Archives for January 6, 2009

‘…Bruce Smith…Ralph Wilson…Andre Reed…’.

‘The team said in a statement Tuesday morning that Edwards has not lost any strength because of the soreness and, after mentioning the discomfort, had a routine MRI on his throwing shoulder during his year-end physical.’

‘”We sent Trent for a routine MRI on his shoulder during his year-end physical because he had complained of some soreness. He did not miss any playing time and there was no lack of strength in his shoulder due to the soreness. He has scheduled visits with a couple of doctors this week and we will know more at that time.”‘

‘The 2008 Buffalo Bills season was a colossal wasted opportunity. The Bills played the second-easiest schedule in the NFL. Their foes went 116-140. They played only four of 16 games against playoff teams. And their archrival, New England, played without it.’

‘Of course, Buffalo isn’t about to win the division when it can’t win a game in the division. The Bills lost all six contests within the group this season when a triumph would have helped their early positioning, then playoff hopes, then pride; not one of those variously significant factors was enough to inspire this team to pick up a two-game swing victory. That’s especially appalling in today’s NFL.’

‘It is not known what the actual extent of the injury is but two league sources have told WGR that the injury does not seem serious.’

‘Buffalo might not have made the playoffs since 1999, but this weekend displayed a heavy Bills’ presence in the post-season.’