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Turnovers Kill Bills, Fall to Lions 28-23
Despite scoring the first points of Thursday’s game with an interception return for a TD, it was the Bills who had their offense drives repeatedly squandered by turnovers in their 28-23 loss vs. Detroit. Buffalo dominated the first half, as CB Drayton Florence got the team off on the right foot, picking off Matthew Stafford’s second [...]
Bills to Sit RB C.J. Spiller, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Detroit
The Bills will sit rookie RB C.J. Spiller and QB Ryan Fitzpatrick in the team’s preseason finale in Detroit on Thursday night, as both players have more or less solidified their respective roles. After completing 6 of 9 passes for 77 yards and a TD in significant time vs. Cincinnati last week, Fitzpatrick effectively locked up [...]
Bills to Use LB Aaron Maybin on Third Down, Second-and-Long Situations
Bills coach Chan Gailey finally revealed how he plans to use LB Aaron Maybin in the team’s defensive scheme this year, continuing to ease the second-year pro into life in the NFL by limiting him to third down and second-and-long situations. “He can be a third down and second and long presence for us on the [...]
Bills Deny Interest in Trade for QB Matt Leinart
The Bills have announced they are not one of the reported three teams interested in trading for QB Matt Leinart, and have no desire to acquire the disgruntled Arizona Cardinals QB. Tuesday afternoon, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that three teams– the Oakland Raiders, New York Giants, and Buffalo– were engaged in trade talks with the Cardinals [...]
Gailey: RB Fred Jackson Will Be “Limited” in Early Part of Season
Bills coach Chan Gailey said on Wednesday that RB Fred Jackson will most likely be available for the team’s regular season opener, but will be held to limited action as a precaution in the early part of the season. “I think he’ll still be limited early in the year,” Gailey said, according to BuffaloBills.com. ”But he’s going [...]Report: Giants and Raiders Are Interested in Matt Leinart
The Arizona Cardinals have nibbles from at least two teams who are interested in trading for Matt Leinart. The Oakland Raiders and New York Giants have expressed interest in acquiring the former USC quarterback according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Buffalo Bills, who were also initially mentioned among the teams in the running for Leinart, [...]
Injury to Dolphins LB Channing Crowder Remains a Mystery
The Dolphins still aren’t exactly sure what is ailing LB Channing Crowder, as the 26-year-old will get a second opinion on a lower body injury later this afternoon. Crowder has missed Miami’s last two preseason games with what was believed to be a hip flexor, but recent reports from the Miami Herald say the problem may [...]Bills RB Jackson Returns to Practice, Status Still Uncertain for Week 1
Bills RB Fred Jackson practiced with the team on Tuesday, but coach Chan Gailey said he’s still not comfortable confirming that the 29-year-old will be back Week 1. “I’m not ready to commit to that,” Gailey said in response to rumors that Jackson would be back in the line-up vs. the Dolphins on Sept. 12. “I [...]
“No Question” Bills RB Marshawn Lynch Will Play Thursday vs. Lions
Chan Gailey said there is “no question” that Bills RB Marshawn Lynch will play in the team’s final preseason game vs. Detroit on Thursday. “I plan on him playing. [There’s] no question,” Gailey said after practice on Monday. Lynch has missed the majority of preseason training after suffering a high ankle sprain on Aug. 13 vs. [...]Gailey Not Ready to Name C.J. Spiller Starter
Chan Gailey announced Monday that he has no plans to name rookie sensation C.J. Spiller the team’s starting running back yet. “We’ve got a long way to go,” Gailey said. “We don’t know how that’s going to shake out.” With RB Marshawn Lynch (high ankle sprain) set to play in Thursday’s final preseason game after joining the [...]