Archives for September 2011

‘”When it comes to our parking and traffic patterns, everything we’ve done is about the safety of the fans,” said Bills’ CEO Russ Brandon. “It’s our No. 1 off-the-field initiative, to ensure the safety of our fans.”

‘During this ridiculous 11-year epoch where the Bills have failed to make the NFL playoffs, a feat that is about as difficult to pull off as baseball’s unassisted triple play given the NFL’s parity-driven model, Bills fans have been astoundingly loyal.’

Hue Jackson says Derek Hagan will have to earn playing time (Oakland Tribune)

Michael Bush gives Raiders’ running game a closer (San Francisco Chronicle)

Raiders boast deep defensive line (Sacramento Bee)

Oakland thin at wide receiver (Sacramento Bee)

Raiders’ Janikowski charged with misdemeanor battery, false imprisonment (Contra Costa Times)

Receivers hurting heading into Buffalo (AP)

Raiders vs. Bills — Matchups to watch (CSN Bay Area)

Jackson says why Raiders WR Hagan was inactive (CSN Bay Area)

Boss, Seymour, Huff questionable for Raiders (CSN Bay Area)

Jacoby Ford ruled out for Raiders vs. Buffalo (CSN Bay Area)

No sign of injured Ford at start of Raiders practice (CSN Bay Area)

Raiders at Buffalo Game Preview (Raiders.com)

Coach Jackson Friday (Raiders.com)

Bresnahan Media Session (Raiders.com)

‘Linebacker Arthur Moats (knee) is probable, but defensive lineman Torell Troup (back) is doubtful.’

‘Raiders 19, Bills 17.’

‘Bills 26, Raiders 16.’

‘On Friday, wide receiver Stevie Johnson returned to action during practice after sitting out Thursday’s session with a groin injury. Head coach Chan Gailey said Johnson practiced in full, and is likely to play with the listing of ‘probable.”

‘Hansen had a personal best 10 sacks in 1995, and ended his career with 61.5 total. He and his family will be on hand for the half-time ceremony. He’ll also be speaking with the media noon before the Bills and Raiders kick off on Sunday.’

‘It’s a lot like last week’s–it begins with stopping the run. The Bills did a great job against Kansas City. But now, they face a different style of rushing attack–a pure, downhill running game with Darren McFadden leading the way.’

‘Buffalo Bills CEO Russ Brandon said, “It’ll be a bit more intense pat down than fans may be used to. There’s a lot of people that need to move through nine gates, and any time you have that many people, if everybody gets to the gates at 12:30, quarter to one, they’ll have a tough time getting in the building. So get to the gates early, get in your seats and get ready for some football.”‘

‘Oakland is too good a rushing attack to completely shut down. They’re extremely physical at the line of scrimmage and will generate their share of rushing yards. The key is to eliminate the 20-plus yard runs that Darren McFadden can break off in the blink of an eye. McFadden led the league in 2010 with 14 rushes of 20 yards or more. On Monday night alone he had three (20, 20, 47), which helped him finish Week 1 as the league’s leading rusher with 150 yards on just 22 carries (6.8 avg.).’

‘”I was in the TV room watching the finals of the French Open, I came back to the bedroom and lost my balance,” Wilson told The Buffalo News by phone Thursday. “I’ve been working with a trainer trying to recover. It’s a slow process, but I’m making strides.”‘

‘The Raiders’ No. 2 receiver, Jacoby Ford, sat out a second straight day of practice Thursday due to a sore hamstring he injured Monday at Denver. Raiders coach Hue Jackson said after the workout there was a possibility Ford could play in Buffalo. The Raiders’ No. 3 receiver, Louis Murphy, missed the Denver game with a groin injury and has missed two straight days of practice, as well. He’s expected to be out.’

‘Hansen will be the ninth player from the Bills’ Super Bowl era to receive the honor.’

‘”It’s been that way since I’ve been here. People have always gotten on the o-line, but now we have some experience and some big dudes in the room who come off the ball pretty well. At times in the preseason we had some breakdowns in pass protection, but when you’re not game-planning for teams, it’s tough for the offensive line.”‘