Archives for September 12, 2015

'“What I’m taking comfort in is the fact that we’re playing at home, and the fans that I talked to are as excited about this opportunity, this game, as I am,” he said. “We have to make it to where, this team, any team that comes in here, but in particular a team like the Colts, that it’s personal … a personal challenge to our fans, our football team, our defense.'

'Tyrod Taylor does his best work throwing rather than running. He won the hearts of Bills fans with the exceptional speed and dynamic athleticism he displayed during the preseason. Ever since Doug Flutie, the Buffalo faithful has had a thing for undersized quarterbacks that make big plays because of how well they can move.'

'“That’s the case, I think, in every game we’re going to play this year,” Bills defensive line coach Karl Dunbar said. “The money we’ve put in this defensive front tells us we should be able to get pressure with the four and we’re going to try to do as much as we can. We like our matchups.”'

'Paul Maguire, a member of those championship clubs and a former ESPN football analyst, will serve as master of ceremonies. The gala also will include more than 100 silent-auction and 10 live-auction items.'

'In fact, the new Orchard Park law, enacted in July by both the town and village boards, is believed to be the first of its kind among National Football League communities.'

'After receiving recommendations from the Bills Fan Advisory Board, and additional feedback from fans following the 2014 season, the Bills, Carousel Industries, Extreme Networks and Frey Electric began the installation process for the new Wi-Fi system in May. More than 1,000 access points and antennas were installed inside and outside the stadium to ensure consistent connectivity on game day. The network has been tested throughout the summer during both the Rolling Stones and One Direction concerts, in addition to the Bills’ two home preseason contests.'

'Coach Rex Ryan has been saying all summer that Darby is a good player and that he has full confidence in his ability, but the young guy certainly had some difficulties in the preseason, and the Colts probably won't waste any time testing him in the season opener.'

'"We started going through the playbook and we had a lot of formations and we got to some of the difficult formations, so I was going through them and I said, 'Hey now, I'm gonna test you,' '' Lee recalled. "Bam, he got about 12 of them perfect. I looked at him and said 'Do you have a photographic memory?' And he said, 'I do, coach.' '''

'Enemkpali will be eligible to return to the Bills' active roster on Monday, Oct. 5. That means Enemkpali will be available for both of the Bills' game against his former team the New York Jets. The Bills and Jets don't play until Nov. 12, at which point Smith should be back from his injury.'

'"You gotta have skin like an armadillo to be a kicker, he has that," Ryan said Friday. "He knows he's kicking this week, so we'll see, but I will say this he's kicked better. For some reason, maybe it's game time and all that stuff, and kickers are little different sometimes."'

'"This is going to be a well-prepared, highly-motivated defense with great personnel – not good – great," Colts tight end Dwayne Allen said.'

'While the Bills aren’t a team that’s going to crack the small group of Super Bowl contenders, they do have three assets that could lead to an upset of the Colts when they open Week 1 at 1 p.m. Sunday in Buffalo. Those three Buffalo assets: Ryan, rush and run.'

'To make room for Enemkpali, the Bills released defensive tackle Andre Fluellen. Buffalo added defensive end Cedric Reed to the practice squad and reached an injury settlement with receiver Deonte Thompson.'

'In a statement Friday, his representatives said, "We have discussed all of IK's options with him and he has decided not to appeal the four-game suspension. IK wants to put this matter behind him as quickly as possible and focus on playing football. He is very appreciative of the confidence that the Bills and coach Ryan have shown him and does not want this matter to be a further distraction for him or his teammates. He just signed to the Bills' 53-man roster and can't wait to become a productive member of the team."'

'Running back LeSean McCoy, who has been battling a sore hamstring, was also listed as probable and will play, although it remains to be seen if his touches will be limited. Defensive end Mario Edwards (calf) was also listed as probable.'