Archives for October 13, 2011

‘With Kelsay out last week against Philadelphia, Moats rotated at outside linebacker and made some noise with three tackles and a QB hit on a blitz that forced one of Michael Vick’s four interceptions. Now he’s given the coaching staff something to think about.’

‘Buffalo leads the NFL with 12 interceptions. The team had 11 all of last year. Fueling the barrage of picks were four-interception games vs. New England’s Tom Brady and Philadelphia’s Michael Vick. Several of the interceptions have come from good fundamentals, tipping passes and stripping techniques. “We talked about it, we work on it, we have turnover drills for it,” coach Chan Gailey said. “Fundamentals is what wins. Just like we have ball security drills on offense, that’s huge.” On the flip side, Buffalo has just five turnovers.’

‘With all the injuries and player movement, the Bills are now down to just four classic wide receivers. Starter Stevie Johnson, slot-man David Nelson, Buffalo-native Naaman Roosevelt, and the virtually unknown Ruvell Martin.’

‘Besides Williams, the other five starters that missed the session was Donald Jones, Shawne Merriman, Andy Levitre, Demetrius Bell and Chris Kelsay.’

‘The Bills have several options once they get inside the red zone this season. Perhaps the biggest addition has been tight end Scott Chandler. All four of his touchdown catches this season have come in the red zone. “The emergence of Scott Chandler in the red zone that’s really helped us a lot, because you can still run the ball,” said Gailey.’

‘”Yeah, there are more opportunities now. Be in there more to make plays. I’m just ready for this opportunity, I’m excited, and ready to have fun,” says the second year player.’

‘On finding ways to use RB Fred Jackson and getting him involved: I don’t think we create things, I think you plug him in wherever you need him and he performs and makes the plays. He can be a receiver, he can protect and he can run the football obviously. He is such a versatile football player. It really is easy to have him because he doesn’t restrict you in any way. There are some people that restrict you. He restricts you in no way, shape or form.’