Archives for January 4, 2012

‘As part of the deal, the Bills will also be switching to WCMF-FM and 950-AM in nearby Rochester.’

‘In addition to the live game broadcasts, other Bills related programming will include a live Head Coach Show, live General Manager Show, Bills player programming and a live Bills CEO Show where fans will have the chance to ask questions and interact with the Bills Chief Executive Officer.’

‘”Me and him I feel like a lot of what I’ve done and a lot of the success I’ve had since I’ve been here has been because of him,” said Fitzpatrick. “And the success that he’s had a lot of it has been because of me. We have that relationship. I don’t know what’s going to happen and obviously I’m not a decision maker and I’m not going to be involved in that process. I know they know I want him back. He knows I want him back.”‘

‘Fitzpatrick had 15 touchdown passes and nine interceptions at midseason. The last eight games, he had nine TDs and 14 interceptions. Ten of those 14 came with the Bills in major catch-up mode, trailing by 10 or more points.’

‘I was no fan of Edwards. His defense was ill-conceived and had too many breakdowns. In successive seasons, they allowed more points than all but one team in franchise history. But he wasn’t much worse than any of the defensive gurus who preceded him in this millennium, dating back to Gregg Williams.’

‘Broadcasting sources confirmed Tuesday that WGR will carry the Bills in 2012. The announcement may come as soon as today.’

‘”Their season ended, they have one more year on their lease,” Poloncarz said of the Bills. “I want to ensure that by the end of this year that we have a new lease in place, and to do that we have to move ahead now.”;

‘”We have to be good (for Fitzpatrick to succeed),” Gailey said. “We have to get better as a football team. As we continue to get better as a football team, I think Ryan will continue to get extremely proficient at his job. I have a great deal of confidence in Ryan and what he is going to be able to do at quarterback for us in the future.”‘

‘If they had hired a coach like the 49ers’ Jim Harbaugh or the Steelers’ Mike Tomlin or the Saints’ Sean Payton — charasmatic guys full of enthusiasm who can seemingly will their teams to victory by their personality — it might give fans more confidence.’

‘Two major knee surgeries shortened his initial stint in the NFL, but the former Pitt and Kiski Area star linebacker is getting another chance to fulfill his dream of playing in the pros. McKillop signed a two-year contract Tuesday with the Buffalo Bills.’

‘ With the Lions and Houston Texans making the playoffs this season, every team in the National Football League not named the Buffalo Bills has made the post season since we moved into the 21st Century.’

‘So, what do I see as I gaze into my crystal football for next season? It’s still a little cloudy, but I honestly believe 8-8 is within the Bills grasp. But the playoffs might still be another year away.’