Archives for October 2009

‘In other words, this afternoon, veteran center Geoff Hangartner will be surrounded by three rookies (guards Eric Wood and Andy Levitre plus Meredith) and a virtual rookie, tackle Demetrius Bell, making his fifth start after missing virtually his entire first year with an injury.’

‘”Teams have run the ball at us and Maybin’s more an on-the-edge pass-rush guy. We’ve tried to get him in (during) some of those situations. He’s averaged something like 14 plays a game, so we haven’t been able to use his talents the way we would have anticipated.”‘

‘”Now we’ve got T.O. here and I want to go out there and practice and put everything that he’s shown me in the film room onto the field,” said Hardy.’

‘”I feel real good,” said Meredith. “I feel like I fit in a lot better. I’m just ready to go, ready for my chance.”‘

‘”Tailgating is an integral part of the game day experience for many of our fans, and we will continue to tell our fans of the importance of doing so responsibly,” said Russ Brandon, the team’s chief operating officer. Fans who violate the team’s fan-behavior policies risk ejection, revocation of tickets and criminal prosecution. “We don’t want a very small minority of fans who act irresponsibly to ruin the experience for the vast majority who enjoy tailgating in a responsible manner,” Brandon added.’

‘Through five games, the Bills have relied on two basic formations.’

‘Jets, 27-13.’

‘This Bills team doesn’t evince a healthy fear of failing, or a hatred of defeat. There’s more a sense of resignation and acceptance. That goes right to Jauron, the head coach, who couldn’t motivate a sugar addict on Halloween.’

‘The fantasy of the Bills’ fans is to see Jauron replaced by someone like Mike Shanahan, Bill Cowher, Mike Holmgren or Jon Gruden. The fans should remember that coaches at rest watch football on TV, too. They know this team is toxic waste. Can you imagine any big-time NFL coach saying to himself, “Boy, I can hardly wait to coach this collection of bozos, work with this GM/marketer and rely on a scouting staff that comes up with an impact player once every 10 years.”‘

‘This afternoon, the Bills return to Giants Stadium, the scene of one of their all-time failures, where they will take on the New York Jets in their final appearance at the still-perfectly-viable venue in the swamps of New Jersey.’

‘Poz is expected to be back in the middle and the Bills certainly missed him. They have given up 222, 250 and 171 yards rushing the past three weeks. The Jets rank seventh in the league in rushing, led by Leon Washington and Thomas Jones, a terrific 1-2 punch.’

With Edwards Added to Mix, the Jets’ Offensive Chemistry Looks to Be Explosive (New York Times)

Jets rightly wary of 1-4 Buffalo (New York Post)

Woodhead signed for receiving duties (New York Post)

Head coach Rex Ryan’s big mouth has New York Jets getting defensive (New York Daily News)

New York Jets’ Braylon Edwards can relate to Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrel Owens (New York Daily News)

Braylon sees bright lights of future (New York Newsday)

Bills are a mess and T.O. is quiet (New York Newsday)

Will T.O. be traded? Probably not (New York Newsday)

NY Jets going back to basics against Buffalo Bills (Newark Star Ledger)

Edwards reestablishing his Pro Bowl self (Bergen Record)

Capsule preview: Buffalo (Bergen Record)

Jets sign WR Woodhead to active roster, cut Green (AP)

FBI investigated threats against Braylon Edwards (AP)

Fans Will Really Appreciate a Win over the Bills (NewYorkJets.com)

‘But if you want to look on the bright side of things, even at 1-4, the Bills are just two games behind the co-division leading New England Patriots and the New York Jets. With a win, the franchise may release a lot of local pressure from the team’s fans for at least a week. But with another loss – especially if it’s as discouraging as the last two – might just signal the vultures to start circling around One Bills Drive.’