Archives for October 2010

‘"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.’

‘Davis said he has limited movement in his shoulder-he didn’t say which one – but said it shouldn’t prevent him from playing because there’s little chance of him doing further damage.’

‘Even after arriving in Seattle just before midnight, Marshawn Lynch was up and at the Seattle Seahawks’ practice facility around 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. Pete Carroll wasn’t kidding when he said the plan was to get Lynch to work immediately.’

‘”I have (been told that I’m the starter),” said Jackson. “It’s one of the things that I was told when I got here that I would be the guy that’s going to be doing it. I’m excited about it, looking forward to the opportunity and hopefully we can kind of get some things turned around out here.”‘

‘The Oregon product is a former sixth-round draft choice of the Steelers (2009). Harris did not make Pittsburgh’s roster as a rookie last season, but was picked up on waivers by the Carolina Panthers at the start of last season and appeared in two games for the Panthers. He was then released by the Panthers in Week 4 of the 2009 campaign and signed to the Carolina practice squad.’

‘Jackson revealed the new rotation before practice on Wednesday, a day after the team traded Marshawn Lynch to Seattle.’

‘The Bills also announced they’ve released tight end Joe Klopfenstein from injured reserve.’

‘With just two running backs on the 53-man squad, Anderson was elevated to active status from the Bills practice squad and will serve as the third running back behind Jackson and C.J. Spiller.’

‘”That’s just my job,” said Nelson. “My job is to come in and provide a spark, do whatever I can to help this offense. Right now, I’m not an every down receiver. I’m not in the game the whole time. When I’m in there I have to execute and make plays.”‘

‘With Lynch out of the picture, Jackson and Spiller should have more carries between them. It is not certain whether Jackson or Spiller will be the starter, but Jackson excelled as a featured back last season, rushing for 1,062 yards. His 2,516 combined yards, including kickoff returns, was the fourth-highest total in NFL history.’

‘So as the Bills roll like tumbleweeds toward elite draft status, it would do Ralph Wilson good to realize that the reason the franchise is in this position is because it has bungled drafts for a decade, missing on Aaron Maybin and James Hardy, John McCargo and Mike Williams, J.P. Losman and Trent Edwards. They selected Willis McGahee to supplant Travis Henry, Marshawn Lynch to replace McGahee, Spiller to take over for Lynch. That’s three first-round picks and a second spent on running backs over the last 10 years.’