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The Buffalo Bills added a lot of help for their defense in last April’s NFL Draft

The Buffalo Bills took seven defensive players and only two offensive players in last April’s NFL Draft.  The early returns are good on this bunch overall.  Here is a look at how they did as rookies in 2011: The Bills took 22-year old DE Marcell Dareus in the 1st round of the NFL Draft last April.  He played in 16 games for the Bills last year and he had 43 tackles, 5.5 sacks...
Via Bills Locker  |  January 10, 2012

Ryan Fitzpatrick seemed to run out of gas early last year for the Buffalo Bills

29-year old QB Ryan Fitzpatrick came out like a ball of fire in 2011, but after the Bills gave him a contract extension…he stunk it up.  The Bills finished with a 6-10 (37.5%) record last year and Fitzpatrick was a big reason for that.  He played in 16 games (all starts) for the Bills last year and he completed 353 of 569 passes (62%) for 3,832 yards with 24 TD passes and...
Via Bills Locker  |  January 05, 2012

The Buffalo Bills sign WR David Clowney

The Bills have signed 26-year old WR David Clowney to a reserve/future contract.  Clowney last played in the NFL in 2010 with the Jets & Panthers.  He has played in 28 games in his first three years in the NFL and he has caught 22 passes for 341 yards (15.5 avg) with 1 TD grab.  He has also returned 3 kickoffs for 81 yards (27.0 avg) and he has carried the ball 3 times for...
Via Bills Locker  |  January 04, 2012

New England Patriots 49, Buffalo Bills 21

The Bills jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and that seemed to piss the Patriots off, as they scored the last 49 points in this game!  Ryan Fitzpatrick had one good quarter and three bad ones yesterday as he completed 29 of 46 passes for 307 yards with 2 TD passes and 4 INTs (0ne was returned 21 yards for a TD by Pats’ CB Sterling Moore).  Fitzpatrick also carried...
Via Bills Locker  |  January 02, 2012

Buffalo Bills (6-9) vs. New England Patriots (12-3)

The Buffalo Bills snapped a 7-game losing steak last weekend when they demolished the Broncos 40-14 in Buffalo.  The Patriots need a win in this game to secure homefield advantage throughout the playoffs in the AFC.  The Patriots have won seven games in a row.  The Bills beat the Patriots earlier this year 34-31 in Buffalo, so they might have some confidence coming into this game...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 30, 2011

The Buffalo Bills place kicker Dave Rayner on I.R.

The Bills have placed 29-year old kicker Dave Rayner on the Injured Reserve List, ending this season due to a groin injury.  Rayner played in 7 games for the Bills this year and he made 10 of 15 field goals (66.7%) and all 13 of his extra points as he finished the season with 43 points for the Bills.  The Bills have signed 27-year old kicker Brandon Coutu to kick for the Bills...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 29, 2011

The Buffalo Bills lose TE Mike Caussin for the rest of the season

The Bills have lost rookie TE Mike Caussin for the rest of the season due to a torn right ACL.  This is a bad break for Caussin as he worked really hard to make the team out of tiny James Madison.  Caussin played in 6 games for the Bills this year and he caught 5 passes for 41 yards (8.2 avg).  He also returned 1 kickoff for 12 yards this year.  The Bills will probably bring...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 27, 2011

Buffalo Bills 40, Denver Broncos 14

The Bills won this game in every phase as they kicked the crap out of the Broncos last Saturday in Buffalo.  Ryan Fitzpatrick was a game manager for the Bills in this game as he completed 15 of 27 passes (55.6%) for 196 yards with 0 TD passes or INTs.  He also carried the ball 3 times for 22 yards (7.3 ypc) in this game.  C.J. Spiller was awesome in this game for the Bills with...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 26, 2011

Buffalo Bills (5-9) vs. Denver Broncos (8-6)

The Bills are nothing more than a spoiler this weekend against the Broncos.  The Bills have lost seven games in a row now.  The Broncos lost last weekend, but they are still 7-2 with Tim Tebow starting at QB.  The Broncos control their own playoff destiny right now.  Here is a look at the matchups in this game: When the Bills have the ball:  The Bills are going to come out passing...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 23, 2011

The Buffalo Bills place TE Lee Smith on I.R.

The Bills have placed 24-year old rookie TE Lee Smith on the Injured Reserve List, ending his season due to an ankle injury.  Smith played in 10 games for the Bills this year and he caught 4 passes for 11 yards (2.8 avg).  The Bills claimed Smith off waivers from the Patriots, who wanted to keep them on their practice squad.  Smith is a good run blocker and he will have a good...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 20, 2011

Miami Dolphins 30, Buffalo Bills 23

The Bills lost this game early as they fell way behind.  They had a late surge to make the score look a lot closer than the game actually was.  Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 31 of 47 passes for 316 yards with 2 TD passes and 3 INTs.  He also carried the ball 2 times for 7 yards.  C.J. Spiller had another really good game for the Bills today with 12 carries for 91 yards (7.6 ypc...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 19, 2011

The Buffalo Bills are getting solid production out of DT Marcell Dareus

For some reason the Bills were playing 22-year old rookie DT Marcell Dareus at DE when the season began.  But at 6’3″, 340 pounds, he wasn’t helping much in the form of outside containment.  Then DT Kyle Williams got injured and the Bills decided to shift Dareus to his natural position and he has played well ever since.  Dareus has played in 13 games for the...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 18, 2011

The Buffalo Bills waive LB Antonio Coleman

The Bills have waived 25-year old linebacker Antonio  Coleman.  Coleman played in 3 games for the Bills this year and he had 4 tackles.  Coleman played in 11 games in his two years with the Bills and he had 16 tackles.  If Coleman clears waivers, the Bills will likely try to re-sign him to their practice squad.
Via Bills Locker  |  December 17, 2011

Buffalo Bills (5-8) vs. Miami Dolphins (4-9)

The Bills have lost six games in a row, including a beating at the hand of the Dolphins (35-8) in Miami just four weeks ago.  The Dolphins got beat 26-10 last weekend in Miami by the Eagles and it cost head coach Tony Sparano his job.  Todd Bowles will be the new head coach this Sunday, his first ever in that role.  The Dolphins have won four of their last six games and they are...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 15, 2011

The Buffalo Bills need Ryan Fitzpatrick to step up

29-year old QB Ryan Fitzpatrick has been awful lately and he has taken his team down with him.  The Bills are 0-6 in their last six games and they have only scored 77 points in those games.  In Fitzpatrick’s last six games, he has completed 123 of 220 passes (55.9%) for 1,271 yards with 6 TD passes and 9 INTs.  Fitzpatrick seems to be buckling under the pressure of his new...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 15, 2011

San Diego Chargers 37, Buffalo Bills 10

The Bills looked terrible yesterday in San Diego.  Ryan Fitzpatrick flat out stunk yesterday as he completed 13 of 34 passes for 176 yards with 0 TD passes and 2 INTs (one of which was returned 26 yards by safety Steve Gregory for a TD).  Tyler Thigpen finished up this game by completing 2 of 3 passes for 19 yards with 0 TD passes and 1 interception.  C.J. Spiller led the way...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 12, 2011

Buffalo Bills (5-7) vs. San Diego Chargers (5-7)

The Buffalo Bills have played better the last couple of weeks, but they have still lost five games in a row.  The Chargers snapped a six game losing streak last week by thumping the Jacksonville Jaguars 38-14 on Monday Night Football.  Here is a look at the matchups in this game: When the Bills have the ball:  The Bills will probably try to be balanced offensively in this game...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 09, 2011

The Buffalo Bills sign TE Fendi Onobun

The Bills have signed 25-year old TE Fendi Onobun off of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad.  Onobun played in 1 game for the Jaguars this year but he didn’t catch any passes.  Onobun has now played in 4 games in his first two years in the NFL and he has caught 2 passes for 15 yards (7.5 avg).  The Bills are hurting at TE with Scott Chandler a little banged up...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 09, 2011

David Nelson is stepping up for the Buffalo Bills

25-year old, 6’5″, 215 pound WR David Nelson is stepping up for the Buffalo Bills.  He has taken over for the departed Lee Evans (traded to Baltimore) in a trade before the 2011 season began.  Nelson has played in 12 games for the Bills so far this year and he has caught 48 passes for 514 yards (10.7 avg) with 5 TD grabs.  The Bills need Nelson to finish this season strongly...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 07, 2011

Scott Chandler is having a nice year for the Buffalo Bills

26-year old Scott Chandler played in 4 games as a rookie for the Bills in 2010 and he caught 1 pass for 8 yards.  He was thrust into the starting lineup this year and he has swum instead of sunk so far this year.  Chandler has played in 12 games for the Bills so far this year and he has caught 35 passes for 360 yards (10.3 avg) with 6 TD grabs.  Bills’ QBs have completed...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 05, 2011

Jairus Byrd has been solid for the Buffalo Bills this year

25-year old safety Jairus Byrd started off with a bang as a rookie with 9 interceptions.  Last year he was a little off, but he’s back in a good groove this year.  Byrd has played in 12 games for the Bills so far this year and he has 82 tackles, 6 passes defensed, 2 interceptions, 1 sack, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery and 3 tackles for a loss.  Byrd has now played in 42...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 05, 2011

Tennessee Titans 23, Buffalo Bills 17

The Buffalo Bills just couldn’t convert all of the yards they got offensively into enough points to win today.  Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 29 of 46 passes for 288 yards with 1 TD pass and 0 INTs.  C.J. Spiller was pretty solid in this game as he rushed for 83 yards on 14 carries (5.9 ypc) with 1 TD run.  He also caught 3 passes for 19 yards (6.3 avg) for the Bills in this...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 04, 2011

Buffalo Bills (5-6) vs. Tennessee Titans (6-5)

The Buffalo Bills are stuck in a rut right now as they have lost their last four games.  The Titans are coming off a nice 23-17 home win over the Buccaneers.  They are trying to make a late season run at the AFC South title.  Here is a look at the matchups in this game: When the Bills have the ball:  The Bills are likely going to come out of the locker room throwing the football...
Via Bills Locker  |  December 01, 2011

The Buffalo Bills place Torell Troup on I.R.

The Bills have placed 23-year old DT Torell Troup on the Injured Reserve List, ending his season due to a back injury. Troup played in 6 games for the Bills this year and he had 8 tackles and 1 tackle for a loss.  He has now played in 21 games in his first two years with the Bills and he had 31 tackles, 2 passes defensed and 2 tackles for a loss.  Troup hasn’t shown much...
Via Bills Locker  |  November 30, 2011

Steve Johnson needs to step up for the Buffalo Bills

No one doubts 25-year old WR Steve Johnson’s talent.  But, he needs to quit acting like a fool so much because it often backfires and the Bills have to pay for it.  His whole celebration last Sunday making fun of Plaxico Burress and then flying around like a Jet,  cost the Bills 15 yards, which certainly aided the Jets in the game.  Johnson has played in 11 games for the...
Via Bills Locker  |  November 29, 2011
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