Archives for September 2010

‘"I’m a work in progress when it comes to our faith," says Jim. "I’m miles behind her, but I’m trying to catch up. She’s in a full sprint and I’m jogging."’

‘The Bills today announced QB Trent Edwards, WR Lee Evans, LB Chris Kelsay, DE Marcus Stroud, P Brian Moorman and S George Wilson have been selected by their teammates as the Buffalo Bills captains for the 2010 season.’

‘"The reason he’s starting is because he has gotten more reps than anybody else at tailback in preseason and he’s done a good job," said Gailey. "If he hadn’t done a good job then we might have to re-think it, but he’s done a good job and he’s earned the spot. We’re looking forward to him being out there.”‘

‘Coach Chan Gailey on Wednesday named Spiller his starter this weekend, when the Bills open the season by hosting Miami. Gailey based his decision on the dynamic spark Spiller showed through much of the preseason by leading the team in scoring with three touchdowns rushing.’

‘At 6-foot-5 and 256 pounds, Farr is an undrafted rookie out of Memphis who was released by the Dallas Cowboys last weekend. The moves Wednesday are the latest in a series of shuffles the Bills have made to address their injury- and suspension-depleted position.’

‘It may have taken a bit longer than anticipated, but the Bills finished filling out their eight-man practice squad Wednesday morning signing free agent tight end Dajleon Farr.’

‘”They just came calling right away and it was the right situation,” Martin said of his signing last weekend. “Talking to them I’m here to play ball and I know this division pretty well, so it’s a good opportunity for me to try to help this team win.”‘

‘But Jones rose above the competition because of his strong play on special teams. His ability to use that solidly-built 6-foot, 214-pound frame didn’t didn’t hurt either, especially since big receivers are appealing to Gailey.’

‘A regular-season "home" game, drab as it was, against the Dolphins has been played in Toronto. Especially if the NFL goes to 18 games, I would just as soon make sure the Bills play Cleveland and Pittsburgh every year.’

‘"Going from Plainfield to a junior college to a small-time school like Youngstown State and then not get drafted and having to work for what I got," Jones said, "it’s just unbelievable."’

‘”When you’re new and you’re putting in something, you’re trying to develop it faster than it probably should,” Gailey said this week. “But you have to do that because the games start counting this week. So you had better be ready. We’ll see how we do.”‘

‘The Bills did not have a media availability Tuesday, but when practice resumes Wednesday, Spiller is in line to practice with the starters and open the season in that capacity, according to the source.’

‘”I think a lot of that credit goes to the scouting department, to pick those guys that didn’t get drafted that have an excellent opportunity to make your football team,” said Gailey. “They did a nice job of getting those guys in here, and then I thought our coaches got these young guys ready. They worked with them, gave them an opportunity and those guys took advantage of their opportunity. That’s what it’s all about.”‘

‘Only the most optimistic Bills fans expect the team to make the playoffs this season. I still don’t believe they’ll win more than five games. But I think they’ll be much more fun to watch and lose in a more entertaining fashion than they did in recent past seasons.’

‘Despite the drop in the number of Bills season tickets sold this year, 43,925 is an impressive total considering the current economy and the fact that the Bills have no playoff appearances and only one winning season in the last 10 years.’