Archives for August 29, 2009

‘Buffalo’s number one offense has had 10 possessions and has managed just one drive that resulted in points, a field goal drive against Chicago. The other nine resulted in five punts and four turnovers, and only twice has the number one offense crossed midfield.’

‘"I came back here, because this is where the opportunity was, and I enjoyed the community. I’ve loved it. Had a great time," said Edgerson.’

‘Sources close to the team tell me there’s a growing belief among some coaches on Dick Jauron’s staff that Demetrius Bell should be the left tackle when the regular season opens Sept. 14 against the New England Patriots.’

‘"They’re the champs," said Bills running back Dominic Rhodes. "We have to put our best on the field. If not, we’re going to get run off the field. I want to see us play well against them."’

‘Roethlisberger missed last week’s preseason game with a right foot injury, suffered when left tackle Max Starks fell on top of him during a practice session. He still was icing the foot after practice this week, but the man who has quarterbacked two Super Bowl victories in the past four years is expected to play at least a half against Buffalo.’

‘”When you hold out and miss camp, then you’ve got to start from Square 1,” Fewell said. “He definitely needs all the work he can possibly get. It’s not that he’s not a good player. It’s just timing, chemistry.”‘