Archives for November 2012

‘Jackson said he’s not worried about how the ball will be distributed between he and Spiller. “All I can do is go out there and take advantage of the opportunities I’m given,” he said. “People are going to want different people out there. People are going to have their opinions about what should go on and things like that. But you can’t focus on that. All you can do is take care of your job and be the guy that you need to be when called upon.”‘

Colts say QB Andrew Luck suffers illegal hits too often (Indianapolis Star)

Colts Cory Redding, Vonate Davis, Coby Fleener could play Sunday (Indianapolis Star)

Bob Kravitz has a lot to be thankful for (Indianapolis Star)

What (and who) I’m thankful for this Thanksgiving: Bruce Arians (Indianapolis Star)

Good or bad, Luck keeps stepping forward (Fort Wayne News Sentinel)

How will the Colts rebound vs. the Bills? (Terre Haute Tribune Star)

Colts QB Luck eager to bounce back against Bills (AP)

Colts have six game remaining in the regular season (WTTV-TV)

Colts, Luck look to avoid rookie wall (WISH-TV)

Just keep working (Colts.com)

Best approach, same approach (Colts.com)

Making tracks (Colts.com)

A quick look (Colts.com)

Indianapolis Colts sign TE Dominique Jones to active roster (Colts.com)

Bills vs. Colts sold out — televised locally (Colts.com)

‘A month into his second stint in Buffalo after being cut in August, Merriman reintroduced his sack dance during a 19-14 win over Miami last week. That provided the eighth-year player nicknamed ”Lights Out” a belief he still has plenty of juice left.’

‘Jackson says he felt good before practice Wednesday, and coach Chan Gailey added that he expects the running back to play Sunday. Despite having Jackson back, Gailey said C.J. Spiller will remain the starter and get a majority of playing time.’

‘”Last week, it was keeping the season alive, and it’s the same thing now,” Bills receiver Stevie Johnson said. ”If we win, we know we still have hope of the playoffs.”’

‘Jackson has been productive this season, but he knows fans want Spiller to play over him, “I focus on what I can do. All I can do is take advantage of the opportunities I’m given and people are going to want different people out there. People are going have their opinions about what should go on, but you can’t focus on that. All you can do is take care of your job and be the guy that you need to be when you’re out there being called upon.”‘

‘”It’s not like we aren’t going to use number 22 (Fred Jackson),” said Spiller. “We are going to use him. He is a playmaker on our team and he’s a leader on our team so like I said I’m just going to go out there when my number is called try and help my team win. Nothing really is going to change the way that I prepare now that I am going to be starting on Sunday.”‘

‘A witness tells News 4 that Apex security officers reacted almost immediately. Sources close to the investigation say two, possibly three suspects, were taken into custody, but then released. No one seems to know why.’

‘According to NFTA Spokesman Doug Hartmayer, Bills Cornerback Leodis McKelvin was repeatedly asked to turn off his cellphone and place baggage in the overhead compartment. Hartmayer says McKelvin refused to comply and at some point there was an incident with the flight crew.’

‘”Anytime something like this happens nothing seems to add up just can’t put the pieces together,” said Clayton Woodard, Gerken’s best friend, “We are all crushed.”‘

‘”It was good. They did everything they had to in order to get me cleared. Following protocol I think is more important than anything,” said Jackson. “Following the protocol and making sure I’m fine and can get out there and play.”‘

‘Lloyd entered the NFL as a seventh-round (237th overall) draft selection of Philadelphia in 2011. The 6-1, 247-pound Connecticut product spent the first 11 weeks of the 2011 season on the Eagles’ Practice Squad before being promoted to the 53-man roster on Nov. 29th. He was acquired via trade by Indianapolis on Aug. 3, 2012 and was released by the Colts prior to the regular season.’

‘McKelvin, the only player in Bills history with two punt return TDs in the same season, leads the NFL in punt return average (21.9) while ranking seventh in league kickoff return average (28.3).’

‘”I came up the day of the game and met a bunch of the players. I talked to Fitzpatrick, Spiller and Stephon’s other teammates,” Linda told buffalobills.com. “They stopped to say hi and have a few words with me-and that meant a lot. The team really seemed to be bonding, and were concentrated and serious. I was impressed.”‘

‘To help get this year’s campaign underway, Buffalo Bills players will venture to the Salvation Army Downtown Offices at 960 Main St. in Buffalo. While there, the players will meet with 50 children from the Salvation Army to decorate picture frames and make fleece pillows. All of the children in attendance will also have the chance to have their pictures taken with Bills players, have it printed, and place it in their decorated frame to give as a holiday gift.’