Archives for July 2, 2014

‘A Bills source confirmed to The News that the injury looks like a year-ender.’

‘”This is a very big deal for us, so I’m going to be personally involved in it,” he said, promising that Duffy will continue to represent him in discussions about a potential new stadium until he leaves office on Dec. 31.’

‘One of targets is Charles “Chuckie” Sonntag, a double amputee and cancer survivor. He co-founded 12thManThunder.com website to keep the Bills in Buffalo. Texas A&M owns the rights to the term “the 12th man.” Sonntag, who overcame cancer last year, has suffered since childhood from polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, also known as Albright’s disease, He lost his left arm 20 years ago, and his left leg was amputated in March.’

‘The injury could open the door for rookie third-round pick Preston Brown to earn a spot in the lineup sooner than expected. He and third-year linebacker Nigel Bradham will likely be the leading candidates battling for Alonso’s spot in the lineup.’

‘Alonso has dealt with a knee injury before–four years ago.’

‘”I can’t afford a lawyer,” he said. “I get $800 a month on Social Security to live on, and no one’s going to help me out because it takes a lot of time and money to get sued by a billionaire college. It’s ridiculous, I’m upset over it. I was hoping they would drop it and let us go on our way with our new name.”‘

‘Buffalo Bills linebacker Kiko Alonso, one of the team’s rising young players, tore his ACL while working out in Oregon and is expected to miss the season, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.’

‘Messages left with Alonso’s agent Stephen Caric were not immediately returned.’

‘Supreme Court Justice Timothy Drury’s decision Tuesday clears the way for the lawsuit to move forward.’

‘Dareus’ lawyer Michael Caffery turned down the prosecution’s offer to plead guilty to reckless driving during a brief appearance in Hamburg Town court. Caffery instead said he intends to obtain more details on the prosecution’s evidence in a bid to reach a resolution before a potential trial.’

‘Alonso, 23, started all 16 games after being drafted in the second round out of Oregon and finished with 159 tackles, two sacks and four interceptions.’

‘Alonso was already recovering from offseason hip surgery before he hurt his knee.’

‘Dareus appeared before Hamburg (N.Y.) Town Justice Gerald Gorman who set the nonjury trial for Sept. 9. If convicted of the most serious of the charges — reckless endangerment in the second degree — Dareus could face up to a year in jail.’

‘”We have learned tonight that Kiko Alonso injured his knee while working out in Oregon. We do not have the details at this point, but early indications are that it may be significant.”‘