Archives for November 27, 2010

‘Ellison has been bothered by quad and knee injuries which prematurely ended his 2009 season. The 26-year-old has not played since October 3, and finishes 2010 with 20 tackles in four games.’

‘”We don’t have the superstar names and we’re not all first-round draft picks,” Posluszny said. “When you go through something like that (0-8), I think it brings everyone closer together. It comes to a point in time that we’re the only people we got, and we believe in each other when no one else gives us a chance.”‘

‘The Bills claimed Merriman off waivers earlier this month, three weeks after he was placed on injured reserve by the San Diego Chargers because of a calf injury.’

‘”We felt it was still going to be some time before Shawne and Keith were healthy enough to return to the field and we certainly were not going to have them return to action until they were physically ready to do so,” said Bills GM Buddy Nix. “Knowing that we needed the roster spots, we felt this was the best move for our team and it’s also best for both players. The most important thing at this point is for them to get healthy and this gives them that opportunity.”‘

‘”I can’t tell you that I’ve been giving any different talk at half than I was before,” Gailey said. “Our execution is better in the third quarter. That’s the bottom line. I think probably our coaches are doing a pretty good job with halftime adjustments.”‘

‘"The amount of games Andy (Levitre), Eric (Wood), Geoff and Demetrius (Bell) were able to play last year, and bringing that into this year, it has helped us out with the communication," said Fitzpatrick. "And also, they’re talented guys, they’re a year older, and those young guys are a year better."’

‘"I’m anxious to see how he finishes up this season," said Bills offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris. "No doubt he’s got some big weeks coming up against quality defensive ends and pass rushers, the best in the league. It’s going to be a good measuring stick for him and for us."’

‘”My main thing is just to get it healthy. It’s been there for a year. I haven’t had many other problems other than that. It’s been there constantly — on and off — for a year now, and I never really had a chance to take care of it. I’ve been pretty healthy the last couple of years — other than that. It’s unfortunate, but I have to get it taken care of.”‘

‘”We were sitting there watching film and we were looking at it as, this is a team that’s not acting like they’re 2-8,” cornerback William Gay said.’

Bills’ receiver Johnson poses threat (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)

Foster prepares differently (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)

Steelers’ Pouncey putting it all on line (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)

Mendenhall being slowed by opposing teams’ defenses (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)