Archives for January 31, 2014

‘And Marrone’s comment in the face of Weaver’s impending exit – “We want people that want to be here” – had an unmistakable twinge of bitterness.’

‘The Bills don’t know substantially more about their quarterback situation today than they did 10 months ago. Manuel’s first impression was mediocre, with intermittent spurts of radiance and occasional splatters. That’s what rookies do. What they’re not supposed to do is keep getting hurt.’

‘”I’ve got everything resolved and behind me. It was a minor procedure. I’m glad I got it done and kind of put it past me. With the rehab and things like that I’ll be back to full strength and I don’t think it’ll bother me.”‘

‘”I think he has a ton of talent and a lot of new edge to him as a coach,” said Manuel. “He’s a young guy as well, so I’m looking forward to working with him.”‘

‘”Having played for coach Schwartz in Tennessee I knew what he was capable of,” said Vanden Bosch. “He’s not only a great X’s and O’s guy. He relates well to players. He motivates players. He challenges the leaders of the team and gives them a lot of responsibility. I knew he was the right man for that challenge and I was honored that he picked me to be part of that turnaround.”‘