‘McFarland, who appeared in two games last year, was among the final players the Bills cut on Saturday. Other notables making the squad were guard Jasen Esposito and defensive end Constantin Ritzmann, who both spent time with the Bills last year and were also among the players cut Saturday.’
Archives for September 5, 2005
Bills Announce Practice Squad
‘The Bills have signed the following players to its practice squad…’.
Coaches believe J.P. can succeed in Bills’ offense
‘”I think we’re better up front than we were last year,” Clements said. “There’s more depth at receiver. I think the backs will be better than last year. Tight ends are doing well. Then you have essentially a rookie quarterback. The fortunate thing for him is a lot of rookie quarterbacks who play are with teams that don’t have that kind of talent surrounding them. So we think we can have a very good offense. It’s just going to be a matter of hopefully starting off fast.”‘
Real pressure falls on Bills’ running game
‘Losman appears to suffer from sensory overload, which happens when a kid spends too much time in the classroom, not enough on the playground. He looks shaky at best, like many a rookie starter. Bledsoe might be better today, but the Bills are convinced Losman, with more playing time, will take them farther tomorrow.’
Weighty matters
‘”It’s definitely a concern,” Teague said. “I plan on losing weight when I’m done. There aren’t a lot of old men walking around at 300-something pounds. You try to stay in good shape and watch your diet but you’ve got to be big to play this game. But hopefully when I’m done I’ll lose some.”‘
If Losman falters, don’t forget Holcomb
‘Unloading veteran Drew Bledsoe was the right move for the Bills. He had taken them as far as he could in three seasons but wasn’t going to improve. It was time to make Losman the starter and hope for the best. Based on Losman’s preseason performance, Buffalo fans should be doing more than hoping. They should be praying.’
Bills have a gem in Leonhard
‘Safety Jim Leonhard made the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent. After watching him emerge as a walk-on from tiny Tony to three-time All-American, this development shouldn’t shock any Badgers fans. The only questions about him are how soon will he lead the NFL in punt returns, and why didn’t the Packers sign him to return kicks?’
Tucker playing waiting game
‘Tucker, 27, was ready to play Friday in the Bills’ preseason finale against Detroit. He feared something was wrong when he didn’t get in the game.’