Archives for September 2014

‘The Buffalo Bills today announced that the team has reached an injury settlement with TE Tony Moeaki and released him from the Reserve/Injured list.’

‘The Buffalo Bills today announced that the team has signed G D.J. Morrell and RB Lonnie Pryor to the Practice Squad.’

‘The Buffalo Bills today announced CB Corey Graham, RB Fred Jackson, LB Brandon Spikes, DT Kyle Williams, DE Mario Williams and C Eric Wood have been selected by their teammates as captains for the 2014 season.’

‘After being traded to the Denver Broncos in 2009, Orton led the Broncos to a 6-0 start. One of those victories came in overtime against the New England Patriots. Orton completed 35 of 48 passes for 330 yards and two touchdowns, and led an 11-play 53-yard drive that culminated in the game-winning field goal for Denver 20-17. He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.’

‘”Looking back on it I had a limited amount of time to make big leaps and impress a lot of people,” he said. “I still feel I have hurdles to clear and ways for me to become a really good slot receiver or wherever they want to put me.”‘

‘With the team to be sold, probably this fall, every administrative job is likely at risk, from President/CEO Russ Brandon, to General Manager Doug Whaley down to head coach Doug Marrone and his staff. And that reality seems to be affecting decision-making.’

‘”That’s one of the big things I wanted to do, was come in and help these guys on special teams,” Smith said. “To be able to carve out that role, I think it will help a lot, being able to play all the different phases.”‘

‘Orton is 10 days older than Fitzpatrick. They both turn 32 in November. Orton came into the league in 2005, like Fitz. This is five NFL teams for both. Orton has started 70 games in the league. Fitz 77.’

‘Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone sits at No. 4 on the list of coaches most likely to be fired first and has 8-1 odds, according to America’s Line. Cowboys coach Jason Garrett sits at 3-1, Dolphins coach Joe Philbin has 5-1 odds, and Dennis Allen has 6-1 odds. Mike Smith of the Falcons comes in just after Marrone with 10-1 odds.’

‘But before making the trade, the Patriots had talks with the Bills and Cowboys, according to the Boston Herald.’

‘With Tuel back, the Bills now have a quarterback other than Manuel who has spent time in the offense. He’s also in only his second season, so he still has room to develop.’

‘Wood tweeted in response: “blame that on espn. No one wants the distraction.”‘

‘Buffalo has struggled to identify a backup to quarterback EJ Manuel, cutting Tuel, Thad Lewis, Dennis Dixon and Jordan Palmer during the preseason.’

‘It would not be a shock that if Manuel struggles early in the season, Orton gets the chance to start. With a new owner likely in place before the end of this year, this coaching staff and front office know the teams needs to either make the playoffs or at least stay in contention right to the end.’

‘All seven players were cut on Saturday.’