Archives for September 16, 2009

‘The real question is, did head coach Dick Jauron or special teams assistant Bobby April make that clear to McKelvin?’

‘Monday night was a double-edged, real-life example of the power of mystique. The Bills were so concerned about the Patriots’ ability to win that they wound up devaluing their own.’

‘A loss like the one the Bills suffered two years ago against Dallas on a Monday night could not happen twice – except if you’re talking about the Buffalo Bills.’

‘The game had a 27.4 rating on Channel 7, the local affiliate that carried ESPN’s coverage of the game. It also had an 11.7 rating on ESPN for a combined rating of 39.1. That means 39.1 percent of area households were tuned in.’

‘”It’s just one little incident. I hope it doesn’t happen any more,” McKelvin said following practice. “I was mad, I was kind of like angry in a way, but I was laughing a little bit for what they put on there.”‘

‘Backup Marcus Buggs, who appeared in only four games as a rookie last year, is pegged to take over as starter on Sunday, when Buffalo hosts Tampa Bay.’

‘As for when Posluszny could be back in the lineup Jauron did not provide a specific target date, but indicated it will be quite a while. “I’m not exactly certain about it, but we’re not looking at it anything like the last time he injured the arm,” said Jauron. “We’re hoping to get him back at some point before the halfway point of the season.”‘

‘The moves, announced by the team Wednesday, come two days after the Bills cut Jenkins and promoted Stupar from the practice squad before Buffalo’s season opener at New England, won by the Patriots, 25-24.’

‘Stupar was released Wednesday to make room on the 53-man roster for Jenkins. It’s presumed the tight end will be re-signed to the practice squad provided he clears waivers.’

‘For many, being a Bills fan is part of their DNA. They can’t imagine not rooting for them, no matter how many last-second losses or 7-9 seasons they endure.’

‘But bitter Buffalo Bills fans did go too far Monday night when they spraypainted an obscenity on the lawn of kick returner Leodis McKelvin in the town of Hamburg, just outside Buffalo.’

‘”I’m really proud of the young guys,” said head coach Dick Jauron. “I know they got beat and they had a couple of penalties in there, but they play hard and they give us a real chance and they’re just going to get better. I’m optimistic about that.”‘

‘Darick Holmes, 38, admitted that he helped other people file bogus federal tax returns. Investigators said Holmes then received a cut of the money they got back from the government.’

‘None of the plays Van Pelt called would have worked without good blocking from the offensive line.’

‘”To see that type of response from so-called passionate fans is taking things to the extreme,” said Wilson, who is the team’s union representative. “You can blog and make your opinions, but to go to a person’s residence, you’re taking it to a whole new level.”‘