Archives for October 2014

‘Since his late signing by Buffalo and unexpectedly early promotion, Orton has helped guide the Bills to three victories in four games. He has nine touchdowns, three interceptions and doesn’t beat himself.’

‘”In Buffalo, you can’t imagine how much people revere Fred Jackson, because of his high character, his community involvement, coming from a Division III school,” said Levy, the former Bills coach who guided the franchise to four straight Super Bowls. “So there are some good examples in the league, too.”‘

‘The move was announced Tuesday, two days after Ladler was hurt during Buffalo’s 43-23 win at the New York Jets. It was only the rookie’s second game since being promoted off the practice squad three weeks earlier.’

‘Ladler played in two games after he was promoted from the practice squad and had four tackles.’

‘The safety was promoted off of the practice squad during the week leading up to the team’s victory over the Minnesota VIkings. The game against the New York Jets was only the second of his career, but his afternoon and season were both claimed by an arm injury.’

‘”I love it. I love it,” Hackett said with a smile of the criticism. “It’s a challenge. You win by 20 points, you score 43 points. What, I think we had five offensive touchdowns? I mean, I want more too. I hope everybody does, because otherwise why are we doing this stuff? The defense played outstanding. I’m up there cheerleading for them the whole time going ‘Get another one! Get another one!’ So it’s great, we all love it.”‘

‘First order of business is this: Sammy Watkins is crazy good.’

‘In what seems to be turning into a weekly trend, WR Sammy Watkins is once again up for NFL Rookie of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday.’

‘An undrafted free agent out of Vanderbilt, Ladler was signed by the team on May 13. He was released after training camp, but later resigned with the Practice Squad before being elevated to the 53-man roster on October 11.’

‘”That was the goal,” said Kyle Orton. “(We went) 3-1 in the second quarter (of the season). A couple of big wins for us and got a division win on the road, which is huge. It’s a great chance to kind of get away from the game for a minute, but also know that we’ve fought hard to put ourselves in this situation and do everything we can to take advantage of it.”‘

‘There will be ample opportunity to rip Hackett, maybe against the Chiefs after the bye. But keep in mind, he’s not the only coach who ever played safe with a lead.’

‘Finally, the Buffalo Bills’ defensive tackle has a Sunday coming up where he won’t be matching brute force with another 300-pounder for the better part of three hours.’

‘Hackett has become everyone’s favorite target, and for good reason. My head is beginning to hurt from the constant banging against the wall as I watch Hackett stubbornly try to establish a running game that can’t be established.’