Web Rumblings - 9/4 - Final Preseason Game Recaps

Game Recaps:

Observations from Bills-Lions preseason finale - Tim Graham - ESPN
His observations from watching the game at the Ralph.

Jauron wanted to save Edwards from Lions - Tim Graham - ESPN
Jauron takes full blame for not preparing Edwards for the Green Bay and Pittsburgh games saying he didn't want to do it again. They began prepping Trent for New England already so they decided to keep him out. Interesting.

NFL.com Recap: Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills
Stats from the game and a small feature on Aaron Maybin, who recorded his second sack in two preseason games.

Pride of Detroit Game Recap
Lions-centric, of course, but a very good summary for every quarter.

Lions at Bills Recap | SI.com
Highlights (if you can call them that) from what SI.com called a "forgettable, sloppy game".

Bills-Lions links | Pro Football Talk
A list of links about last night's game.

Many more links for your perusal after the jump.

Last Stuff From Steelers Game:

Shallow Thoughts & Nearsighted Observations - Mile High Report
"As I watched the Bills-Steelers snooze-fest Sunday, I was thinking that the Bills profoundly erred in picking Aaron Maybin, and would have been better off taking Michael Oher (or trading up to get an even higher-rated OT). They can't block anybody, and they're going to finish in last place in the AFC East because of it. It's too bad, because they are very good at WR, in the secondary, and on special teams."

Steelers @ Bills recap - in pictures | Behind the Steel Curtain
Photo of Omon getting run over in pass pro. From Behind the Steel Curtain

Random Links:

Bills sense weak link on O-line : Jerry Sullivan : The Buffalo News
A look at the curious roster fight between Langston Walker and Demetrius Bell.

Which NFL coaches will feel the heat most in 2009? | USA Today
Bills coach Dick Jauron is among the handful of coaches on the "burning hot seat".

Blackout blues? NFL ticket sales slumping in some cities - USATODAY.com
Bills currently have 4 of the 7 Orchard Parks games sold out. They expect to sell out all the games by October.

Moorman among Seven Inductees Entering Pittsburg State University Athletics Hall of Fame
Bills punter Brian Moorman is among seven inductees to his alma mater's Hall of Fame today.

Moorman Helping Raise Money for Charity - Pittsburg State University
While in town for his Hall of Fame induction, Moorman will be raising money for Angels Among Us, an organization that aids families of children with cancer.

Bills CB McGee gearing up for critical year - Tim Graham - ESPN
Graham looks at the great players McGee will be lining up next year and the details surrounding his contract situation.

Sargeant and M. Smith on I-R – Inside The Bills

Both CB Lydell Sargeant and DL Marcus Smith both cleared waivers and have been placed on Buffalo’s injured reserve list.

Buffalo Bills Live Chat
Bills blogger Chris Brown answered questions during the Bills game. Here are the highlights

• Think the safe guys are Schobel, Maybin, Kelsay, Ellis. Believe it could be down to Denney and Bryan to see who is the 5th. See them keeping 5. 
• Think that possibility exists [that Bryan makes the team over Denney.]
  
• Don't see [Maybin starting] in first half of season.  
• Maybin has a strong work ethic, practices hard, has made some plays in the practice setting. Think he has a bright future.
• Ellis on defense, Bell on offense [have shown the most improvement since training camp].
• I don't think [Bell] will [start] for Week 1. His back injury cost him. Don't think it's disappointed in Walker as much as it is impressed by Bell. I think that's a distinct possibility [that Walker moves to RT if Bell takes over LT.]
• Nope it's Hangartner for the forseeable future. (When asked about Wood being the center of the future)
  
• Think there are a few guys on the bubble [at CB]. Guys that are safe in my estimation are McGee, McKelvin, Corner, Lankster, Florence.
  
• Don't think Drayton Florence (knee) will be ready for the opener. [He is] getting closer. Doing work on the side on the practice field.
• Think they may have to [keep 4 TEs] with Fine's hamstring injury. If they keep 4 Stupar is the guy. If not Stupar probably on the practice squad.
  
• Schouman IS the starting TE. Most experienced at the position, has best passing game chemistry with Trent and can be an every down guy blocking wise.
• Think [Steve Johnson]'s the 5th wideout. See him as a jack of all trades WR. (slot, wide, etc.)
  
• See [Hardy] going on reserve/PUP and getting on the field in 2nd half of the season. 
• Not this year [will anyone unseat Josh Reed at WR]. Has too much on field chemistry with Trent.
• I think [Poz looks more ready to dominate this season].
  
• See [Harris] primarily as a special teamer as the year begins. Could push Ellison for time in the second half of the season.
  
• I see [Ashlee Palmer] making it. Coaching staff likes him a lot. Covers a lot of ground out there.

Player Tweets:

• Kawika Mitchell - "This traffic is terrible. If it's this bad w/ low attendance, it's goin to b a parkin lot outside The Ralph on all streets."
• More from Mitchell - "Preseason done with!! Patriots. It's f'in finally time 4 the real deal. I'm blessed and fortunate 2 b where I am. Truly! I love it man!!!"
• Lydell Sargeant (two tweets) - "Update on this past week... Tore my ACL this past week.. Had surgery this past Monday and everything was a success... The Bills franchise have decided to keep me and put me on IR.. Thnks for all the support fans, friends, and family.God has always blessed me and will continue 2"