Archives for November 2008

‘It’s not clear how Greer was hurt, but it happened during the Browns’ 12-play, 96-yard drive that was capped by Joshua Cribbs’ 2-yard touchdown run that put Cleveland ahead 13-0. Greer made a tackle during the drive, stopping Braylon Edwards on an 18-yard catch.’

‘”When you turn the ball over a little bit, it’s tough,” said Edwards, who has committed 10 turnovers during Buffalo’s losing streak. “You start seeing things that you’re not really seeing, and you start doing things that you’re normally not used to doing.”‘

‘Whitner missed one game-last week’s 20-10 loss at New England-and came back in time for a critical game for the Bills, who had lost three straight and four of five. The safety and team defensive captain had other motivation to get back in the lineup, considering Buffalo was playing his hometown Browns in prime time.’

‘Recently, their running game has been non-existent (35 carries for a mere 90 yards the past two games), they can’t generate a pass rush (two sacks the past three starts), can’t get teams off the field on third down (16 conversions in the last 29 tries) and can’t stop turning the ball over (10 the past nine quarters: five interceptions, four fumbles and a safety).’

‘”Obviously, last year was very frustrating,” admitted Buffalo quarterback Trent Edwards, who endured a 13-of-33 passing day for 124 yards in blizzard conditions. “I’ve spoken with Lee (Evans) about this … we need to get these guys from last year, we owe them. They took away our chance of going to a playoff game and we still have that taste in our mouth.”‘

‘On November 7th, many Bills players found the time to do just that when Athletes In Action (AIA) and the Buffalo Christian Center hosted, “Night Out With The Bills!”‘

‘The Monday Quarterback Club is proud to announce that former Buffalo Bills safety Mark Kelso and Buffalo Bills’ VP of Community Relations Gretchen Geitter have been selected to receive the 23rd annual Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Distinguished Service Award for the 2008 season. Kelso and Ms. Geitter will be honored during pregame ceremonies at the Bills-Cleveland Browns game at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Monday, November 17 and at the Monday Quarterback Club luncheon at HSBC Arena earlier that day.’

‘It will be cold with temperatures dipping into the mid to upper twenties Monday night, but the winds will max out at 15-20 miles per hour. And while there is snow in the forecast, if there’s more than inch it would be as surprise.’

‘Officials say they expect traffic at the four border crossings in the Buffalo-Niagara region to start increasing by mid-afternoon as fans head to the stadium for the 8:30 p.m. kickoff.’

‘This is a game where the 5-4 Bills can gain little even though much is at risk: They should be expected to win a home prime-time fixture against a troubled 3-6 foe, and yet falling short would mean that it would be time for Buffalo to start thinking about 2009’s draft position.’

‘Bills, 30-24.’

‘This is a pivotal moment in the Bills’ season. They’ve lost three in a row and are in danger of falling out of contention in the AFC East. Whitner probably shouldn’t even try to play. But he wants his teammates to know how much he burns to help them in their moment of crisis.’

‘Asked his reaction to the fact the Bills tried to deal him, McCargo said, “It’s like anybody. You feel like you’re not wanted. Then you have to come back to the situation. That has to do with your feelings. But this is a business. I have to look at it like a business. It definitely doesn’t feel good but it’s a business so you have to go with the flow and get back to work.”‘

‘”So much of the experience of a Buffalo Bills game is the tailgating culture,” Wheat said. “It’s a celebration of Buffalo Bills football. We want to help people maintain that culture, but we have to find a way to help them do that responsibly.”‘

‘”We are expecting a surge in traffic starting as early as 3 p. m. as fans travel to the game,” Buffalo Port Director Joseph J. Wilson said. “We strongly encourage all travelers to monitor traffic conditions and factor in sufficient time to cross the border so that they may arrive at their destination on time.”‘