Archives for August 10, 2011

‘”He’s about close to 20 pounds heavier and he can carry it,” said Bills defensive line coach Giff Smith. “We knew when we drafted him he had the frame to get bigger without losing his athleticism and I’ve been real pleased with him.”‘

‘”Naaman is a lot like me,” said Fitzpatrick. “He’s going to maximize his potential with what he’s been given. It’s not like he’s not an athlete because he is. He’s just not going to go out there and play as a 4.3 (speed guy). He’s had a great camp. He’s such a solid receiver.”‘

‘But making the big play is exactly what is motivating the nine-year veteran, who has struggled with injuries over the last two seasons. In the 17 games when McGee has made an interception in his career, the Bills have a record of 14-3, but he hasn’t had one since Week 14 in 2009 against Kansas City.’

‘Starting this preseason and throughout the fall, the team will implement "Disney-style parking" on a trial basis in perhaps Ralph Wilson Stadium’s two biggest lots. That means parking-lot attendants in Lots 2 and 3, just west of Abbott Road, will direct each vehicle to park next to the one that entered the lot just before it.’

‘”The statistical year that I had isn’t what you think about or dream of,” he said. “Obviously, it wasn’t the year I thought I was going to have going into it. But everything was new to everybody. I didn’t spend much time dwelling on it, that’s just how it went.”‘