Archives for December 19, 2012

‘”It’s the motivation for now,” Johnson told Buffalobills.com. “First it was get to the playoffs, now since that’s out of the picture. Now it’s two things really, playing for my coaches, playing for my teammates and a thousand yards. Being the only receiver to have three straight 1,000-yard seasons would be cool. That’s what it’s come to.”‘

‘Consider it one down and one or two to go for the Bills’ “middle three.” Fellow guard Andy Levitre is set to become a free agent after the season. Center Eric Wood has a contract that runs out after the 2013 season. The Bills will want to keep at least one of those two in the fold, if not both. All three are represented by the same agent, California-based David Dunn.’

‘A person familiar with the contract provided the length and monetary terms, and said the deal includes a $3.5 million signing bonus for this year. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the Bills did not disclose terms in announcing the move Tuesday.’

‘The Bills filled the two roster spots by promoting receiver Chris Hogan and linebacker Greg Lloyd from its practice squad.’

‘I don’t know what to say about the Bills right now.’

‘The 6-foot-5 Urbik has started all 11 games he has played this season after making 13 starts for the Bills in 2011.’

‘Moats had played in each of Buffalo’s first 14 games, registering 25 tackles in 2012.’

‘Urbik, who has started 24 games over the past two seasons, has helped pave the way for Buffalo’s highly productive rushing attack that finished fifth in yards per carry average last season (4.9) and 13th in rushing. This year the Bills run game currently ranks sixth in the league in rushing and is tied for third in yards per carry average.’

‘Jones had been dealing with a recurring calf injury that kept him out of two of the last three games. The injury resurfaced last Friday and kept him out of the Seattle game last Sunday. “It’s been bothering him off and on,” said head coach Chan Gailey. “It shows up and doesn’t show up.” Gailey may provide insight into Jones’ latest ailment later in the week.’