Archives for December 2012

‘The biggest obstacle in negotiations has been determining how to divide up the costs for $200 million in renovations and upgrades the Bills are seeking to have done to the 39-year-old facility.’

‘”Yeah, I did call it a joke. And that’s how it felt the other day,” the stirred-up center said. “It just– it stunk that we were up there. And I was heated when I said that, and I’m not going to sit here and retract all my statements because it’s what I meant and what I felt. Hopefully in the future it improves.”‘

‘Starting left guard Andy Levitre and tight end Scott Chandler each were not apart of the session on Wednesday. Both players have been listed on the injury report in recent weeks. In the case of Levitre, he was questionable this past weekend with a knee injury. As for Chandler, a groin injury limited some of his snaps throughout the week.’

‘”Definitely wanted to stay here,” he said. “It’s a great city, great team, and I know that this year’s a little disappointing but I know that we can definitely be a lot better in the coming years so it’s a good decision to stay.”‘

‘”You’re making a team from out west travel, and then you give them the comfort a dome, and you don’t make them play in our stadium,” Wood said. “We have no home-field advantage allowed. We travel, too. I just think it’s a joke.”‘

‘”It doesn’t surprise me,” Gailey said. “He’s a competitor, a great competitor. He’s a fighter and it doesn’t shock me at all that he wants to get back and try to help us finish this thing strong.”‘

‘Sitter is now out of a medically-induced coma and is responsive to family. However he cannot talk and he has little control over his body. Still, his sister Samantha Sitter is happy he’s getting out of hospital. "It’s about time he is coming home. That’s what we have waited for it’s, what we have wanted for Christmas. It’s going to be so much easier for me to go see him now."’

‘It’s only the wonder of hindsight that allows one to rethink things, but Fitzpatrick’s inconsistent play and Nix’s decision to cry from the rooftops that the Bills will do what it takes to draft a quarterback prove this is a situation that could have been avoided.’

‘The Bills should end this arrangement. Show some pride. Have eight home games and give fans a reason to have faith in this front office. The Bills-Toronto series is a joke and it should be ended immediately.’

‘”It’s the motivation for now,” Johnson told Buffalobills.com. “First it was get to the playoffs, now since that’s out of the picture. Now it’s two things really, playing for my coaches, playing for my teammates and a thousand yards. Being the only receiver to have three straight 1,000-yard seasons would be cool. That’s what it’s come to.”‘

‘Consider it one down and one or two to go for the Bills’ “middle three.” Fellow guard Andy Levitre is set to become a free agent after the season. Center Eric Wood has a contract that runs out after the 2013 season. The Bills will want to keep at least one of those two in the fold, if not both. All three are represented by the same agent, California-based David Dunn.’

‘A person familiar with the contract provided the length and monetary terms, and said the deal includes a $3.5 million signing bonus for this year. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the Bills did not disclose terms in announcing the move Tuesday.’

‘The Bills filled the two roster spots by promoting receiver Chris Hogan and linebacker Greg Lloyd from its practice squad.’

‘I don’t know what to say about the Bills right now.’

‘The 6-foot-5 Urbik has started all 11 games he has played this season after making 13 starts for the Bills in 2011.’