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Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills Links, 10/23

Matt Warren is Associate Director of NFL coverage for SB Nation and previously covered the Bills for Buffalo Rumblings for more than a decade.

Edwards visits 1 Bills Dr. – Inside The Bills
"He was over here to visit with our doctors," said head coach Dick Jauron. "He’s doing better. He’s feeling better, but he’s not practicing obviously."

Sullivan: QB situation not a picture of good health : The Buffalo News
Jerry Sullivan asks Lee Evans if Ryan Fitzpatrick could grab the starting job if he plays well and the team wins. Lee's response begins, "We'll see."

Safety factors | BuffaloBills.com
The Bills safeties are playing much better than they did a year ago and are seeing a big spike in productivity.

Roth: Fitzpatrick capable of leading Bills | Democrat and Chronicle
With some help from Demetrius Bell, Ryan Fitzpatrick could shine at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills.

How about a round of applause for Terrell Owens? - Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
What have we heard from Owens? Not a peep. Not word one. I felt like it was time to congratulate him on that fact.Oh and did I mention that he has produced nothing this year?

Between the Lines: Which Tackles Are Starring and Which Are Struggling? -- NFL FanHouse
Demetrius Bell is tied for fifth-most in sacks allowed with 4.

Bills Focus: Panthers Dynamic Duo
The editorial staff and BuffaloBills.com zooms in on the Carolina ground attack in this video featuring Perry Fewell and Bills defenders.

California governor approves waiver allowing construction of 75,000-seat stadium to lure NFL team to Los Angeles - ESPN
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bill allowing the construction of a 75,000-seat stadium that developers hope will lure an NFL team to the Los Angeles area. The Bills are rumored to be one of the 7 teams targeted.

NFL Preview - Buffalo (2-4) at Carolina (2-3)
THe Sports Network looks ahead to the game Sunday.

Can Buffalo's run D give up 3,000 yards -- again? - AFC East - ESPN
Just how bad is the Bills run defense? They could become the first franchise ever to allow 3000+ rushing yards twice. They first earned the dubious mark in 1978.

T.O.'s star might be permanently dimmed - AFC East - ESPN
Terrell Owens is being scrutinized for his lack of success in Buffalo.

POLLOCK: Bills prepared to turn to Fitzpatrick | Olean Times Herald
Chuck Pollack looks at FItzpatrick's recent games as a starting QB with the Bengals and his history.

T.O. opens up… a little bit : Buffalo Sports Daily
Pat Moran examines T.O. contributions this year and his recent comments.

SB Nation's NFL Week 7 Predictions - SB Nation
SBN NFL bloggers pick the Panthers over the Bills. It was unanimous that the Jets would beat the Bills last week. Those bloggers are idiots, right Brian? :-)

Kyle Williams shoulder – Inside The Bills
Williams said he’d like to try and play, but isn’t sure the training staff would let him in his condition.

Omon dealing with flu – Inside The Bills
Xavier Omon was added to the team’s injury report with flu-like symptoms and was not at One Bills Drive on Thursday. Shawn Nelson is the other player that has missed practice time due to flu-like symptoms.

Owens on why numbers are down – Inside The Bills
Though he was targeted more in the game against the Jets last week (8 times) Terrell Owens provided his explanation as to why he hasn’t made as many game changing plays as fans are used to seeing from the veteran wideout.

Question Mark: AFL isn't under-represented : Buffalo Bills : The Buffalo News
Mark Gaughan answers questions on Tom Sestak's HoF resume, guidelines for bringing stuff into NFL stadiums, and the force out rule.

Bills notebook: Delhomme could get back on track : Buffalo Bills : The Buffalo News
Although Delhomme has gotten off to a horrid start — he's thrown 10 interceptions, tied with the New York Jets' Mark Sanchez for the league lead, while his 56.8 passer rating is 33rd in the NFL — Bills players see a quarterback capable of turning it around.

T.O. maintains his cool with Bills : Buffalo Bills : The Buffalo News
What Terrell Owens is doing, believe it or not, is being a model citizen. Despite getting off to the worst statistical start of his career (15 catches, 215 yards, one touchdown) and playing on an offense that looks stuck in neutral, Owens hasn't lost his cool.

SB Nation's Week 7 Power Rankings: Who Dat? - SB Nation
The Bills move up two spots to 24 this week as the Redskins and Lions move down after losses.

Dirty Dozen: Ranking the NFL's Head Coaches, From Belichick to Zorn -- NFL FanHouse
Suprisingly, Dick Jauron is not on the list of the six worst coaches in the NFL right now. This doesn't even mention any Bills players but I thought the fact that he wasn't on it was newsworthy to Bills fans.

Fantasy owners should be starting both Rivers, Grant in Week 7
The Panthers Steve Smith and the Bills T.O. both make the "Sit 'Em" list. It's not a coincidence that both Jonathan Stewart and Marshawn Lynch are listed as having favorable match-ups.

Carolina Panthers - CharlotteObserver.com
Through the looking glass, the Charlotte Observer covers this week's opponent - The Carolina Panthers.

Homers vs. Haters, Buffalo Bills edition - Cat Scratch Reader
Two perspectives on the Carolina Panthers/Buffalo Bills matchup this Sunday.

2009 NFL Opposition & Defensive Statistics | Pro-Football-Reference.com
The Bills pass defense is fourth in yards per completion allowed and yards per game allowed. And dead last in yards per rush and yards per game allowed.

Beer In The Bathroom: The Circle Of Life - Washington Redskins - Deadspin
The Redskins are selling beer in FedExField bathrooms? Holy crap, that's awesome. And unsanitary.