BATTLE OF THE WEEK
WR Antonio Brown began his quest to retain the starting punt and kick return jobs in Sunday night's preseason opener against Denver and Round 2 is set for Saturday night against Tennessee. A year ago, Brown returned two punts for touchdowns in the preseason to win the job going away, but the regular season was a much different story. Brown's 4.4 average on 25 punt returns was the worst in Bills' history as Buffalo ranked 31st in punt return average. Brown was the victim of some exceptional punting days by opponents, who produced great hang time and placement, but he also made little happen. Now it's on back on him. "Ultimately, it comes down to the returner," new special teams coach Bobby April said. "He's got to make plays." Free agent Drew Haddad, Terrence McGee and starters Josh Reed and Nate Clements are in the return mix, but the Bills would like nothing better than for Brown to show he deserves to keep the job. Exposing starters like Reed and Clements to injury isn't something they relish.

OTHER BATTLE FRONTS
DE Chris Kelsay had a strong second week of camp, and the battle for the starting left end spot with Ryan Denney is heating up.

Incumbent FS Izelle Reese has responded to the presence of Coy Wire competing for his starting job and remains No. 1 on the depth chart.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
QB Drew Bledsoe. After coming to camp in his best shape in years, the veteran rebounded from an average showing against the Cleveland Browns in a scrimmage to have a very strong week. While connecting down field with many passes, Bledsoe's most impressive work has been getting the ball out of his hands quickly on dump offs and short routes to his backs and tight ends. Buffalo's new coaches have stressed to Bledsoe a "West Coast mentality" - that is, accept the fact that on some plays a 3- or 4-yard gain by a running back or tight end is better than taking a 7-yard loss via a sack.

"We'll never lose that down-field component of our offense. That's always going to be there," Bledsoe said. "But you are going to see a stronger emphasis by this team in the running game and in the short- to medium-range passing game. We're looking to be much more efficient than year ago. So far, I think it's starting to take shape. I'm able to get the ball out quicker, receivers are coming open quickly and on time, we're doing a good job in protection. We're making progress."

ROOKIE REPORT
WR Lee Evans continues to run with the first unit and it would take a dramatic fall off for the rookie not to start the season alongside Eric Moulds. ... QB J.P. Losman, who was expected to play most of second half against Denver, continues his streaky play with flashes of great mixed in with poor reads or jittery feet. ... DT Tim Anderson has shown enough already to conclude he'll log playing time behind starters Sam Adams and Pat Williams, and may push young veteran Justin Bannan out of a job.

INJURY REPORT
NT Sam Adams, who strained a hamstring in the very first practice of training camp and sat out the Browns scrimmage, returned to full contact. The impact was immediate with Buffalo's No. 2 defense stuffing the offense in a goal-line drill last Wednesday.

RT Mike Williams (strained arch) was not expected to play against Denver and remains day to day.

CB Kevin Thomas cracked a bone in his left wrist during practice last Thursday and was expected to sit out the Denver game. He could return soon.

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DannyBoy87 Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Aug 30, 2009	November 7, 2009 12:38 pm Score: 203 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Expectations (Do we have any?) <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) Reply to this thread (1 reply)
aj2c Reputation:69 Level:Pro Since:Mar 4, 2008	November 2, 2009 12:58 pm Score: 182 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Haven't we seen this before? 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 ...(more) Reply to this thread (10 replies)
DannyBoy87 Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Aug 30, 2009	October 30, 2009 11:46 am Score: 182 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Sad Comments in Press Conference 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) Reply to this thread (7 replies)
bills2929 Reputation:51 Level:Pro Since:Sep 11, 2009	October 26, 2009 12:34 am Score: 147 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Fitzpatrick v Edwards 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 ...(more) Reply to this thread (14 replies)
GBuck18 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:May 11, 2007	November 1, 2009 6:29 pm Score: 153 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Dick Jauron <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 ...(more) Reply to this thread (2 replies)
BfloSportsDude Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Jul 23, 2008	November 1, 2009 9:18 am Score: 214 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: NFL Best Team of All Time Vote (FINALS - BILLS) 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: ...(more) Reply to this thread (3 replies)
BfloSportsDude Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Jul 23, 2008	October 18, 2009 11:38 pm Score: 177 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: NFL Best Team Vote (Round 3 - Bracket A - BILLS) 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 ...(more) Reply to this thread
Irishpimp815 Reputation:97 Level:Superstar Since:Dec 19, 2006	October 28, 2009 11:28 pm Score: 130 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Jairus Byrd 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) Reply to this thread (4 replies)
GBuck18 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:May 11, 2007	October 24, 2009 2:24 pm Score: 159 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Panthers running game 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) Reply to this thread (2 replies)
billskid92 Reputation:92 Level:All-Star Since:Apr 13, 2007	October 13, 2009 2:19 pm Score: 34 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Who will be the next coach for the Bills? (POLL) There are many to choose from. Reply to this thread (8 replies)
shaneC Reputation:92 Level:All-Star Since:Jan 27, 2009	October 16, 2009 9:17 am Score: 149 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: I know how you feel. 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 ...(more) Reply to this thread (4 replies)
bugman99 Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Jun 21, 2007	October 29, 2009 8:01 am Score: 111 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Bill talk with Patrick Ramsey 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. Reply to this thread (1 reply)
Fear & Loathing Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Sep 23, 2008	October 31, 2009 7:26 pm Score: 92 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Hello RF365 refugees 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. Reply to this thread (30 replies)
Folgers_Ron Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Jan 15, 2007	October 25, 2009 8:41 pm Score: 101 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: CongratsBills fans, Congrats on your win today ov 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. Reply to this thread
santaclara1 Reputation:97 Level:Superstar Since:Dec 4, 2006	October 19, 2009 7:03 pm Score: 125 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Give Jauron Credit 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. Reply to this thread (6 replies)
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