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Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills News, 12/8

The Buffalo Bills will be starting inexperienced David Snow on the offensive line Sunday. That and more injury reports from Friday.

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

Bills say let it snow, let it snow - Buffalo News
"That's not what I like to hear," [Rams QB Sam] Bradford said earlier in the week, when told some snow flurries might fall that day. "I like the warm weather."

Buffalo Bills' Alex Carrington starting to contribute - Democrat and Chronicle
Kyle Williams on Carrington: "He's played over here, he's played over there, he really hasn't had an opportunity to get comfortable until this year."

DE Mark Anderson closer to return - BuffaloBills.com
"Had Anderson not needed a second procedure he likely would’ve been back on the field already. Instead he’s hoping to return to the lineup sooner rather than later knowing there are just four games left in the regular season."

Scouting Report - Week 14 - BuffaloBills.com
"The Rams are 0-3 against the AFC East this season."

Bills to wear throwback uniforms this weekend - BuffaloBills.com
"As one of the eight original AFL teams, all elements of the Bills throwback uniform – jersey, pant, helmet, sock - differ from the team’s regular season look."

Snow falls in line - BuffaloBills.com
"He’s been here all year whether it’s been on the practice squad or the active roster," Urbik said. "He’s been doing a lot of guard work and center work. " Nice headline, Chris.

"What's the Word" with George Wilson - VIDEO - BuffaloBills.com
"This week George catches up with running back Fred Jackson to talk about his strong performance against Jacksonville, the backfield duo he forms with C.J. Spiller, and the upcoming holidays."

Under Review: Ron Brooks - VIDEO - BuffaloBills.com
"On this week's edition of Under Review, Hannah Buehler catches up with Bills CB Ron Brooks about his return from IR, his playing time and his physical style of play."

Fred Jackson on Rams Matchup - VIDEO - BuffaloBills.com
"Bills running back talks to the media about preparing for the Rams, playing in different weather conditions and the changes on the offensive line."

Inside The Bills | Nix: A 1st round QB is not an automatic
Nix: "The fans are so eager for us to make something happen and they’re not anymore eager than I am. They got the idea I think that we were automatically going to draft a quarterback in the first round. That’s not necessarily true."

Inside The Bills | Fan Friday 12-7
Chris Brown discusses the quarterback situation, conversion rates on short-yardage plays, the upcoming free agency period, Mario Williams' wrist injury and Crezdon Butler.

Inside The Bills | Gailey holds O-line cards close to vest
"We’ll have five," said Gailey. "Every play we’ll have five and sometimes we’ll have six, but that’s about as far as I want to go on that." Oh, that cagey Chan Gailey.

Inside The Bills | A. Williams still not there yet
"He did better," said head coach Chan Gailey when asked how Williams week of practice went. "It’ll be close on him (for Sunday). I don’t know if he’ll make it or not. I want him really close to 100 (percent). I don’t know if we’re quite there yet."

WGR 550 SportsRadio - Bills' Gailey Playing OL Cards Close To The Vest
"They have to decide whether it's best to start an undrafted rookie at the incredibly important center position, or to affect three starting positions rather than just two by putting Urbik at center."

WGR 550 SportsRadio - Bills List Stevie Johnson As Questionable Vs Rams
"He was better [Friday] than he was [Thursday]," Gailey said. "We’re going to talk about it and see how he feels [Saturday] morning before we make a full decision."

Final Word: AFC East - AFC East Blog - ESPN
James Walker will be watching the Bills center position if he watches the Bills game.

AccuScore: Bills will beat Rams - AFC East Blog - ESPN
"According to AccuScore, the Bills will move one step closer to .500. Buffalo is predicted to win this game at home."

PFF Pick'em: Week 14 | ProFootballFocus.com
Seven of eight are going with the Bills this week.

3TFO: Rams @ Bills, Week 14 | ProFootballFocus.com
"Steve Palazzolo takes a look ahead at a game that could decide the playoff hopes of both the Bills and Rams." Buffalo's young cornerbacks, the defensive line, and the running game get a special look.

Buffalo Bills on the verge of selling out Toronto game for the first time - The Globe and Mail
"With hockey on the outs and ticket prices slashed, the Buffalo Bills are on the verge of selling out a regular season game in Toronto for the first time in the team’s five-year history in the city."

Rams brace for 'Buffalo weather' : Stltoday
"It’s going to be rainy, cold, and maybe spittin’ a little snow," Gailey said, in his Southern drawl. "It’s just ideal."

Another ball-hawk from St. Louis starring for Buffalo : Stltoday
Henry Jones and Jairus Byrd grew up in St. Louis and had stellar careers at safety for the Bills. Hopefully Byrd is around for a decade, too.

Rams/Bills: Seven for Sunday : Stltoday
Taking a look at how to stop Buffalo. Or what Buffalo needs to do to win.

Rams Prepared for Cold Weather Conditions - StLouisRams.com
"Yeah, I’ve played in a couple in college," Bradford said. "If it’s cold, that’s really not a big deal. Obviously, if it starts to rain or snow, then that can affect things a little bit more."

Keys to the Game: Buffalo - StLouisRams.com
The Rams official website talks about how to win the game.

Good Time For Bills To Stop Disappointing - 13WHAM.com
"But 3-1 or even, heaven help us, 4-0 in the last month might give fans an actual reason for hope that this decade and a half of failure could end."