Archives for December 2009

‘Bell is the 15th player to go on injured reserve for Buffalo this season, as the club nears its all-time high of 17 players on IR in 2007.’

‘The Bills promoted offensive lineman Andre Ramsey from their practice squad Friday to replace Bell.’

‘Bell, who suffered the injury in Week 10 at Tennessee, had hoped to be back in the lineup before the season was over, but early this week it became evident that wasn’t going to happen.’

‘If you’re a player for the Bills you know you’re not going to the playoffs, but you have to continue to play for pride. You don’t look forward to next year and where the team might pick in the draft. In some cases you play for the team’s success if you have time left on your contract, or if you’re a free agent you play for your future knowing other teams might be looking at your game tape to see if they want you on their team. It doesn’t matter what sport it is, you play to win games period.’

‘"We’re a young group and Bobby keeps teaching and toward the end of the year we keep peaking," said Corto. "Last year we had a lot more big plays and we didn’t have as many against us. But we’ve done some good things and we’re getting on track."’

‘"I’ve been catching the ball and guys have been right there, so I have to make smart decisions and fair catch and try to put the offense in a good position," he said. "Hopefully, that big one is coming."’

‘"When we lost him, I was lost," said Fewell, who also doubles as the team’s defensive coordinator. "Paul runs our defense, he gets us in every call. I can run a sophisticated game plan with Paul. He is a football junkie. He eats it, he breathes it, he sleeps it."’

‘Tolbert played at LSU as a wide receiver from 1988-90. He’s had several different coaching stints on the college level, including Louisiana-Monroe, Ohio University, Auburn, Louisiana-Lafayette and Florida.’

‘ The coaching, front office and ownership all share the blame. The Bills have been trying to replace Keith Ellison, an outstanding overachiever, for three years. The problem this offseason was there were no ideal options in free agency.’

Vrabel adjusts to being out of contention (Kansas City Star)

NFL gives Chiefs another day to sell out game (Kansas City Star)

Flowers sits out of practice (Kansas City Star)

Cassel learning tough quarterback lessons in KC (AP)

Chiefs straining to keep blackout streak intact (AP)

Chiefs CB Flowers misses practice (AP)

Injury Report – Bills (KCChiefs.com)

Q&A with Matt Cassel (KCChiefs.com)

Q&A with Todd Haley (KCChiefs.com)

Chiefs get another 24 Hours to Sell Out Sunday’s Game (KCChiefs.com)

It’s No Mystery (KCChiefs.com)

‘Bills 20, Chiefs 13.’

‘Bills 31, Chiefs 28.’

‘Mace had been released earlier this week from the Bills’ 53-man roster, but was re-signed after New Orleans signed linebacker Anthony Waters off Buffalo’s practice squad.’

‘It appears clear, at least while Perry Fewell is the interim head coach, that Trent Edwards isn’t going to play for the Bills again this season. Ryan Fitzpatrick, who will start for the fourth week in a row, has proven to be nothing more than a decent backup option. So fans are clamoring for a look at Brohm and are asking why not play him in these remaining games and see what he’s got.’

‘The Bills have scored just nine touchdowns inside the opponent’s 20-yard line, tying the St. Louis Rams and Oakland Raiders for the fewest in the NFL.’