Archive for January, 2008

Bills Hire New Offensive Assistant

The Bills have named Nathaniel Hackett as their offensive quality control coach.  Hackett, who spent the last two years in Tampa Bay, has worked with quarterback Trent Edwards in the past.  He was on the Stanford coaching staff for three of Edwards four years on the team.  The Bills still have two positions to fill, [...]

Peters Hernia Surgery Recovery to Take 8 to 10 Weeks

  BuffaloBills.com is reporting that left tackle Jason Peters is looking at 8 to 10 weeks of recovery for his hernia surgery. Peters, who is going to miss the Pro Bowl due to the surgery, is slated to be 100 percent when training camp kicks off. He also should be good to go for upcoming [...]

DE Hargrove Suspended for One-Year

The Bills have lost one of their big men for the 2008 season, as DE Anthony Hargrove is gone after violating the league’s substance abuse policy a third time.  It was the second time since August that Hargrove had voilated the policy.  This past season Hargrove played in 12 games, making 28 total tackles to [...]

Bills Sign Ex-Jets Fullback Barnes

The Bills have announced the signing of a new fullback.  The team has signed seven-year veteran, Darian Barnes to the roster.  Barnes has spent time with other teams like Tampa Bay, Dallas and Miami.  Last year, the Bills did not use a natural fullback.  They opted for tight ends to fill that position.  Barnes is [...]

QB Coach Schonert to be New Offensive Coordinator

It looks as if the Bills are going to be staying within when it comes to the hiring of an offensive coordinator, as the Buffalo News is reporting that current QB’s coach Turk Schonert will be promoted to that position within the next few days.  Schonert has spent 22 years in the NFL, 10 as [...]

Bills Promote Brandon, Will Handle GM Duties

The Bills have promoted from within, in their search for a new general manager.  Ralph Wilson Jr. has chosen Executive Vice President Russ Brandon to become the new Chief Operating Officer.  Brandon has spent the last 11 years with the Bills and will now handle all football and business operations.  Brandon will be the fourth lead [...]

Everett Receives Bills’ Courage Award

The Bills have named Kevin Everett as their Ed Block Courage Award winner.  The award is given to a player who shows commitment, courage, professionalism and dedication.  Everett suffered a spinal cord injury at the beginning of the season and now is able to walk without assistance.  Past recipients include Jim Kelly, Bruce Smith, Steve [...]

Offensive Line Coach McNally Retires

The Bills today announced that offensive line coach Jim McNally has retired.  McNally walks away after coaching for the past 28 years in the NFL.  He got hurt bad this past season in week three after taking a shot on the sidelines after a punt in the teams game vs the Pats, he suffered three [...]