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Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills Links, 9/18

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

Inside The Bills | Moorman questionable "
"Bills punter Brian Moorman was added to the injury report on Friday. He’s listed as questionable after being unable to practice on Friday. Head coach Chan Gailey downplayed Moorman’s ailment which is listed as a back."

Inside The Bills | Fan Friday 9-17 "
Chris Brown answers questions on the WR corps, a Trent Edwards contract extension, the kick returner duties, blocking Clay Matthews and the active roster rules.

Buffalo Bills like what they see in David Nelson | Democrat and Chronicle
"Undrafted rookie free agent David Nelson had an impressive NFL debut, and continues to be a pleasant surprise for the Bills."

Buffalo Bills' futility on third down contributes to losing ways | Green Bay Press-Gazette
"Of the nearly one thousand teams that have taken to the field since the NFL went to a 16-game schedule in 1978, only 32 have finished with a third-down conversion rate below 30 percent." Last year the Bills were 25.8%.

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Inside The Bills | Challenges of 3-4 transition "

Mike McCarthy talks about the Packers' transition to the 3-4 and Chris Brown wraps it into a discussion on the Bills' transition.

Inside The Bills | Pack’s McCarthy on Spiller "
"I think he’s a pretty talented young man," said McCarthy. "I really liked him coming through the draft process. I think C.J. and Rosoce Parrish are some dynamic perimeter players when you put the ball in their hands. That running back group is talented. Very explosive and ability to get on the edge and make people miss. He had some big time plays in the preseason and we’re impressed with some of C.J.’s work from the preseason."

Offense must keep track of Matthews - Sports - The Buffalo News
A closer look at LB Clay Matthews and how the Bills might try to contain him.

Bills Players Getting Healthier For Packers Game - WGR 550 SportsRadio
Updates on both teams' injuries reports for Sunday.

Video: Bills at Packers preview - AFC East Blog - ESPN
On the "NFL Live" set, Trey Wingo, Mark Schlereth and Tedy Bruschi kibbutz about Sunday's game between the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Schlereth says the game "really is a tough spot" for the Bills and noted their inability to pass downfield in their opener despite an emphasis on throwing. Bruschi predicts the Bills "will lose big."

Final Word: AFC East - AFC East Blog - ESPN
"The Bills must rely on their running backs and tight ends," says Tim Graham. He expects the first pass to a TE this season against the Packers.

Bills brace for Packers pass rush|WIVB.com
John Murphy thinks pass protection will be the key this week against the Pack.

For Bills, getting back on track tough against the Pack - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
"We’re just trying to get back to basics with what we started with, just basic blocking schemes, basic routes that we’ve run and things like that to kind of get back to where we started with this whole thing and build from there," said Chan Gailey, Bills head coach.

Bills Packers and the Rest of the NFL - 13WHAM.com
Mike Catalana picks the Packers over the Bills, 31-13.

Packers-Bills Preview: Five Things To Watch - WISC Madison
"We take a closer look at Sunday's game between the Packers (1-0) and the Bills (0-1) at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Friday, September 17, 2010."

Preview: Bills at Green Bay Packers - Acme Packing Company
"A look ahead at the Green Bay Packers next game against the Buffalo Bills."

Video Games - EA Sports Simulations - ESPN
"Talk about two teams heading in opposite directions. Aaron Rodgers picks apart the Bills secondary for three touchdown passes while new number one back Jackson rushes for 71 yards and one score as the Packers bully the Bills 28-7." Check out the predicted box score here.

NFL Blog Blitz: Buffalo Bills powered by SportsFanLive.com
"Matchup of the Week: Lee Evans vs. Charles Woodson"

Other Bills Links
DeHaven's return is off to solid start - Sports - The Buffalo News

Allen Wilson looks at the special teams success under Bobby April and old/new coach Bruce DeHaven.

Schopp: Bills Need A Buck - WGR 550 SportsRadio
The Baltimore Orioles are 25-16 since hiring Buck Showalter as manager. Mike Schopp is hoping the Bills obtain a savior be it a coach like Buck or a player, citing Reggie White's resuscitation of Green Bay.

End of an era at Ralph Wilson Stadium - AFC East Blog - ESPN
"Starting with the Bills' next home game Oct. 3, Johnson merely will pull his Pinto into a private lot across the street from Ralph Wilson Stadium."

"What's the Word" with George Wilson (3:27) - BuffaloBills.com
"This week George talks with Bryan Scott about the unusual way he sleeps at night."

Week 2 fantasy starts and sits | National Football Post
CJ Spiller is a "Sit 'em". Not surprising.

NFL Blog Blitz: Buffalo Bills powered by SportsFanLive.com
Chris Trapasso opines on Pinto Johnson's move.