Archives for August 2014

‘”When I came in the building and met with them, it was all love” Dixon said during an interview on the WGR morning show. “It was like they already knew me. It was like I was already part of the team. I wasn’t happy with my play over there in San Francisco. I felt like I deserved more opportunity and I wanted more opportunity. That’s the main thing Coach Marrone and (Doug) Whaley preached to me on my visit. I know they weren’t winning but I was down for the challenge.”‘

‘Graham’s biggest problem since he’s been drafted is key drops. He’s had them again this summer leading some to believe he’s lost confidence. Marrone said, “I hope that’s not the case because that’s difficult to overcome.”‘

‘The defense logged eight sacks during the team portions of practice based on the plays that were blown dead prematurely by the officials on hand. Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz appeared to be installing some new blitz packages, and it took some time for the offensive unit to adjust.’

‘Many also don’t want to see the team’s training camp moved.’

‘”I just want to be able to come out and be able to make an impact on our defense,” the strong safety said. “We have a defense full of talented players, and I want to be mentioned along with those talented players. Just come out here and compete on the same level as those guys.”‘

‘”There is a saying in radio: ‘You only get hurt from what you air and not from what you don’t air,’ ” explained Ried. “The listeners don’t want to hear it, and we listen to them.”‘

‘”A little bit, for Woody not to be in with us with the ones,” Manuel said when asked if he was surprised Woods was not in the starting lineup. “But he did great. Woody’s going to be Woody with whatever he’s given. So I was still glad to see him go out there and do a great job.”‘

‘”Not at all,” Watkins said when asked if he had any butterflies over making his preseason debut on Sunday night. “Once I’m on the field and have two or three plays, I’m fine. I wish I could have got a ball and got tackled, then it would have been out the window. I can’t wait until I catch a ball and get hit.”‘

‘Quarterback Jeff Tuel took all of the reps with the second team during Tuesday night’s practice.’

‘Pegula’s company, East Resources Inc., announced Tuesday that it had closed on a $1.75 billion sale of fracking acreage in West Virginia and Ohio. In a news release, Pegula delivered a rare comment about his financial reserves.’

‘Sources close to the rock star and his Toronto-based partners told The News that some of Bon Jovi’s influential National Football League allies have suggested that he walk away from the sale because the process has damaged his reputation.’

‘”Last year is last year, we’ve got a different scheme and guys are being asked to do a little different things,” said Schwartz. “We need to be consistent though, one long run can screw up your run defense because it puts them in scoring range.”‘

‘Even if Bon Jovi pours his life’s savings into the bid and Pegula, Trump or any unnamed bidder decide not to price it out of the sale, the Sun report also states Morgan Stanley wants more assurances that the Bills won’t be moved to Toronto.’

‘”I’m under contract. I knew it was going to come up. I don’t pay any attention to that. I’m a Buffalo Bill through and through. I love this place, this organization loves me.”‘

‘”I’ve had some good conversations with Russ Brandon and Doug Whaley,” Spiller said. “One thing I’ve learned is that you can’t believe everything out there and I don’t. I don’t pay any attention to that.”‘