Archives for August 2017

'Gilchrist, who died at the age of 75 in January 2011, will become the 31st member added to the wall ringing New Era Field during Buffalo’s home against Oakland on Oct. 29.'

'It could very well come down to Brown or Reilly for one final receiver spot. And as Reilly’s stock continues to rise, it looks like Brown's continues to fall each week. He’s caught 6 passes for 66 yards in the preseason, but hasn’t really stood out in any games or even practices. Brown was penciled in as – or at least to compete for – the No. 3 wideout role when he signed with the Bills from Carolina, behind Sammy Watkins and Andre Holmes. Boy, how things have changed. But with all those changes Brown hasn’t taken enough advantage, even though he’s had chances. Now, he’s in a legitimate battle to save his roster spot.'

'Gilchrist passed away more than six years on January 10, 2011 at the age 75.'

'Gilchrist passed away from cancer in 2011 at the age of 75. He will be inducted to the Wall of Fame during halftime of the Bills’ October 29 matchup against the Oakland Raiders.'

'"We decided to kinda spice things up for the upcoming season," Thin Man Brewery owner Mike Shatzel tells 7 Eyewitness News. "My partner in the restaurant, Rocco Termini, came up with the idea to give a car away."'

'“Again, all the information I’m getting from the huddle was that he wasn’t flinching,” he continued. “To me, that’s the first step. It’s one thing to go out there, it’s another thing to go out there and carry yourself with that type of poise and composure to where the team is drawn to you and you can move the offense.”'

'New Era will have their Cap Cab, doing heat sealing for any fans that bring a New Era Bills cap. There is no cost to get your cap heat sealed with one of the New Era custom patches. Additionally, the New Era Pinstripe Bowl trophy will be on display for fans to take pictures with throughout the day.'

'“As long as I know the plays, I know how to run the offense, I’m comfortable,” Wenning said. “But as far as knowing the tendencies of the receivers and lineman, and the lineman hearing my cadence and stuff like that, that’s the tough part. Thursday I’ll have to do my best. I’m confident in these guys, seeing them one day they’re going to be fine, I’m going to be fine. I’m excited for it.”'

'To say that the fullback was dominant was an understatement. At 6-3 and 250 pounds, Gilchrist was a one-man wrecking crew. He averaged 4.5 yards per carry in his three seasons with the Bills rushing for just over 3,000 yards with 35 total touchdowns.'

'The biggest factor in her reasoning is the play of LeSean McCoy. The veteran running back ended last season with 1,267 rushing yards. This was in the Bills run-heavy offense, which boasted one of the best offensive lines in the league. Frelund said that McCoy averaged 1.44 yards per carry before a defensive player was within a yard of him. That led the NFL by far last season, and was one of the biggest reasons he could carve defenses for long runs.'

'"Vlad's obviously got a leg up on John, just knowing the system and being comfortable with it and knowing all of what Coach Castillo's techniques are," veteran left guard Richie Incognito said. "John's the young, hungry guy who's started since he's been here (arriving as a third-round pick from Louisville in 2015). So he's fighting for his life right now, and those two guys are still battling it out.'

'“We like it. … It allows teams one more week to evaluate guys,” he said. “Even guys that you know maybe are not good enough for the 53, but maybe I want this linebacker on the practice squad or this linebacker. It’s another week to see those guys. We all know the starters play very limited in the fourth game.”'

'Coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday the Bills are "still cautiously optimistic" that wide receiver Jordan Matthews, who hasn't played or fully practiced since suffering a chip fracture of his sternum in his first workout with the team on Aug. 13, will be ready to play in the opener.'

'Here's the reality: The Bills have almost no chance of making the playoffs any time soon. Virtually every sign points to them adding another chapter to their long and wretched history of the 21st century. The regular season could amount to an extension of the preseason, a 16-game exercise in evaluating players for next year and beyond.'

'While the Bills and Jets have been busy hitting the reset button (either by introducing a new regime, parting ways with high-priced veterans or swapping former high-round draft-picks for future picks), and the Dolphins have been getting acclimated to the Jay Cutler experience, the retooled Patriots are preparing for another run at the Super Bowl with Rob Gronkowski, ex-Bill Chris Hogan and former Saints receiver Brandin Cooks.'