Buffalo Bills news, 9/13: Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers up next

Bills fighting a losing battle with culture of failure - The Buffalo News
"Marrone made a good point about the younger players on his roster. All have been successful throughout their careers, which is how they reached the NFL in the first place. Most have come from strong college programs. The Bills overhauled the roster. The woe-is-me mentality shouldn’t be imbedded in this team." That's the most positive paragraph in this entire Bucky Gleason article.

Bills substantially younger, smaller than a year ago - The Buffalo News
"Buffalo led the league with 13 players who weighed less than 200 pounds."

Bills only NFL team without a 20-yard play on opening day - The Buffalo News
"Buffalo did have gains that were close to 20 yards long. Both of Manuel's touchdown throws were into the end zone from the 18-yard line. He also scrambled for a 19-yard gain and connected with tight end Scott Chandler for a 19-yard completion."

Doug Marrone explains failed challenge call against Patriots - The Buffalo News
"Here's exactly what happened. One, we didn't see the bean bag thrown for them to say that it was a fumble. We had 100 percent information that it was a fumble. But then what happened is, from where I was, I saw Manny get up and point that we had the ball," Marrone said, referring to Bills linebacker Manny Lawson. "So as we're waiting to get the feed, which we didn’t get that feed nor did the officials get that feed, New England's trying to hurry up. So I’m trying to put two and two together."

Bills Focus: Comparing Cam and EJ Manuel - BuffaloBills.com
"John Murphy goes to the Bills players to compare Bills quarterback EJ Manuel with Panthers quarterback Cam Newton."

Next two Bills home games sold out - BuffaloBills.com
"For fans still interested in purchasing tickets to the September 15 Carolina Panthers game, a limited number of visitor returns and club seats are available. A limited number of club tickets also remain available for the September 29 Baltimore Ravens game."

Inside The Bills | Lewis doing his best Cam Newton
"That’s what you have to do to give the guys the looks," Lewis told Buffalobills.com. "Basically running the option and giving them the best look possible. We’re trying to do everything he does so the defense can be ready for Sunday."

WGR 550 SportsRadio - Bills' Marrone Likens Analytics In Football To Poker
"That's just -- and I always try to explain this probably to my wife more than anybody because she reads it -- is that that's taking those situations based on down and distance. What that doesn't do is take into a situation of field position. These percentages and analytics for field position equal to points -- X-amount of yards and the start of field position equals the other team getting X-amount of points. It all really depends on what you believe from a philosophy standpoint, and I think you have to look at all of them and weigh them in and how you play them."

Da'Norris Searcy looks to make the most of his opportunities with Buffalo Bills | Democrat and Chronicle
"I think we got a lot out of him from the standpoint of big plays," coach Doug Marrone said. "Obviously those were big plays. He’s been playing well, kind of under the radar a little bit with what’s going on. I think he’s a guy that really works hard."

Inside Edge: Panthers at Bills - ESPN
"ESPN NFL Insider Mike Sando delivers some stats to help you make your pick for Carolina at Buffalo."

Countdown Daily Prediction: CAR-BUF - ESPN
"The NFL Live crew make their picks for Carolina at Buffalo." Schlereth and Saturday go Buffalo. Herm? Hello!? Bills.

Double Coverage: Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills - ESPN
Mike Rodak breaks with the majority and picks the Panthers over the Bills, as does his counterpart in Carolina.

Panthers vs. Bills 2013 odds: Carolina a slight favorite on the road - SBNation.com
"The Bills are at home, but Carolina is the favorite according to the oddsmakers."

Edwards seeks success in return home - BuffaloBills.com
"Edwards rented a house in Charlotte for his family last season but decided in the offseason that with two school-age children and a third about to start school, Buffalo made more sense this year. He's renting a townhouse in Charlotte formerly occupied by former Panthers and Bills guard Geoff Hangartner and seeing the family when he can."