Archives for August 27, 2010

‘”We don’t want to go out there and just see how we match up. We want to dominate,” safety Donte Whitner said. “We’re not trying to play around. We want to go out there and try to solidify ourselves as one of the top secondaries in the league.”‘

‘Nelson plans to work with noted trainer Tom Shaw in Orlando, Fla., during his month away. His suspension will cost him a reported $92,941 in salary.’

‘While the door is open for Maybin, Torbor’s experience in the 3-4 scheme and his muscle — he’s a legitimate 250 pounds while Maybin is not — will be welcomed upon his return. Torbor’s bulk makes him much more effective at the point of attack. "We kind of knew coming in what he would bring to the table. He’s helped us," said Bills defensive coordinator George Edwards, Torbor’s position coach with the Dolphins. Maybin has been replacing Torbor in Buffalo’s nickel package. Torbor’s injury will give more run-down reps to Chris Ellis, who has been backing up Chris Kelsay on the strong side.’

‘If he continues to progress and suffers no setbacks during the week, Lynch could be in the lineup against the Bengals, something the troubled star would surely welcome, particularly after the sensational performance by rookie first-round pick C.J. Spiller against the Colts.’

‘”I think we’ll be out there a little bit longer,” said Trent Edwards. “I think we’ll have a chance to find our rhythm and try to get in sync with everybody. There’s a little more emphasis placed on this game. Our game plan might be a little bit bigger and we’ve watched a little bit more film on these guys. They’ve played three preseason games already, so we kind of know what they’re doing. Again, they’re probably going to show us some different looks and we’ll be in there long enough to get our feet wet and to get in rhythm.”‘

‘"This year I feel much better about my role," Parrish said the other day as he walked off the practice field at the end of his sixth training camp at St. John Fisher College. "I’m very excited. I’m just really looking forward to this season. Everybody is going to get an opportunity, and I can’t ask for anything more at this point. That’s all I ever wanted."’

‘"It’s been hard on Arthur," Gailey said. "A guy with his hand on the ground, rushing the passer and transitioning to linebacker is not an easy task. But he’s intelligent, he works hard at it. It takes experience to line up there and have people coming at you from all different directions instead of just the offensive tackle lining up against you. He’s got a lot of experience to gain in a short period of time, but he’s done a good job."’

‘"Obviously, 18 would be even more, I could go either way on the whole deal," defensive tackle Kyle Williams said. "Ask me after Game 17 if I feel the same way, but we’re all professionals. If we have to play 18 games we’ll play 18 games. Both sides would have to come to some concessions on that."’

‘”Other than that, he has played pretty well. He is getting a better understanding of what we’re trying to get done. He is a positive guy who is hard on himself.”‘