills fans is the fact Buffalo has the fewest starters age 30 or older in the NFL – two. Aaron Schobel (who turned 31 on Sept. 1) and Marcus Stroud (30) are the only 30-somethings starting for the Bills.’

‘As Butler said, their only concern is today’s game against the Raiders. They’re not consumed with history. The only history this team is worried about is the one it’s creating.’

‘Bills, 37-13.’

‘"It’s a good buzz, we need that buzz, and we expect it," Whitner said. "That’s what happens when you win, and we want to continue to keep it going. We want to continue to pick up wins and let the chips fall where they may.”’

‘The Raiders coach, Lane Kiffin, doesn’t have a whole lot of options on offense, so he has to rely on the running game. If the Bills shut it down, it’s going to be a long flight back to the West Coast for Kiffin and his troops.’

‘Buffalo 34, Oakland 17.’

Raiders yet to prove passing attack (Oakland Tribune)

Raiders-Bills capsule (Oakland Tribune)

So much for sideshows (San Francisco Chronicle)

Here’s a super solution (San Francisco Chronicle)

Raiders today (San Francisco Chronicle)

Coaches hired from colleges rarely succeed (Sacramento Bee)

Raiders will pass only when necessary (Sacramento Bee)

Raiders scouting report (Sacramento Bee)

Raiders’ Lane Kiffin has a long way to travel for job security (San Jose Mercury News)

Raiders today (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)

‘It’s easy to see why cities like Paris, Venice and New York receive Las Vegas-style imitation-homages. But Buffalo?’

‘Jackson graduated from Coe in 2003, then played two seasons for the Sioux City Bandits of the United Indoor Football League. He signed with the Bills’ practice team in 2006. Last year, he got his shot on the active roster, running for 300 yards on 58 carries and catching 22 passes for 190 yards in eight games. He started against Cincinnati.’

‘France said the procedure was more intensive than the one Crowell would have undergone to get him back on the field sooner. But when the Bills ended Crowell’s season, he decided he might as well get the works. While Andrews isn’t the type of doctor who would cut on an athlete for no reason, the Bills claimed Crowell didn’t need the surgery. The Bills felt blindsided by his decision even though he struggled through training camp and played only one preseason game.’