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Archive for August, 2008

Bills Release 22 Players to Get Roster to 53

The Bills today released 22 players to get their roster to the NFL mandanted 53 players:
TE COURTNEY ANDERSON
LB JON BANKS
LB MARCUS BUGGS
LB BLAKE COSTANZO
OL DUSTIN DICKINSON
OL PATRICK ESTES
FB JONATHAN EVANS
OL ROBERT FELTON
CB DUSTIN FOX
OL CHRISTIAN GADDIS
RB BRUCE HALL
WR FELTON HUGGINS
CB WILL JAMES
DL JASON JEFFERSON
DL DERRICK JONES
DL COREY MACE
TE TIM MASSAQUOI
WR SCOTT MAYLE
OL NEVIN McCASKILL
DL TERAZ [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 30 2008

Bills Push Their Season-Ticket Mark Over 56,000

Don’t look now, but the hottest ticket in the NFL very well may be the Buffalo Bills. The Buffalo News is reporting that the Bills have announced that they have sold 56,011 season tickets for the 2008 season, their second-highest mark in team history. The high-water mark was during the glory years of [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 29 2008

Bills Fall To Lions 14-6 In Pre-Season Finale

Many people in the NFL feel that 4 pre-season games are not necessary, and that the pre-season should be shortened. Supporters of this argument say that 4 games increases the risk of injuries for players. If you were one of the fans that saw the Bills final (and only) pre-season game in Buffalo [...]

Posted by Kevin Lissow on Aug 29 2008

Jauron Says Tonight’s Game Still Has Meaning

Tonight’s final preseason game vs the Lions is a chance for the Bills and coach Dick Jauron to get a chance to see some players.  Left tackle Dustin Dickinson practiced with the starting offense Wednesday. He’ll likely split time with Demetrius Bell.  WR James Hardy hasn’t played since the preseason opener vs the Skins, and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 28 2008

Edwards Back on the Field; But Held Out of Team Work

The Bills are playing it safe with QB Trent Edwards, as today he was on the practice field with his teammates, but limited to individual position drills.  He was held out of team work.  “He is okay,” said head coach Dick Jauron. “It’s probably still a little bit sore from it, but he’s moving well [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 27 2008

Bills Get the Roster Down to 75

From: BuffaloBills.com
The Bills made the necessary decisions to reduce their roster to 75 players on Tuesday. Released was seventh-round pick Kennard Cox, punter D.J. Fitzpatrick, receiver C.J. Hawthorne and defensive end Shaun Nua. Quarterback Matt Baker was placed on the waived-injured list.

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 26 2008

Bills Beat Colts 20-7 to Ruin Stadium Debut

The Indianapolis Colts were looking forward to showing off their new pad, Lucas Oil Stadium, in their first pre-season game there this year, but the Bills spoiled the party. Traditionally the fans come to see the Colts offense take the field, but unfortunately for Colts fans without Peyton Manning the offense made a very brief [...]

Posted by Kevin Lissow on Aug 25 2008

Bills Sign OL Dickinson; Release WR Jones

The Bills today beefed up the O-line by signing undrafted free agent rookie Dustin Dickinson.  The team released WR Jason Jones to make room for Dickinson.  Dickinson spent two months with Seattle before being released in late June. He played college at Houston, where he appeared in 49 games, including 39 starts.

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 21 2008

QB Edwards Misses Practice After Knocking Knees with Lynch

Bills starting QB Trent Edwards missed practice today as he has a swollen bruise above his right kneecap.  The swelling took place after he knocked knees with starting RB Marshawn Lynch.  “Honestly, right now, I’m just kind of taking it on a day-by-day basis,” Edwards said. “Sunday’s still a long way away.”  Edwards and the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 20 2008

Edwards, Bills Rebound As Bills Defeat Steelers 24-21

After the first Bills preseason game there was a sense of panic across Bills Nation. People wondered if Losman might be a threat to Edwards this season, they wondered if the defense would stop anyone, and there was a general sense that the Bills could be in for another long season.
It’s amazing what a [...]

Posted by Kevin Lissow on Aug 14 2008