powered by Google  
CBSSports.com NFL Sports News   Track your favorite teams and players.
Free membership, Register Now
Already a member, Log In
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Home   Fantasy     NFL  |  MLB  |  NBA  |  NHL  |  College FB  |  College BK  |  Golf  |  More CBS College | MaxPreps | Mobile | Shop  
NFL Home | Scoreboard | Standings | Schedules | Stats | Teams | Players | Transactions | Injuries | Video | Fantasy News | Inside the NFL | NFL Draft
  Buffalo Bills logo

Register to Customize or Login

Buffalo Bills
Location: Orchard Park, N.Y. | Stadium: Ralph Wilson Stadium (73,967) | Owner: Ralph Wilson | Chief Operating Officer: Russ Brandon
Coach: Dick Jauron | League Championships: 2
Team HomeScheduleStatsRosterDepth ChartTransactions Team Report PhotosHistoryMessage Board
 

OFFER EXTENDED! Save $30 off the regular Fantasy Football Commissioner price + get a FREE Draft Kit

 
Bills report: Strategy and personnel
 

The Sports Xchange
 
 
Strategy and personnel · Notes, quotes · Inside slant
 

Advertisement  
 

Talks are progressing nicely on a contract extension for WR Lee Evans and an announcement of a deal could come soon, both parties said. Evans is scheduled to become a free agent in 2009 and in Thursday's 24-21 preseason victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Toronto, he showed why Buffalo wants to keep that from occurring. In two series of work, Evans caught three passes for 55 yards, including a 23-yard reception from QB Trent Edwards on Buffalo's first offensive play, a deep out against 6-2 CB Ike Taylor, who feared Evans' speed and gave him a wide berth for Evans to make a quick cut for an easy deep sideline catch. That play has to be in every offense's arsenal and Evans and Edwards pulled it off effortlessly, sparking a 10-play TD drive.

--RB Marshawn Lynch, who isn't speaking with the media following his hit-and-run incident during the offseason, rushed five times for 25 yards against Pittsburgh and added one catch for eight.

--WR Josh Reed missed his second exhibition game with a lower back injury. There's no word on his expected return.

--SS Donte Whitner, who sat out the team's opening preseason game at Washington with an ankle problem, returned to the lineup against Pittsburgh and recorded a nice interception. Whitner has emerged as the team's defensive leader and is poised for a big year.

--LB Angelo Crowell sat out the Pittsburgh game with an injured knee.

--LB Keith Ellison, who earned nine emergency starts last season, got the call against Pittsburgh in place of Angelo Crowell (knee) and notched three tackles.

--LT Jason Peters remains a holdout and is subject to a fine of $15,000 a day. Peters, the offensive line's only Pro Bowl player, wants to be the highest-paid blocker on the team. He's currently the third highest.

BATTLE OF THE WEEK
Fred Jackson vs. Dwayne Wright, Xavier Omon and Bruce Hall at backup RB -- This is Jackson's job to lose behind Marshawn Lynch after his big 2007 season, but Wright and Omon are making things interesting. Each averaged 4.4 yards per carry in last Thursday's preseason win over Pittsburgh, with Wright ripping off a 16-yard carry and Omon a 14-yarder. Wright hurt his cause, though, with another fumble. Jackson had five carries for 18 yards (3.6 average) and added three catches for 10 yards. Ultimately, the Bills will keep their best athletes at this position and there's a lot of skill here to mull over.

OTHER BATTLE FRONTS
Chris Ellis vs. Copeland Bryan for backup DE job -- The rookie Ellis had a sack and forced fumble against the Steelers while Bryan was dressed but didn't see any action. That's not a good thing when fighting for a roster spot. Ellis is flashing a nice skill set.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
TE Robert Royal -- The affable veteran had a quiet offseason, unable to take part in work after knee surgery then running second team behind Derek Schouman for much of training camp. That all changed in Thursday's 24-21 preseason victory over Pittsburgh when Royal started and capped two drives with touchdown catches of seven and 13 yards, reasserting himself as the team's starter.

ROOKIE REPORT
CB Leodis McKelvin had a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Pittsburgh, ensuring that he'll be a major part of the team's return game this season even with the presence of record-setting veterans Terrence McGee and Roscoe Parrish. ... WR James Hardy started his second game with veteran Josh Reed (back) out, but had a quiet night with no catches. The Steelers did respect his presence in the red zone, however, and that paid off on one TD series. At this juncture, he's likely to be the team's opening-day starter. ... DE Chris Ellis received ample playing time with the second and third units and notched a sack and forced fumble on Byron Leftwich. ... CB Reggie Corner had two tackles on defense and continues to look good on special teams coverage. ... TE Derrick Fine played but had no catches. ... RB Xavier Omon had a team-high 10 carries for 44 yards, including a long run of 14, and is making some noise. ... OL Demetrius Bell saw some action against Pittsburgh and continues to fight for a backup job. ... WR Steve Johnson played but had no catches.

INJURY REPORT
WR Josh Reed (lower back), LB Angelo Crowell (knee), OT Matt Murphy (shoulder), TE Tim Massaquoi (groin) each sat out the Steelers game. Each is working toward a return to practice soon, but no timetables are set.

Copyright (C) 2008 The Sports Xchange. All Rights Reserved.

 
 

Buffalo Bills Message Board
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Oct 15, 2007

July 10, 2009 8:51 am
Hello there team up north.  You were one of the biggest Browns supporters when our team was stolen away from. You helped us then by offering up tickets to come see your Bills play, and I'm asking for your help now to knock the ...(more)
Reputation:89
Level:All-Star
Since:Jul 28, 2008

July 6, 2009 1:02 am
Ok im gonna start this off easy and say 10-6 mabey 11-5 wild card berth making it to ...... lets say the 2nd round of the playoffs. What do ya think? Oh and further more 36-24 Bills over Patriots on opening day!
Reputation:91
Level:All-Star
Since:Apr 13, 2007

April 15, 2009 1:57 pm

Theres so many problems with this team right now. Its starting to become frustrating as a Bills fan.

1-Peters Contract

2-Lynch is getting charged for the gun violation

3-Whitner gets tazzered at a party and is getting charged

4-They are about to trade Roscoe Parish

5-The whole T.O thing about not s ...(more)

Reputation:92
Level:All-Star
Since:Jan 27, 2009

July 8, 2009 12:24 pm

Would you fans like to see the Bills sign Veteran QB Gus Frerotte as your 2nd string QB or are you happy with Fitzpatrick?

Frerotte took the Vikings 8-3 when T.Jack went down.

Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Apr 4, 2009

June 21, 2009 9:46 am
Ok is it me or am I being a bit too pscyho. I'm seeing alot of teams sign their draft picks and I don't think I seen one or even heard of any rumors of the Bills comin close to signing any of their draft choices?? Am I crazy to think that this isn't right?? Please has anyone heard anything??
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Oct 13, 2006

July 9, 2009 7:34 pm
"The NEW" CBS Auction Draft
Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Dec 16, 2006

June 27, 2009 4:23 pm
Why not take a look at this guy and see if he can compete for a back up spot?  With the inexperience behind Trent Edwards, he would be a good lift in the locker room.  I'm struggling as to why nobody drafted him, not to mention why nobody has him trying out?
Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Mar 8, 2008

June 29, 2009 1:20 pm
Then this is the thread for you
http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messag
es/chrono/13387027/0/0/15797204#ID1
5797204

Jack Lambert is going to be voted the best defensive player ever. By a load of Steeler fans. Don't let it happen ...(more)
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Jan 24, 2008

June 4, 2009 5:28 pm
I am looking to put a league together representing all the NFL teams in an online league.  The league would have a formal draft (every player and position so every team would be custom) and play the entire schedule of 16 games.  I am in the process of constructing a website with all the particulars.  If you are interested please respond to this thread and I will contact you pe ...(more)
Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:May 11, 2007

May 16, 2009 2:42 pm
Really - Knock on a window and pull your junk out?  If this crap keeps up we may as well sign Levi Jones so he can tell us how the control a locker room through all of the player mis-steps.  I think this one bothers me more than the Marshawn Lynch stuff.  The dude rode a bike which makes it even more silly.  M ...(more)
Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Dec 22, 2007

May 14, 2009 8:24 pm

Buffalo Bills

Heres Why

There defense is going to be much improved. Leodis McKelvin, Donte Witner, Terrence McGee all return plus they drafted
...(more)
Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Oct 8, 2006

June 25, 2009 5:53 pm
I'm sure some of you have seen this, T.O gets emasculated by supermodel Joanna Krupa, his teammate on some reality sports show.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmPfLRsx_Bs

Thoughts, other than she looks fiiine walking away from the camera?
Reputation:60
Level:Pro
Since:May 30, 2009

June 26, 2009 5:07 pm
(POLL)

How much longer will the Bills keep Dick Jauron as their head coach

Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Feb 17, 2008

June 19, 2009 11:09 am
(n/a)
Reputation:89
Level:All-Star
Since:Jul 1, 2008

June 2, 2009 5:59 pm
Hello all, Out of curiosity, was I the only one that watched Pac-man on Pro's Vs. Joe's last night on TV. For anyone that doesn't know what its all about. This is where washed up retired professional athletes play in simulated game situations against amateur athletes that never made it. With that being said. last night featured Priest Holmes, Steve McNair and Adam (Pac-Man) Jones. I ...(more)
 
 
 
CBS Sports Store
 
 
 
 
 
Fantasy Football