Buffalo Bills News and Discussion
Ex-Jaguar Fewell becomes foe as Bills’ head coach (Florida Times Union)
CB Mathis to miss Buffalo game (Florida Times Union)
Jaguars could turn to Nelson again at cornerback (AP)
Inside slant (The Sports Xchange)
Strategy and personnel (The Sports Xchange)
Notes, quotes (The Sports Xchange)
Jaguars Sign Wide Receive Nate Swift to Practice Squad (Jaguars.com)
Defense could make the difference (Jaguars.com)
Getting to know Bryan Smith (Jaguars.com)
‘ “If winning means me not getting more interceptions, then I’d be fine with that,” he said. “It’s hard to enjoy just because of the fact that it’s a team game, not an individual game. We win and lose together.”‘
‘The Packers had an open roster spot after waiving wide receiver Jake Allen and attempted to retain Brohm by offering the same two-year deal as the Bills did. But in the end, the Packers’ second-round pick in 2008 thought it best to go to a team searching for a quarterback, not stay on one that has its long-term answer at the position in Aaron Rodgers.’
‘You knew it, quite frankly, because history says former Lions coaches — even an interim one like Jauron that might’ve deserved a longer look here — don’t become coaches elsewhere.’
‘In a move that got everyone’s attention, Fewell had his team practice in pads and outside. Such a thing was unheard of under Dick Jauron, who was fired on Tuesday after compiling a 24-33 record in just over 3 1/2 seasons.’
‘With just two healthy tight ends on the roster (Derek Schouman went on IR earlier in the season), the Bills needed to make a move, signing free agent Joe Klopfenstein. A 2006 second-round draft pick of St. Louis, Klopfenstein was cut this year coming out of training camp. The 6-foot-5, 252-pounder has 33 career catches for 386 yards and two TDs but he’ll mostly fill a blocking role for Buffalo.’
‘”He’ll be able to buy time with that experience,” Owens said. “There will be some times where he can assess the defense and really take some shots downfield. We’re looking forward to the opportunity with Ryan. He was 2-1 before the bye week. Personally, I feel like it was his job to lose.”‘
‘”I think that when you’re losing, everybody is looking for answers and it’s hard to say that everything is falling on one guy because as the offense, I think everybody can look in the mirror and say, ‘I can play better,'” said Fitzpatrick. “That being said, I’m very excited to get out there and play, and try to get the team some wins.”‘
‘Bills interim head coach Perry Fewell on Wednesday listed Bell as week to week, which is an upgrade after the team previously feared the player’s injury might be season-ending. Fewell said Bell will not require surgery after he was hurt in a 41-17 loss at Tennessee last weekend.’