Archives for June 6, 2008

‘”I think this case is going to be resolved, and at the latest the first part of next week,” Clark said.’

‘With a few new player absences Friday at Bills OTAs, some reserve and younger players were able to take advantage of the extra reps and make plays. With Marshawn Lynch not in attendance Dwayne Wright became the beneficiary as he got the lion’s share of the first team reps and was picking his holes well while showing some burst.’

‘The last time the Buffalo Bills made the playoffs, a good portion of their current roster wasn’t even old enough to vote. And since this is an election year, it’s safe to say that the chance that the Bills will end their eight-year playoff drought is too close to call.’

‘Sources revealed Thursday that the witness came forward to police over the past 48 hours and is reporting that the Buffalo Bills running back was the driver who crashed into the Ontario woman over the weekend. Investigators also believe Lynch and two other people were inside that vehicle, sources said.’

‘Wilson donated a significant portion of the $300,000 that was raised to construct the field, which is part of the NFL’s Youth Education Towns program. Over the past 15 years, the NFL has constructed youth centers and athletic facilities in Super Bowl host cities. The facilities are designed to help youngsters succeed by providing educational assistance, job training, technical instruction, life-skills development and recreational outlets.’

‘That’s not good news for Youboty, who many originally felt would be a first-round pick in the 2006 draft. With the Bills taking three players at corner in this year’s draft – first-rounder Leodis McKelvin, fourth-rounder Reggie Corner and seventh-rounder Kennard Cox – it’s uncertain whether the former third-rounder from Ohio State will even make the roster.’

‘Running back Marshawn Lynch has eluded a lot of tacklers in his football career. Eluding law enforcement and the NFL’s conduct code might prove trickier for the second-year pro.’

‘If the season opened today, James would start opposite returning veteran Terrence McGee with McKelvin as the nickel back. McKelvin, however, has shown a lot of early skill in organized team activities and it will be a shock if he’s not in the starting lineup on opening day.’

‘Probably the most encouraging aspect of OTAs for Jauron was seeing most of last season’s injured players back in action. The Bills led the NFL with 17 players on injured reserve. "It’s really been encouraging to see our injured players, you know the number we had injured last year, come back and work through these first (weeks)," he said. "And most of them are working now and fully recovered and that’s a big plus for us."’

‘Erie County District Attorney Frank Clark calls Bills running back Marshawn Lynch the “principal suspect” in an alleged hit-and-run accident, saying the player was inside his vehicle when it struck and injured a pedestrian.’