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Location: Orchard Park, N.Y. | Stadium: Ralph Wilson Stadium (73,967) | Owner: Ralph Wilson | General Manager: Russ Brandon
Coach: Dick Jauron | League Championships: 2
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Bills report: Strategy and personnel
 

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Strategy and personnel · Notes, quotes · Inside slant
 

 

Lee Evans is bracing for the question he's likely to be asked repeatedly through training camp: "So who is the No. 1 receiver, you or Terrell Owens?" Evans has been Buffalo's top target the past three seasons, taking on that role after the departure of Eric Moulds. He's posted receiving marks of 82 catches for 1,292 yards and eight TDs, 55-849 and five and 63-1,017 and three.

But everything has changed now that Owens is on board. Both are versatile receivers that can catch the ball deep or over the middle. But even though Owens' production (his 69 catches for 1,052 yards and 10 TDs for Dallas last season was an "off" year for him) is impressive, Evans said it's meaningless to get caught up on No. 1 and No. 2 designations. On any given day, depending on what the defense offers, one could outperform the other.

"I don't really think that's the right question," said Evans when asked the 1-2 question. "I think you have two very explosive players and you do what you can to get both players involved. Talking about who is No. 1, who's what, when the defense gives you a look, you take advantage of it to that side, and certainly for some games, it may go back and forth, but I think the biggest thing is just for us both to work together and win football games and get to the playoffs."

FRANCHISE PLAYER
None.

TRANSITION PLAYER
None.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS (not tendered)

--C Melvin Fowler (not tendered as UFA June 1).

--LB Teddy Lehman (not tendered as UFA June 1).

--QB J.P. Losman (not tendered as UFA June 1).

--DE Corey Mace (not tendered as ERFA).

--OL Jason Whittle (not tendered as UFA June 1).

RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
None.

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS
None.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--QB Matt Baker: ERFA; terms unknown.

--DE Copeland Bryan: ERFA; terms unknown.

--OT Kirk Chambers: Potential UFA; terms unknown.

--LB Keith Ellison: RFA; $1.01M/1 yr.

--LB John DiGiorgio: Potential RFA; terms unknown.

--DB Dustin Fox: Potential RFA; terms unknown.

--RB Bruce Hall: ERFA; terms unknown.

--QB Gibran Hamdan: Potential RFA; terms unknown.

--RB Fred Jackson: ERFA; $7.5M/4 yrs, $1.1M SB/$650,000 RB; 2009 cap: $775,000.

--WR Justin Jenkins: Potential RFA; terms unknown.

--FB Corey McIntyre: Potential UFA; terms unknown.

--LS Ryan Neill: ERFA; terms unknown.

--TE Derek Schouman: ERFA; terms un known.

--TE Jonathan Stupar: ERFA; terms unknown.

--S George Wilson: RFA; tendered at $1.01M; terms unknown.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--QB Ryan Fitzpatrick: UFA Bengals; $6.9M/3 yrs, guarantees unknown.

--CB Drayton Florence: FA Jaguars; $6.6M/2 yrs, guarantees unknown.

--OG Geoff Hangartner: UFA Panthers; $9.6M/4 yrs, guarantees unknown.

--C/G Seth McKinney: UFA Browns; terms unknown.

--WR Terrell Owens: FA Cowboys; $6.5M/1 yr, $4M SB/$2.5M salary guaranteed.

--RB Dominic Rhodes: UFA Colts; 2 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR P.K. Sam: FA CFL; terms unknown.

--LB Pat Thomas: UFA Chiefs; 1 yr, terms unknown.

PLAYERS LOST

--LB Blake Costanzo (released).

--LB Angelo Crowell: UFA Buccaneers; $3M/1 yr.

--OG Derrick Dockery (released).

--CB Jabari Greer: UFA Saints; $22M/4 yrs, $1)M guaranteed.

--DE Anthony Hargrove: UFA Saints; terms unknown.

--OT Jason Peters (traded Eagles).

--C Duke Preston: UFA Packers; $2M/2 yrs, guarantees unknown.

--TE Robert Royal (released).

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Buffalo Bills Message Board
Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 30, 2009

November 7, 2009 12:38 pm
<p> I have pretty much thrown this season in the trash just like an old bowl of leftovers...I know it is only week 9 but the play of the offense and more specifically Trent Edwards has made me realize that we are headed towards yet another rebuilding stage.  I dont really see any sign that would justify allowing Trent t ...(more)
Reputation:69
Level:Pro
Since:Mar 4, 2008

November 2, 2009 12:58 pm
8 games into this season, and the Bills play a decent 3 quarters, against NE, NO, HOUSTON. The Bills have one of the worse statistical offenses in the NFL and are still in these games. Then comes the 4th quarter, might as well go home or turn off the TV at that point, because WE'VE SEEN IF BEFORE.

Problem:Defense is on the field
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October 30, 2009 11:46 am
Has anyone listened to Terrell Owens press conference wednesday?  He basically reconfirmed that Dick Jauron is not an NFL caliber football coach.  Before I get into why I am saying this I want it to be known that this is in no way a negative post directed at T.O.  Owens was asked the question "After this season can y ...(more)
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Since:Sep 11, 2009

October 26, 2009 12:34 am
Just wondering what anyone else thinks about Fitzpatrick's play at QB.  By no means has he been putting up great numbers but he has shown that he is willing to throw the ball down the field, which I like.  I'm not talking about the 40-50 yards bombs because Edwards threw those occasionally as well, but the 10-20 yard slants and outs, which Edwards just will not throw.

I thin
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:May 11, 2007

November 1, 2009 6:29 pm
<dd style="margin: 0px;"> This is from the updates above:

Bills coach Dick Jauron accepted the blame for his offense's performance today. "I think the whole thing falls on me," Jauron said. "I don't think there's any doubt. I take full responsibility for it."


Why not just come out and say
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Jul 23, 2008

November 1, 2009 9:18 am
Fellow Bills fans, the finals of The NFL Best Team of All Time voting has officially begun. Thanks to your outstanding participation in the prior round, the Bills accumulated the most votes of any teams that made it to the final round!

Here are the teams vying for NFL Best Team of All Time bragging rights:

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Reputation:99
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Since:Jul 23, 2008

October 18, 2009 11:38 pm
Hey Bills fans...we have now begun Round 3 of The NFL Best Team of all Time voting. Thanks again for your great participation in Round 2!

Our 1990 AFC Champion Bills are in Bracket A against seven other NFL teams. There are a total of four brackets in Round 3 and the top two team
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Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Dec 19, 2006

October 28, 2009 11:28 pm
Jairus Byrd now has 5 interceptions in 4 games starting for the Bills, which puts him 2nd in the NFL in interceptions only behind Darren Sharper of the S ...(more)
Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:May 11, 2007

October 24, 2009 2:24 pm
The Bills have given up huge ground games to teams that are not running first teams.  DeAngelo Williams and James Stewart have to be counting the minutes until they get to run against a weak run d which may be without ...(more)
Reputation:92
Level:All-Star
Since:Apr 13, 2007

October 13, 2009 2:19 pm
(POLL) There are many to choose from.
Reputation:92
Level:All-Star
Since:Jan 27, 2009

October 16, 2009 9:17 am
Hey Bills Fans,

I know how you guys feel about your team..... I'm a Rams fan so i know all about it.

That loss to Cleveland was just plain ugly.... Just like my team being Shutout twice.

I hope Ralph Wilson will fix all of the problems with this team
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Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Jun 21, 2007

October 29, 2009 8:01 am
I heard a report Wednesday (10/28) on a DC radio station that the Bills contacted former QB Patrick Ramsey.  Anybody know what might be up with this.  Are the Bills more concerned about Edwards health than they are saying publicly?  God forbid Ramsey ever becomes our guy.
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Since:Sep 23, 2008

October 31, 2009 7:26 pm
Looks like we're No Longer Doomed to post over there. Check in on this thread, then send me a private message telling me what your screen name was over there. Unfortunately there's no cursing over here, but we're all gentlemen anyway.
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Jan 15, 2007

October 25, 2009 8:41 pm
Bills fans, Congrats on your great win today over the Panthers! Was truely good game! Good luck next week when the Texans come to play you. I think you will win this contest also.
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Dec 4, 2006

October 19, 2009 7:03 pm
Chargers fan here - I think Jauron deserves some props for keeping the team focused and motivated during yesterday's win.  Dick on his worst day is still better than our nightmare - Norv Turner.  The Bills season may not be over yet, stranger things have happened.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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