Archives for August 2011

‘”Make Mom Proud” is the tagline for the new marketing blitz that will be featured on the scoreboard and in the concourses, game-day programs, public-address announcements and banner advertising. The message also will be featured on former Bills players’ TV shows and in some radio spots.’

‘The most compelling competition is at running back. Fred Jackson was told by offensive coordinator Curtis Modkins that he’s starting Saturday ahead of C.J. Spiller, who started last week’s game at Denver. Gailey didn’t show his hand when asked who will start because he didn’t want season-opening opponent Kansas City to know but the usually easygoing Jackson let the Chiefs and just about everyone else know his displeasure about a possible backup role.’

‘Williams, 28, will receive $17 million in guaranteed money and a maximum of $39 million over the life of the contract, according to a source. He and his agent began contract discussions with the Bills two weeks ago.’

‘A person familiar with contract talks has told The Associated Press that Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams has agreed to a six-year contract extension that’s potentially worth $39 million.’

‘”I think it’s going to be mixed reactions,” Posluszny said. “I loved being in Buffalo. … But let’s be honest, I’m the enemy.”‘

‘The 28-year-old LSU product posted 77 tackles and 5 1/2 sacks while playing in all 16 games last season for the Bills, earning him a trip to his first Pro Bowl.’

‘As far as if the Bills organization is committed to winning and if he’s having second thoughts about coming back Florence said, “I don’t regret anything that I do. I try to live life without regrets. About Freddie and his situation, when you turn on the film, the proof is there. A guy that can return kicks for 1000 yards and rush for 1000 yards in the same season is unheard of so that’s the kind of guy we’ve got in Fred.”‘

‘”This is where I want to be,” said Williams. “I feel like we’ve got a chance, moving in the right direction, got some good players here, and I want to see what I started here through. I believe that and that means a lot t o me. It means a lot to me that everybody passed on my four times, but the fifth time these guys didn’t get it wrong, so I want to be here.”‘

‘”The bottom line is I want to win and we all want to win, and we have guys here who can play,” said Merriman. “But it’s always good to get a guy like Nick (Barnett) and get a guy like Kirk to help us get where we want to go.”‘

‘”We definitely would like to get in the end zone,” said Ryan Fitzpatrick. “You know we haven’t with the limited time in the preseason so far. With the way that we’re working this week and the way that we’re preparing, it’d be nice for the offense to go out there and really show a spark.”‘

‘"I’m fine, it’s just a safety precaution," said Dareus about sitting out practice. "I tweaked my ankle a little bit and we didn’t want to take any chances just relax, get treatment and ice it up. We’re just being safe."’

‘"It’s tough for him and it’s tough for us," Gailey said. "Reggie Torbor was a strong person on our football team and we’re going to miss him but it’s just one of those things. We evaluated it the last couple of days and that’s the situation."’

‘Wouldn’t Buffalo’s starting lineup Sept. 11 at Kansas City look much better with McKinnie at OLT and Oher at ORT?’

‘”It’s a message that is highly important in our life,” Tasker said, speaking for himself and his wife. “We want to share it with people. It’s our responsibility as Christians to do that – particularly when we are asked and be genuine about it. God has been there for us. He has saved us from ourselves a number of times.”‘

‘Torbor played in 10 games last season – including seven starts – and finished with 41 tackles.’