Archives for November 21, 2009

‘”He had a great attitude about it,” said Brian’s father, Oscar. “We were surprised when he went to the practice squad. If you look at his last exhibition game (against Tennessee), he was 20 for 28, and three of the incompletions were drops. But his attitude has always been positive. I never sensed that he got down on himself."’

‘"I’d never actually taken [practice] snaps [at the position with the starters]," he said. "I’d only taken some with our scout team, so in that regard it’s a little bit different. I’m working hard this week to re-familiarize myself with the position. I believe I can do the job."’

‘The Bills activated Cary Harris off the practice squad Friday to be the fourth cornerback. Harris was activated because linebacker Keith Ellison was placed on injured reserve due to a quadriceps injury. Also listed as questionable were Kyle Williams (knee), Jairus Byrd (groin) and James Hardy (groin). All practiced to some degree Friday. Williams and Byrd seem like they have a decent chance to play. Also listed as out is Demetrius Bell (knee).’

‘Buffalo has exhibited many flaws this season, and the inability to consistently move the ball on the ground ranks near the top of the list.’

Stroud won’t play against Jaguars (Florida Times Union)

Jaguars’ Collier shares his feelings with those like him (Florida Times Union)

LB Durant listed as doubtful with concussion (Florida Times Union)

Jags LB Durant doubtful (The Sports Network)

Jaguars should be able to run (Jaguars.com)

‘Those sources say the team “went after him hard,” including a face-to-face meeting, but could not convince Gruden to leave his job as analyst on ESPN’s Monday Night Football.’

‘”He’s got everybody’s respect in this locker room,” Whitner said, noting Fewell went out of his way to talk to players on defense and offense as a coordinator. “He takes charge. He had our attention on Wednesday, he had our attention yesterday and today.”‘