Archives for August 16, 2006

‘Reed said the only noticeable difference he’s seen in Price is an increased desire to succeed. “I can say he’s humbled a little bit more,” Reed said. “Not to say he was an arrogant guy, but he does go out there and works even harder. He just realizes that this is his opportunity to show all the people that might have doubted him that he still has it.”‘

‘”One of the things is that he has been able to relate to the players,” Evans said. “He is someone you can go talk to if you need help. I think he was a good addition to have in (Losman’s) corner and also someone to relate to.”‘

‘In terms of pure talent, Losman, a former No. 1 pick, rates a clear advantage. But Holcomb has better intangibles and, it seems, the respect of the locker room. The Bills have a handful of talented players, but they’re rebuilding — and they’re being rebuilt by a man who wants to win now.’

‘”It’s an adjustment. Everyone has their own philosophies on what they think is the right way to do it,” Vincent said. “With the new coaching staff, it’s a matter of all of us believing in the system. But, I do believe we’re coming together. I really see guys making a conscious, conscious effort to be in the right place, being gap-sound and taking care of their responsibilities.”‘

‘”It’s been [tough] mentally and physically to come into camp and end up having to sit down for two weeks and watch those guys get better,” said Nall, expected to be fully cleared for practice tonight. “It wears on you mentally. One of the hardest things is blocking out what they’re doing and concentrating on the ins and outs of our offense.”‘

‘”I love to think,” Fowler said. “I love “Jeopardy.’ I love to test my mind. I chose to play center because you have to be intelligent. You have to be the smartest guy out there, next to the quarterback. I love the responsibility I have to make sure everybody is in the right place and on the same page.”‘

‘If there was ever a team and a player that needed each another, this is it. A marriage made in a back alley.’

‘Four years into his career there are many followers of the team who would suggest that Denney hasn’t met those expectations. He has started only 19 of the 56 games he has played for the Bills and has a pedestrian total of 10.5 sacks.’

‘”My back is against the wall,” Nall said. “This might be my only shot this weekend to go out there and turn some heads and say ‘Hey, we need to take a better look at him.'”‘

‘Overall, I really like the way Dick Jauron and his staff run practices. Jauron observes, and his coaches coach, and there isn’t a lot of yelling or cheerleading. Gregg Williams and his staff were famous — maybe infamous — for that, and Mike Mularkey’s staff also seemed, overall, a bit louder.’

‘As far as members of the Buffalo Bills go, Nall may have the most to lose in the team’s upcoming game. A solid performance will bring him right back into the race; a poor performance, however, will likely end his chances altogether.’

‘"I’ve always had to deal with it, you know, `He’s not quite big enough,’" Williams said. "But I made a ton of plays in college. I really count on and expect myself to be able to do that now, still."’

‘Coach Dick Jauron didn’t have an immediate update on Jackson’s status, but the undrafted rookie free agent out of Coe College was spotted walking on crutches afterward.’

‘Greer found his confidence at the right time, and used a perfect stage to display it. He’s being pushed through camp by second-year player Eric King for playing time in the nickel package, but has played well, especially in intrasquad scrimmages. “Jabari’s got a lot of athletic ability,” said George Catavolos, the Bills’ defensive backs coach. “And he’s a had a lot of production in 7-on-7 against our own people. It’ll be interesting to see what he does against other competition.”‘

‘Royal is listed as the top tight end on the team’s depth chart and appreciates the relationship he’s starting to develop with Losman. Especially after the quarterback was recently named the “front-runner” by coach Dick Jauron. “It’s hard when you have two guys, and now three guys with Craig (Nall) back, trying to be the starter,” Royal said. “Each one throws a little differently and when you get to the top of your rout, you want to know how to expect it.”‘