September 09, 2010
Bills a franchise at a crossroads
There are many ways to illustrate the differences between the fortunes of the Indianapolis Colts and the Buffalo Bills over the past 15 years. Win-loss record, playoff appearances, Super Bowls, Pro Bowls — you pick the metric, and chances are there will be a considerable favourable advantage for the team from Indiana over the one from Western New York.
nationalpost.com/Scott Stinson | Posted at 10:54 AM
Here's my preseason All-AFC East team
In February, the wait felt like it would be interminable. As it does every year. But we're finally here. The start of the NFL regular season is upon us. A meaningful game will be played Thursday night in the Superdome. Let's mark the occasion in the AFC East with a look at my preseason all-division team.
ESPN/Tim Graham | Posted at 10:50 AM
Bills vs. Dolphins: Discussing Two Key Matchups
The NFL returns tonight. The Buffalo Bills return to games that count on Sunday, when they'll take on the hated - yes, hated, Mike Harrington - Miami Dolphins. Now that it's Thursday, and the game is mere days away, we're going to start getting into the details of what is a vastly underrated Week 1 matchup.
buffalorumblings.com/Brian Galliford | Posted at 10:48 AM
Rumblings Book Review: Standing Tall - The Kevin Everett Story
"My body went numb. It felt like he ran straight through me." Kevin Everett raced down the field to start the second half of the Buffalo Bills season opener against the Denver Broncos on September 9, 2007. He was at full speed, having run untouched through the Broncos kickoff return unit when he slammed into returner Domenik Hixon.
buffalorumblings.com/Matt Rich Warren | Posted at 10:47 AM
Hardships, Gailey should serve Edwards well
Trent Edwards is only entering his fourth NFL season, but he’s experienced just about all the ups and downs possible in a young career. Multiple quarterback competitions, multiple offensive systems, multiple coordinators and the loss of the starting quarterback job in 2009.
buffalobills.com/Chris Brown | Posted at 10:46 AM
Byrd A Full Participant As Bills Prep For Dolphins
The preliminary injury report is out for Sunday's matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins. Teams are not required to provide anything more than level of participation in practice this early in the week, and the Bills and Dolphins are both relatively healthy.
buffalorumblings.com/Brian Galliford | Posted at 10:45 AM
Spiller gets the nod as Bills starter
It took a few short months for Bills rookie running back C.J. Spiller to win the starting job and elevate expectations around town that Buffalo’s anemic offense just might have a semblance of a spark. The one thing Spiller’s careful of is to remind everyone that he can’t do it alone.
niagara-gazette.com/AP | Posted at 10:43 AM
Buffalo Bills' Fred Jackson optimistic about Sunday status
ORCHARD PARK — Running back Fred Jackson participated in practice Wednesday afternoon at windblown Ralph Wilson Stadium, and he said he expects to be playing in the opener against the Dolphins Sunday.
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle | Posted at 06:10 AM
Buffalo Bills' C.J. Spiller set to start
ORCHARD PARK — There really was no need for Chan Gailey to play it coy regarding the depth chart at the running back position.
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle | Posted at 06:09 AM
With front-loaded schedule of tough foes, things could get ugly early
A tough early schedule will be a huge challenge for the Buffalo Bills in 2010.
Buffalo News | Posted at 06:07 AM
For starters, Jackson's disappointed he's not No. 1
Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson was both optimistic and disappointed after Wednesday's practice.
Buffalo News | Posted at 06:06 AM
Improving the O-line is on front burner
When asked the key to a successful offense, Eric Wood's answer was the same mantra repeated over and over by football players and coaches alike:
Buffalo News | Posted at 06:04 AM
Edwards talks the talk, but ...
Trent Edwards is ready to have fun this season. Just ask him. Every time he opens his mouth, Edwards tells us how much he's enjoying his job. At Wednesday's opening media day, the Bills' quarterback used "enjoy" in one form or another no fewer than eight times.
Buffalo News | Posted at 06:04 AM
Bills' troubles overshadow strengths in both backfields
You'd better have an efficient passing game if you want to make the NFL playoffs.
Buffalo News | Posted at 06:02 AM
Sullivan: In climb back to contention, franchise needs to bottom out
This year, I was more relieved than usual to see the NFL preseason come to a merciful conclusion. Given one more encouraging performance by the starters, a lot of Bills fans would have begun making travel plans for the Super Bowl in Dallas.
Buffalo news | Posted at 06:01 AM
Bills' outside linebackers out to prove they can do the job
The Buffalo Bills' outside linebackers are expecting to be tested by the Miami Dolphins in Sunday's NFL season opener.
Buffalo News | Posted at 06:00 AM
Nix is a football man with a plan
The first job Buffalo Bills General Manager Buddy Nix got in football was as a graduate assistant under legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant at the University of Alabama.
Buffalo News | Posted at 06:00 AM