Archives for August 1, 2013

‘”We knew Byrd wasn’t going to be back in time so whatever opportunity we get we just look to make the best of it,” Searcy said.’

‘”I got talent around me, you know?” Johnson said. “I’m not stupid to the fact we’ve got burners. We’ve got guys who can run and stretch the defense.”‘

‘Asked if he was worried if the foot injury could linger, Williams said: “No, I’m not worried at all. I just think it’s not that serious. I understand and I appreciate the concern and I know I’m on your mind. I’m alright.”‘

‘The Bills’ defense continues to throw lots of blitzers at the quarterback.’

‘”It kind of took a lot out of me, knowing my mom wasn’t really there like I wanted her to be,” he said. “I didn’t have anybody that I could really talk to. I still had to come out here and play and give my all knowing that my mind wasn’t really there like I wanted it to be.”‘

‘Several attempts were made to try to pry the information out of Williams, but he wouldn’t give it up.’

‘”I think basically what we are looking for is that type of consistency at that position,” said Doug Marrone, Bills head coach. “I’ve seen the progress. We’ve got a lot of young guys out there that are really progressing well and now it’s a matter of being consistent.”‘

‘”He made a heck of a play today with the comeback (route),” Marrone said. “He really came out there and we really think he has some fine skill. When you’re out for that long, it takes some time. He’s really coming along nicely.”‘

‘”Earlier in my career I was a backup still trying to learn things, watching that starter who was always older than me and trying to figure out how to emulate him and takes tips from him,” Fitzpatrick said. “Jake and I have that same positive relationship, but it is also taking that experience I have and trying helping him along the way, too. So far, it has been good.”‘

‘Manuel will be the choice) for Buffalo. But Manuel looked comfortable, confident, strong-armed and accurate Monday. The Bills invested a first-round pick in him, and it would be surprising if Kolb can hold him off for very long-if he holds him off at all.’

‘There could be nine new starters when the season opens at home against the Patriots. The Bills have started fast in years past and faded down the stretch, partially because of roster depth and quarterback play. This team may get better as the season continues and young players grow. The buzz around the Bills will be about the 2014 season as this team goes 7-9 this year.’

”’Our medical staff, with additional consultation with Dr. Anderson determined that the best course of action was rest and treatment,” Marrone said. ”There’s no timetable for his return, but it’s day by day.”’

‘Listed at 6-foot-1 and 192 pounds, Unamba initially signed with St. Louis following the NFL draft before being cut by the Rams in June. He played college at Southern Arkansas, where he had three interceptions and a school-record 17 pass breakups in 11 starts last season.’

‘”I’m not worried at all. I just think it’s not that serious,” said Williams.’

‘Williams is well on his way to becoming a law enforcement officer in Texas. He has the diploma to prove it. But right now, state regulators are investigating if Lone Star College gave him special treatment to help him get that degree.’