Archives for December 2012

‘That’s three positions that will be manned by different players in the span of one week, though it’s not really anything new for the Bills as they have endured more than their share of injuries the past few years, at all positions.’

‘.”It’s all new to me,” said the 10th-year veteran who, along with Terrence McGee and Rian Lindell are the longest-tenured members of the team. “I’ve never been on IR, I’ve always been pretty healthy for the most part. It’s frustrating, but at the same time we had some other guys get banged up this weekend and they have to make roster moves, so I understand where they’re coming from.”‘

‘Either Urbik or Snow will play center, with the one who is not moving to right guard. “We are going to work them both and I am not sure which way that will go to be honest with you,” Gailey said. “We are going to have to wait and see which way is the best way to go by the end of the week.”‘

It’s all about stopping the run for Rams down the stretch (Saint Louis Post Dispatch)

Zuerlein earns second player of the week award (Saint Louis Post Dispatch)

Fitzpatrick’s time in a Rams uniform seems like ‘a long, long time ago’ (Belleville News Democrat)

Rams’ Zuerlein wins second Player of the Week award (Belleville News Democrat)

St. Louis Rams building a passing game (AP)

Rams ready for harsh weather in Buffalo (KMOV-TV)

Hayes, Sims Do It All for D-Line (StLouisRams.com)

Givens Growing into Complete Receiver (StLouisRams.com)

Rams Strengthen Alumni Efforts, Expand Family (StLouisRams.com)

Williams maintained all along that he would play better once he was back to 100 percent. He looks like a soothsayer now.

‘Nix’s comments come at a time when the Bills (5-7) are in jeopardy of extending the NFL’s longest active playoff drought to a 13th season. Buffalo hosts St. Louis (6-7-1) on Sunday.’

‘Kelsay, a 10-year veteran, missed three of the past four games after partially tearing a ligament in his neck in practice last month. After missing two games, he aggravated the injury in a 20-13 loss at Indianapolis two weeks ago.’

‘Buffalo’s home game against Jacksonville last Sunday did not sell out. And there are thousands of tickets unsold for Buffalo’s season finale against the New York Jets on Dec. 30.’

‘”What happened before is in the past, and we just have to keep pushing,” defensive end Mario Williams said. “We are still there. Even though nobody else thinks of it that way, we do.”‘

‘A 10-year veteran, Kelsay registered 14 tackles and two sacks while starting four of the nine games he played this season.’

‘With continued setbacks along the offensive line the Bills are now forced, fittingly enough, to start a pair of players that have never graced a starting lineup in their professional careers.’

‘”We think he’ll be there, but he’s got that hamstring that he sustained in the game and couldn’t finish the game,” said the head coach. “We’ll see. We’re resting him today to see if he can get well enough to go and do some things tomorrow, do a little bit more Friday and be ready to go Sunday. Let’s just see.”‘

‘Over and over the throw was missed, or protection broke down, or pressure off the edge led to a disruption. This time it hit.’

‘In place of their two vacant spots on the practice squad, the Bills have signed offensive linemen Adam Grant and undrafted rookie J.B. Shugarts.’

‘”The Buffalo Bills are very appreciative of the loyalty and support from Bills fans this season, and we especially thank Russell J. Salvatore of Russell’s Steaks, Chops and More for his generosity by purchasing the remaining tickets to our game against the Rams,” said Brandon.’