Archives for September 2014

‘Texans QB Ryan Fitzpatrick played in Buffalo from 2009-12 and is third in team history with 80 passing touchdowns. He threw three interceptions last week, his first turnovers this season.’

‘Texans 26, Bills 24.’

‘Spiller was added because of a chest injury. He participated in practice and is not expected to miss any time.’

‘Perhaps a move to guard, even if not permanent, might be a good one. The Bills and head coach Doug Marrone don’t agree, and identified the focus for Kouandjio both now and moving forward.’

‘The left guard re-aggravated the back during the first half of the team’s loss to the San Diego Chargers and could only play on 15 of the team’s 70 total offensive snaps. Williams first was listed with a back injury in August at St. John Fisher College for training camp, but is in jeopardy of missing a regular season game for the first time.’

‘The Texans are the 2nd worst-team in the league when it comes to rushing yards allowed per play at 5.18, and 25th in the NFL allowing over 141 yards per game on the ground.’

‘Bills 16, Texans 14.’

‘Glenn has just two NFL seasons under his belt, but veteran Steeler defensive ends know what doesn’t work against the Bills left tackle having faced him last year. That’s why when a rookie Steelers defensive end lined up opposite Glenn and chose to bull-rush, his teammates on the sideline began shaking their heads. The rep was over quickly as Glenn stoned the young pass rusher without surrendering any ground.’

‘Of his time in Buffalo, he admitted, “We were so comfortable (there) and really enjoyed it. When I first signed, everybody I knew was scratching their head ‘Why would you ever want to live there?’ I don’t think there are a lot of people (out of the area) who think highly of it. But we were welcomed with open arms right away and fell in love with the people. We really loved our four years there and made a lot of lifelong friends that we’ll keep in touch with forever.”‘

‘”He intimidates a lot of players, and rightfully so,” Bills center Eric Wood said Wednesday. “He makes countless tackles for loss, sacks, batted balls, forced fumbles, whatever it may be. We have a lot of respect for him and we’ll key in on him.’

‘As of today, it’s being sold at Tops Friendly Market locations. With each case sold, 100% Natural Beverages will make a $1 donation to Hunter’s Hope Foundation.’

‘In the 19 games Marrone has been here, the Bills have trailed at some point in 16, and have won just five. Only two of those were of the fourth-quarter comeback variety – the 24-23 victory over Carolina in Week 2 last year when Manuel hit Stevie Johnson for the dramatic winning touchdown, and the 23-21 Week 7 win at Miami when the defense forced a Ryan Tannehill fumble in the final two minutes and Dan Carpenter kicked the deciding field goal.’

‘”I’m not worried about my reputation,” Williams said. “I just feel I have to step up and play and be held responsible for the other 52 guys on the field. That’s all I’m worried about.”‘