Archives for October 7, 2010

‘Buffalo Bills safety Bryan Scott and linebacker Keith Ellison missed practice for a second straight day because of knee injuries and have been all but ruled out of the game vs. Jacksonville (2-2) on Sunday.’

‘The blackout is the first for Buffalo in 27 games, dating to Dec. 24, 2006. After selling out their first two games, fans are showing disinterest in a team that’s 0-4.’

‘Bills 23, Jaguars 20.’

‘If the Bills don’t screw up and pull off an upset or two, they could be in line to draft someone like Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Locker, who last Saturday led his team to an upset victory over USC.’

‘”We didn’t get in this situation overnight and we’re not going to get out overnight,” said Nix. “We knew it wouldn’t be easy. If there were not the problems that we’ve got, I wouldn’t be here, Chan wouldn’t be here.” ‘

‘”You don’t like to use the word rebuild, but you’ve also got to evaluate everyday and try to do things to improve your team,” Nix said. “We’re putting seven days a week into trying to get it turned around. It’ll be fun when it happens, and trust me, it’ll happen.”‘

‘"He’ll have viable information to give them," said Lee Evans. "That’s just how it is sometimes. It happens across the league. When we went to Green Bay, (Brian) Brohm knew some things. So I don’t think it’s any secret that he’ll be able to give them some information about the things we do."’

‘”Thurman’s a draw to get people in the room,” admitted campaign manager Michael Caputo.’

‘Over the past “lost decade,” we have been sold empty promises and responded by buying more tickets. Isn’t it time for loyal Bills fans to take action for ourselves and not just blindly support “our team”? Should we let the fear of Wilson’s rejection compel us to accept mediocrity? Isn’t it time to recognize the futility of supporting futility?’

‘"That was a part of it, sure," Gailey said Wednesday when asked if having to get touches for three players at running back was a key factor in the Tuesday trade of Lynch to Seattle in exchange for a 2011 fourth-round draft pick, and a conditional fifth- or sixth-round pick in 2012. "You need to keep depth at a position," Gailey continued, "but you have to be smart about your football team and that was part of the decision."’

‘"He’s a really patient runner," guard Eric Wood said. "He does a great job of getting 5 when you need it, and he also does a great job of getting 15 a few times a game, as he proved last year. He’s consistent in about every aspect of his game. At this point in the season, that’s exactly what we need as an offense."’

‘Nix hasn’t had a media session of consequence since the start of training camp, other than a brief statement about the Aaron Schobel release. You’d think a new GM with a bad team and an increasingly alienated fan base would appreciate the chance to explain himself to the public.’

‘Said Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick: “We’ll see what Trent gives them. It’s one of those things Trent knew the offense in and out. He’s going to tell them that we like to run zone runs or power runs. They can see all that on film. It’s not like he’s gonna give away much. I think in terms of some of our other stuff, he can probably help them out a little bit. Cadence or whatever. But we’re not worried about it too much because we still have to go out there and play.”‘

Don’t overlook Underwood (Florida Times Union)

Quiet start so far for receiver Mike Sims-Walker (Florida Times Union)

Sims-Walker vents frustration with no-catch games (AP)

Inside slant (The Sports Xchange)

Strategy and personnel (The Sports Xchange)

Notes, quotes (The Sports Xchange)

Jaguars add QB Keith Null to practice squad (Jaguars.com)

Scobee gets AFC honor (Jaguars.com)

Wild-card race could be deep (Jaguars.com)

‘”Well, there’s never a dull moment in the NFL, especially when you’re losing,” said quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick(notes), who completed 12 of 27 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns last week.’