Archives for September 2012

‘”It was one of the hardest days I’ve ever gone through,” Potter said Friday evening. “Basically, they call out the guys who don’t make it, so you’re not entirely sure (if you’re on the team), until they’re gone.”‘

‘John Potter from Grand Haven can officially call himself a member of the National Football League.’

‘Last season, Martin played for the Bills, excelling on special teams. The Muskegon native also caught seven passes for 82 yards.’

‘Edwards was expendable in part because of his hefty contract and also because he no longer fits in the Bills defensive scheme after the team made the switch to a 4-3 alignment this offseason. After spending the past two seasons in Buffalo starting at defensive end, he was relegated to a backup role at tackle behind Marcell Dareus and Kyle Williams. Edwards had two years left on the $18 million contract, and scheduled to make a $4.1 million base salary this season.’

‘Wishing Ralph Wilson a speedy recovery, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz says lease negotiations with the Buffalo Bills will continue while the team’s owner recuperates in hospital.’

‘Hagan, a six-year veteran, split time between Buffalo and Oakland last season, appearing in 10 games (three starts) and catching 24 passes for 252 yards and one touchdown.’

‘While Carder showed natural physical skills, the one thing Gailey always pointed to was that he needed to be much sharper mentally. That must mean he didn’t take very well to the defensive playbook of Dave Wannstedt, and ended up in the wrong positions and coverages throughout training camp.’

‘With the cuts, some of the notable bubble players that made the roster are: QB Tyler Thigpen, HB Tashard Choice, FB/TE Dorin Dickerson, OL Sam Young, OL Colin Brown, DT Alex Carrington, LB Kirk Morrison, LB Chris White, S Delano Howell and K John Potter.’

‘With two years left on his deal, he was due to make a base salary of $3.6 million in 2012 and $3.65 million in 2013. Edwards did however make $375,000 in bonuses for being on the roster on the first day of the new league year.’

‘A source tells us Wilson has a mild infection and is expected to discharged soon.’

‘Gorski points to three clear signals the Bills are planning to stay put well beyond the Wilson era. First, — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is strong supporter of small franchises, like the Bills. Second, the team could have opted out of its last lease after 10 years, but never did. And third, the Bills have successfully expanded their fan base regionally as far as Toronto and Syracuse.’

‘Buffalo kept four quarterbacks and also a pair of kickers, while releasing every wide receiver who had been on the bubble going into final cuts.’

‘Jim Kelly and his brother Dan are believed to be putting together a new ownership package with possible investors like George Gillett as one option for the future of the team.’

‘Seen by outside observers as a solid second wave player on the interior of Buffalo’s defensive line in Buffalo’s new 4-3 system, the Bills chose to go with youth and waived veteran DT Dwan Edwards in one of their surprise moves.’

‘Tyler Thigpen actually impressed me a little with his performance. He went 18 of 30 for 186 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. His interception on an attempted wide receiver screen was an awful throw, but he really got in sync in the second half. Apparently Thigpen’s hand was hit on both of his picks. He threw a touchdown to Dorin Dickerson and had another touchdown dropped by Derek Hagan. I really liked his back-shoulder throws.’