‘”I haven’t felt this good since my rookie year,” Hardy said after Friday night’s practice at St. John Fisher. “I am just waiting on my opportunity to show what I can do. I’m ready to show that I am not injury prone and I can go for a whole season.”‘
Archives for August 8, 2010
Ellis brings pressure from new position
‘"I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t tough, it is a different situation. It’s a lot more coverage, a lot more to learn,” he said. “But, all in all, I think it’s going well. We’re getting good responses from the coaches, so it’s just a matter of adding on and being consistent.”‘
Donte Whitner pumped for Buffalo Bills’ 3-4 defense
‘"I wish I was drafted into this scheme. It’s a scheme a lot of other guys play, like Ed Reed (Ravens) and Troy Polamalu (Steelers). I don’t think the Tampa 2 was really suited for my skills and allowed me to run and go play football. That’s what this scheme allows me to do."’
The sounds of real football fill St. John Fisher
‘"We’re definitely going to get a lot of work in pads because Coach Gailey is trying to change the culture around here, change the mindset and attitudes and the way we prepare for games, our approach to each and every game and he’s trying to set the tone from Day One," safety George Wilson said. "I think the guys in the locker room kind of expect to be in pads just about every day we come out here. It’s a different change-up from what we’ve had, but hey, the past 10-12 years for this organization haven’t been working so hey, let’s give this a try."’
Spiller brings some badly needed excitement to Bills
‘Spiller instantly becomes the most dynamic member of the offense, if not the team. When Buddy Nix drafted him ninth overall, he admitted the team needed excitement. The pick seemed at least partly an attempt to ignite the fan base. It seems even more so today.’
The BillBoard: A daily dose from Bills training camp
‘"I’m not trying to get the intensity up, even though that’s what happens when you go live," Gailey said after the workout at St. John Fisher College. "It’s just you better have been live somewhere before you line up next Friday night [in the preseason-opener at Washington]. That was the last time we will be truly live before we get to next Friday night."’