Archives for July 2011

‘"Ultimately it came down to just his level of comfort as far as being able to be back with Chan, who obviously knows his skill set, knows his ability, knows him as a player, a person, a quarterback, a leader on the football field," Turner said.’

‘”He’s done the same thing,” receiver Stevie Johnson said. “I practiced with him when he wasn’t the starting quarterback and he was still the same. The only thing now is he’s getting everybody together because that’s his role and his job. For the most part, going in the huddle and the classroom, he’s been the same guy with that charisma that he has. I think that’s good.”‘

‘Posluszny agreed to a six-year deal worth $45 million, with $15 million guaranteed.’

‘The six night practice dates are tentatively scheduled for Sunday, July 31, Thursday, August 4, Saturday, August 6 (Fan Appreciation Night), Wednesday, August 10, Monday, August 15, and Wednesday, August 17. The last practice of the Buffalo Bills Verizon Wireless Training Camp is scheduled for Thursday, August 18.’

‘Thigpen spent last season with Miami and has also played for Kansas City in four NFL seasons. He started 11 games for the Chiefs in 2008, when current Bills head coach Chan Gailey was his offensive coordinator.’

‘Gailey was Thigpen’s offensive coordinator in Kansas City in 2008. Thigpen started 11 games with the Chiefs that season, completing 54.8 percent of his passes, and throwing 18 touchdowns.’

‘"They only have a couple of running backs on the roster," Taua said. "Spiller is a smaller guy. Fred Jackson is there, too. They want me to come in and be the bigger guy. I feel like I could be their bigger back, their pound-for-pound guy. Once they told me they wanted me in that role, I was pretty much sold."’

‘Harris, who set every passing record while at Edinboro University, signed as an undrafted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars a year ago, but was released by the team during its final round of cuts. Since then, Harris has competed with the Rattlers as their backup quarterback.’

‘"I kept driving by the stadium (in the last few days)," Fitzpatrick said. "I’ve been antsy to get in here. I’ve been thinking ‘I’ve got to be there, I’m dying to get in the building,’ so I’m happy to be here."’

‘It seems so simple. The Bills could give their loyal fans an unexpected surprise and the offensive unit a huge boost by signing Miller.’

‘”I had a workout with them, and they were very interested with what they saw, and told me to stay close to the phone,” Harris said Tuesday night. “I’ve stayed in top shape since then, tweaked my throwing delivery, and I gained experience with indoor football with the Rattlers.”’

‘”The furthest North I’ve ever been was when we went to D.C. for the national championship (White House visit), and we were only there a couple of hours,” he said. “I don’t know how I’ll do going that far – it’s almost in Canada.”‘

‘Glover’s chances of making the roster could improve if the Bills aren’t able to re-sign Donte Whitner. Whitner became a free agent Tuesday and is likely to sign with another team.’

‘”They had the best offer on the table,” said Aiken, who was a quarterback in his final season at Cave Spring High School in 2005. “Me and my agent discussed it, and Buffalo was where we felt, potentially, I had the best opportunity to be part of the team.”‘

‘Thigpen had five offers on the table, one of which was from the Dolphins, But he opted to play for a team and coach that fully believes in his unorthodox approach and gambling style, which consistently got him compared to a wild stallion during his tenure in South Florida.’