Archives for June 2012

‘”I definitely think so,” said Hagan. “I know that I am going into my seventh year, but I feel like each and every year I am getting better. As you get older you start to mature a whole lot and start to see things that are going on out on the field and it just makes things easier.”‘

‘"I don’t want to be the guy to let this defense down," Morrison said. "We have big beef up front. They’re gonna make it a lot easier for us. It’s up to me to go out and do my part. So if it’s extra film, or extra meetings with coaches, whatever it may be, I gotta make sure I’m doing it at all time."’

‘”The John Murphy Show,” a Bills-themed talk show, will debut on WGR-AM 550 July 26 from 7 to 9 p.m., live from Bills Training Camp at St. John Fisher College in Rochester. The show will broadcast throughout the year from Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, according to sources. Murphy will have guests on the show, conduct player interviews and host local call-in segments.’

‘The stakes are high, but the Bills’ most versatile offensive lineman in 2011 seems to be someone the team would like to keep around past this year. The 26-year old has been a starter for Buffalo since his rookie season –playing in all 48 games since he was drafted — which could be a good indicator as to why the franchise has reached out to his camp already.’

‘The show will air Monday through Friday between 7 and 9 p.m.’

‘”We definitely do see progress,” Byrd told Buffalobills.com. “Granted it is OTAs, but anytime you can put together consistency and start rehearsing good habits it’s going to help.”‘

‘The John Murphy Show will debut live July 26 at Buffalo Bills Training Camp and will broadcast throughout the year from One Bills Drive. The Show will include nightly guests, player interviews, local call-in segments and unprecedented access to the team. In addition to Murphy, the team has hired long-time Buffalo morning show producer Russ Burton as the show’s producer.’

‘Adams is a Houston-based attorney who served as Young’s first agent in negotiating the five-year, $54 million contract the quarterback first signed after being selected with the third pick in the 2006 NFL draft by Tennessee. Peoples, who operates Peoples Financial Services in Raleigh, N.C., was hired by Young to be his financial adviser.’

‘"The same things I did last year," he said. "I just lost jump balls. It wasn’t like I wasn’t there. My talent is there. It’s just to go out there and finish the plays that come toward me."’

‘Adams and Peoples were in charge of the athlete’s financial affairs during his five seasons with the Titans, for which he signed a contract worth at least $54 million. According to the lawsuit, Young has been left “in the unenviable position of losing no less than approximately $5.5 million while his assets were under [Peoples Financial Service]’s control.” Nearly $13 million more in “counter-withdrawals,” “debit memos” and checks are “untraceable” in Young’s accounts with the company.’

‘McGee’s no quitter. He’s shown resilience in coming back from numerous operations that have limited him to playing 26 games over the past three seasons. And he’s not about to give up now while understanding his future could hinge on whether his surgically repaired left knee will be healed in time for training camp next month.’

‘”I’m very pleased with it, I’m way ahead of schedule and I’m just ready to go. They said it was about six to eight, but I feel like I’m ready to be out there and will be moving towards that next week. I’ll be out there and we’ll see how things go, as of now they’re saying I’ll be out there to get some reps.”‘

‘”I’m just looking to catch a break, too… not literally” Wood deadpanned. “It’s been unfortunate. I’ve never gotten hurt in my life and then I had two major injuries. I had zero nagging problems when I got hurt Week 10 or 11 last year. I felt completely fine. It’s not one of those deals where my body is shutting down. I feel great. Each year I’ve come back in the best shape of my life and had unfortunate plays.”‘

‘Nonetheless, Johnson is excited for his return and is looking forward to getting some work in with Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick this spring. Johnson knows that the chemistry between the two will be pivotal to the Bills success in 2012. “It’s always important to get some reps with the starting quarterback…It’s June and it’s early but this is where it starts,” Johnson said.’

‘”I believe so,” said Johnson. “I’ll be out there and we’ll see how things go, but as of now they’re saying I’ll be out there to get some reps. While those guys are out there I’m in here running. It’s looking good. The progress has been real great.”‘