‘Fitzpatrick participated in individual workouts but not in practice. Interim coach Perry Fewell said he hopes Fitzpatrick might be available against the Falcons.’
Archives for December 25, 2009
Head coach and QB the priorities
‘The two things they’re going to need to look at is the quarterback position and head coach. I do feel for interim head coach Perry Fewell because he wasn’t handed much to work with to make a favorable impression. It’s unfair, but that’s just part of the job. Sometimes you’re not dealt a great hand when you start out. Unfortunately for him it’s unclear what the situation is going to be for him once the season is over, but the organization is going to be looking chiefly at head coach and quarterback to change the team’s fortunes.’
Brohm set to start at quarterback for Bills
‘”I think everybody just wants an opportunity, and if I get the opportunity on Sunday to go out there – any play – I need to seize it,” Brohm said. “No matter what the circumstances. It doesn’t matter that this is my first week getting reps in this offense. None of that matters. I think I need to seize the opportunity and try to make the most of it.”‘
Wire sure to see familiar faces on Sunday
‘”I have a lot of friends still on the team in Buffalo,” Wire said Thursday by telephone from the Falcons’ practice facility. “It’s going to be odd seeing them lined up across from me instead of going to war with them. It’s going to be a special game for me and I’m really looking forward to it.”‘
Pickings are slim at QB
‘The other best backups? Dennis Dixon (Steelers), Michael Vick (Eagles), Tyler Thigpen (Miami), Shaun Hill (49ers), Byron Leftwich (Bucs), and Derek Anderson (Browns). Dixon may be the most intriguing of that lot.’
John Wendling is a special teams superstar for Bills
‘”I did the video to get my name out there, but hopefully now I’m known as a heck of a special teamer in the league,” Wendling said the other day as the Bills began preparations for Sunday’s game in Atlanta.’
Friday’s Atlanta Coverage
Gonzalez closing in on 1,000 career catches (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Falcons to make Sunday “Fan Appreciation Day” (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Ryan misses practice, likely will start vs. Bills (AP)
Winning season top of mind for Falcons players (AtlantaFalcons.com)
Fan Appreciation Day Sunday at the Dome (AtlantaFalcons.com)
Falcons provide grants to youth football programs (AtlantaFalcons.com)
What to Watch For in Week 16 (AtlantaFalcons.com)
Numbers, Notes and Colors: Bills at Falcons (AtlantaFalcons.com)