Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills Links, 11/28

by MattRichWarren on Nov 28, 2009 8:42 AM EST in News Comment 9 comments

A look at AFC East O-line stability - AFC East Blog - ESPN
The Buffalo Bills will use their league-leading seventh different starting lineup Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. The Bills have used as many offensive line combinations as the Jets (1), Dolphins (2) and New England Patriots (3) combined.

Kelly's Call: A coach, a QB and a rebuttal
Jim Kelly clarifies his statements regarding California quarterbacks and Tim Tebow.

Fan Friday 11-27 – Inside The Bills
Chris Brown answers questions from fans on Brian Brohm, whether or not Jauron addressed the team after he was relieved of his duties, Trent Edwards' future, Mike Shanahan and other coaching candidates.

Dolphins Prep
Downtrodden Buffalo Bills will try to rise up against their biggest rival, the Miami Dolphins
"It's on a greater level than the other division teams ... Our guys are keyed up," Perry Fewell said.

Miami Dolphins prepare to face Terrell Owens for second time this year -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
"I mean, look at him, he's a physical freak," Dolphins rookie cornerback Sean Smith said. "There's not a lot of wide receivers out there 6-3 and built the way he is. He's built to last the whole year without slowing down at all."

Bills look to regain home field edge | WIVB.com
The Buffalo Bills have lost seven of their last eight games in Orchard Park, three of four this year. Rebuilding their home field advantage is an important step towards eventual playoff contention.

Final Word: AFC East - AFC East Blog - ESPN
- Ricky Williams should record his third straight 100-yard rushing game. - Bills receiver Terrell Owens might have fun against the Miami Dolphins' rookie cornerbacks.

Video: Williams will run over Bills - AFC East Blog - ESPN
AccuScore doesn't believe the Bills can cope withRicky Williams this weekend.

Bills notebook: Stroud likely to play Sunday : Buffalo Bills : The Buffalo News
The Bills position coaches had longer work days Friday and today to prepare for next week's game — on Thursday against the New York Jets.

Miami center not looking good – Inside The Bills
The Miami Dolphins are likely to be without their starting center. Jake Grove did not practice again on Friday and Miami head coach said Grove has been declared doubtful for Sunday’s game.

Sparano on weather factor – Inside The Bills
Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano isn’t worried about the weather that Buffalo might have in store for his team Sunday.

Team in Transition
Coaching carousel: Remember Mike Martz? | National Football Post
Mike Martz has the highest winning percentage among coaches who have won a Super Bowl.

GoErie.com: John Dudley - Bradford would be an acceptable answer to Bills' prayers
"If I'm the Bills, I take Bradford if I have the chance, and never look back," says Dudley.

Leftovers
BillBoard: More on DT Harvey
Perry Fewell talks about new DT Lonnie Harvey. He likes that the Bills offense can now practice against someone that big in a 3-4 look.

Bills players on a mission | BuffaloBills.com
Wide receiver Terrell Owens, safety Bryan Scott, cornerback Drayton Florence, linebacker Chris Draft and wide receiver CJ Hawthorne volunteered to serve more than 300 people a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

Sports on the Air: Bills fans continue to tune out : Buffalo Bills : The Buffalo News
The Bills' 18-15 loss to Jacksonville had a 26.9 rating on WIVB-TV, making it the season's lowest-rated Bills game.

Losman's Las Vegas team wins UFL title : Buffalo Bills : The Buffalo News
Losman completed 21 of 35 passes for 193 yards.

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Re: Kelly's article

Didn’t Kelly play in Miami and Houston and do just fine in Buffalo? He is from Pittsburgh so I guess he is used to the weather.

I don’t understand the argument that Southern QBs are better equipped to handle Buffalo weather. It certainly does not snow there. And it is an just too stereotypical to brand California QBs are not mentally tough. Rob Johnson was not a good QB but he was tough as nails, Aikman, Rodgers. BTW, Rodgers is an example of a California QB doing find in the frozen tundra.

by Ono on Nov 28, 2009 10:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

He says Tebow has the mental toughness…. whatever that means.

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by MattRichWarren on Nov 28, 2009 11:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

people used to mention

Kelly as having a linebacker mentality. I think Tebow comes close to that but without Kelly’s mechanics and/or his arm. However I think, with some careful coaching and mentoring, Tebow could be successful in the NFL I also think he’s rugged enough to work behind a developing line. I know Kelly has said repeatedly he doesn’t want to coach, but, Tebow, with Kelly as a mentor, could produce the prototype QB we need.
I don’t think you’d find a QB with a better work ethic and character.

by fansince60 on Nov 28, 2009 11:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Kelly also mentioned that Moon played in a dome in Houston...

…while conveniently forgetting that he also played six years in Edmonton and blew apart the league while he was there because no NFL team wanted him. I think that if you can play six years in Edmonton and succeed, you know a thing or two about playing in bad weather.

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by Calvert on Nov 28, 2009 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Wait a minute:

Rob Johnson was not a good QB but he was tough as nails

I think Rob Johnson was a good QB who failed because he wasn’t tough as nails, along with other things. Look back at his career and he “should” have been the answer to the Kelly question. Flutie was much better than him, yes, and much preferred (esp. by me), but Johnson could play, and did actually perform pretty well for a time in Buffalo.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 28, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I like Rob Johnson

He had some tools, but the man had way to happy feet and his decision making was not the greatest. I believe that the team that lost the Nashville Forward Pass game was a superbowl caliber team with Johnson at the helm. He wasn’t a bad player but you can add him to the pool of talented QBs who did not make it as regular starters.

Rob Johnson eventually ended up with the Redskins and there was a chance that he could resurrect his career but he still had the same issues, touch issues, decision making, hold the ball, and always looking to go deep.

by Ono on Nov 28, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs