Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills Links, 9/9
by MattRichWarren on Sep 9, 2010 7:29 AM EDT
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PrintNix is a football man with a plan - Bills & NFL - The Buffalo News
Mark Gaughan profiles the Bills head man going all the way back to Bear Bryant.
Sullivan: In climb back to contention, franchise needs to bottom out - The Buffalo News
"You don't dig this deep a hole and pull yourself out overnight. That was Donahoe's mistake, trying to rebuild the public's faith before he rebuilt the roster. You need to be honest. Bills management needs to be honest and admit they need to bottom out before starting the road back to a genuine contender."
Edwards talks the talk, but ... - Jerry Sullivan - The Buffalo News
"Yes, it's on Edwards. Time to deliver. No more blaming the coaches. It's finally time for Edwards to stand on his own two feet, to play with the daring and verve of a man who believes his career is on the line. He's playing for his NFL future. If he can see the fun in that, maybe there's hope for him, after all."
Bills select six captains - BuffaloBills.com
"The Bills today announced QB Trent Edwards, WR Lee Evans, LB Chris Kelsay, DE Marcus Stroud, P Brian Moorman and S George Wilson have been selected by their teammates as the Buffalo Bills captains for the 2010 season." Stroud is the only first-time captain replacing Paul Posluszny and Kawika Mitchell.
Bills Roundup: Spiller Named Week 1 Starter (3:22) - BuffaloBills.com
"Plus hear from Chan Gailey, Fred Jackson, get an injury update, and find out who the six captains will be in 2010. "
C.J. Spiller Wednesday Press Conference (9:48) - BuffaloBills.com
"The Bills rookie running back talks about being named the week 1 starter, and preparing to play in his first NFL regular season game."
Trent Edwards Wednesday Press Conference (7:32) - BuffaloBills.com
"The Bills quarterback talks about preparing for the Dolphins in week 1."
Chan Gailey Wednesday Press Conference (12:46) - BuffaloBills.com
"The Bills head coach meets with the media to discuss C.J. Spiller, the injuries, and preparing for the Dolphins."
Gailey confirms Spiller to start - BuffaloBills.com
"The reason he’s starting is because he has gotten more reps than anybody else at tailback in preseason and he’s done a good job," said Gailey. "If he hadn’t done a good job then we might have to re-think it, but he’s done a good job and he’s earned the spot. We’re looking forward to him being out there."
Thurs. player radio appearances – Inside The Bills
"Here’s the rundown of player appearances on the Buffalo and Miami radio airwaves for Thursday."
Dolphins injury report – Inside The Bills
"Here’s the list of injured Dolphins for Week 1." Channing Crowder did not practice and Jake Long was limited but should play Sunday.
Bills injury report – Inside The Bills
Kawika Mitchell is listed as limited with a foot injury but we don't know how limited yet.
Jackson on Spiller getting #1 role – Inside The Bills
"I’m happy for him, but at the same time I’m disappointed because I want to be that guy," said Jackson. "But I’ll make the adjustment and do what I’ve got to coming out there whenever I do get on the field. We’ll see how it goes."
3-4 looks in practice should help – Inside The Bills
"I think it’s helped me out a lot," said Trent Edwards. "I think it’s helped the offensive line out a lot. I know that we faced some 3-4 defenses last preseason that we had never faced because we were in the 4-3 so some of those guys hadn’t seen the looks.
Jackson to get x-ray on hand – Inside The Bills
"I’ve got to go get an X-ray tomorrow and see what it looks like," said Jackson after practicing Wednesday. It’s feeling pretty good so I think that’ll be alright. But then we mold whatever it is that I’ll be wearing. We’ll see how that goes after taking the X-ray."
Spiller snaps to be watched closely – Inside The Bills
"I think we have to be very smart about how we handle him, especially early in the year," said head coach Chan Gailey. "I think it’s incumbent upon us to make sure we don’t throw him out there and work him overly early in the season.
Schouman waived from I-R – Inside The Bills
"The Bills announced that Derek Schouman has been waived from injured reserve. Schouman will have the option to sign with another team when healthy."
Bills' troubles overshadow strengths in both backfields - Bills & NFL - The Buffalo News
Mark Gaughan lists the top weaknesses and strengths, discusses young talent, and the outlook for 2010.
NFL rebuilding starts with front office, franchise QB - The Buffalo News
Allen Wilson shows how some recent teams turned around their bad fortunes to the playoffs and Super Bowl Championships.
Improving the O-line is on front burner - Bills & NFL - The Buffalo News
Allen Wilson looks at the Bill's offensive line.
Bleeding Buffalo blue won't help your roster - Fantasy - The Buffalo News
Will drafting Buffalo Bills help your fantasy roster? Not likely.
With front-loaded schedule of tough foes, things could get ugly early - Bills & NFL - The Buffalo News
"A tough early schedule will be a huge challenge for the Buffalo Bills in 2010. Four of their first six games are against playoff teams from last year, and the defenses of those playoff teams ranked first, second, third and 11th in the NFL. The Buffalo offense could get off to a rough start. Overall the Bills' schedule ranks 16th in the NFL, based on last year's records."
For starters, Jackson's disappointed he's not No. 1 - Bills & NFL - The Buffalo News
Quick news updates about the roster moves and injuries from yesterday.
Buffalo Bills' C.J. Spiller set to start | Democrat and Chronicle
"There really was no need for Chan Gailey to play it coy regarding the depth chart at the running back position. Rookie C.J. Spiller is clearly the best the Bills have. Gailey knows it, his players (perhaps with the notable exceptions of Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch) know it, the fans know it, and certainly the Miami Dolphins know it."
Buffalo Bills' Fred Jackson optimistic about Sunday status | Democrat and Chronicle
Sal Maiorana updates the Bills injury front and the "David Martin effect". How much can the former Dolphin contribute in the way of insight?
Jackson Not Happy About How He Lost His Job - WGR 550 SportsRadio
"Without a doubt, it was definitely hard to hear. At the same time you know it's a business and it happens so you have to just roll with the punches and then try to move forward so when you get a chance to get out on the field, you want to make the best of it."
You pick: Moss greatest deep threat ever? - AFC East Blog - ESPN
James Lofton is in the conversation for greatest deep threat ever. As for current AFC East members, Lee Evans is obviously listed.
Buffalo perfect spot for Henne to step up - AFC East Blog - ESPN
"Appropriately, he will open his campaign in the spot of his worst professional game. The Dolphins will play the Buffalo Bills in Ralph Wilson Stadium at 1 p.m. Sunday."
Bills not ready to make Spiller a workhorse - AFC East Blog - ESPN
"At tailback, we got three starters," Gailey said. "Some people have trouble finding one. We have three. They make us rank them [on a depth chart]. They make us put 1, 2, 3 down there, but it's kind of like asking a parent 'Now, rank your children. Which one's the favorite?'
wgrz.com | Buffalo, NY | Bills Roundtable
"Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle give their thoughts on the naming of C.J. Spiller as the starting running back, and the Bills preparations for the season opener against the Miami Dolphins."
Bills a franchise at a crossroads - National Post
The Bills have been out of the playoffs for a long time and without Jim Kelly for longer. But there is still optimism.
Bills' outside linebackers out to prove they can do the job - Bills & NFL - The Buffalo News
"The Buffalo Bills' outside linebackers are expecting to be tested by the Miami Dolphins in Sunday's NFL season opener. Each of the Bills' outside backers will be playing their first regular-season NFL game at their position in a 3-4 defensive scheme."
GoErie.com: Football: NFL Football - Three-point stance: Buffalo Bills
Three paragraphs to get you ready for Week 1.
Catching Up With: Jim Kelly | NBC Miami
"Jim Kelly says the 'Canes are going to win Saturday night, but the Fins'll enjoy no such thing."
BillBoard - Blogs - The Buffalo News
Will Jackson be satisfied with how he will be used this season? "I think the main thing is just to win," he said. "So if we’re winning, I think that will make anything go well. Hopefully we can go out and get a W, and I think we’ll all be happy."
BillBoard - Blogs - The Buffalo News
"I think he showed in college that he was a dynamic player," said Gailey. "I think that he has shown in his few reps here that he is a very good player and has a chance to be a really good player for a long time in this league."
Dolphins vs Bills: Discussing the key matchups - The Phinsider
"A breakdown of some of the key matchups for this weekend's game between the Dolphins and Bills." Brian Galliford is interviewed by the Phinsider.
Jim Kelly Talks Super Bowl XXV, Eli Manning And More - Big Blue View
Super Bowl XXV. Ugh. But the article and comments are very complimentary of our HOFer.
Sports, Ink - Blogs - The Buffalo News
Budd Bailey recounts the day in 2007 that Kevin Everett was paralyzed and the tight end's remarkable recovery.
Bills-Dolphins Rivalry Used to Mean More " Bills Gab
Frank Minniti joins the chorus of people who think Bills-dolphins has lost its luster.
Weekly Watercooler: Bills Preseason In Review, Week 1 Preview | BuffaloSportsNow.com
"This week Tony Chimera and Michael Schieber recap the Bills 2010 preseason. They also dicussed the return of Miami week in Buffalo and gave their predictions for this weeks home opener."
NFL Week One Power Rankings - NickMendola.com
Bills come in 26th.
Howard Took The Hard Path to Make Bills Roster : Buffalo Sports Daily
Patrtick Moran talks with UDFA guard Cordaro Howard on joining and making the Buffalo Bills squad without being drafted.
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Jerry Sullivan
bringing the wood.
I absolutely HATE having to watch so much Tennessee Oiler football.
by MtJulietTNBillsFan on Sep 9, 2010 7:47 AM EDT reply actions
Sullivan is the most cynical bitter columnist ever. Why would he suggest the Bills lose a lot of games? Plenty of other teams have had a lot of success and not hit bottom. He wants to appear smart so he turns on the bitter. What a loser.
Jerry Sullivan is Jay Mariotti-lite
by telka on Sep 10, 2010 1:00 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
What teams have had a lot of success without hitting bottom?
The Colts drafted Peyton number 1. Ditto Giants and Eli and Chargers and Rivers.
The Saints, Packers, Vikings all drafted in the top 5 a few years ago.
Even the Cardinals got Larry Fitzgerald by drafting in the top 3.
The Patriots got a 6th round QB and turned him into a dynasty. That’s great but before that they were drafting in the top ten for a while too in the early 90s to build that first Super Bowl team. They maintained it, to their credit.
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 10, 2010 7:20 AM EDT up reply actions
“After I left Alabama, I was coaching in high school and they had a charity golf tournament,” Nix recalls. “I won it. Coach Bryant was the speaker. He gave out the award, and it was like a golf bag or something. When he handed it to me, he said, ‘You can’t coach worth a damn if you can play golf like that.’ And I put the clubs up and didn’t play again for five years. That’s how much what he thought meant.”
What a hilarious line.
Really good article on Buddy Nix
I like him even more!
Rebuilding a team properly takes time and patience
Yep. Fantastic piece. I hope people find those couple of paragraphs about the O-Line being their top priority going into the draft comforting. Not a lot of GMs would reveal that information.
by Brian Galliford on Sep 9, 2010 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions
was just about the post that information because it’s what I’ve been saying – sort of a vindication – there simply wasn’t the guys available – same with QB.
We felt like we needed to upgrade our offensive line," Nix said of the assessment after he was hired. “We started out looking for that. That was our main emphasis going into the draft. But by the time we got through doing our work, there was one or two guys we felt really strongly about coming in and helping us. And neither one of them were there.”
Listen! You smell something?
by J2 on Sep 9, 2010 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions
and yes – I’m looking at your Kurupt and Kaiser
Listen! You smell something?
by J2 on Sep 9, 2010 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, it’s nice to hear that and all…but, they still didn’t draft an offensive linemen until the 5th round. If they didn’t like Bulaga, Clausen, Anthony Davis or Tebow at 9, that’s fine. I don’t want them to draft guys they don’t want just to appease the fans. But am I supposed to believe they didn’t like Beadles, Veldheer, John Jerry, Charles Brown or Bruce Campbell with any of their picks after that? They didn’t like anyone before Wang?
Saying they needed to upgrade the offensive line isn’t exactly surprising – everyone is well aware their offensive line is at or near the bottom of the league. So…how about you actually do something about it?
Formerly of thatguy34 fame.
"And the best decision of my life proved to be the day I signed with the Buffalo Bills." - Jim Kelly
by Jon Harrington on Sep 9, 2010 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rome wasn’t built in a day.
and to your other point – BPA Jon – why would they take a guy like Beadles, etc… if they had Troup rated much higher?
It kills me that the last few years we screamed BPA because we were drafting for need and then we finally go BPA and everyone complains about it.
guess they just can’t win in that department
Listen! You smell something?
by J2 on Sep 9, 2010 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions
No I get the BPA argument. But Nix says…
“Here’s the way I feel,” Nix said. “Obviously you want to fill the need. That’s obvious. If you can, you do. But you don’t fill the need at the expense of making sure it’s a good player. You fill a need with a guy who can play and you upgrade your football team. If you can’t then you go to the one that can.”
He’s not saying it’s strictly BPA. And, it sounds like to me, he’s saying he doesn’t think any of those other tackles would upgrade the football team. Which, obviously, I vehemently disagree with.
Overall, I’m happy with a lot of the players picked. But, Brian’s comment was that we should take comfort in the fact that o-line was their top priority, and I don’t take any comfort in the fact that they recognize their o-line is a trainwreck and yet, they did nothing to improve it.
Formerly of thatguy34 fame.
"And the best decision of my life proved to be the day I signed with the Buffalo Bills." - Jim Kelly
by Jon Harrington on Sep 9, 2010 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
well they did add Green so that’s a piece. They got 2 guys back from injury in Bell and Wood plus added depth through FA.
it’s not like i’m happy about the line situation either – but I can understand picking the better players because this is a team that needs better players across the board
Listen! You smell something?
by J2 on Sep 9, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
i think the problem is just that some of us still don’t quite believe it (or quite understand their bpa rankings) – what i mean by this is, i understand if they didn’t think jimmy clausen was first round top ten pick talent – but they had troup rated higher than him in the second? i don’t agree with that at all. compound that with the fact that they obviously filled a need with troup, who most people rated as a third round pick – it seems possible that they couldve gone BPA at a needed position there, but not in other places.
don’t get me wrong, i’m not second guessing at this point. it just seems like there’s been a lot of talk about a declaration of firm policy (bpa) as to why we took spiller; but that doesn’t necessarily seem like the case through the rest of the draft.
by quantumuprising on Sep 9, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
I can see that point – but I also think that Clausen isn’t all “that” like a lot of other people think. actually – I really am not a fan of his at all
Listen! You smell something?
by J2 on Sep 9, 2010 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Some quotes from Sullivan’s “hitting bottom” column.
“Chan Gailey looks like a real head coach.”
If anything, this is what has been reassuring to me so far. He carries himself the way I think a head coach is supposed to be. I am a firm believer that an organization takes on the personality of their leader. I’ve liked almost everything I have heard out of Chan’s mouth since the intro presser, and if the Bills can come out with the confidence and toughness I hear out of Chan, I will be happy regardless of record, for this year, anyway.
“If Nix thought they were a playoff contender, he might have gone after a top-level offensive tackle or outside linebacker.”
I think that is one of the most insightful comments on the draft I’ve read so far.
Some good reading this morning. Agree with above comments – that Nix article is great.
Schobel wasn’t a captain last year – Poz and Mitchell were. Kelsay and Whitner were the defensive captains in 2008.
Unsurprisingly, the offense and special teams captains have been constant since 2008.
Ahhh…. Kelsay was “re-elected” it said. So maybe he was before Poz and Mitchell.
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 9, 2010 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
I like the title I’d the Bleeding Buffalo Blue article.. Haha
"Ability without character will lose. The Bills are going to be a team of high character. That stamp I will push very hard. I hope we can convey that to our fans and project something very special to the rest of the nation." - Marv Levy
by BuffaloBlueBlood on Sep 9, 2010 2:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
*of, not "I'd".
Stupid phone.
"Ability without character will lose. The Bills are going to be a team of high character. That stamp I will push very hard. I hope we can convey that to our fans and project something very special to the rest of the nation." - Marv Levy
by BuffaloBlueBlood on Sep 9, 2010 2:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
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