Archives for January 8, 2009

‘”We kind of said it was going to be a matter of time and that’s kind of how it went,” said Duke Preston. “All of a sudden it breaks, but we really committed to running the football more. And the more touches we got Marshawn the more comfortable he felt seeing the holes and Fred too and the more comfortable we felt with what we needed to do and where we need to move our guys to and we were moving guys off the ball and getting them covered up.”‘

‘”He’s a fighter,” Rutkowski said Wednesday, “and he’s never backed away from a challenge, whether on the football field or in the political arena.”‘

‘Maybe the injuries are unrelated, but the news is troubling for Bills fans. Edwards has demonstrated courage on the field, but he’s been injury-prone throughout his career. This makes it even more vital for the Bills to find a competent backup.’

‘In addition to meeting Thomas, guests will have a chance to bid on footballs and a jersey autographed by Thomas. The evening also will feature hors d’oeuvres, dessert and wine.’

‘But the risk is worth it, as the potential advantage is that his great history isn’t through being written. This team has needed a non-Evans threat ever since a declining Eric Moulds left, and luckily the even older Harrison is still better now than Moulds was when the latter joined his second franchise.’

‘While Edwards’ shoulder issue isn’t considered serious, surgery has to be ruled out. If he needs surgery, the team wants it done now so that he has time to recover and be ready for off-season conditioning and team workouts.’

‘Buffalo’s top unrestricted free agent is starting CB Jabari Greer, but the Bills are unlikely to make a strong push to keep him. He did not start the final six games of the year due to a knee injury, allowing Leodis McKelvin, last season’s first-round pick, a jump on nailing down the starting spot permanently. Promising Ashton Youboty also returns off an injury. The Bills declined to get into bidding wars for Antoine Winfield and Nate Clements, much more accomplished corners than Greer, and they aren’t about to start now, especially if speculation that Greer will receive offers in the $7 million range come true.’

‘”It’s the players, we have to play harder. The coaches here do a great job. Dick Jauron does an unbelievable job of taking care of the players and preparing us each and every game. It’s on us. We have to do our part. That’s the most important thing. On Sundays, we have to go out and play the game like we’ve been coached and like we know how to play it.” — LB Paul Posluszny when asked what has to change in Buffalo, which has missed the playoffs nine consecutive seasons.’