Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills Links, 7/27
by MattRichWarren on Jul 27, 2010 7:31 AM EDT
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Allen Wilson explains why Chan Gailey is making the switch to a 3-4 defense in his final training camp preview.
How will the RB workload be split? - BuffaloBills.com
It’s a question that has been extremely popular since C.J. Spiller was drafted ninth overall by the Bills in late April. With a game breaking talent like Spiller added to an offensive backfield with Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch, how will the rushing workload be divided?
Who will start at quarterback? - BuffaloBills.com
"Close because none of the three candidates convincingly separated themselves from the other two in the competition. Brian Brohm, Trent Edwards and Ryan Fitzpatrick all had their fair share of opportunity through the course of the spring and were all new to Gailey’s offensive scheme. The only signal caller who saw his reps cut back toward the end of the spring practices was rookie seventh-round pick Levi Brown, who is very much in the team’s plans down the line."
Pitts visits Buffalo
OL Pitts visits Bills - BuffaloBills.com
"Pitts (6'4" 308) is an eight-year NFL veteran that has spent his entire career with the Houston Texans, where he has been a starter since the club made him a second-round pick in 2002. He's played primarily left guard for the Texans, but has also spent time at left tackle."
Pitts a proven player – Inside The Bills
"What should be noted here is that the Bills likely see Pitts as veteran depth for the interior of their offensive line, not starting material. The club has a lot of faith and stock in Levitre and Wood at the guard spots."
Training Camp Talk
Expect tough auditions as defenders seek new roles - The Buffalo News
Allen Wilson looks at the key position battles on defense in anticipation of training camp. DL depth, starting ILB opposite Poz, Outside linebacker, nickel corner and fifth safety are the top he's watching.
Usual buzz is missing as Bills head to camp - The Buffalo News
"Not since the gruesome days of the mid-1980s, when Hank Bullough was the head coach, has there been so little anticipation going into a season."
Bills' Training Camp Q&A - WGR 550 SportsRadio
Joe Buscaglia answers 10 questions in anticipation of training camp.
Training Camp Preview No. 2: Big Fat Dudes & TEs
Nick Mendolashares who he think will make the team and start at tight end and offensive line. Nothing surprising with his list.
Bills QBs, Jets RBs top Clayton's watch list - AFC East Blog - ESPN
"In his latest mailbag, ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton addresses his five most notable AFC position battles. Of primary concern to Clayton is what the Buffalo Bills will do at quarterback."
Florence sets high standard – Inside The Bills
"To clarify, Florence expects to get 8 INTs, allow no touchdowns to the opposing players he’s assigned to cover all season and to force one turnover per game."
Flag football league ends five-week program with ‘Super Sunday’ fun - Gonzales, LA - Gonzales Weekly Citizen
Shawn Nelson spoke to the Hope Youth Development flag football league.
General Bills Links
AFC East gets some power rankings love - AFC East Blog - ESPN
The Buffalo Bills are the last team in the AFC and 31st overall in ESPN's inaugural 2010 rankings.
Bills Tailgreat Cook-off - Buffalo Bills
"Submit your tailgate recipe and have a chance to be featured on the Bills All-Access TV Show, which airs across the Bills Television Network weekly during the 2010 NFL season!"
Chower rankings: Pats best, Fins worst - AFC East Blog - ESPN
Ralph Wilson Stadium tied for sixth-best in the NFL in terms of reported critical food violations on the vending area of the stadium. The Dolphins were dead last by far.
NFTA buses to Bills games will continue | WIVB.com
"The NFTA has reached a deal with the Bills to continue service to Ralph Wilson Stadium for every home game. The NFTA will now use five buses instead of seven, but every route will still be covered."
Former Bills
DiGiorgio story not uncommon – Inside The Bills
"Some fans hear that the average NFL career is just four years and some find it hard to believe. What makes that average so low are stories like that of former Bills LB and special teamer John DiGiorgio. Knee injuries compromised his career just when it was getting started, forcing him to announce his retirement on his Facebook page."
Bengals Interested In Owens; Rams Drop Out - WGR 550 SportsRadio
"Bengals owner Mike Brown confirmed his team's interest in free agent WR Terrell Owens during a media luncheon on Monday. While the Bengals interest grows, another team has dropped out of the Terrell Owens sweepstakes. Jay Glazer of FOX reports that the St. Louis Rams are no longer interested."
Reed tourney winning rave reviews - mcall.com
"Andre Reed's celebrity golf tournament is officially today [Monday]. But just by who showed up for a practice round and a pairings party on Sunday, this first effort on home turf by the former Dieruff High, Kutztown University and Buffalo Bills star can already be labeled a big success."
Farewell, John DiGiorgio : Buffalo Sports Daily
Patrick Moran says goodbye to John Digiorgio.
Bills May See Owens Twice In 2010 : Buffalo Sports Daily
"Buffalo faces the Bengals twice in 2010; a preseason game at Ralph Wilson Stadium on August 28 and on the road at Paul Brown Stadium on November 21."
All the sloppy and meaningless football you want -- just $40! - Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Poor Gibran Hamdan. MJD at Shutdown Corner is making fun of the NFL's live steaming of preseason games and they use the poor guy's picture.
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I really don’t see the Bills being the second worst team in the league. In fact, I don’t see them as one of the 5 worst teams.
by bluecollarbuffalo on Jul 27, 2010 8:01 AM EDT reply actions
I’m actually surprised they’re ranked ahead of the Rams. They’re much further along in the process than the Bills. If they get some more help at WR, they might rebound sooner than most people think.
Buffalo Rumblings Premiere League 2009 Champion
Song recommendation of the week: Minus the Bear - My Time
by TheAfghanTwilight on Jul 27, 2010 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions
You're kidding right?
STL has a wretched OLine (even tough they have some talent) even by BLo’s standards…they’re DLine is no better. They have no QBs either, Bradford is not ready and if he starts, they are in for a long season. They’re division is easier, but they have just as many problems as BLo does.Yes, they have a franchise QB on the roster, but they dont have a vet to teach him or start the season for them. Keith Null might start for the Rams at the beginning of the year, yeah, Keith Null. People might talk crap about TE, but he is so far ahead of both Bradford and every other QB that STL has. We have better WRs, RBs, TEs, Olines are equal, we have a better DLine, better LBs, and a much better secondary. Just because they have a QB (who is not yet ready to contribute, plus he will likely hold out) does not mean they are farther along that BLo. Just sayin.
Act like a sober human being, not a drunk Internet username. -- Brian Galliford
by NorCal BillsFan on Jul 27, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Sam Bradford is the furthest thing from my mind when talking about them being well on the road to recovery. He’s a bonus, which will be true only if he pans out. Still, you can’t sit there and disagree that St Louis has started to shape their novel, while Buffalo is still figuring out who the writer will be.
You seem fairly intent on arguing today. Just saying.
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Song recommendation of the week: Minus the Bear - My Time
by TheAfghanTwilight on Jul 27, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
BTW – last comment in this light from my end today.
Buffalo Rumblings Premiere League 2009 Champion
Song recommendation of the week: Minus the Bear - My Time
by TheAfghanTwilight on Jul 27, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Does it really matter?
26th or 31st….big deal. We’re still one of the worst teams in the league and picking high again.
I don’t understand why so many Rumblers get upset when some guy ranks them so low in some meaningless preseason rankings???
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
What else do we have to do right now?
Act like a sober human being, not a drunk Internet username. -- Brian Galliford
by NorCal BillsFan on Jul 27, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
WATCH THIS TOO. I found this very entertaining.
by Brian Galliford on Jul 27, 2010 8:05 AM EDT reply actions
Cool Stuff
Wouldn’t mind a couple more of these through out the camp or even class work, but that might be asking for a bit to much.
YOU ARE OUT of you kuku fufu mine craker laker Flaber baber FUNKI chunki brain. WE want to winn every year -- abayarde
Almost sounds like a real coach........
:-)
Chan Gailey's #1 Fan!
by norcaliangelsfan on Jul 27, 2010 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions
What do you mean almost????
I mean compared to what we are used to hearing from our HC, that almost made me crying tears of joy :-)
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a opening drive
Where the Bills fans of tomorrow dream of TDs
And wins for a change
I am inspired.....or drinking to much ChanAid :-)
Inspired by Chan and the Scorpions, “Winds of Change”
I follow fans from bars
To seats surrounding 100 yards
Desperate for a sign, of change
An August summer night
Players passing by
Listening to them believe, in change
The division is closing in
Did you ever think
That we could be so close, to competitive
The future’s in the air
I can feel it everywhere
Growing confidence, in change
Chorus:
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a opening drive
Where the Bills fans of tomorrow dream of TDs
And wins for a change
Rising from my seat
Gut wrenching memories
Are buried in the past, till the 4th quarter
I follow the football
Down the field, they throw it long
No whistles call it back, for a change
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a fourth and short
Where the Bills fans of tomorrow cheer and scream
With you and me
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a two minute drive
Where the Bills fans of tomorrow share their dreams
Of victory
The wind of change blows straight
Into the face of time
For more than 10 years we’ve lived in pain
Prayed for a coach with half a mind
Ralph and Russ stay out of the way
And let CHIX build a dynasty
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the Bills fans of tomorrow dream to be
Champs of the AFC
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a February night
Where the Bills fans of tomorrow dream of Lombardi’s trophy
A Super Bowl win, for a change
I wonder if the Scorpions would be willing to sing this before the opener ????
OK Kurupt, say something pessimistic to bring me back to reality :-)
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a opening drive
Where the Bills fans of tomorrow dream of TDs
And wins for a change
by Joe P. on Jul 27, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
that's not your typical BB.com production
Buddy and Chan really like Wood.
Bring on the 2010 NFL season! Go Bills!
Man
Florence is ready to play this year.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
On my way in this morning...
550 had a segment about last season’s games. They couldn’t recall much of what the Bills did week to week. Howard Simon noted how all he could do was recall what the opposition did. I found it hilarious.
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Song recommendation of the week: Minus the Bear - My Time
by TheAfghanTwilight on Jul 27, 2010 9:04 AM EDT reply actions
Forgive me for not being able to retain the concepts behind it all...
Do the Bills get a compensatory pick when Owens signs somewhere else? Or no because he’s an UFA, who is no longer a part of the team?
Buffalo Rumblings Premiere League 2009 Champion
Song recommendation of the week: Minus the Bear - My Time
by TheAfghanTwilight on Jul 27, 2010 10:43 AM EDT reply actions
depends, i beleive, on the # of snaps he takes with his new team. Then they get handed out after the season is over
We got the tools, We got the talent
Also depends on the playing time of their own new FA's....
Andra Davis, Dwan Edwards and Cornell Green.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Their additions have to be less than their subtractions, both numerically and productively then, right?
Buffalo Rumblings Premiere League 2009 Champion
Song recommendation of the week: Minus the Bear - My Time
by TheAfghanTwilight on Jul 27, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
and the amount of money he signs for
and his production…
Act like a sober human being, not a drunk Internet username. -- Brian Galliford
by NorCal BillsFan on Jul 27, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, I think he very well may be seriously interested in the Jets. They’re the subject of Hard Knocks, they play near one of the biggest destinations in the world, and they were 1 step away from the SB. I still think he’d do best going to the Vikings, and his season would play out similarly to last year’s if he joins the Bengals.
Buffalo Rumblings Premiere League 2009 Champion
Song recommendation of the week: Minus the Bear - My Time
by TheAfghanTwilight on Jul 27, 2010 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
totally disagree about the Bengals...
if TO were to go there, he would have Carson Palmer rather than TE & Fitz, big difference.
Act like a sober human being, not a drunk Internet username. -- Brian Galliford
by NorCal BillsFan on Jul 27, 2010 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Carson Palmer hasn’t been Carson Palmer for some time now.
Buffalo Rumblings Premiere League 2009 Champion
Song recommendation of the week: Minus the Bear - My Time
by TheAfghanTwilight on Jul 27, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
who were nix and chan talking about
said someone makes them a lot better right away…
was it spiller?
Holy cow. It’s a new record for comments on Web Rumblings. I like it.
And Chan wasn’t Mic’d Up by the time I posted. :-)
You can't have CHANGE without CHAN.
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by MattRichWarren on Jul 27, 2010 10:13 PM EDT reply actions
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