Archives for August 4, 2014

‘Both Gilmore and McKelvin had hip surgery in the offseason and have been limited during training camp practices. Couch Doug Marrone said the team is being smart with its two starting cornerbacks to make sure they are ready to go for the regular season. With Gilmore and McKelvin out, Corey Graham and Ron Brooks should see some extra snaps.’

‘The tablets will be able to connect to only a private, in-stadium wireless network, and the only thing coaches will be able to do on the devices is receive and view pictures. On total, 13 tablets will be on each sideline, and coaches will have access to 12 more in the box.’

‘”It is what it is,” Woods said after the game. “I just come out here and make plays whenever I’m on the field.”‘

‘Cordy Glenn is still out with an illness, which means rookie seventh-round pick Seantrel Henderson will start an NFL game on Sunday. Henderson has been steadily improving throughout training camp practices, but an actual game should be a nice test to see how far along Henderson has come.’

‘The good news for the Bills is that they have four more preseason games to play before the regular season begins. Manuel will get more time with the offense and between now and the season opener against Chicago, he will have an opportunity to improve.’

‘A few people who sat near us during the ceremony were complaining about the lengths of some of the speeches. I didn’t have a problem with it. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these legends. This is one of the biggest moments of their lives. Let them speak for as long as they want. But change the start time of the ceremony.’

‘The belief inside the Toronto group, and by many in the financial community, is that Pegula — the cash-flush multi-billionaire who owns the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres — is probably uncatchable by the Toronto trio. If not by all other bidders.’

‘”Andre’s locker looked like it had just come from central casting,” Lofton said. “The shoes were in a line, everything was set up perfectly. And if he would go to the bathroom, Thurman Thomas would sneak over and move everything around. Andre would come back and wonder what was happening.’

‘On Mondays after the team won, Nixon said, Wilson would have a truck waiting for the players after they finished watching film. Inside were cases of Genesee beer and ale. The players were free to take a case.’

‘The main issue isn’t Bon Jovi, but the fact he is partnered with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, leading many to assume the group would relocate the Bills north of the boarder.’

‘So how has he done it? How does a guy who’s lost over 50 pounds since March, a guy who had to have his yellow Hall of Fame blazer taken in a few inches, find the strength to fight off the chemo and the radiation well enough to attend a kid’s clinic last week?’

‘It’s fortunate for Dombrowski that he took advantage of Sunday night’s opportunity. According to a recent report by Syracuse.com, Dombrowski hasn’t shown his full potential in training camp or given Moorman enough competition in practice.’

Jittery About Team’s Future, Bills Fans Remember a Titan of Its Past (New York Times)

NY Giants beat Bills 17-13 in Hall of Fame game, but sloppiness rules the day (New York Daily News)

NY Giants new West Coast offense is fast and, eventually, might even be good (New York Daily News)

NY Giants great Michael Strahan stomps one last time before Hall of Fame game (New York Daily News)

West Coast offense nonexistent in Giants’ first preseason game (New York Post)

Wilson staying positive despite uncertain future (New York Post)

Even without Wilson, Giants boast scary two-headed monster (New York Post)

Giants rookie RB Andre Williams makes a good first impression at Hall of Fame Game (New York Newsday)

Corey Washington opens eyes with 73-yard touchdown reception (New York Newsday)

Giants’ David Wilson faces biggest test of his career Monday morning (New York Newsday)

Giants unveil new offense in 17-13 preseason win over Bills (Newark Star Ledger)

Michael Strahan gets special treat from Giants, Tom Coughlin at Hall of Fame Game (Newark Star Ledger)

Grading and breaking down the Giants QB’s first performance in new offense (Newark Star Ledger)

Bon Jovi promises to make ‘Bills successful in Buffalo,’ fans remain skeptical (Newark Star Ledger)

Hall of Famers Jim Kelly, Michael Strahan dominate pregame festivities at Giants vs. Bills (Newark Star Ledger)

Giants down Bills, 17-13, in preseason opener (Bergen Record)

Giants’ New-Look Offense Isn’t Quite Ready for Primetime (Wall Street Journal)

Rookies key Giants’ Hall of Fame Game victory over Bills (Canton Repository)

Manning makes most of extended time in Hall of Fame Game (Canton Repository)

New York fans make most of tailgate parties (Canton Repository)

Baker has different take on Bon Jovi (Canton Repository)

Photo gallery (Canton Repository)

Instant Analysis: Giants defeat Bills, 17-13 (Giants.com)

Photo gallery (Giants.com)

Photo gallery (BuffaloBills.com)

Photo gallery (Buffalo News)

Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)

Photo gallery (Syracuse Post Standard)

‘This was a little troubling. Manuel only played two series, but in those two drives, he attempted seven passes, had three of them batted down by the Giants front seven, and he completed just two.’