Archives for August 16, 2012

‘"Linebacker will be a very tough call," coach Chan Gailey said. "A lot of those guys are playing maybe better than we thought they would this early. So they’re making it tough on us, which is a good thing, by the way."’

‘Said Fitzpatrick: “For me that team work is really important in terms of getting out there with a live rush. I wanted to make sure I focused on that and gave the other guys some time in 7 on 7 to get down some of the timing and throws. … You throw every day (at camp). As soon as preseason games start, then you start getting those off days and it becomes more and more fresh. My arm feels good and once you hit the season you’re not throwing every day so it’s never an issue.”‘

‘”Camp was good,” Gailey said. “I really think we accomplished a great deal. We were able to evaluate a lot of players and I think our players got better.”‘

‘Coach Chan Gailey said tests came back negative and added that Heard should be ready to play in the Bills’ second preseason game at Minnesota on Friday.’

‘”It was twofold. Ryan had taken a bunch of throw and we wanted to get him some rest. We wanted the other guys to make a lot of throws and further evaluation of those two guys. It was really a twofold thing. Ryan didn’t throw in one-on-ones for a couple of days. We are just taking that opportunity to get them reps and to rest him.”‘

‘Tackles Erik Pears and James Carmon rested, but Chan Gailey said both have a chance to play against the Vikings. Others not working Wednesday were TE Kevin Brock, DE Robert Eddins, S Josh Nesbitt and CB Justin Rogers. CB Terrence McGee was very limited. Kellen Heard returned after having x-rays on his wrist and Gailey thinks he’ll likely play Friday.’

‘You get some (team bonding). You get most of that in the offseason nowadays. They spend so much time with each other. I think that is overrated somewhat. But I do think they hang around with each other and get to know each other better, especially some of the new guys trying to break in.’