Archives for August 31, 2013

‘”People have embraced me since the day I got here,” Wood said, “and I don’t know if it’s my style of play or just that I was relatable, but people have always embraced me. I knew long term that me and my family would feel comfortable here.”‘

‘The Bills dumped four cornerbacks, including both of Thursday night’s starters, Crezdon Butler and T.J. Heath. They were routinely drummed by the Lions’ backup quarterbacks.’

‘Bradham is scheduled to appear before Judge Daniel T. Cavarello at 5:30 p.m. to lead guilty or not guilty to the non-criminal charges, his attorney, Michael P. Caffery, said on Friday.’

‘Scott has played both safety and linebacker during his tenure in Buffalo, but he’s too slow to play safety at this stage of his 11-year career, and he’s not big enough at 220 pounds to play linebacker.’

‘Both players were undrafted free agents and longshots to make the final roster but both played positions of need for the Bills and were comfortable with Marrone.’

‘It was vital that the Bills lock up their top offensive lineman after one of Wood’s former teammates, guard Andy Levitre, left in free agency. Levitre signed a six-year, $46.8 million contract with Tennessee in March.’

‘Leinart, 30, joined the Bills on Sunday as an injury replacement. The former first-round pick struggled in his only game with the Bills on Thursday night against Detroit, completing 3 of 10 passes for 11 yards and two interceptions.’

‘A former first-round pick of the Bills in 2009, Wood played in just 10 games during his rookie season due to a broken leg. The Louisville product appeared in 14 games the next year before suffering a torn ACL during Week 10 of the 2011 season.’

‘A knee injury from a freak slip at training camp followed by a concussion in Buffalo’s third preseason game has landed Kolb on injured reserve.’

‘The 6-4, 310-pound Wood has started each of his 47 games played with Buffalo since joining the team as a first-round draft selection in 2008.’

‘”Tough game. Tough situation. No excuses. Thanks (sic) you to the Bills organization!”‘

‘As time went on, Wood developed himself into a leader in the locker room and a fan favorite as well. The knack on him through his professional career however has been injuries. In two of his first three seasons, he suffered a major injury that needed ample time for rehabilitation.’

‘”All along I knew I wanted to stay here, I’m comfortable here. I love working with the guys I’m working with here and I would never want to leave here, especially the direction we’re going and then watch them make the playoffs without me. It’s going to be a special time and when we do it this year, if I would’ve missed it, then in years to come I would’ve never forgave myself.”‘

‘Outside linebacker Kourtnei Brown, running back Zach Brown, cornerback Crezdon Butler, guard Antoine Caldwell, guard Zack Chibane, safety Jordan Dangerfield, tight end Dorin Dickerson, cornerback Kip Edwards, running back Kendall Gaskins, defensive lineman Jarron Gilbert, cornerback T.J. Heath, wide receiver Brandon Kaufman, quarterback Matt Leinart, linebacker Keith Pough, offensive tackle Zebrie Sanders, linebacker Brian Smith and center David Snow were all informed of their release by the team Friday.’

‘Since Kolb suffered his third documented concussion since being in the league, the only known timeframe of his injury was that he would be out for “a while” according to Head Coach Doug Marrone. Due to EJ Manuel’s knee procedure and need for at least two quarterbacks on the roster, the Bills elected to make the move to end Kolb’s season.’