A night after free agent offensive tackle Cornell Green visited to the Buffalo Bills, he was convinced to sign a three-year contract with the team, becoming the free agent who was signed by the Bills since the free agency began on Friday.
The 6-foot-6 and 315 pounds Green said the team has offered him starting job at right tackle, making him the replacement to Brad Butler who retired last month. Green is believed to be able to fit in that position as he had been a starting right tackle in the Oakland Raiders jersey for the last three seasons.
“I’m glad to have an opportunity to play over here. There’s a proud history of tradition here,” said Green during a teleconference call shortly after signing his contract. “I had opportunities to visit a couple of more teams, but at the end of the day, man, Buffalo made me feel real comfortable.”
Green’s signing is considered a start for restructure of the team under rookie general manager Buddy Nix and new Coach Chan Gailey, who are determined to improve a team that was young and riddled with injuries last season.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Brohm will start at QB for Bills against Falcons
Second-year quarterback Brian Brohm is expected to make his first start since putting on NFL jersey when Buffalo travels to Atlanta on Sunday, because ankle injuries will keep starter Ryan Fitzpatrick and backup Trent Edwards out for this week.
As Edwards isn’t expected to play again this season because of a high ankle sprain, Brohm is likely to get more chance to start in case Fitzpatrick is injured.
Brohm was signed off the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad last month, and has not even taken a snap in practice with the Bills. His work has been limited to reps with the scout team.
Interim coach Perry Fewell had said Brohm didn’t know the offense well enough to run it effectively. But with the team officially out of the playoffs, some in the organization believe it is time to see what Brohm, a 2008 second-round pick, can do.
As CB Terrence McGee has been placed on season-ending injury reserve because of a shoulder injury, Reggie Corner will start at cornerback, with Ashton Youboty being the nickel corner.
As Edwards isn’t expected to play again this season because of a high ankle sprain, Brohm is likely to get more chance to start in case Fitzpatrick is injured.
Brohm was signed off the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad last month, and has not even taken a snap in practice with the Bills. His work has been limited to reps with the scout team.
Interim coach Perry Fewell had said Brohm didn’t know the offense well enough to run it effectively. But with the team officially out of the playoffs, some in the organization believe it is time to see what Brohm, a 2008 second-round pick, can do.
As CB Terrence McGee has been placed on season-ending injury reserve because of a shoulder injury, Reggie Corner will start at cornerback, with Ashton Youboty being the nickel corner.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Bills activate WR Hardy from PUP list
On Wednesday, on the last day of the 21-day the NFL allows the Buffalo Bills to decide whether to add wide receiver James Hardy to the 53-man roster or put him on injured reserve for the remaining season, the team decided not to waste the weapon and clear a roster room for him by releasing third-string RB Xavier Omon.
Hardy, a second-year receiver, ended his disappointing rookie season wearing Bills jersey with a torn ACL last December. However, the Bills’ coaches still believe that the 2008 second-round pick have the potential to be a major threat weapon in the red zone and will develop into a big-time target.
His being activated will fill in the hole caused by Terrell Owens’ absence if the No.1 receiver could not play this Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans after missing practices with a hip strain.
Hardy, a second-year receiver, ended his disappointing rookie season wearing Bills jersey with a torn ACL last December. However, the Bills’ coaches still believe that the 2008 second-round pick have the potential to be a major threat weapon in the red zone and will develop into a big-time target.
His being activated will fill in the hole caused by Terrell Owens’ absence if the No.1 receiver could not play this Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans after missing practices with a hip strain.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Tony Dungy said Bills could be Vick’s next team
During Sunday’s pregame show before the Philadelphia Eagles played against the Dallas Cowboys, an inevitable topic is Michael Vick. So Tony Dungy, now a commentator for NBC, told something new about the quarterback.
The Super Bowl-winning coach retired from the Colts said that it was the Buffalo Bills who originally talked with Vick after he finished serving 18 months in federal prison for running a dogfighting ring. And the Bills will potentially become Vick’s next team if the Eagles do not want to keep Vick after the $1.6 million contract for 2009 with a team option for the second year at $5.2 million expires.
“I told Michael to just worry about this year,” Dungy said. “It’s technically up to Philadelphia. If they want him back, he has to stay there. If they don’t, there are some teams looking for quarterbacks: Cleveland, St. Louis and Washington. But I think a dark horse is Buffalo. They talked originally. There was some communication there. I think that could be a good spot.”
The Bills current starting quarterback is Ryan Fitzpatrick. The career backup got the starting job because the original starter, Trent Edwards has been struggling with a concussion. Not sure if the team still would like to have Vick as the quarterback, still wearing No.7 NFL jersey, has played sparingly this season.
The Super Bowl-winning coach retired from the Colts said that it was the Buffalo Bills who originally talked with Vick after he finished serving 18 months in federal prison for running a dogfighting ring. And the Bills will potentially become Vick’s next team if the Eagles do not want to keep Vick after the $1.6 million contract for 2009 with a team option for the second year at $5.2 million expires.
“I told Michael to just worry about this year,” Dungy said. “It’s technically up to Philadelphia. If they want him back, he has to stay there. If they don’t, there are some teams looking for quarterbacks: Cleveland, St. Louis and Washington. But I think a dark horse is Buffalo. They talked originally. There was some communication there. I think that could be a good spot.”
The Bills current starting quarterback is Ryan Fitzpatrick. The career backup got the starting job because the original starter, Trent Edwards has been struggling with a concussion. Not sure if the team still would like to have Vick as the quarterback, still wearing No.7 NFL jersey, has played sparingly this season.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
More injuries added to Bills already banged-up defense
In Sunday’s 6-3 loss to the Cleveland Browns, the Buffalo Bills may lose another two linebackers Kawika Mitchell and Marcus Buggs as the two were hurt in the game and had to be carted off the field. Thus the already banged-up Bills defense was further depleted.
The Bills played the game without starting safeties Donte Whitner and Bryan Scott. But the injuries just seemed to be endless. Starting right tackle Jonathan Scott hurt his ankle in the third quarter and did not return and defensive end Kenyon Coleman hurt his groin and did not return, too. As Mitchell was carted off the field with right knee being hurt and Buggs was carted off with injury on left leg, the Bills had to finish the game with only one experienced healthy linebacker starter Keith Ellison.
Mitchell was bowled over by two player in Browns jersey when he was trying to tackle Jerome Harrison. After lying on the field for several minutes, he found himself unable to put any weight on his right leg and was lifted onto the cart. Buggs hurt his left leg while covering on a punt return and was carted off soon after, leaving Jon Corto finishing the game in his place.
The Bills played the game without starting safeties Donte Whitner and Bryan Scott. But the injuries just seemed to be endless. Starting right tackle Jonathan Scott hurt his ankle in the third quarter and did not return and defensive end Kenyon Coleman hurt his groin and did not return, too. As Mitchell was carted off the field with right knee being hurt and Buggs was carted off with injury on left leg, the Bills had to finish the game with only one experienced healthy linebacker starter Keith Ellison.
Mitchell was bowled over by two player in Browns jersey when he was trying to tackle Jerome Harrison. After lying on the field for several minutes, he found himself unable to put any weight on his right leg and was lifted onto the cart. Buggs hurt his left leg while covering on a punt return and was carted off soon after, leaving Jon Corto finishing the game in his place.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Bills will play against Buccaneers without three defense starters
The Buffalo Bills will play their Sunday game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without three defense starters because of injuries. Linebacker Paul Posluszny is expected to miss about six weeks after having surgery to repair a broken bone in his left arm, and Chris Kelsay’s status is uncertain with a bruised knee, and Aaron Schobel has a sore back.
Coach Dick Jauron said Posluszny’s surgery went well and the team is hoping he’ll return before Week 8. The linebacker hurt his arm on Monday in the first half of Buffalo’s season-opening 25-24 loss at New England, where he coincidently sustained a season-ending injury after breaking two bones in the same arm two years ago.
Jauron listed Kelsay as day to day after he missed practice. It’s unclear whether he’ll be able to play this weekend because of the extent of the bruising in his knee. Kelsay was hurt late in the second quarter after colliding with teammate Ryan Denney
Schobel took part in the entire practice, but he had been complaining of a sore back since Tuesday, and he was added to the injury report late in the afternoon.
Coach Dick Jauron said Posluszny’s surgery went well and the team is hoping he’ll return before Week 8. The linebacker hurt his arm on Monday in the first half of Buffalo’s season-opening 25-24 loss at New England, where he coincidently sustained a season-ending injury after breaking two bones in the same arm two years ago.
Jauron listed Kelsay as day to day after he missed practice. It’s unclear whether he’ll be able to play this weekend because of the extent of the bruising in his knee. Kelsay was hurt late in the second quarter after colliding with teammate Ryan Denney
Schobel took part in the entire practice, but he had been complaining of a sore back since Tuesday, and he was added to the injury report late in the afternoon.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Wilson believes that the Bills have the chance to win
As a will-be Pro Football Hall of Famer, Bills owner Ralph Wilson is optimistic about the changes in the Bills, especially the offseason addition of WR Terrell Owens. He believes that it is very possible for the Bills to have a win chance. Of course nfl owners liking rams jerseys will also think the same about their own team.
“I expect us to have a better season, not only for me but for the fans in Buffalo, than we have had in the last few years,” Wilson said. “Now, of course, there are so many things that can happen in the game, as the football fans know. There’s the talent factor, but I think we have the talent now."
When mentioned Owens, Wilson said that he was a great player and would bring a lot of help to the Bills.
“I expect us to have a better season, not only for me but for the fans in Buffalo, than we have had in the last few years,” Wilson said. “Now, of course, there are so many things that can happen in the game, as the football fans know. There’s the talent factor, but I think we have the talent now."
When mentioned Owens, Wilson said that he was a great player and would bring a lot of help to the Bills.
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