Archives for September 2009

‘However, Sedita told The Buffalo News today that the teens’ willingness to perform community service, along with McKelvin’s wish that they not be prosecuted, led to his decision to drop the case.’

‘On an even sadder note former Bills RB Booker Moore has died. The Bills 1981 first round pick died of an apparent heart attack.’

‘”At this point we’re calling it a larceny,” he said. “We can’t even call it a burglary because we don’t know the specifics. This might be a person who was invited into the home.”‘

‘”He was upset. He was hurt,” Horton said. “He doesn’t know who was responsible. There’s some feeling of being violated. You don’t know who was in your home. But he’s OK.”‘

‘Jauron said the other injured Bills from Sunday, including cornerback Leodis McKelvin and tight ends Derek Schouman and Shawn Nelson, would probably be further addressed on Wednesday.’

‘Jauron said that the team may have to look outside of the organization for veteran help on the O-line. "We’ll meet later today in the personnel area with John and Russ, Jim Overdorf, consult with Mo (Tom Modrak), too and go over the possibilities. As you know, recently we had a number of people in here." Free agent Jon Runyan visited the team before the opener and still has not signed with a team. Runyan is 35-years old and had knee surgery in February of 2009.’

‘Butler was hurt late in the first half when Buccaneers defensive lineman Stylez White rolled into the back of Butler’s legs while attempting to strip the ball from quarterback Trent Edwards. Butler was unable to put much weight on his right leg as he was helped off the field by trainers, before being carted from the sideline.’

‘Butler was replaced in the game by fourth-year veteran Jonathan Scott, whom the Bills signed as a free agent last December. Scott played well in place of Butler, but he may not be the long-term answer at the position.’

‘With just seven healthy offensive linemen currently on the roster Jauron did admit they will have to add another to the 53-man roster.’

‘Trent Edwards took some shots downfield and was pretty accurate with his throws. He hit Lee Evans and Terrell Owens for scores. T.O.’s touchdown was a nice audible by Edwards on a 3rd and 1 play. He checked off at the right times to Fred Jackson and Derek Schouman. Edwards finished 21 of 31 for 230 yards and two scores. He lone blemish was a poorly thrown interception. Grade B+: His confidence is building everyday.’

‘There was no collapse this time.’

‘The pass protection from the Bills offensive line was very good. They gave up two sacks but for the most part Edwards had all day to throw.’

‘The question on Bills fans minds as the gathered around their televisions or into Ralph Wilson Stadium was how would Buffalo respond after a gut wrenching loss to the New England Patriots last week? The atmosphere was electric in the stadium as the Bills were ready to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the season home opener with 50th anniversary team on hand to be honored at halftime.’

‘The biggest question I had about Edwards coming into the regular season, wasn’t about his terrible pre season showing, although of course that was a concern, but rather his durability. That is STILL the #1 question as Edwards goes into the final year of his original Bills contract at — believe it or not — $550,000. Most BACKUP qb’s, including Ryan Fitzpatrick, make more than that, but it has been Edwards inability to stay on the field that is more responsible for not having a new deal than his performance.’

‘Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams was the unsung player of the first quarter. The fourth-year man from Louisiana State was a wrecking crew in the middle of the Tampa offensive line. Williams had a tackle for a 6-yard loss on the second play of the game.’