Archives for August 2013

‘”As far as the participation on who is going to play and who is not we’re going to think about it tonight,” Marrone said. “We’re not going to say anything as a staff. We’re going to wait to see where the players are tonight and wait to see where they are tomorrow morning in terms of whether they’re going to participate in the scrimmage and who do we want in the scrimmage.”‘

‘I think as far as participation, on who’s is going to play and who’s not. We’re going to think about it tonight. We’re not going to say anything as a staff. We’re going to wait and see where the players are tonight and wait to see where they are tomorrow morning as far as if they’re going to participate in the scrimmage and who do we want to participate in that scrimmage. We’ll meet on that as a staff.’

‘Provo was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2012 before being released prior to the regular season. He participated in Buffalo’s voluntary minicamp on a tryout basis in April.’

‘”What we do is give each scout a position group to rank and break down and that will help us when we get into that final cut down mode and first cut down mode,” said Bills GM Doug Whaley. “We take that information and review it. When the scouts were here this is how they ranked them and this is what they thought about them.”‘

‘Asked about Kolb’s injury history, Marrone said: “Sometimes when I look at players, especially the quarterback position, Kevin has played that position and has taken some big hits. I think anyone in that position probably would have sustained the same amount, give or take a little. It’s disappointing when you get labeled like that because the one thing I do know about Kevin, he is a tough son of a gun. He’ll get back out there quickly if it’s up to him.”‘

‘I feel sorry for Marrone, in a way. He’s a first-time NFL head coach. Toto, we’re not in Syracuse any more. Marrone better to get used to answering questions about Mario.’

‘The offense scored touchdowns on 6 of 8 plays from the 3-yard line or closer during the session, before a good crowd of roughly 1,500 at St. John Fisher College.’

‘”It has kind of exceeded my expectations,” said the 56-year-old Murphy. “Being able to produce quality radio and do video stories for the website. The only thing that would make it perfect would be if they make the playoffs.”‘

‘Backup offensive tackles Thomas Welch and Sam Young got to feel the joy of paydirt. Both caught touchdown passes after play-action fakes in goal-line drills. Both spiked the ball emphatically afterward.’

‘”Kevin slipped transferring from field to field,” Marrone said of the incident which occurred about halfway through practice. Kolb was noticeably angry when it happened and slammed his helmet to the ground, which could be an indication that he knows it could be a little more serious than a bumped knee.’

‘”My philosophy is that when we go, we’ll have a big scrimmage, a live scrimmage,” Marrone said. “That will be the first look at saying, ‘OK, who can really get it done in a live situation?'”‘

‘”I wasn’t a linebacker until my freshman year (of high school) when I was playing corner,” the Buffalo Bills rookie said. “I have been back there ever since.”‘

‘When wet, the mats provide very little traction, especially for players wearing cleats. Shortly after Kolb slipped, several camp volunteers arrived with brooms to sweep away any remaining water from the mats.’

‘He did not fall but stumbled and had to put him arm around trainer Bud Carpenter’s shoulder as he had trouble standing.’

‘Sinkfield, out of Northern Iowa, got some attention when he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.19 seconds at University of Minnesota’s Pro Day. However, he went undrafted and has already had brief stints with the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers.’