NFL Preview - Washington

By Tony Moss, NFL Editor — - The defending Super Bowl Champion New York Giants will begin their title defense with a division rivalry on Thursday night, when Eli Manning and company play host to the Washington …

Pennington moves on as Dolphins‘ QB
On Sunday, Chad Pennington faces the team that dumped him for Brett Favre, but Alex Marvez says the new Miami QB isn’t bitter.

‘Toronto’ Bills have a shot

They are only the “Toronto” Bills for one week in the 16-game schedule, but the NFL team down the QEW shares some common ground with its adopted city’s most famous sporting franchise.

Bills place LB Crowell on injured reserve (PA SportsTicker)
Buffalo Bills linebacker Angelo Crowell was placed on the injured reserve list upon deciding to undergo surgery for a persistent knee problem, the team announced Thursday.

Has Peters Played Last Game as Bill?

There’s the very real chance Jason Peters has already played his last game in a Buffalo Bills‘ uniform, now that the regular season is underway and his baffling betrayal continues.

Arrest warrant for ex-football star Ingram (AP)
An arrest warrant was issued Friday for Mark Ingram, a star on the New York Giants‘ 1991 Super Bowl-winning team who failed for a third time to appear in federal court for sentencing on a money laundering and bank fraud conviction. U.S. District Court Judge Denis Hurley said the warrant won’t be enforced until Sept.

It’s official. Ashton Youboty’s status as a valuable cornerback has been reclaimed.

The Best Fantasy Player and Fantasy Sleeper: Buffalo Bills

The general rule of thumb for fantasy owners with hopes of being successful has been to avoid the majority of offensive Buffalo Bills players .

Sacred Heart: Former Pioneer Corto makes Bills 53-man Roster

When the 2008 NFL season kicks-off this week, former Sacred Heart standout Jon Corto will be suiting up for his hometown Buffalo Bills after earning a spot on the team’s final 53-man roster announced on …

Colts christen new stadium with game vs Bills (AP)
The Indianapolis Colts are still trying to get comfortable in their new environment. Peyton Manning hasn’t dressed for a game, the starting offense still hasn’t scored a touchdown in the preseason, and the team hasn’t played in Indy yet. Even the $720 million Lucas Oil Stadium doesn’t feel quite like home yet — something that will start to change Sunday night when the Colts host Buffalo in the…

Reliant Energy Now the ‘Power Behind the Buffalo Bills‘ Serving Western N.Y. Business Community

Reliant Energy began serving businesses in New York earlier this year, with plans to provide competitive electricity supplies and related services to commercial, institutional and industrial customers …

Bills Rookie Card: Ellis second de from VT drafted by the Bills

Chris Ellis is fully aware that, including himself, the Buffalo Bills have drafted just two defensive ends from Virginia Tech.

Bills Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Last season wasn’t a good one for the Buffalo Bills defense.

When injuries piled up, the unit went down to some depths never experienced before. The Bills allowed the most passing yards in club history and ranked near the bottom in stopping the run, giving up an average of 125 yards per game.

After two seasons of playing rookies and second-year pros, sometimes by choice, often times not, the Bills feel they have some payback coming, starting Sunday when the regular season kicks off at home against Seattle.

Concerned that teams manhandled it far too often on the ground, Buffalo traded for three-time Jacksonville Pro Bowl defensive tackle Marcus Stroud (6-6, 310) and signed free-agent lineman Spencer Johnson (6-3, 286) and outside linebacker Kawika Mitchell (6-1,…

The grand opening of Lucas Oil Stadium turned into a big dud for the Indianapolis Colts Sunday night. At least, they’ll have another chance to christen their new stadium properly in two weeks when the games really count. Xavier Omon scored on a short touchdown run, Terrence McGee returned a Colts fumble 68 yards for a touchdown and the Buffalo Bills forced five turnovers in a 20-7 victory over the…

Reliant Energy Now the ‘Power Behind the Buffalo Bills‘ Serving Western N.Y. Business Community

Reliant Energy began serving businesses in New York earlier this year, with plans to provide competitive electricity supplies and related services to commercial, institutional and industrial customers …

Bills‘ LB Crowell placed on IR (AP)
Bills starting linebacker Angelo Crowell was placed on season-ending injured reserve Thursday in a surprise move that came after the player elected to have surgery on his left knee. The Bills issued a one-sentence release announcing the move hours after coach Dick Jauron said Crowell missed practice because he had elected to have arthroscopic surgery.

‘Toronto’ Bills have a shot

They are only the “Toronto” Bills for one week in the 16-game schedule, but the NFL team down the QEW shares some common ground with its adopted city’s most famous sporting franchise.

Veteran CB James among notable cuts by Bills (AP)
Cornerback Will James’ attempt to get a fresh start with the Buffalo Bills ended Saturday when the seven-year NFL veteran was among 22 players cut. James, who signed a two-year contract in March, had a solid training camp as Buffalo’s nickel cornerback, but proved to be the odd man out. Instead, Buffalo kept Ashton Youboty as part of a deep defensive backfield that will also include two rookies:…

Bills, Losman look sharp against Colts (Yahoo! Sports)
J. P. Losman gave the Buffalo Bills more reason to feel secure about the quarterback position Sunday night against…

The Best Fantasy Player and Fantasy Sleeper: Buffalo Bills

The general rule of thumb for fantasy owners with hopes of being successful has been to avoid the majority of offensive Buffalo Bills players .

Crowell To Miss Bills‘ Opener

LB Angelo Crowell needs knee surgery. Buffalo Bills Coach Dick Jauron says starting linebacker Angelo Crowell will have knee surgery and miss Sunday’s season opener against Seattle.

Lions antsy for regular season to start

The Lions finished the preseason 4-0 and left Ralph Wilson Stadium with a 14-6 victory and filled with spit and vinegar.

Lions beat Bills 14-6 (AP)

It didn’t matter to Daniel Bullocks whether he was facing the Buffalo Bills‘ second- and third-string offense. The Detroit Lions safety was eager to make a case to regain his old starting job while playing in his first game in nearly a year since tearing a ligament in his right knee. “The knee, it felt good,” Bullocks said happily after the Lions‘ 14-6 preseason-ending win Thursday night.

NFL Preview - Washington

By Tony Moss, NFL Editor — - The defending Super Bowl Champion New York Giants will begin their title defense with a division rivalry on Thursday night, when Eli Manning and company play host to the Washington …

Walter who?

Each week, everey NFL team must make one of its players available for a conference call with the media contingent from the opposing city.

Bills drop preseason finale to Lions, 14-6

Bills quarterback Gibran Hamdan is about to be sacked for a safety by the Lions‘ Langston Moore during Thursday’s game.

Freeney, Sanders will join Indianapolis defense Sunday (Yahoo! Sports)
The Indianapolis Colts ‘ two best defensive players will make their preseason debut Sunday night against the…

Buffalo Bills have tough decisions on cutdown day

Rookie wide receiver Steve Johnson knew he was going to get a chance to show the Buffalo Bills coaching staff what he could do Thursday night in the preseason finale against Detroit.

Bills Add 5 Players to Practice Squad

Mace spent 16 weeks on the Bills practice squad last year before being promoted to the active roster for the team’s season finale.

BILLS: Murphy ready to return from shoulder injury

Buffalo Bills reserve tackle Matt Murphy expects to be cleared to resume practicing next week after electing not to have season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn left rotator cuff.

The Best Fantasy Player and Fantasy Sleeper: Buffalo Bills

The general rule of thumb for fantasy owners with hopes of being successful has been to avoid the majority of offensive Buffalo Bills players .

Ravens end Boller’s year, put QB on IR
Quarterback Kyle Boller was placed on injured reserve by the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, ending his season and perhaps his stay with the team. Boller hurt his shoulder in Baltimore’s second preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings and has not played since. Coach John Harbaugh described the injury as either a torn labrum or other damage that would render Boller unable to play this year. Boller was to enter his sixth NFL season, all with Baltimore.

Bills Add 5 Players to Practice Squad

Mace spent 16 weeks on the Bills practice squad last year before being promoted to the active roster for the team’s season finale.

Bills QB Edwards returns to practice (PA SportsTicker)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards returned to practice Tuesday, one week after he suffered a deep bruise above his right kneecap.

Bills rookie OT Bell has chance to start vs. Lions (AP)
Buffalo Bills rookie offensive tackle Demetrius Bell recently received a healthy reminder of how far he still has to go before being regarded as an NFL-caliber player. “I had a guy come up from NFL Madden, and he told me I was their lowest-rated player,” Bell said this week. “And I was like, ‘That’s nothing to me.’ It makes me feel even better because this time next year, I want to see what my…

Bills are bursting with optimism

ORCHARD PARK - Quarterback Trent Edwards attempted a mere 16 passes in only four series of work during the preseason, plus missed valuable practice time due to an injured right quadriceps muscle that he now …

TE Royal adding punch to Bills passing attack (AP)
The ever-playful Robert Royal wasn’t in the mood for talking, which is a rarity when it comes to the extroverted veteran Buffalo Bills tight end who normally greets people by putting his arm around their shoulder and cheerfully asking how they’re doing. Not on Sunday and, curiously, not after he and the Bills should have been upbeat in returning for their first practice back at training camp since…

Seahawks’ Bernard, Babineaux suspended for one game

Having to travel across the country with a rusty quarterback and a hobbled receiving corps is difficult enough, and now the Seattle Seahawks will have to make the trip without two of their defensive veterans.

Hogtown editors aren’t going hog wild over the Bills … at least not at the expense of the Argos

In the first year of their Toronto experiment, the Buffalo Bills aren’t impacting the amount of media coverage the Toronto Argos are receiving.

Bills drop preseason finale to Lions, 14-6

Bills quarterback Gibran Hamdan is about to be sacked for a safety by the Lions‘ Langston Moore during Thursday’s game.

Bills S Whitner to have MRI (PA SportsTicker)
Buffalo Bills safety Donte Whitner was a spectator for Monday afternoon’s practice and he will have MRI on his injured ankle.

Metro to provide game day express service to all Buffalo Bills home games

Buffalo Bills Home Games Buffalo , NY …The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced that Metro Bus would provide game day express service to all Buffalo Bills home games, including pre-season games …

Are you ready for some football?

After years of mediocrity , the 2006 New Orleans Saints suddenly leapt on the scene with a remarkable post-Katrina season that captured the hearts of football fans everywhere.

Buffalo Bills TE Schouman out with knee injury (AP)
Buffalo Bills tight end Derek Schouman missed practice Sunday and is out indefinitely with a strained left knee, all but ending his chance to win the starting job out of training camp. Coach Dick Jauron said trainers informed him that it will be weeks before Schouman is expected to be cleared for practice, meaning the player likely will miss the Bills‘ two final preseason games.

Rookie wide receiver Steve Johnson knew he was going to get a chance to show the Buffalo Bills coaching staff what he could do Thursday night in the preseason finale against Detroit.

TE Royal adding punch to Bills passing attack (AP)
The ever-playful Robert Royal wasn’t in the mood for talking, which is a rarity when it comes to the extroverted veteran Buffalo Bills tight end who normally greets people by putting his arm around their shoulder and cheerfully asking how they’re doing. Not on Sunday and, curiously, not after he and the Bills should have been upbeat in returning for their first practice back at training camp since…

Hogtown editors aren’t going hog wild over the Bills … at least not at the expense of the Argos

In the first year of their Toronto experiment, the Buffalo Bills aren’t impacting the amount of media coverage the Toronto Argos are receiving.

Buffalo Bills 2008 Season Preview

Hailing from the tiny Western New York market, the Bills are the closest thing the NFL has to an underdog.

Safety Daniel Bullocks is back and he’s on the attack. That brought the biggest smile to coach Rod Marinelli’s face following the Lions‘ 14-6 victory over the Buffalo Bills which marked Bullocks’ first action …

Rookies get their chances as Redskins host Bills (AP)
Ah, August in the NFL, when a football fan’s fancy turns toward thoughts of rookies, especially the ones who look so good in the second halves of otherwise meaningless preseason games. Alas, such love affairs are often fleeting and quickly forgotten. “Rookies are fine and dandy and I’m glad to see them progressing, but I don’t fall in love with rookies,” Washington Redskins defensive coordinator…

Bills quarterback limps out

Buffalo Bills starting quarterback Trent Edwards sustained a deep bruise to his right quadriceps during practice Tuesday night, and it’s unclear whether he’ll return to practice this week.

Lions keep Bills in check to go undefeated in preseason

Jerome Felton scored the game’s only touchdown to help the Detroit Lions beat the Buffalo Bills, 14-6, in each team’s preseason finale.

Seahawks’ Bernard, Babineaux suspended for one game

Having to travel across the country with a rusty quarterback and a hobbled receiving corps is difficult enough, and now the Seattle Seahawks will have to make the trip without two of their defensive veterans.

Lions waive MSU’s Rayner; Hanson ready to go

The Lions waived former Michigan State kicker Dave Rayner, which means Jason Hanson is ready to resume his kicking duties during the Lions‘ final preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday at Ralph …

Buffalo Bills TE Schouman out with knee injury (AP)
Buffalo Bills tight end Derek Schouman missed practice Sunday and is out indefinitely with a strained left knee, all but ending his chance to win the starting job out of training camp. Coach Dick Jauron said trainers informed him that it will be weeks before Schouman is expected to be cleared for practice, meaning the player likely will miss the Bills‘ two final preseason games.

Hogtown editors aren’t going hog wild over the Bills … at least not at the expense of the Argos

In the first year of their Toronto experiment, the Buffalo Bills aren’t impacting the amount of media coverage the Toronto Argos are receiving.

Buffalo Bills 2008 Season Preview

Hailing from the tiny Western New York market, the Bills are the closest thing the NFL has to an underdog.