Archives for November 2010

‘Morris hired former Bills aide Alex Van Pelt to coach quarterbacks this year. Van Pelt is loving his new pupil.’

‘This is the second straight week the Bills have added a native Western New Yorker to the main roster. Fullback Jehuu Caulcrick of Clymer was activated prior to last Sunday’s game in Cincinnati, and rushed for a first down in the comeback win.’

‘Buffalo linebacker Paul Posluszny was asked if the Bills need to be more prepared to stop the run or the throw. “Definitely both,” he responded. “When you think about the traditional Pittsburgh Steelers, goal number one is always stop the run. They’re running the ball well; They’ve got a good back and a good offensive line so that’s always goal number one to stop the run. Then they have a dynamic quarterback who is throwing the ball really well too so they do both well.”‘

‘”That’s what Chan does — he makes you feel good about where you are. He accentuates the positive when most people won’t be able to find the positive.”‘

‘”He’s a Harvard guy, so he’s smart,” cornerback Ike Taylor said. “As far as fooling him, you’re not going to fool him. He might fool us.”‘

‘Cowher recommended Gailey, the Steelers’ offensive coordinator from 1996-97, for the Buffalo job prior to this season. He also recommended Gailey for the Steelers’ opening in 2007 that was created by Cowher’s resignation. Mike Tomlin got the job over Gailey, Russ Grimm, Ken Whisenhunt and Ron Rivera.’

Former Steelers assistant Gailey leading Bills (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)

Head to head: Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Steelers CB Bryant McFadden (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)

Game 11 matchup: Bills vs. Steelers (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)

Steelers’ defensive end Keisel downgraded (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)

Gailey the right man for a tough job in Buffalo (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)

Speed thrills, but it doesn’t guarantee NFL success (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)

Breaking down Steelers vs. Bills (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)

Cutting ties with Ward wouldn’t be wise move for Steelers (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)

Another injury may sideline Keisel (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)

Wallace money at receiver (Beaver County Times)

Steelers vs. Bills: Inside the Game (Beaver County Times)

Week 12: Key Matchups (Beaver County Times)

Week 12: Five questions (Beaver County Times)

Revived Bills next for Steelers (Washington Observer Reporter)

The helmet trumps the fist (Washington Observer Reporter)

Coach Tomlin on the Bills (Steelers.com)

‘Pittsburgh 27, Buffalo 16.’

‘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."’