Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills News, 11/8

by MattRichWarren on Nov 8, 2011 7:05 AM EST in Buffalo Bills News

Spiller a no-show on Sunday - Jerry Sullivan
"What do these NFL players have in common? Ryan Mathews, Jahvid Best, Dexter McCluster, Ben Tate, Montario Hardesty and James Starks. They're the six running backs from the 2010 draft who have more yards from scrimmage than C.J. Spiller this season. They were all taken after the Bills shocked the football world by making Spiller the ninth overall selection."

Williams expected to miss rest of season; Lindell out 4-6 weeks - The Buffalo News
"Additionally, The News has learned that kicker Rian Lindell is expected to miss four to six weeks with a shoulder injury, according to a team source."

Turnovers spell recent trend vs. Jets - BuffaloBills.com
"In their last seven games against the Jets, the Bills have an astounding 22 turnovers averaging better than three per game. In contrast, New York over that same stretch with Buffalo has just 12 total giveaways, with a half dozen coming in one game."

Bills elevate TE Caussin - BuffaloBills.com
"We like what he’s been able to do for us and with getting Aaron Williams back to practice we released Terrence Wheatley and made room for him," said head coach Chan Gailey.

DT Williams to see foot specialist - BuffaloBills.com
"Bills Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kyle Williams said last week he was hopeful that three weeks of complete inactivity for his ailing left foot would make a difference and allow him to contribute to Buffalo’s push for their first postseason berth in 12 years. As early as Tuesday Williams could know whether he has a chance to do so or not."

Bills to try out kickers Tuesday - BuffaloBills.com
"That’s why we’re doing it in case he can’t kick this week," said Gailey. "We’ll make that judgment, see how he feels (Tuesday) and see what they say we need to do. If I had to guess I’d say we’d have to have one at least for one week."

Chan Gailey Monday Press Conference - BuffaloBills.com
The Buffalo Bills head coach updates all the injuries, recaps the Jets loss, and moves on to talk a little about Dallas.

Inside The Bills | L.T. calls Buffalo ‘Same Bills’ "
"The team we are, we felt like our matchup against them has always been a problem (for them)," he said. "Our style of football versus their style of football has always been a problem. That’s why we say, ‘Same Bills.’ This is the same team we’ve beat over and over. So don’t get it twisted by their record. If we play our type of football, they won’t be able to beat us."

Inside The Bills | Bell getting checked out
"Bills OT Demetrius Bell hasn’t played since Week 4 at Cincinnati due to a shoulder injury. His latest check up [was] Monday."

Inside The Bills | Kelsay sounds unlikely for Sunday
"Kelsay looks like he could possibly miss this game as well," said Gailey late Monday afternoon. "He re-aggravated that same calf injury and they said he should come back a lot faster than the last time. So it looks like we may or may not have him. I would doubt it this week, probably have him for the next one."

Inside The Bills | Hairston still iffy for Sunday
"I think Andy hasn’t done a bad job, it’s just whether or not we think Chris can play left tackle and that makes us a stronger team to play Andy at left guard," Gailey said. "Or does it make us a stronger team with Chris being a little limited to keep Andy at tackle and keep Rinehart at guard. We’ve just got to make that decision."

Inside The Bills | Kickers by the percentages
"There are probably more replacement kicker candidates out there available to the Bills, who will hold private workouts Tuesday to find a replacement for the injured Rian Lindell. But here are the career FG kicking percentages for some of the more notable vets out there."

Jets thwart high-powered Bills - Don Banks
"If this was the measuring stick game it was billed as in the AFC East, the Jets more than measured up, and the Bills fell woefully short. This was easily the most complete game New York has played all season and it signaled that the Jets have their swagger back and are again capable of making a talented and multifaceted offense look frustrated and anemic for four quarters."

Jets top Bills in AFC East showdown – USATODAY.com
"No offense runs more plays from the shotgun spread formation than coach Chan Gailey's Bills. But the Jets viewed the guys with the charging Buffalo on the side of their helmets as a two-man offense with the catalyst being do-everything running back Fred Jackson, who sets up quarterback Fitzpatrick's play-action passing."

Immediate Reactions: Jets 27, Bills 11 | THE BEST OF NICK MENDOLA
"Chan Gailey didn't let his players do what they do best, while many of them looked like they never woke up. Advantage: Jets"

That's What We Said - Jets 27 Bills 11 - 13WHAM.com
"What happened to the Bills against the Jets? Mike and Chuck talk about who's to blame and what must change as the Bills enter a crucial stretch of the season."

Pitoniak: Bills flat vs. Jets - RochesterHomePage.net
"As Sunday's loss, in front of 70,000 fans waving white pom pons indicated, the Bills remain a work in progress. There are lessons still to be learned. Lessons that more experienced teams like the Jets already have mastered. Lessons learned the hard way."

Jets Shine Light on Bills Dark Spots | wgrz.com
"The big picture still looks pretty good, all things considered. We're now at the halfway point of the season, and at 5-3, the Bills are in a 3-way tie for the top spot in the AFC East with the Jets and Patriots, who lost at home to the NY Giants. Interesting isn't it, that a Giants team the Bills should have beaten on its home field managed to knock off the mighty Pats and Tom Brady in Foxboro."

Bills Offense Can't Solve Jets Defense | wgrz.com
"We did not have an offensive rhythm today. We get a couple things going and then it would fizzle out," said Bills head coach Chan Gailey.

Jets Jolt Bills 27-11 | WKBW
"The marquee matchup was the Bills offense against the Jets defense in a key AFC East clash at Ralph Wilson Stadium Sunday. That battle was clearly won by the visitors as New York’s defense forced three turnovers and kept one of the league’s highest-scoring offenses in neutral in a convincing and pivotal 27-11 victory."

Bills' Williams may be headed for IR - The Buffalo News
"Nose tackle Kyle Williams is expected to miss the rest of the season, based on reports the Buffalo Bills have received so far, sources told The Buffalo News on Monday."

Tuesday Morning QB: Third down failures were big - The Buffalo News
Rodney McKissic breaks down all of Buffalo's third down attempts to see what went wrong.

Rian Lindell injury forces Buffalo Bills to audition kickers | Democrat and Chronicle
"Coach Chan Gailey says the injury to kicker Rian Lindell’s right shoulder is "not good," and the team will try out replacements this week. Gailey ruled out Lindell from playing at Dallas on Sunday, but wouldn’t say whether the injury was season-ending."

Buffalo Bills to replace injured Rian Lindell | Democrat and Chronicle
"Gailey also ruled out starting left tackle Demetrius Bell (right shoulder) and starting linebacker Chris Kelsay (left calf) from playing Sunday."

Buffalo Bills Replay: Sizing up season at halfway point | Democrat and Chronicle
"Leo Roth and Sal Maiorana are pleased with Buffalo's improvement but aren't sure the Bills are good enough to make the playoffs."

Caussin Signed To Bills Active Roster - WGR 550
"Wheatley was released because rookie cornerback Aaron Williams is getting extremely close to being ready to play for the Bills. Before his release, Buffalo was carrying seven cornerbacks."

Kyle Williams' Season In Doubt For Bills - WGR 550
When asked if the injury is thought to be one that could jeopardize the remainder of Williams' season, head coach Chan Gailey didn't rule out anything. "That is a possibility, I'm not going to say it's not," he said, lowering his voice in disappointment.

Bills' Lindell, Kelsay Doubtful For Dallas - WGR 550
Joe B updates some of the key injuries.

AFC East Power Rankings preview - AFC East Blog - ESPN
"The Bills are showing their youth and inconsistency in the past month. Buffalo is just 2-3 in its past five games. The Bills played one of their worst games of the season against New York — the final score wasn’t indicative of how badly the team was outplayed. Things won’t get any easier for the Bills, who have three consecutive games on the road while trying to stay in the AFC East race."

Seven-step drop: Here come the Jets - AFC East Blog - ESPN
James Walker thinks the Bills would lose to the Jets 7 or 8 times outs of 10. How will the Bills fare on their three-game road trip? Stevie Johnson passed his Revis test.

Poll: Who's best in the AFC East? - AFC East Blog - ESPN
The Bills are in second place in the fan voting ahead of the Patriots.

CANOE -- SLAM! Sports - NFL - Bills missing an identity
"Through the first eight games of the season, we do know this: these Bills collectively have big stones and lots of heart, characteristics on display during incredible comeback victories over the Pats and Oakland Raiders. Led by quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, Buffalo’s never-say-die attitude has been embraced by a community that values will as much as talent."

Morrison savours 'trip of a lifetime' - Regina Leader-Post
"This past weekend, Kirk Morrison - a seven-year NFL vet and a starting linebacker with the Buffalo Bills - came through on his end of the deal he made with Kirk Morrison, a 20-year-old business student at the University of Regina."

Bills confident they will rebound from loss to Jets | Erie Times-News
"When you look at the grand scheme of things, there is still action," Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson said. "We've all got action in this division and it's an exciting division now that the Buffalo Bills are playing well."

Bills S Scott 'saddened' by Penn State scandal - Times Union
"Sandusky coached Scott during his freshman season in 1999. Scott was familiar with the charity and called it "a great program." In 1999, Scott was also roommates with Sandusky's son, Jon. In speaking with mutual friends, Scott says he's learned that Jon Sandusky is "completely devastated" by the allegations."

Fans Disappointed Over Bills Loss | wgrz.com
"I'm disappointed cause the Jets are not my favorite team by any means, and it's disappointing. Very disappointing," one Bills fan said.

Jets leave no doubt who won this one - Olean Times Herald
"There wasn’t any "we could be 8-0" after this one. The Bills’ 27-11 loss to the Jets on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the sold-out "Ralph," was every bit as one-sided as the score."

Fans waive white flag, Bills surrender division lead - Niagara Gazette
"Next time there is a "whiteout" at The Ralph, it really should be nature's doing. I'm sure it sold some extra jerseys and looked neat on TV, but out at the stadium, the artificial atmosphere set the tone for a weak, dispassionate, lazy Sunday effort in the most meaningful game played here in years. Before long, the Bills had surrendered their status as the team to beat in the AFC East."

Bills to try out kickers after Lindell hurt - Yahoo! Sports
"Yesterday, we took a step back, so you can kind of feel the subtle mood around the facility today," receiver David Nelson said. "Guys aren’t very happy."

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The right thing to do with Williams is to allow him to rest the remainder of the season. They need him going forward.

"Go check on the ribs!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 8, 2011 7:34 AM EST reply actions

I can hear the rumblings of Jasper Jasper Jasper getting louder from parts of the fan base

"That's not how I do it. But, hey, everyone is different , that's why Baskin-Robbins got 31flavors" - Chan Gailey

by Buffalo Stro on Nov 8, 2011 7:55 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

He plays for the offense now.

"Go check on the ribs!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 8, 2011 11:28 AM EST up reply actions

how is the big picture still good…i would say, looking at 5-3 and being happy is the small picture, shallow thinking…. the big picture is we have issues and 5-3 doesnt reflect what we are…

power ranking is again going to be high… 16 is right

by statcruncher on Nov 8, 2011 7:55 AM EST reply actions

I know it’s a small market so you can’t necessarily expect the most talented people in the world to work for your newspapers, but how is Jerry Sullivan still employed by the Buffalo News? I mean, he isn’t necessarily wrong with his article today — but it isn’t particularly well written (and has factual errors as Antonio Bryant was drafted in 2002 whereas Antonio Brown was drafted in 2010) and it just come across as incredibly lazy journalism. In nine out of ten articles I read from him, at the end, I feel like he phoned the whole thing in. Why can’t we expect more?

I want to qualify that this has nothing to do with him being negative about things. You can be negative about something and still do a good job.

"We have an elite pass rushing LB who likes to conserve electricity." -- Munchausen

by crooked5 on Nov 8, 2011 7:56 AM EST reply actions

I’ll never forget his phone interview with pars radio where both he and the show host shot jabs back and forth about the bills. They kept describing the bills as a joke and how Sullivan should get out of buffalo and coach a real team like the pats. Sully is apparently from the coast and therefore a pats fan. I really don’t know why he bothers writing about a team he clearly has no interest in.

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by captainStros on Nov 8, 2011 8:08 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Sorry – how he should REPORT about a team like the pats, not coach

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by captainStros on Nov 8, 2011 8:12 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

I was just a little confused by the point of his article – was he blaming Spiller for not doing enough to get on the field, Gailey for drafting him or Gailey for not knowing how to use him?

"It’s like I’ve always said, don’t tell me about the labor pains, just show me the baby."
- Buddy Nix

"How can a guy with a name like Melo be such a pain in the ass?"
- George Lopez

by dnvrBillsfan on Nov 8, 2011 8:13 AM EST up reply actions

I’d say a little of both. You draft a guy ninth, but can’t get him on the field in year 2? You are a supposed game changer, and can’t figure out how to get on the field and beat out Roosevelt for WR snaps? I think that was his point.

Thank you thank you thank you thank you sireric for bringing the furious punching cat back into my life. - poz

by bluecollarbuffalo on Nov 8, 2011 9:06 AM EST up reply actions

I agree that both are a little concerning, but really, how is it Chan can’t utilize him at all?? There has got to be a way to get the ball into his hands in a way where CJ can be successful. I understand that FJ is a beast and deserving of each and every handoff he receives but come on….its year two and CJ hasn’t done a thing.

I understand CJ isn’t as elusive as FJ but really his lack of production, in my opinion, falls on Gailey not finding a place for him. Too boot, where is Brad Smith in our offense? Gailey has two highly dangerous weapons that spend the majority of time on the bench. This is unacceptable.

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by BLO 2 VT 2 TPA on Nov 8, 2011 11:44 AM EST up reply actions

Agree

How do both B Smith and CJ continue to sit on the bench. Especially in the first half of the Jets game when one big play, and these 2 are supposed to be playmakers, really turns the tide of the game. For all the talk of Chan being a genius I really want to see him utilizing these two players much more in the second half of the season.

Never confuse movement with action.
~Ernest Hemingway

by NolaBillsFan on Nov 8, 2011 11:56 AM EST up reply actions

I think Chix may have overvalued waterbugs and wildcats in today’s NFL.

"WE PROTECT AND LIVE FOR THE HONOR OF RIDING IN THE WAGON BLASTER" -abayarde

by BuffaloBlueBlood on Nov 8, 2011 12:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Of Waterbugs and Wildcats

Sounds like a children’s book.

"WE PROTECT AND LIVE FOR THE HONOR OF RIDING IN THE WAGON BLASTER" -abayarde

by BuffaloBlueBlood on Nov 8, 2011 12:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Or just does not know how to utilize them properly like it has seemed. Not the offensive genius we thought perhaps.

"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus

by matthew62 on Nov 8, 2011 12:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

What do you want Gailey to do? They’ve both got reps at WR, and can’t get open, or Fitz doesn’t hit them. Spiller has not had many carries at RB, but if he did, Fred would have less, and so far I’d always rather Fred had the ball. Spiller also shows symptoms of fumblitis. I get scared when he has the ball. Smith is useful on third and short, because he usually can get the first running from the wildcat. Maybe he needs to throw, because its super predictable its a run when he’s out there, but I don’t have the greatest confidence in him throwing either. Bottom line is the Bills picked Spiller WAY too high, and are paying Brad Smith too much for his role. I don’t think either player will live up to the expectations that we fans have, and I also don’t think that’s entirely their fault.

"WE PROTECT AND LIVE FOR THE HONOR OF RIDING IN THE WAGON BLASTER" -abayarde

by BuffaloBlueBlood on Nov 8, 2011 12:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Thats just it, I too don’t really think it is CJ or Brad’s fault necessarily. Yea, they have had reps at wr and touches here or there but really nothing to speak of. We’ve all seen CJ’s Clemson highlights and Brad’s playmaking capabilities but nothing in Blo. They can play football.

“What do you want Gailey to do?”
I don’t know. Gailey needs to figure it out. He’s the coach.

In case your wondering....it says F*** boston

by BLO 2 VT 2 TPA on Nov 8, 2011 12:49 PM EST up reply actions

Brad Smith didn’t do much more for the Jets than he’s doing here, and Spiller just doesn’t appear like he’ll make that transition from great college RB to great NFL RB.
So, “they can play football.. in college.” I’d say they can both be role players, but neither will be dominant like they were in college. It’s just a different game, man.

"WE PROTECT AND LIVE FOR THE HONOR OF RIDING IN THE WAGON BLASTER" -abayarde

by BuffaloBlueBlood on Nov 8, 2011 1:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Spiller has looked great so far thus year. He us running better and alot better blocker. When he gets his chance he will surprise people.

"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus

by matthew62 on Nov 8, 2011 1:10 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I hope he does surprise me. I know his YPC is great this year, but its such a small sample size, and its as the change of pace runner, after Fred has smacked the defense up for awhile. I just don’t think Spiller can ever be that every down back.

"WE PROTECT AND LIVE FOR THE HONOR OF RIDING IN THE WAGON BLASTER" -abayarde

by BuffaloBlueBlood on Nov 8, 2011 1:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

In sundays loss he ran up the middle all day. He does not seem to be able to even make a package to get either on the field to have a an effect on game day. Hell freddy was not even utilized sunday. I do not know whats up with chan but its time for his offemsive genious to nut up or shut up.

"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus

by matthew62 on Nov 8, 2011 12:51 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Utilized correctly.

"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus

by matthew62 on Nov 8, 2011 12:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I'll agree with you that the gameplan Sunday seemed very predictable.

"WE PROTECT AND LIVE FOR THE HONOR OF RIDING IN THE WAGON BLASTER" -abayarde

by BuffaloBlueBlood on Nov 8, 2011 12:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

It’s going to be really weird to see someone other than Lindell kicking for Buffalo.a

"It’s like I’ve always said, don’t tell me about the labor pains, just show me the baby."
- Buddy Nix

"How can a guy with a name like Melo be such a pain in the ass?"
- George Lopez

by dnvrBillsfan on Nov 8, 2011 8:15 AM EST reply actions

LT sure talks a lot for a guy who has never won anything.

Next time I see him on the sideline, unwilling to re-enter a playoff game I’ll be sure to think, same old LT.

"It’s like I’ve always said, don’t tell me about the labor pains, just show me the baby."
- Buddy Nix

"How can a guy with a name like Melo be such a pain in the ass?"
- George Lopez

by dnvrBillsfan on Nov 8, 2011 8:19 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

Seriously. LT is such a…maybe I shouldn’t use that kind of language here.

by TimEllis on Nov 8, 2011 8:31 AM EST up reply actions

and to top that off, he’s making these comments when we’re missing key elements to our run D. I never thought I’d be saying this after the last couple years but…we miss you Chris Kelsay!

by TimEllis on Nov 8, 2011 8:32 AM EST up reply actions

All the jets players are loud cocky and immature. I have no respect for them at all.

"Aw snap, aw snap, come to my macaroni party and we'll take a nap!"

by J0ckam0 on Nov 8, 2011 9:30 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

I want them to all be cocky. I want them to not study. The bills players will be coming back with a vengence. being cocky plays right into what we want. if the whole team feels this way we will give them a good punch in the mouth.

"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus

by matthew62 on Nov 8, 2011 9:38 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

The key is to win more games than the Jets. Then if the Jets have beaten the Bills, but still suffer more losses, then those “same old Bills” will move on while the Jets try something new for a bit: watching from home.

Who cares about Tomlinson. He’s washed up and nothing more than a figurehead on that team.

"Go check on the ribs!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 8, 2011 12:10 PM EST up reply actions

All I said was I hope they all feel like this. That usually results in a butt woopin next time you.play.

"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus

by matthew62 on Nov 8, 2011 12:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I despise Tomlinson

He’s such a whiny, little crybaby. As you’ve said, what has he ever won? He talks a lot of crap for a guy who barely played and did very little Sunday.

The image I’ll always have of that guy is sitting on the bench with his helmet on and wrapped in one of the cold weather parkas. He just sat there while his teammates tried to win a tough road game, not encouraging them or bothering to acknowledge their presence. He was selfish and petulant. I also just can’t stand his voice, it’s soooo whiny and annoying.

I rec’d your playoff comment. It’s so true.

~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."

by Kurupt on Nov 8, 2011 9:40 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I despise Tomlinson
He’s such a whiny, little crybaby

rec’d

by J2 on Nov 8, 2011 9:44 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

LT comments

The Jets a now atop the 31 teams I don’t like.

Starting the official Buffalo "Draft a Pass Rusher in the First Round in 2012" campaign.

by Der Jaeger on Nov 8, 2011 10:48 AM EST reply actions

Tomlinson should do commercials for Summer’s Eve.

"Go check on the ribs!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 8, 2011 11:45 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

I see what you did there….

Thank you thank you thank you thank you sireric for bringing the furious punching cat back into my life. - poz

by bluecollarbuffalo on Nov 8, 2011 2:51 PM EST up reply actions

Motivation

LT did us a huge favour. I would guarantee that the game at the Meadowlands in 3 weeks won’t be as easy for the Jets as they think. Our guys were pumped for game 3 vs. the Pats. They’ll bring the same attitude to New Jersey, and I expect a complete turnaround from this week’s result.

by NoiseIsTheBestRevenge on Nov 8, 2011 7:02 PM EST reply actions