Archives for December 2014

‘”I think that was a lot of our talk heading into our last game against Cleveland,” defensive tackle Kyle Williams said. “We hadn’t played particularly well at home. We were able to do it there and win a big game with Cleveland at home. We’ve got an even bigger game this week, and with Aaron Rodgers and their offense coming in, our crowd can play a big a part in this game as they’ve played in any game this year. He relies a lot on different counts, a lot on different cadences, keep pass rushers off their toes, keep the defense on their toes. So yeah, crowd noise could be a big benefit for us this week.”‘

‘In 10 meetings, the Packers won all but two games. They averaged 29 points in their eight victories and 6.5 points in their two losses (both on the road).’

‘”I’ve probably never seen a defense play to each other’s strengths as well as our guys do. Our secondary has really played well all year. They play aggressive. They know the quarterback doesn’t have a ton of time to throw the ball so they play very aggressive. They’re smart. They’re well-coached. It can turn into a feeding frenzy pretty quick. It’s fun to take a peek at our defense whenever they’re on the field,” he added.’

Sam Shields eyes bounce back in Buffalo (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Offensive line expects big challenge vs. Bills (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Nelson surprised by NFL record for 40-yard TDs (Green Bay Press Gazette)

McCarthy: House won’t practice Thursday (Green Bay Press Gazette)

Coach’s experience at QB has paid off for Aaron Rodgers (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

With Jim Schwartz coordinating, Bills’ defense looks familiar (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Sidelined by concussion, Sam Shields didn’t practice much before game (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Packers’ Next Opponent: Bills (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Packers at Bills: Position matchups (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Packers at Bills: Five things to watch (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Packers at Bills: Basics (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Running back Lacy limited in practice for Packers (AP)

Packers wary of playing Bills on road (The Sports Xchange)

Packers’ Shields felt ‘frustration’ after late-game benching vs. Falcons (Fox Sports Wisconsin)

Happy to be here (WAUK-AM)

Running backs ‘in tune’ with Aaron Rodgers, passing game (Packers.com)

Can Kyle Orton author upset of Packers again? (Packers.com)

Packers-Bills Week 15 Dope Sheet (Packers.com)

‘Ralph and Mary Wilson previously donated millions to charity. The Ralph Wilson Medical Research Foundation, established in 1999, supports research at the University of Michigan, Wayne State University and four other institutions. The athletic field at the NFL/YET Boys & Girls Club on Tireman in Detroit is also dedicated in Ralph Wilson’s honor.’

‘”If you’re asking me personally, my decision is that he’s going to play,” the second-year coach said, referring to Orton after practice Wednesday. “If you ask somebody else, they might tell you something different, I don’t know.”‘

‘The team provided the clarification on Wednesday, a day after Williams was not claimed off the waived-injured list. Once Williams is released, the Bills won’t have to pay the final four years of his contract. The fifth-year player was due to make a $5.2 million base salary next season.’

‘They’ve never won in five visits to Buffalo (7-6). Green Bay has beaten every other franchise on the road, and the only other current NFL cities where it hasn’t won are Indianapolis (four visits) and Nashville (two).’

‘The Talley family issued a statement expressing its “deepest appreciation for everyone concern and support,” Frank Croisdale told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Croisdale is a longtime Bills fan who established an internet-based fundraising campaign for Talley on Thanksgiving Day.’

‘The Packers lead the league in scoring, are sixth in yards, and third in third-down percentage. This represents the toughest test of the year for the Buffalo defense; and, just like last week, there’s no way around this fact: Like Denver, Green Bay’s offense cannot be stopped, only perhaps contained, and the Buffalo offense will be on the hook to win the game.’

‘”Right now, absolutely, I will play Kyle Orton because he gives us the best chance to win now,” he said. “I will say this: my job right now is to win a football game, and that’s how I see it. So, I’m doing the best job I can to win a football game, plain and simple.”‘

‘Upon his release the Bills will not owe Williams any further compensation, as long as the wideout is cut ahead of the third day of the new league year in March. Buffalo initially acquired Williams from Tampa Bay in April for a sixth-round pick.’

‘Both Williams and offensive tackle Chris Hairston missed the session due to sickness. Tight end Chris Gragg was the only other non-participant, who missed due to a lingering knee injury.’

‘Should Jackson be deemed the winner of the league-wide award, the donation increases to $25,000. Jackson has chosen Carly’s Club to receive the donation, a charity that he provides twenty tickets and food vouchers to for every home game.’

‘Off the field, Jackson has been just as impressive, serving as a strong community advocate supporting not only the Buffalo Bills breast cancer awareness and community service initiatives, but also the team’s youth player-safety (Heads Up Football) and fitness programs (Play 60). In addition to the community work he does at and away from One Bills Drive, Fred provides twenty tickets and food vouchers for every home game to Carly’s Club.’