Archives for June 2010

‘”Most definitely it’s time,” Hardy told reporters after a recent organized team activity practice. “I’m going for it. I feel this is my breakout season.”‘

‘”We’re getting so many different looks from the offense that come game time in the fall we should have every single check down pat and know it like the back of our hands because we’ve seen it already,” said Scott. “So every day at practice it’s great that the offense keeps throwing different wrinkles at us because that way when Sundays come it’ll be a piece of cake.”‘

‘Just as important, Mitchell’s aware his spot on the team is not secure given there’s now seven players competing for an inside linebacker job after the Bills agreed to terms with Reggie Torbor on Saturday.’

‘"I’m excited about having him," Bills coach Chan Gailey said after an open practice at Ralph Wilson Stadium. "I like him. He’s a veteran player who’s done a lot of good things, and I think he’ll add something to our football team. The one good thing about it is he brings versatility. That’s one thing we really liked about him. Of course, George Edwards has had a good deal of experience with Reggie, and that’s a positive."’

‘Gailey was asked: Is it strange that one of your running backs is in town and you two never meet? "I would think that is strange, yes," he said.’

‘Torbor, 29, appeared in all 16 games for the Dolphins last season — his second with the club — and compiled 37 tackles, one sack and one interception. He was released by Miami on May 27.’

‘Used mostly as a backup, Torbor is a versatile linebacker, who can play both the inside and outside positions. He is particularly familiar with the 3-4 defense, which the Bills plan to use this season. Torbor spent his first four seasons with the New York Giants, after being selected in the fourth round of the 2004 draft.’

‘”He did sustain an injury this morning,” said Gailey. “We’re getting the reports back from the doctor this afternoon we’ll know a lot more. I’m hoping we haven’t lost him for the season.”‘

‘”The one good thing about Reggie is he brings versatility and that’s the one thing that we really like about him," said head coach Chan Gailey. "Of course (defensive coordinator) George Edwards has had a great deal of experience with Reggie and that’s a positive.”‘

‘The fifth-round draft pick out of Virginia Tech was unable to put any weight on the leg after hurting it when he collided with a defender while pass-blocking near the end of practice Saturday. Wang immediately fell to the ground in pain and had difficulty getting up.’

‘"I wanted to come here because of the guys they have," said Bell, who is benefiting from Lynch’s absence from offseason workouts by getting additional practice snaps. "C.J. and I are good friends and we’re both competitors, so we try to push each other every day because that’s how you get better. Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch are guys I can learn from their experience, so I thought this was the best fit for me."’

‘A day after the offense had perhaps its sharpest day passing, the defense had a good number of plays on the ball forcing incompletions while also getting a few takeaways.’

‘Safety Donte Whitner confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday that he’s seen Lynch lifting weights in the training room on both Wednesday and Thursday.’

‘”Just a little appreciation,” said Florence of what he has planned following practice. “I’ve played in three different cities and Buffalo has the most loyal fans by far, win or lose, bad weather, good weather, the stadium is going to be packed every week. So this is a little appreciation and me giving back to the fans that were here before I got here and those that continue to follow.”‘

‘"They call me old man and make jokes about me and all," said Green, who turns 34 in August. "But I love it. I’ve been blessed to be at this point in my career so I use it as encouragement."’