Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills News, 10/8

Vick and Reid on Bills Matchup - BuffaloBills.com
What do Michel Vick and Andy Reid have to say about the game tomorrow? Check it out here.

Five candidates for NFL head coaching jobs in 2012 | National Football Post
Former Bills coaches Gregg Williams and Perry Fewell are on the list while Tom Clements gets a mention in the comments section.

Orchard Park wants ex-Bill’s home razed after fiery lightning strike - The Buffalo News
"Orchard Park is taking steps to demolish the home of former Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Jason Peters. The house at 95 Stoughton Lane was struck by lightning July 25, sparking a fire that caused heavy damage. Neighbors are fed up with the eyesore, and the Town Board on Wednesday night declared the property dangerous and unsafe."

"What's the Word" with George Wilson - BuffaloBills.com
George Wilson helps surprise some local teachers with school supplies from Staples.

Bills Focus: Chan Gailey 1-on-1 - BuffaloBills.com
Chan Gailey talks about Michael Vick, the Philadelphia Eagles, and this weekend's key points.

Bills Billieve campaign to be featured at Bills-Eagles game - BuffaloBills.com
"The Buffalo Bills are partnering with the Western New York Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Zeta Tau Alpha and the Bills Women’s Association to coordinate the sixth annual Billieve - Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign this Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Bills vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Ralph Wilson Stadium."

Motorola XOOM Scouting Report - Week 5 - BuffaloBills.com
Everything you need to know about key matchups, Bills advantages, and more for this weekend's game.

Bills-Eagles Preview - BuffaloBills.com
The Associated Press previews this Sunday's game.

ProFootballWeekly.com - Dareus making early impact on Bills' D-line
"Another D-lineman who we hear has stepped up his game and is benefiting from Dareus' presence is veteran Dwan Edwards, who has 18 tackles and two tackles for loss."

Bills have to improve on 3rd down vs. Eagles - YNN
"It’s a big point of emphasis this week - third down conversion. Normally when I talk about things that we have to do to win the game with the team, its things that the other team does well that we have to get better at, so that we can negate that. One of the points this week is us on third down," said head coach Chan Gailey.

Scott a dual threat on D - YNN
"He plays inside linebacker at times, and then he’ll go back and play deep for us sometimes," said head coach Chan Gailey. "We’re fortunate to have a guy like that. You’d like to have a few more that can be versatile like that and create some problems for the offense with speed along with some size."

Inside The Bills | Goodell to meet with fans
"NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will be at Sunday’s Bills-Eagles game to meet with a select group of Bills season ticket holders."

Inside The Bills | Kelsay out for Sunday
"Kelsay after they re-evaluated him last night, he’s not going to make it. He’s out for a while."

Inside The Bills | Fan Friday 10-7
Chris Brown answers questions on using David Nelson on the outside, Torell Troup's recurring back injury, the captain C on the jerseys, the ineffectiveness of the pass rush, updating Marcus Easley's situation, and a bunch of injured reserved folks.

Inside The Bills | 49ers say Eagles gave up
"I think playing that second half and the way we came out, the Eagles didn’t want to play no more," Gore said. "We just kept pounding and kept pounding and making plays and we kind of knocked the fight out of them," Gore said.

Inside The Bills | DE Cole, OT Peters out for Eagles
"Eagles pass rusher Trent Cole and LT Jason Peters are not going to play on Sunday against the Bills."

Inside The Bills | No lunging at Vick
"Ninety-nine percent of the time the first guy back there he’s going to make him miss," said Kyle Williams. "That’s something we’ve talked about. With him you can’t just go take your shot. You need to break down and try to slow him down and get in his face. So we’re going to try to get after him and disrupt him.

Florence finds motivation in slights - The Buffalo News
"Each morning Drayton Florence wakes up and glances at a letter taped on his bathroom mirror. It's a form letter on company letterhead he received Feb. 11, 2009, the day he was released from the Jacksonville Jaguars."

Buffalo Bills back C.J. Spiller waiting for his chance | Democrat and Chronicle
"I know I can play in this league," the Bills' running back said the other day. "I'm not letting my confidence shoot down because I'm not getting the touches. I know what I'm capable of doing, what type of player I am. I'm not for one second thinking that I can't play running back in the NFL, so whenever I get my opportunity I'm going to take advantage of it."

Buffalo Bills back C.J. Spiller waiting for his chance | Democrat and Chronicle
"I know I can play in this league," the Bills' running back said the other day. "I'm not letting my confidence shoot down because I'm not getting the touches. I know what I'm capable of doing, what type of player I am. I'm not for one second thinking that I can't play running back in the NFL, so whenever I get my opportunity I'm going to take advantage of it."

SAL's First Quarter Bills Report Card - WGR 550
Sal Capaccio gives his first quarter grades for the Buffalo Bills and they are mostly great.

5 Things To Watch In Bills-Eagles - WGR 550
"Let's take a look at five things to watch during the Bills & Eagles game."

Bills-Eagles Result In Madden Sim - WGR 550
"This week, the Bills return home to Ralph Wilson Stadium for a contest with the oh-so-desperate 1-3 Philadelphia Eagles. According to the simulation, the Eagles capitalized on that desperation and turned it in to a win."

Eagles to honor soldier’s family - Tonawanda News
"This guy paid the ultimate price for our country," Boyka said on behalf of the Eagles. "If we can even do a little something to help offset that loss for his family, or just bring a smile to their faces, we want to."

Didinger: Eagles-Bills Scouting Report - CSN Philly
"Sizing up Sunday’s game between the Eagles (1-3) and Buffalo Bills (3-1) at Ralph Wilson Stadium."

Eagles gameday countdown vs. Bills - phillyBurbs.com
A look at some of the keys to this weekend's game.

Eagles Gameday: The Matchups - phillyBurbs.com
Calling Chan Gailey an early frontrunner for Coach of the Year, here's a look at some of the key matchups this week, including the battle of the coaching staffs.

Eagles and Bills: The common bonds - CSN Philly
"The most notable connection between the Bills and the Eagles might be the special teams coordinator. Yeah, there isn't a big back story with these two squads." No mention of Jason Peters...

Eagles make history by being favored - BuffaloBills.com
"According to Pregame.com, the Eagles are first team since at least 1990 with one or fewer wins (after four games) to be a road favorite against a team with three or more wins (after four games)."

Watkins To Get Re-Acquainted With Dareus - PhiladelphiaEagles.com
"Before the NFL Draft, Danny Watkins and Marcell Dareus trained together at Athletes' Performance in Arizona. Now, the two first-round picks will square off face-to-face this Sunday when the Eagles travel to face the Bills."

Goodell in town for Bills-Eagles | WIVB.com
"NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is coming for the Bills-Eagles matchup. He'll meet with a select group of 100-Bills season ticket holders in the stadium Sunday morning and he'll watch the game from the stands, sitting with some friends."

Keys for Buffalo this week against Philadelphia - MPNnow
"After losing their first game of the season, the Buffalo Bills don't get an easy game to help them get back on track. The Bills play host to the 1-3 Philadelphia Eagles who are desperate for a win. Philadelphia was supposed to be a Super Bowl favorite heading into the year."

Brad Smith hasn’t made big impact yet in Buffalo | ProFootballTalk
"The Bills offense is starting to encounter some high class problems. A few of their talented offensive players are barely touching the ball."

Final Word: AFC East - AFC East Blog - ESPN
Will Buffalo improve on third down? Will Fred Jackson have a big week?

Jets and Bills: pretenders or contenders? - AFC East Blog - ESPN
"Who are the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills? And where do they fit in the NFL's big picture in 2011? We are about to find out with a pair of gut-check games in Week 5."