Archives for November 2008

‘"You’re going to have highs and lows. You’re going to suffer a lot. You’re going to get defeated a lot," Jauron said Wednesday. "And the bottom line is how you come back from it. I don’t have any doubts about Trent Edwards. He’s going to be fine."’

‘Coach Dick Jauron said he wouldn’t make any predictions about Whitner’s status except to say, "it’s in the realm of possibility" he’ll be able to play. Whitner practiced on a limited basis and appeared wary of raising his shoulder over his head.’

‘Bills 27, Browns 24.’

‘Fox, who was released by Buffalo before the start of this season, appeared in the Bills’ final five games last season after spending eight weeks on the practice squad. He’s an Ohio State product who was selected by Minnesota in the third round of the 2005 draft but spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve.’

‘Bills safety Donte Whitner was on the practice field Wednesday afternoon. Whitner appeared to be limited during the portion of the workout that the media was allowed to watch.’

‘Fox, offers depth at both safety and cornerback and was used at both positions in training camp this past summer.’

‘The players spoke about the NFL Play 60 campaign, which encourages youths to exercise for at least 60 minutes each day, at the Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School.’

‘As with Cassel’s runs, Green-Ellis’ situational 22 yards and a score demonstrated how slowly Buffalo’s defense responded to everything. The Bills have to figure out how to compensate for personnel losses no matter how devastating they may be, and stopping dinky passes or recognizing simple patterns would be a good way to begin for as long as Whitner is out.’

‘”The coaches told me during the week that would be the matchup,” McGee said of his assignment. “He’s the real deal. I didn’t know he was that quick being as tall as he is. It was a great challenge, but I felt like I was up to the challenge.”‘

‘As in Cleveland, football means a lot to the people in Buffalo. Maybe that’s why their fans wanted to believe this would be a special year there, too.’

‘Quarterback Trent Edwards: A recent slump has seen him tumble to 17th in passer rating (86.9), but the second-year quarterback still ranks sixth in completion percentage (66.9) and 10th with an average gain per attempt of 7.53 yards.’

Bills squandering a promising start (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Tony Grossi’s Scouting Report: Buffalo Bills (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Quinn taking loss to Denver personally (Warren Tribune Chronicle)

Quinn has firm grasp on playbook (Willoughby News Herald)

Disgruntled Browns fans set up Web site supporting the hire of Cowher (Elyria Chronicle Telegram)

Andra Davis ready for 100th game, but his Browns future is in doubt (Canton Repository)

Dustin Fox signs with Bills (Canton Repository)

Quinn’s first start in good company (ClevelandBrowns.com)

Flemings dinner a success (ClevelandBrowns.com)

‘”But I’ve said from Day 1, team is what it’s all about. Accepting the individual accolades and criticisms, it’s tough at the quarterback position because you’re going to get all the credit when you win and all the (blame) when you lose.”‘

‘A win would set the Bills up for a chance at redemption in December, when they face the Patriots, Jets and Dolphins again, since their foes for the rest of this month are the hapless Kansas City Chiefs and the slightly less pitiful San Francisco 49ers. A loss, however, would drop the Bills to 5-5, effectively wiping out any lingering good feelings about starting 4-0 and 5-1. Then the blame game truly begins.’

‘Mary Wilson, wife of Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson, founded the WNY Girls in Sports program in 2004 and was on hand to interact with the girls throughout the sessions. In addition, approximately 200 volunteers from the University at Buffalo, Canisius College, Niagara University, Upstate NY Jr. Golf, Sportsplex and the Niagara Frontier Jr. Olympic Volleyball Club took part in coaching and educating the girls.’