Archives for December 3, 2011

‘With 32 catches for 312 yards, Chandler is on pace for 46 receptions. It’s the first quality season the Bills have had from a starting tight end since Jay Riemersma caught 53 in 2001.’

‘”I just really feel like the team needs a leader and I know I’m young and a rookie and whatnot, but I feel like we’re at a point now where it really doesn’t matter where it’s coming from, but it needs to come from somewhere,” the 320-pound defensive lineman said.’

Tennessee Titans get needed contribution from Lavelle Hawkins (Nashville Tennessean)

Preview: Tennessee Titans (6-5) at Buffalo Bills (5-6) (Nashville Tennessean)

Titans poised for playoff run down final stretch (Fox Sports Tennessee)

Special Teams Helping Titans Down the Stretch (TitansOnline.com)

Defense Seeks More Takeaways Sunday at Buffalo (TitansOnline.com)

Coach Munchak’s Friday Practice Report (TitansOnline.com)

‘Wilson was ruled out Friday by coach Chan Gailey after missing the entire week of practice.’

‘Starting strong safety George Wilson was again unable to participate in practice on Friday, causing the Bills to officially rule him out for the third straight contest. A neck injury suffered against Dallas for Wilson will jettison rookie safety Da’Norris Searcy in to the lineup once again.’

‘”He’s quick and fast,” Kelsay says, “I mean he’s Olympic speed fast And quick. We gotta get a lot of guys around him.”‘

‘”It’s been tough sitting on the sidelines watching a lot of that stuff take place,” said Wilson. “It’s not just on the secondary. Last week we had 20-plus mental errors. Any time you’re making that many mistakes you’re helping your opponents and it’s tough to overcome those mistakes and get victories.”‘

‘Buffalo’s offense has slipped in recent weeks on third down conversions. Against a defense that’s allowing conversions at better than 41 percent of the time, the Bills have to strive to convert close to half their third downs to post a much needed victory.’