Archives for November 29, 2012

‘”Unfortunately, the last month or so, we’re heading in the wrong direction, our production has dropped off and it’s not where we want it to be,” said Fitzpatrick. “For us, that’s disappointing. But we just have to continue to work and continue to try to fix the things that we’re not doing well.”‘

‘The Bills should be able to win this game. I expect the Bills to win a few down the stretch against a soft schedule to make their record mediocre and just good enough to ruin their chances of getting a top quarterback in the draft. The Jaguars are one of the worst teams in the league so there is no reason for the Bills to lose this one at home. Look for them to win this one rather handily: Bills 38, Jaguars 23.’

‘”I still have very good memories from there,” he said. “There’s no incentives, no motivation to (beat Buffalo for personal reasons). I’ve been in the league 28 years and I’m very proud of the things we accomplished there, especially in 2004. It’s one of my most memorable seasons as a coach, to do what we did."’

‘”I love Chan,” said Bills defensive tackle Spencer Johnson. “I love Chan. If we go 9-7, everybody’s talking something totally different. We’re still going to keep the faith and keep playing hard and see how it goes.”‘

‘Gailey can stick up for his quarterback. It’s admirable. His bosses have to be wondering how they can continue to market Fitz as a franchise QB to a dubious, discerning public. They can see that Fitz is failing, reverting to form as an erratic passer who can’t hit big throws or win the big games.’

‘Mularkey, who is now in his first year as head coach in Jacksonville, the first head job he’s had since he abruptly quit as the Bills coach in January 2006, said that 2004 remains “A very memorable season for me.”‘

‘”I think we’re talking about Fitz being the guy for us and as we continue to get better, I think he’s going to be the guy so I see us being able to be very productive as an offense with Fitz at QB and I’ve always said that and believed that.”‘

‘Going to games late in the season in Orchard Park has been more work than it has been worth lately, and with people getting into the holiday spirit and spending money on gifts, buying a ticket to watch two losing teams probably isn’t high on too many peoples’ lists of things to do.’

Jaguars’ Rashad Jennings gets a third opportunity (Florida Times Union)

Parmele honored with game ball, but it comes at a price (Florida Times Union)

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan knows London is calling (London Guardian)

Jaguars have pending free agents eyeing futures (AP)

Jaguars claim Babin off waivers from Eagles (AP)

Babin claimed off waivers by Jaguars (The Sports Network)

5 questions with former Bills coach Mike Mularkey (CBS Sports)

Mularkey says Babin will fit (Jaguars.com)

Jaguars awarded DE Jason Babin off waivers (Jaguars.com)

Inside the Jaguars, 11/28 (Jaguars.com)

Jaguars look to build momentum (Jaguars.com)

Wednesday’s notebook: Jaguars vs Bills (Jaguars.com)

‘”We’re playing together better,” Williams said. “Every game it’s about being in our gap, doing your responsibility and executing.”‘

‘”I don’t really want to project or talk about the next however many games we have left,” quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said after the team’s latest loss. “It’s all about ‘Go get back to work and try to win next week.’ It’s all we can worry about.”‘

‘”We’ve always said we’re looking to develop a quarterback for the future, but I don’t think it’s the near future. I think we’re talking about Fitz being the guy for us and as we continue to get better, I think he’s going to be the guy. So I see us being able to be very productive as an offense with Fitz at quarterback. I’ve always said that and I believe that.”‘

‘Wednesday, the Colts claimed the safety and signed him to their active roster.’

‘In his weekly appearance on WGR Sports Radio 550, Bills CEO Russ Brandon told The Howard Simon Show that Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars will in fact be blacked out on local television. The Bills-Jaguars showdown still has nearly 15,000 tickets remaining.’

‘Bills GM Russ Brandon said, “While we do our best to control rowdy behavior, we are compelled to turn away some fans at the gate, eject some fans from the stadium for various offenses, and in extreme situations, arrest fans for criminal conduct.”‘