Archives for May 12, 2009

‘VH-1 confirmed Tuesday that filming of the Buffalo portion of T.O.’s television reality show will begin Sunday, a day before the Bills open minicamp. The footage is being gathered for a series that follows the day-to-day life of the high-profile star receiver. It is scheduled to premier on the cable network in late July.’

‘The Bills on Tuesday also released linebacker Vince Hall(notes), who finished last season on Buffalo’s practice squad.’

‘The Buffalo Bills announced the team has signed free agent defensive end Jermaine McGhee and free agent defensive back Kyle Ward.’

‘Byrd’s first tutor was his father, Gill Byrd, a former first-round pick of the San Diego Chargers and two-time Pro Bowl cornerback. With 42 career interceptions the elder Byrd had valuable football knowledge to pass on to his two sons, Gill Jr. and Jairus.’

‘It had been rumored that running back Marshawn Lynch was buying the Kelly property. Amy Pfister, of Prestige Home Realty of East Aurora, the real estate agent who listed Kelly’s house, said confusion may have arisen because she also has a listing for a home owned by Lynch on Briercliff Drive in Hamburg.’

‘What this shows is that while it is a great concept to get everyone involved in all areas of the offense, there are certain players who simply aren’t cut out to do everything on every play. The key for Schonert’s future success as an offensive coordinator will be if he can discern which of his troops can and cannot do this and adjusts his approach according to their talent and limitations.’

‘Keith Ellison is Buffalo’s returning starter, but the Bills could do better than the former sixth-round pick. Ellison would make a fine backup at a position the Bills have lacked depth.’