Archives for September 2010

Howard was not drafted in April but signed as a free agent with the Bills. “For an undrafted free agent to be the sixth offensive lineman,” Howard said, “it’s a big responsibility.”‘

‘Also on Saturday, the Bills announced that safety Jon Corto (wrist) has been placed on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and tight end Derek Schouman (knee) has been waived/injured. Corto will be ineligible for the season’s first five games.’

‘”They (Brohm and Fitzpatrick) both played well, they did a good job. When they got their opportunities, they moved the team,” he said. “I thought they were efficient at what we were trying to get done at the quarterback position, and that was a hard call because I think Levi has the chance to be a very good player in the long run. But to give us a chance to win right now, those are the three guys that give us the best chance.”‘

‘James Hardy is just another in a long line of high Bills draft picks that have turned into busts. He was injured a lot in his two plus years here. Gailey said, "He was in and out, but he had some really good days and I think he was healthy the last week or two and we got to look at him, but the injury didn’t detour him."’

‘Two surprising cuts came in the backfield with Joique Bell and Chad Simpson.’

‘Among the other notable players released were veteran guard Kirk Chambers and quarterback Levi Brown, a rookie seventh-round draft pick out of Troy University. Running backs Chad Simpson and Joique Bell, who both had solid preseasons, were also cut, meaning Buffalo will carry only four running backs, including fullback Corey McIntyre.’

‘…WR James Hardy…’

‘"We wanted to get that look out there so that teams have to prepare for it," said linebacker Paul Posluszny. "We could end up using it a lot. I don’t know. But we needed to practice it in a game and get a feel for it."’

‘"I think it’s understanding of the game," Gailey said. "I think he understands the game. He has a great feel for things. A couple throws he made down the field on some ‘gos’ were nice throws. But we’ve got to work on the accuracy part of it."’

‘Nelson has had a great training camp and quickly overcame two injuries he will likely be the fifth wideout. This coaching staff has no emotional ties to the former second round pick Hardy and he didn’t play much against Detroit until the 2nd half. He looks to be the odd man out. If they do go with six receivers he may stick but we think they’ll keep five and an extra linebacker.’

‘So here’s a look at who I think will make the 53 man roster…’

‘”It always feels good when the defense scores, and that’s three games we’ve scored like that each time,” said Terrence McGee. “It definitely helps out the whole team.”‘

‘He has done little in his NFL career to suggest that he’d be a significant upgrade over Trent Edwards. He thrived at USC when surrounded by superior complementary offensive players. Without a stacked deck, he’s been a below-average QB in the NFL.’

‘This summer, Edwards directed 16 drives and got five touchdowns and two field goals. Edwards ended the preseason with a passer rating of 102.6. Nobody will remember that a month from now, either.’

‘Since starting running back Fred Jackson is out with a broken bone in his left hand, the Bills did not want to expose Spiller to any chance of injury. Jackson practiced on Tuesday and expressed optimism he will be able to play in the season opener against Miami on Sept. 12. But Jackson still probably will be listed as questionable heading into the game.’