‘Buffalo (4-3) ranked second with 144.2 rushing yards per game last season, but the surprising club has dropped to 19th at 103.4 with two rookies on the offensive line in 2014.’
Archives for October 23, 2014
Bills’ Marrone mulls how to rotate remaining running backs
‘”You know, I don’t really know that yet,” Marrone said. “It’s not like we sit down and we say that. We’re going to look at practice and set the plan and see where it goes.’
Beleaguered Bills try a changing of the guard
‘”I’m definitely ready every week, preparing like I’m the starter,” he said. “Being the backup who dresses on game day, you’re always one play away from starting. So I prepare every week like I’m starting, and I’ll be ready.”‘
Bills give Urbik first team reps
‘With his move to the starting lineup, Urbik takes the place of rookie fifth-round selection Cyril Richardson. Richardson started the past four games but has largely been inefficient since taking over for the injured Chris Williams.’
Kraig Urbik the likely change at left guard
‘”He may. He may,” said Marrone of Urbik when asked if he’ll start at left guard on Sunday in place of rookie Cyril Richardson. “We’re trying to get better. We’re looking at a couple of options.”‘
A hero’s welcome for Hogan
‘His leaping, twisting catch down by the goal line last week to convert a 2nd-and-20 in the waning seconds to set up the game-winning touchdown last Sunday has gained national attention. It was ranked number six on ESPN’s Top 10 NFL plays from Week 7, and ESPN Radio’s ‘Mike & Mike’ show ranked it the number one ‘Climb the Ladder Catch of the Week.’ As a result Hogan’s family is now expecting more than double the support for the upstart receiver and his Bills teammates. Not bad for a college lacrosse player.’