Archives for July 25, 2014

‘By any physical measure, Hogan has legitimate NFL credentials, which is why he’s got a great chance to make the Bills’ 53-man roster for a second straight year.’

‘Both have passed their physicals and been added to the active roster, the team announced Thursday evening. The move clears them to practice when the Bills hit the field at St. John Fisher College for a session at 6 this evening.’

‘”It’s the Buffalo Bills, and they will do everything they can to make that work there,” said Andrew Bergmann, a Toronto engineer who is a stadium consultant for the group.’

‘”I want to go as fast as possible every second,” said offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who is reprising the role of his predecessor from two decades earlier, Ted Marchibroda.’

‘Branch was signed as a free agent prior to last season and played all 16 games for the Bills. The presence of Branch and Dareus in the middle of the defensive line provides a nice boost to Buffalo’s run defense.’

‘Wheeler, an 6-foot-5, 315-pound undrafted rookie out of Miami, will add some depth at center and could potentially push Syracuse’s Macky MacPherson for snaps at practice. Wheeler made six starts at center for Miami last season and played in 38 games in his career for the Hurricanes.’

‘Here’s a list of seven players who will be key to the Bills’ success this season…’.

‘The only Bills fans living in the Greater Toronto Area are people originally from Niagara and more likely Fort Erie.’

‘Both players were added to the active roster, according to a list of transactions released by the NFL on Thursday. The Bills were off, and return to practice on Friday at training camp in suburban Rochester.’

‘”I have always said that God willing, I will be back in Canton every summer,” Kelly said. “This year especially, I am so thankful that I can be on hand to share in a great weekend that shines the spotlight on the Buffalo Bills. There isn’t a person more deserving of joining the Hall of Fame than my teammate and friend Andre Reed.’

‘The study identified at least three potential stadium sites, two in Toronto, including one on the waterfront, and another in the suburb of Mississauga, the person told The Associated Press on Thursday.’

‘First, let’s start with the term. The “wide nine” is not an actual name of a defense (like we may call a 4-3 or 3-4). It’s simply the term given to where the two defensive ends line up on the field. The number “nine” identifies the spot they’ll be lined up before the snap of the ball.’

‘Wheeler joined the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2014 from the University of Miami (FL). Wheeler made six starts in 2013 for the Hurricanes’ offensive line. He was named the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame’s Unsung Hero for the 2013 season. At 6-5, 315 pounds, Wheeler played in 38 games in his career at Miami.’