Archives for December 14, 2013

‘Take last week’s game in Tampa. The Bills held the Bucs to 2.4 yards a carry on their last 35 rushing attempts. But Tampa’s first went for 80 yards and a touchdown.’

‘If Alonso can’t play, Marrone said Arthur Moats would play the middle linebacker spot.’

‘”It’s a huge honor and it comes with a lot of responsibility as well,” Moats said. “I’m humbled by it. I feel like I’m in a position where I can influence people and touch a lot of lives. My family and I understand the spot we’re in and want to help people out and let everyone know that we’re in Buffalo to be a part of the community.”‘

After 14 years, signs point toward finale for Jaguars center Brad Meester (Florida Times Union)

Late again: Jaguars release defensive end Jeremy Mincey (Florida Times Union)

MJD, Cyprien doubtful (Florida Times Union)

Jaguars’ Jones-Drew doubtful for Bills game (AP)

Jaguars release veteran DE Jeremy Mincey (AP)

Jaguars RB Jones-Drew doubtful for Sunday (The Sports Network)

Jaguars release DE Mincey (The Sports Network)

Jaguars RB Jones-Drew doubtful vs. Bills (The Sports Xchange)

Jaguars release DE Mincey (The Sports Xchange)

Jaguars release DE Jeremy Mincey (Jaguars.com)

Inside the Jaguars: Bradley on Mincey (Jaguars.com)

Open Locker Room: Jones-Drew, Shorts remain uncertain (Jaguars.com)

Ten Things: Jaguars-Bills (Jaguars.com)

‘After having a few bowls of our host’s special chili, we made our way to the stadium surrounded by throngs of young people in a drunken stupor. Entering the stadium, we saw several signs stating that “the Ralph” is a smoke-free stadium. We noted the irony of Erie County’s concern for its football patrons’ respiratory health while immersed in a human sea of insobriety.’

‘Bills coach Doug Marrone says that Alonso, who was limited in practice earlier in the week, “tweaked” his knee on Friday.’

‘Buffalo has lost five of its last six games, and the slide has a lot to do with quarterback play. Rookie first-round draft pick EJ Manuel has been inconsistent at best, and has really struggled on the road. “I’m sure there is something,” Manuel said. “Whatever the reason, we need to do something differently going into these away games and combat the crowd not being in our favor and things like that.”‘

‘Though Jones’ NFL career is over, what matters more to the former Buffalo Bills receiver is knowing he has a father willing to sacrifice anything – even a kidney. And that leaves Jones, who turns 27 on Tuesday, thankful for a second chance.’

‘Alonso was a limited participant on both Wednesday and Thursday, and then suffered a setback on Friday according to head coach Doug Marrone. The knee injury is bothering the rookie, but the coach remained upbeat.’

‘What needs to happen: 1) Buffalo (4-9) has to win out the rest of their games; 2) Baltimore (7-6) must lose their final 3 games; 3) Miami (7-6) must lose their final 3 games; 4) San Diego (7-7) must lose their final 2 games’

‘”I’m just worried about the next three games and what I can do. You can really only take it one kick at a time,” Carpenter said. “When you look ahead, that’s when you’re going to screw up and have something happen that you don’t want to happen. All I can worry about is what I’m doing today and what I’m doing tomorrow.”‘

”All four of Buffalo’s wins have come in games in which they have scored first. When they don’t score first the Bills are 0-4 this year.’