Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills News, 12/15

Long and short of it, going deep is a problem - Buffalo News
"Buffalo has 33 pass plays of 20 or more yards, which is tied for the third fewest in the NFL."

Ex-Bill Lynch having best year of career - Buffalo News
"Our philosophy was to run the football and hammer the ball," said Seattle coach Pete Carroll. "And when we went to chase to get him, that was what we had in mind, and he would be that guy. So we're thrilled that it's worked out, and he's adapted. And he's a big part of this program now."

Buffalo Bills offense continues to struggle - Democrat and Chronicle
The Bills are "ranked 19th in scoring, 20th in total yards, 25th in passing yards and 22nd in first downs."

Spiller leading four Bills in late Pro Bowl charge - BuffaloBills.com
"Following the Bills-Rams game, S Jairus Byrd, DT Kyle Williams, Spiller and return man Leodis McKelvin each rank among the top fan vote recipients in the AFC."

Scouting Report - Week 15 - BuffaloBills.com
Chris Brown breaks down the match-up in Toronto.

Lee Smith becomes internet sensation - BuffaloBills.com
"The video of Smith’s TD and subsequent fall into the first row of spectators ranks as the most-viewed video ever hosted on the team’s website."

Ground game out to crack Seattle run front - BuffaloBills.com
"Seattle is known for using not two, but three defensive tackles in their front four, slotting the 6-4, 323-pound Red Bryant in the left defensive end position on run downs."

"What's the Word" with George Wilson - VIDEO - BuffaloBills.com
"This week George hits the Bills Healthy Zone Fieldhouse to help celebrate the accomplishments of several local students who participated in the Play 60 program."

Mario Williams on Playing in Toronto - VIDEO - BuffaloBills.com
"Bills defensive end talks to the media about his recent sack totals, playing in Toronto and the Seattle Seahawks. "

Under Review: C.J. Spiller - VIDEO - BuffaloBills.com
"On this edition of Under Review, Hannah Buehler talks with Bills running back C.J. Spiller about his season, the Pro Bowl, what it's like to be an NFL dad and more."

Inside The Bills | Nix: Time is now to move for QB in draft
"I’m not afraid to play a young player and I’m not afraid to play a young quarterback," he said.

Inside The Bills | Nix: WR is certainly on our radar
"We need a big time outside receiver and T.J. gives us a lot of that, but you still need to get another bigger guy that can line up out there and catch the ball even when he’s covered."

Inside The Bills | Nix hurts for Bills fans
"We’re working at it. I know you get tired of hearing that and I won’t ask you to be patient again because it’s something you’ve heard for years."

Inside The Bills | WR Jones has setback with calf
"It’s been bothering him off and on and he was limited. He didn’t get many reps today," said head coach Chan Gailey after Friday’s practice. "We’ve got him as questionable."

Inside The Bills | Fan Friday 12-14
Chris Brown answers questions on the Pistol offense, Chan Gailey giving up play-calling, why the Bills don't draft a QB in every round (yep), and traveling Bills fans.

Inside The Bills | Bills safeties rate near top
"ProFootballFocus, which watches game tape of every team and logs statistics and unique football metrics for every player has Bills safeties Jairus Byrd and George Wilson near the top of the league in performance at the safety position."

Inside The Bills | CBs Thurmond & Trufant out for Hawks
The Seahawks are down to their fourth and fifth cornerbacks this week. One is a second-year and the other a rookie.

WGR 550 SportsRadio - Bills GM Nix Talks Drafting A QB Yet Again
Nix on Fitzpatrick: "The interceptions are down from 23 to 13 and three of those were against the Jets in the first game. The passer rating again is better. He's close to reaching 3,000 yards for the third straight season. Only Jim Kelly's done that. I mean, you can take stats and prove any point."

WGR 550 SportsRadio - Bills WR Jones Has Setback Friday
"Eh, we'll see. I don't know," Gailey said when asked if he's optimistic about Jones' chances for Sunday. "It shows up and doesn't show up, it shows up and doesn't show up. We'll see about Sunday."

WGR 550 SportsRadio - Bills' Stevie Johnson Welcomes Slot Talk With Open Arms
"Not to sound overly confident in myself, but I don't think I can be handled outside. And now imagine me going against whoever I have to go against in the slot," the confident wideout replied. "I think it'll only help us out. I don't see it as a demotion when they talk about moving me anywhere."

WGR 550 SportsRadio - Bills DE Moore Would Love To Re-sign In Buffalo
"Not that I know of," Moore said of contract talks. "I really don't want to talk about it now anyway. Let's talk about it after the season and let's see what happens. We've got three more games and that's a lot of football left for me, well personally, so I've gotta go out here and finish strong."

Remember the offseason? - AFC East Blog - ESPN
"These were statements and predictions made by fans in our AFC East community before the season began. With the work week coming to an end, this is comic relief heading into the weekend. "

Final Word: AFC East - AFC East Blog - ESPN
Chan Gailey's fate will be decided in these last three games according to James Walker.

Seahawks vs. Bills: Pete Carroll, Gus Bradley, Darrell Bevell & Todd Wash talk ball - Field Gulls
"The Seahawks' coaching staff talked to media quite a bit over the last two days"

Seahawks at Bills: Seattle takes their game international - Field Gulls
A basic look at this weekend's game.

Buffalo Bills' Buddy Nix Envisions Stevie Johnson As Slot Receiver - Buffalo Rumblings
"Buffalo Bills GM Buddy Nix envisions Stevie Johnson as an ideal slot receiver and T.J. Graham as a high-upside "outside" guy. All that is missing? A "bigger guy" that can catch "when he's covered.""

Buffalo Bills' Buddy Nix Sending Mixed Signals At Quarterback - Buffalo Rumblings
"Buffalo Bills GM Buddy Nix is back at it, discussing the likelihood of the team taking a quarterback in the 2013 NFL Draft."

3TFO: Seahawks @ Bills, Week 15 | ProFootballFocus.com
"A unique test for the usually jet-lagged Seahawks as they head to Canada to meet the Bills, and attempt to keep alive their shot at a No. 2 playoff seed."