Archives for October 2, 2014

‘That’s what a 10-year pro does. He focuses on the little but important details, and makes sure that everyone around him does so as well. It’s among the ways a player, especially at the game’s most important position, gets to be a 10-year pro.’

‘”They can probably answer that,” he said. “I did not feel that. I just knew that I had to do what I thought was right for the team. And when you do that, when you make these decisions, sometimes people may not agree with you. But at the end of the day, it’s your responsibility.”‘

‘And what about his grasp of the system? “I think we’ve got the full gamut of plays in and I feel comfortable. I’ve felt comfortable for the last two or three weeks. The coaches have done a good job. I feel comfortable with everything in the playbook.”‘

‘With no hesitation, he turned away to answer more questions about his first start as a member of the Bills. His answers were diplomatic and straight-forward. He thinks the quarterback he replaced, EJ Manuel, will turn out to be a great pro. He thinks the fact that he’s surrounded by talent on offense will make the situation that much easier for him, and he doesn’t think he’ll be held back despite only having a month in the offense.’

‘”I was shocked, but I understand it was a decision that I couldn’t make,” wide receiver Mike Williams said on Wednesday. “I just still have to go out and do my job no matter who they put out there. Hopefully it’s a good decision, hopefully it brings us a lot of wins.’

‘”He’s more of a veteran guy. The way he talks, the way he handles business, the way he look at plays and break down defenses is kind of different than EJ. He reads it quicker, the balls coming out faster. That’s just some things that we have to adjust to.’

‘It’s tough to have too many complaints about the Bills’ defense at this point. The secondary could stand to improve, as the Bills are a bottom 10 defense in yards per game this season. Overall, the defense hasn’t been an issue, though.’

‘Both Bradham and Williams sustained knee injuries during the Bills’ Week 4 loss to the Houston Texans. Neither Bradham or Williams was able to finish the game and both had MRIs earlier this week, the results of which are not yet known. Williams was quickly ruled out for the game following his injury on Sunday.’

‘Quarterback Matthew Stafford sustained a turf burn on his right hand last week and was wearing a bandage on it while addressing the media on Wednesday. Unlike Johnson, Stafford practiced on Wednesday.’

‘”I’m just trying to study their defense as much as I possibly can,” Stafford said. “It’s obviously different. They’ve got different players than we have here and different strengths and weaknesses within those players. They’re playing a little bit different, and it’s on us to go out and execute.’

‘”He goes about his business every week the same,” Marrone said. “I have not seen anything in him to say that this means more or less. I think that would be disappointing. So he’s going about this game just like he did last week, the week before and I’m sure in the future.”‘

‘What Orton does has over Manuel is a sterling record against the Lions. In four games against the Lions, he is 4-0 with four touchdowns, no interceptions, a 63% completion percentage and a 102.2 passer rating. Those numbers could add up to helping Orton accomplish the simple directive he was given by Marrone on Monday.’

For Lions, game vs. Bills is ‘not about coach Schwartz’ (Detroit News)

Lions’ Suh shows frustration as he’s pressed on future (Detroit News)

Lions’ Calvin Johnson in wait-and-see mode over ankle (Detroit News)

Lions put special teams ace Montell Owens on IR (Detroit News)

Lions’ George Winn might make quick rush into action (Detroit News)

Lions RB Joique Bell misses practice but is improving (Detroit News)

Ex-Lions coach Jim Schwartz off to good start with Bills (Detroit Free Press)

Much-traveled RB George Winn (U-D Jesuit) joins Lions (Detroit Free Press)

Bills QB Kyle Orton owns Lions with career 4-0 record (Detroit Free Press)

Frustration boils over for Lions’ Suh on contract talks (Detroit Free Press)

Detroit Lions practice: Calvin Johnson, Nick Fairley out (Detroit Free Press)

Lions’ Stephen Tulloch: Knee surgery was a success (Detroit Free Press)

Isa Abdul-Quddus’ early-season play allows Detroit Lions to deploy ‘heavy nickel’ sub-package (Ann Arbor News)

Nap time is over: George Winn could play right away for Detroit Lions (Ann Arbor News)

Detroit Lions’ Corey Hilliard avoids surgery after Lisfranc injury (Ann Arbor News)

Detroit Lions practice report confirms RB Joique Bell’s concussion; LaAdrian Waddle a full participant (Ann Arbor News)

Detroit Lions’ Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford say they’re OK despite injuries; Joique Bell misses practice (Ann Arbor News)

Detroit Lions’ Ndamukong Suh slams the door on talk about 2015 plans (Ann Arbor News)

Detroit Lions Ndamukong Suh quiet on report he wants to play in New York (Oakland Press)

Detroit Lions notes: George Winn rested and ready; Calvin Johnson, Joique Bell don’t practice (Oakland Press)

Lions’ Suh gets testy, slams door when questioned about contract (Fox Sports Detroit)

Notes: Lions expect Jim Schwartz to return to Ford Field with something to prove (Fox Sports Detroit)

With Odd Injuries Befalling Lions, Bush Shares Story Of Jet Ski Fail (WXYT-FM)

Tale Of The Tape: Buffalo Bills At Detroit Lions (WXYT-FM)

Lions DL star Suh still mum on future (AP)

Lions prep for return of Schwartz with Bills (The Sports Xchange)

Ndamukong Suh not looking ahead (ESPN)

Golden Tate Blog: It’s never about who we are playing (DetroitLions.com)

Practice report: Lions without Calvin Johnson (DetroitLions.com)

O’Hara’s scouting report: Buffalo Bills (DetroitLions.com)

Notebook: George Winn pauses nap to talk roster promotion (DetroitLions.com)

Versatile Jeremy Ross breaking out of return-man mold (DetroitLions.com)

Tim and Mike: Talking Jim Schwartz’s return to Ford Field (DetroitLions.com)

‘Dubbing it Andre Reed Way, Allentown officials plan to rename a portion of Washington Street next to Dieruff High School, where Reed was a standout football star before graduating to Kutztown University and eventually the Buffalo Bills. Plans call for nearby Irving Park to also be renamed in Reed’s honor.’