Archives for September 7, 2010

‘”When you’re new and you’re putting in something, you’re trying to develop it faster than it probably should,” Gailey said this week. “But you have to do that because the games start counting this week. So you had better be ready. We’ll see how we do.”‘

‘The Bills did not have a media availability Tuesday, but when practice resumes Wednesday, Spiller is in line to practice with the starters and open the season in that capacity, according to the source.’

‘”I think a lot of that credit goes to the scouting department, to pick those guys that didn’t get drafted that have an excellent opportunity to make your football team,” said Gailey. “They did a nice job of getting those guys in here, and then I thought our coaches got these young guys ready. They worked with them, gave them an opportunity and those guys took advantage of their opportunity. That’s what it’s all about.”‘

‘Only the most optimistic Bills fans expect the team to make the playoffs this season. I still don’t believe they’ll win more than five games. But I think they’ll be much more fun to watch and lose in a more entertaining fashion than they did in recent past seasons.’

‘Despite the drop in the number of Bills season tickets sold this year, 43,925 is an impressive total considering the current economy and the fact that the Bills have no playoff appearances and only one winning season in the last 10 years.’

‘"You can’t count in statistics what he brings to our football team. He’s a true tough guy," Gailey said. "He loves to play the game. He’s a hard-nosed football player."’

‘”Whatever they ask me, if I can help in any way to help this team win, I’m going to do it. However way that may be,” he said.’

‘”I feel like I’ve been through a lot in my career here. I feel like I’ve seen it all,” Edwards said. “I’ve seen the highs and lows and I’m still standing here.”‘

‘2010 regular-season record: 8-8 (4th in AFC East); will miss playoffs for 11th consecutive season.’

‘Easley’s loss will be felt. The coaching staff was confident the raw University of Connecticut product could contribute as a rookie to a thin receiving corps.’

‘The Bills kept two undrafted rookie free agents over two veterans at wide receiver. David Nelson and Donald Jones beat out James Hardy and Chad Jackson. Buffalo’s coaching staff liked Nelson’s size (6-5, 217) and production at the University of Florida as one of Tim Tebow’s favorite targets, while Jones, who played at Youngstown State, offered punt and kick return ability. “It’s an amazing feeling, and to be honest with you it’s kind of surreal,” said Nelson, who caught eight passes for 90 yards and two TDs in the preseason. “It hasn’t really hit me yet. I was talking to Donald Jones earlier and I was like ‘Man, we just made an NFL roster.’ It’s been something I’ve been dreaming about since I was a little kid. And to actually finally realize the dream is an unbelievable feeling.”‘