‘Operating inside the 20-yard line, on both offense and defense, has been a problem area for the Bills. Offensively, they have a touchdown percentage of 46.7 that ranks last in the AFC and 29th overall in the NFL. On 30 trips inside the 20-yard line, the Bills have come away with only 14 touchdowns.’
Archives for November 5, 2014
Anthony Dixon gets high school number retired, and other Buffalo Bills bye week events
‘Dixon also had his number retired at his old high school over the bye week, so his time off was more eventful than most. Meanwhile, coach Doug Marrone said the team came back with a strong practice on Monday afternoon.’
Kyle Orton: The Greatest Quarterback That No One Wants
‘Since 1950, 17 quarterbacks have started games for five different teams, according to Stats LLC. Orton has started for the Bears, Broncos, Chiefs, Cowboys and Bills. Only six of those 17 quarterbacks have records better than .500 as a starter, including Orton, who is 38-36.
CB Rod Sweeting signed to Practice Squad
‘A 6-0, 187-pound Georgia Tech product, Sweeting entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2013 with the New Orleans Saints where he played in nine games. Sweeting, a native of Miami, FL, was released by the Saints prior to the start of the 2014 regular season and joined the Miami Dolphins practice squad. During his time at Georgia Tech, Sweeting recorded 160 tackles, one sack, five interceptions, 24 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.’