Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills Links, 9/7

Bills assemble practice squad | BuffaloBills.com
The list of players on the Bills' taxi squad and some tidbits about them.

Edwards becomes Van Pelt's No. 1 project : Jerry Sullivan : The Buffalo News
Jerry Sullivan looks at AVP's career and how his experiences could held Trent Edwards.

Bills offense moving forward with Van Pelt - AFC East - ESPN
Quotes from T.O., Trent, and Lee Evans on new OC Alex Van Pelt. You hear from AVP, too.

Edwards had issues with Schonert - WGR
"I don't think it was about me. I think it was about the offense as a whole. We had voiced some things with what direction it was going and where we needed to go." It gets more interesting from here, folks. Read this article.

BillBoard: Bills players wanted change
"Sounds like Bills quarterback Trent Edwards was not heartbroken that Turk Schonert got fired as offensive coordinator. Edwards said Sunday that he and other players had issues with the offense under Schonert's guidance during the preseason and shared their concerns with head coach Dick Jauron."

Schonert's parting shot | Buffalo News
"Schonert is clearly bitter about losing his job, and in this economic climate, who wouldn't be? That said, the playcalling does need to be simplified in order for the no huddle to run effeciently. Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly often said he used only a handful of plays during the heyday of the K-Gun."

Bills post makes Van Pelt a man in motion : The Buffalo News
"On Alex Van Pelt's first day as offensive coordinator, he had to come up with a plan to beat Bill Belichick. On the second day, he was summoned to the owner's place. On the third day, he had to sell himself to Terrell Owens and the rest of the players on offense... In another departure from Schonert, Van Pelt will work from the press box on game days.'You can see it so much better upstairs. When I called it in Germany I felt really comfortable up there.'"

Jauron on meeting with Mr. Wilson – Inside The Bills
"It sounded as though Mr. Wilson wanted to get a better feel for the new direction of the offense under Alex Van Pelt, who Jauron confirmed after practice Sunday should be referred to as the offensive coordinator now."

T.O. jokingly takes blame for Schonert firing | ProFootballTalk.com
Expanded quotes from all the guys on the old OC.

Buffalo Bills NFL Training Camp Updates - CBSSports.com Rapid Reports

• T Demetrius Bell should also return soon, possibly Wednesday.
• Alex Van Pelt on being named the new Bills offensive coordinator: "It's been hectic. It was a surprise, but we don't have time to dwell on it, we've just got to move forward and get ready for the big game on Monday night (vs. New England) and that's the approach we've taken."

Lions Claim Copeland Bryan - Pride Of Detroit
The Lions have claimed cut DE Copeland Bryan.

Analysis of the 2009 Colts roster cuts: Part One - Stampede Blue
"Dominic Rhodes was cut. Hell, Marshawn Lynch is suspended for three games, and Dom still got cut. The Bills are a complete mess, folks."

Jersey number changes – Inside The Bills
Rookies Ellis Lankster and Ashlee Palmer have both changed their jersey numbers. Lankster is now donning #25 and Palmer is now wearing jersey #59. Garrison Sanborn changed his jersey number as well. He is now #65.

- Not to be a jerk, but did anyone see Steve Fairchild's Colorado State team beat Colorado? He is doing a great job there.

Bills Tweets
Twitter / Terrell Owens
Whn I touchdown n Buffalo, I will b officially back n football mode!! It's the Pats on mon nite! I, WE will b ready!!

Twitter / Lydell Sargeant
Dreadin this rehab on Sun!!Would rathr b getin ready 4 da pats.But this is crd tht was dealt,life is good, god is great!!Hve good day every1 [Translation - Dreading this rehab on Sunday. Would rather be getting ready for the Patriots. But this in the card that was dealt. Life is good. God is great. Have a Good day everyone.]

Twitter / Aaron Maybin
The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle!