Archives for January 2014

‘Lynch has been a devastating, second-effort rusher for Seattle, and proved it again Saturday, running for 140 yards and two touchdowns in the Seahawks’ 23-15 win over New Orleans that earned a berth in the NFC Championship Game. Still, you rarely hear a Bills’ fans say, “I wish he was still here.”‘

‘”That pains me, I’m not going to lie,” admitted Bills defensive line coach Anthony Weaver the week before the end of the season. “The thing that gets me is a lot of the time it’s gash plays. It’s not like they’re milking us for 5 yards at a time and working their way down the field. … To me it’s the 20-yarders, the 30-yarders, those are the things that are killing us.”‘

‘Most Valuable Player: It looked like Marcell Dareus until the last two games. Now: the indomitable Fred Jackson.’

‘”I have no doubt in my mind this team is on the rise and has every intention of ending this playoff drought in 2014 and playing now instead of watching other teams play,” Moorman said before heading out into the snow.’

‘”I don’t think it’s any secret how much we appreciate this community, and how grateful we were that the community welcomed us back the way they did,” Moorman said, including his wife, Amber. “To have the opportunity to continue into the future, especially with the positive direction the organization’s going, I’m glad to have a chance to be a part of it.”‘

‘An AFC Pro Bowl selection in back-to-back years with the Bills in 2005 and 2006, Moorman holds franchise records for total punts (923) and kicks inside the 20 (259) and owns a career average of 43.8 yards-per-attempt. His 190 games played ranks fifth-most in team history.’

‘He is fifth on the Bills’ all-time list in games played and most by a punter. He holds franchise records in punts inside the 20-yard line (259) and total punts (923), and ranks second with an average of 43.7 gross yards per punt.’

‘Moorman will be 38 years old when training camp opens in August.’

‘”No, I didn’t want to and that was something we talked about at the end of the season,” Moorman told Buffalobills.com. “Just being able to continue my career here and eventually finish my career here that’s been my goal all along to finish a Buffalo Bill and I’m thrilled to be here.”‘

‘Two other receivers also are among the finalists. They are Tim Brown, a finalist for a fifth straight year, and Marvin Harrison, who retired after the 2008 season and is eligible for induction for the first time.’

‘When you break down the game of the Bills quarterback to his performance at the end of halves and the end of games the numbers certainly suggest that EJ Manuel plays his best when the clock is winding down.’

‘However, the names of the players who have expiring contracts in March of 2015 are likely to be a much bigger loss if no precautionary steps are taken.’

‘”I would love to continue my career and I’d love to continue here in Buffalo,” said Moorman. “I’m thrilled to be back, the way the community opened their arms and wrapped them around me as well as the organization and my teammates. It’s been a great experience. These guys make me feel young that’s for sure. I’m having a lot of fun. I think the organization is going in the right direction. I’m excited with what coach Marrone is doing and I’m excited with this team so I’d love to be a part of it moving forward.”‘

‘Manuel Incomplete: Has another year to prove himself as he has already been named next year’s starter.’