Archive for August, 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 [...]

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 [...]

Bills Get Ready for Steelers w/ Issues at Tackle

As the Bills get ready to play Pittsburgh tomorrow night in Toronto, they could use a few more health left tackles.  Pro Bowler Jason Peters has still not come to camp, even though he has three years left on his contract.  Two of the backups for left tackle are injured and out for Thursday night, leaving [...]

Bills Fall In Preseason Opener to Redskins, 17-14

The Bills played their first pre-season game in Washington this evening and while it is just pre-season and it is very early there were some things that could cause concern for Bills fans. The Bills first team offense played just two series, and both times their progress was stalled by inaccurate throws from Edwards and [...]

Bills Getting Ready for First Preseason Game

The Bills are gearing up for their first preseason game this Saturday in Washington against the Redskins.  Two players missed yesterdays practice, wide receiver Josh Reed and strong safety Donte Whitner.  Both are expected to sit out Saturday’s game.  The Bills have a night practice tonight at St. John Fisher College starting at 7 o’clock.

Bills Add Former Hawaii WR C.J. Hawthorne to the Roster

The Bills today signed receiver C.J. Hawthorne, an undrafted rookie free agent out of Hawaii.  Hawthorne had 61 catches for 859 yards and six touchdowns in 13 starts with the Rainbows last season, his first at receiver after being converted from cornerback. The Bills had an opening on their roster after formally placing Pro Bowl [...]

8 Key Players for the Buffalo Bills in 2008

The Buffalo Bills are suddenly a hot pick to be the surprise team of 2008 as writers everywhere are proclaiming that this team could take the next step and finally reach the playoffs again. For Bills fans it’s hard to remember the last time their team was in the end of year tourney, as it’s [...]

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