Bills Gilmore learned a lot from first season
Even though he has just one NFL season under his belt, Stephon Gilmore is clearly the player the Bills will rely on to be their shutdown cornerback.
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What should Bills GM Doug Whaley do next?
Congratulations Doug Whaley on rising to the lofty status of NFL general Manager at the young age of 40. One of the many perks that comes with the job is having media and fans give you many suggestions on how to best perform. So here it goes.
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| Future Stars |
Watching future Sabres?
If you'd like to do a little scouting and take a look at some players who might be future members of the Buffalo Sabres, check out the Memorial Cup which starts tonight, and runs through May 26.
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| Recharged |
Bills Spiller excited about up tempo offense
When the Bills go to training camp in July, the focus on the offensive side of the ball will be squarely on the quarterback competition but the best story on offense could be what CJ Spiller does for an encore.
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| Jeremy |
Bottoms up - Sabres shouldn't need long rebuild
As you watch the NHL playoffs you may be inclined to feel like the Sabres are "far away" because they don't look like they could compete with the teams that are still playing. You'd be wrong to say that. While there is work to be done, to suggest it will take multiple years just to be competitive, is to take this team off the hook.
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Bills should make it Manuel's job to lose
Doug Marrone wants to have a competition for the job of starting quarterback. I completely understand that but I totally disagree with it. It should be EJ Manuel's job to lose.
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| prospects |
Sabres can get a stud at #8 in the draft
The Buffalo Sabres appear to be in a good position for the 2013 NHL entry draft. Click here to find out what a former NHL scout thinks about the class of prospects and who he thinks the Sabres should select.
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| Myers' vow |
Sabres Myers will do everything in his power to be ready next season
Tyler Myers had his worst season as a pro. Click here to see how Myers plans to get better and what he thinks of the Sabres decision to keep Ron Rolston behind the bench.
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| Jeremy |
Rolston's real test - Unleashing Potential
Clearly one of Ron Rolston’s jobs is to win hockey games. However, with the Sabres talking more about the long term, and a team that can make multiple runs in the playoffs, WGR's Jeremy White says the list of goals should start and stop with a select group of players.
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| Ron gets job |
Sabres keep Rolston as Head Coach
After deciding against changing the General Manager, the Buffalo Sabres have also decided to stay the course behind the bench. Ron Rolston will be announced as the 16th Head Coach in Sabres history.
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| Simon |
Taking the pulse of the Stanley Cup playoffs
If only I could move my big screen, HD TV outside. I want to watch all of the playoff action but the weather has been absolutely beautiful so who wants to be indoors. Having said that, I made sure to take time to check in on as many series as possible.
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| MTL-OTT |
Highlight of the night - Montreal-Ottawa line brawl
Did you catch the Canadiens and Senators last night? Ottawa scored a 6-1 win, but not before the two teams took out some frustrations. Check the highlights.
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| Eller Hit |
'Ell of a Hit
Montreal's Lars Eller was drilled by Ottawa's Eric Gryba in the Canadiens' playoff opener. Eller was taken off the ice on the stretcher after donating some blood to the ice surface. Gryba has a hearing. Does the league have a problem?
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| Solutions |
Former NHL GM says don't trade Vanek and Miller
What should the Sabres do with Thomas Vanek and Ryan Miller? One former NHL GM tells WGR both players should have their contracts extended.
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| Jeremy |
Star Power - Bills grab some; Sabres to give it up?
The Buffalo Bills did things right at the NFL Draft. The Sabres can get it done too, with or without the help of a lottery ball. Buffalo is lacking for stars these days, and the near future could see us losing another big one, in Ryan Miller. A new era begins for both teams, and we will need stars if it's ever going to work.
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| Simon |
Bills draft assessment
I'm good with it. Thats what I've been saying all weekend as neighbors and friends have all asked the same question, "What do you think of the Bills draft"?
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| A Legend |
The passing of a legend
There are very few people I stand in awe of but Larry Felser is on the short list.
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| Simon |
Bills draft strategy
With the eighth overall selection in the 2013 NFL draft, the Buffalo Bills select....
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| Simon |
Sabres: Who's hot and who's not
With this being the penultimate game of the season, I felt it was the perfect time for one more round of who’s hot and who’s not. Quite honestly, there are a lot more not’s than there are hot’s.
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| Simon |
Sabres: What happened?
Now that its official and we know the Sabres will be spectators come playoff time for the second straight season, you might be wondering “where did it all go wrong”?
Unfortunately there are a number of areas in which the 2012-2013 edition of the Buffalo Sabres did not perform well.
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| Bills pick? |
Bills + draft = Nassib?
Logic would seem to suggest the Bills will take quarterback Ryan Nassib in next week’s draft but the Syracuse product isn’t so sure. Click here to find out what Nassib had to say about the chances of him landing in Buffalo.
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| Simon |
Sabres Ruhwedel completes long hockey journey
Chad Ruhwedel has had quite the hockey journey, literally going coast to coast to play the sport he loves.
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| Draft Talk |
Will the Bills Land(ry) Jones Sooner or Never?
The Buffalo Bills have been doing their homework when it comes to quarterbacks available in the 2013 draft. Nine signal callers made a pre-draft visit to One Bills Drive including Oklahoma's Landry Jones. Click here to find out what Jones had to say about the Bills among other topics.
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| Simon |
How are Sabres doing under Rolston?
The Sabres will face a number of big decisions this off season as they attempt to fix what is clearly broken. One of those decisions will be what to do with the Head Coach or in this case, the interim Head Coach?
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| No More Booing |
Sabres Ott says getting booed at home is "completely ridiculous"
Steve Ott wasn’t happy when he and his Sabres teammates were booed by fans at the last home game and Ott expressed his displeasure during his weekly interview on WGR.
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| Simon |
Sabres farm team overcoming adversity
While the Sabres are on the outside looking in as far as the playoffs are concerned, their farm team is in a playoff spot which is borderline amazing when you take into account call ups and injuries that have depleted the Rochester Americans lineup.
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| Simon |
Sabres "R" word is under way
A two way center of the future and perhaps the number one goalie of the future. That is what the Sabres hope they traded for earlier this week.
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| Persevering |
Sabres opponent has overcome huge injuries
The 2012-2013 edition of the Ottawa Senators have something in common with the 2011-2012 Buffalo Sabres. Both teams were hit hard by injuries to key players. But this season's Senators, as opposed to last season's Sabres, have overcome the adversity, found a way to keep winning and appear poised to make the playoffs.
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| Simon |
Sabres Fans: Here's another team you wish was yours
Math aside, the Buffalo Sabres don't have anything to play for in terms of a playoff berth this season. But they could take a modicum of pride in snapping one of the longest winning streaks in NHL history.
The Sabres will face a Pittsburgh Penguins team that has won 15 straight games, which is tied for the second longest streak in
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| Rumors |
Sabres trading Pominville?
The Sabres might be on the verge of trading their captain. Click here to read the latest on the future of Jason Pominville.
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| Simon |
Bills and Sabres and Mets, Oh My!
I usually get excited about the beginning of the baseball season. But I'm a Mets fan and baseball season looks like it will feel as bad as football was and hockey is right now.
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| Habs |
Can Sabres turn it around like Montreal?
The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens had a lot in common the past two years but this season the two franchises are heading in opposite directions.
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Is Sabres future bright?
I am desperate for good news involving the Buffalo Sabres these days. While all hope appears lost with the team this season, there are some promising prospects in the organization.
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| Patrick Roy |
Attitude Adjustment - Regier mentions of Patrick Roy are worth noting
Put your ear to the ice and you’ll hear something coming to the NHL. Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy is getting more attention each year and appears to be intent on coaching at the top level. He says he’s ready. Jeremy White asks: Could that be Darcy Regier’s big move?
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| Simon |
Sabres Grigorenko should still be here
I don't care if Mikhail Grigorenko carries the Quebec Remparts on his back to a Memorial Cup Championship, he should still be in Sabres blue and gold.
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| Simon |
How do the cap and free agency impact possible Sabres moves?
With the NHL trade deadline less than three weeks away, everyone in Sabres Nation is wondering what General Manager Darcy Regier will do.
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Sabres Porter hoping third team is the charm
Did you know the two leading scorers in NCAA Division One hockey during the 2007-08 season are both playing for the Buffalo Sabres?
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| Simon |
Sabres Flynn made NHL the hard way
It has been anything but easy for Brian Flynn on his trip to the Buffalo Sabres and the NHL.
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| Madness |
MAAC Tournament Preview
Jim Baron brought Canisius College basketball back to life this season. Now we’ll see if the revival continues into the post season.
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| simon |
Sabres Foligno struggling
I’d call it a sophomore slump but technically, Marcus Foligno is still a rookie.
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| Jeremy |
Viewing Value - Clock ticking on Miller Time
It’s nothing new to suggest that an NHL team can survive without an “elite” goaltender, but with a little over a year on his contract, the Sabres are approaching a crossroads with Ryan Miller. As the franchise looks to move forward, what’s the right move on Miller? Jeremy White takes a crack at it...
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| Simon |
Are Rolston's Sabres better?
Six games into the Ron Rolston era, are the Sabres any better? If you look at some of the key numbers, the answer is yes.
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Big Four basketball in good hands
I thought it would be nice to take a short break from obsessing over whether or not the Sabres are going to miss the playoffs for the fourth time in six years and when/if the Bills will draft the next "quarterback of the future." I wanted to po
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| Simon |
Breaking down Sabres March schedule
And just like that, we are in the second to last month of this NHL regular season. It will be a busy month for the Buffalo Sabres who will play 15 games in 30 days.
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| Simon |
Sabres offense in deep freeze
While the Sabres are busy trying to clean up play in the defensive end of the ice, someone might want to find out what's become of their offense?
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| Jeremy |
Sabres Skating in "No Man's Land"
Four points out of a playoff spot versus 15th place - Jeremy White asks if you should be looking for the Sabres to go on a run to 8th place? Or should you be more accepting of a total collapse that will reap a huge payoff come the NHL Draft? It’s tough to know when you’re here - in No Man’s Land.
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| Simon |
Break out the NHL draft previews
At least I know the routine, thanks to the Buffalo Bills. When all hope is lost in a season, start reading up on the draft. That’s where the Sabres 4-0 home ice loss to the New York Islanders left me.
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| Simon |
Bills draft picture is murky
With the NFL draft just two months away, the picture seems to be getting fuzzier as opposed to clearer in terms of what the Bills might do with in the early rounds.
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| Simon |
Sabres Ruff had run out of answers
On Thursday night, Sabres fans will experience something for the first time in more than 21 years. They'll see how their team responds to an in season coaching change.
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| Simon |
Bills off season maneuverings
The Buffalo Bills have their work cut out for them this off season. Can they re-sign both jairus Byrd and Andy Levitre and still bring in outside free agents? Click here to find out how.
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| Simon |
Sabres Ruff doesn't have top defensive teams
While giving a vote of confidence to his Head Coach recently, Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said if he had to pick a coach to shore up a team’s defense it would be Lindy Ruff. With all due respect, the historical data does not back up that claim.
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| Karlsson |
Intent to Injure?
You make the call
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| Simon |
Sabres face struggling Senators offense
You might not know it based on the Sabres game in Ottawa last week but the Senators offense is in a deep freeze. The loss of Jason Spezza to back surgery is now taking its toll.
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| Simon |
Former Sabre Kassian Flourishing
As the saying goes in sports, the best trades are the ones that help both teams. Early on in this 2013 NHL season, the Cody Hodgson for Zack Kassian deal is doing exactly that.
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| Simon |
Sabres Pardy Should Get More Time
Last July the Buffalo Sabres traded Derek Roy to the Dallas Stars for Steve Ott. The Sabres also acquired defenseman Adam Pardy in the deal and I, like many of you, figured he was just a throw in. Perhaps that won't be the case.
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| Inside The #'s |
What has happened to Jhonas Enroth?
Faced with a compressed schedule, Lindy Ruff planned on giving Ryan Miller a night off 10 to 12 times this season. The way Jhonas Enroth has played in his two starts may force Ruff to alter his plan.
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| Simon |
Sabres Can't Find Second Line
If you know who the Buffalo Sabres second line is, pass along the information to Head Coach Lindy Ruff, because he has no idea as the team prepares to play its 10th game of the season.
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| Simon |
Bills Johnson angers some with comments on workouts
We like when athletes give us an honest opinion rather than give us a filtered answer in an effort to avoid a potential controversy. But sometimes that honest answer doesn't go over well, as is the case with some comments made by Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson last Friday.
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| Simon |
Sabres Vanek Underappreciated
I’m not quite sure why, but Thomas Vanek doesn’t seem to get enough credit from Sabres fans. He’s a hot topic after his beast-like performance and five point night in Thursday’s win over Boston.
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| Simon |
Habs Have Their Own Prized Young Prospect
While the Buffalo Sabres were trying to figure out whether or not to keep Mikhail Grigorenko on the roster or send him back to juniors, the Montreal Canadiens were going through the same process with their first round pick from last June's draft.
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| Simon |
Sabres Ott Made For Game Like This
When the NHL released its lockout shortened 48 game schedule, one of the first things Steve Ott looked for was the season’s initial meeting with the Boston Bruins. Ott might not have literally circled January 31st on his calendar but the date was committed to memory.
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| JEREMY |
Episode XV - A New Hope - Grigorenko Carrying All of Us
The Sabres have stumbled out of the gate in Lindy Ruff’s 15th year. General Manager Darcy Regier received a contract extension just before the season. As top brass seems more entrenched than ever, I find myself holding on to an idea and clinging to one 18-year-old player.
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Episode XV - A New Hope - Grigorenko Carrying All of Us
The Sabres have stumbled out of the gate in Lindy Ruff’s 15th year. General Manager Darcy Regier received a contract extension just before the season. As top brass seems more entrenched than ever, I find myself holding on to an idea and clinging to one 18-year-old player.
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| Inside the #'s |
Sabres Stafford Ice Cold
Since the season opening five goal explosion in a win over the Philadelphia Flyers, the Buffalo Sabres offense has been, as Head Coach Lindy Ruff described it, a “one trick pony”. The Sabres have managed just eight goals in the last four games and have lost three of the four. Click here to see who needs to step it up with Howard Simon's Inside The Numbers.
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| 5 more years |
Bills Series in Toronto Renewed
The Buffalo Bills series in Toronto has been renewed. The Toronto Sun reports it will be a five year deal with one regular season game a year. There will also be one exhibition game played in Toronto over the life of the five year agreement.
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| Simon |
Senior Bowl QB's Didn't Look Good
If your plan was to watch the Senior Bowl and hope to fall in love with a “Bills quarterback of the future”, I’m guessing you are still unattached. Click here to read Howard Simon's thoughts on the signal callers who were attempting to win over NFL scouts.
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| Caps Coach |
Oates from Hall of Fame to Head Coach
June 26, 2012 was one heck of a day for Adam Oates. Click here to find out why with Howard Simon's Inside The Numbers.
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| mediocre |
Canes Mediocre Since Raising the Cup
Since winning the Stanley Cup in 2006, the Carolina Hurricanes have been downright mediocre. Click here to find out more with Howard Simon's Inside The Numbers.
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| Senior Bowl |
Bills Whaley talks QB's,WR's and LB's at Senior Bowl
Bills scouts have been camped out in Mobile, Alabama this week evaluating the top senior prospects for the upcoming NFL draft. Click here to find out what Bills Assistant General Manager Doug Whaley thinks about some of the top quarterbacks, wide receivers and linebackers in the field.
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| Simon |
Sabres Myers off to slow start
Its only two games but Tyler Myers is off to a slow start in a season where he needs to be taking his game to the next level. Click here to read more about Myers in Howard Simon's Inside The Numbers.
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| QB Search |
College QB's Season Recap
With the front office and coaching moves completed, the Buffalo Bills are now faced with the task of making their roster better for the 2013 season and addressing their top need, quarterback. Click here for a recap of how the 2012 season went for nine of the quarterbacks who will be available in the April draft.
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| Nassib |
Bills QB of future? Ryan Nassib hopes so.
When Ryan Nassib takes part in the Senior Bowl activities next week, you can bet the Bills coaches and scouts will have a keen eye on the Syracuse University quarterback. Check out what Nassib had to say about the Bills during an interview on WGR.
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| Simon |
Sabres Season Preview
If the Buffalo Sabres are going to make the playoffs in this shortened NHL season, it’ll be because they found a way to score more goals. Click here to read Howard Simon's season preview.
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| #1 center |
Sabres Hodgson Eager For Challenge
While much of the talk at Sabres training camp has been on rookie Mikhail Grigorenko and his chances of earning the job of third line center, the play of the top two centers will go a long way in determining the Sabres fate this season.
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| Simon |
Bills OK at DC
Doug Marrone hit it out of the park with his choice for Defensive Coordinator. Click here to read why Howard Simon likes the hiring of Mike Pettine.
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| Free Agents |
Bills Free Agent Rundown
Once the Buffalo Bills complete their work and find a new Head Coach, the organization can move on to one of the other important tasks of the off season, deciding what to do with its own free agents. Click here for the full rundown on the free agents and who might be re-signed.
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| Simon |
Bills Coach Choice Evokes No Emotion
I’m going with ambivalent. That would be my answer to the question I am sure is on your mind. So Howard, what do you think about Doug Marrone?
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| Coach Search |
Bills Interview 3 Candidates
The four men searching for the next Head Coach of the Buffalo Bills had a very busy day on Friday. The Bills interviewed University of Oregon Coach Chip Kelly, former Chicago Bears Coach Lovie Smith and Syracuse University Coach Doug Marrone.
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| Jeremy |
Buffalo's Pesky "Loser Mentality"
As the Bills search for a new head coach you're going to hear a lot of the loser's mentality. The team has been unsuccessful on the field for more than a decade and that means that expectations are quite low when it comes to finding a new head man. However, I'm here to suggest that you, yes you, shed the loser's mentality.
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| Candidates |
Bills Coaching Candidates
If you'd like to know a little bit about the candidates to replace Chan Gailey as Head Coach of the Buffalo Bills, just click here.
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| NHL Update |
Players Will Vote Again on Disclaimer
The NHL and NHLPA are expected to be back at the bargaining table today after a marathon day of talks on Wednesday.
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| Ray Horton |
Bills Interview Ray Horton
The Buffalo Bills have interviewed a second candidate for their vacant head coaching job. The team's official web site has confirmed the Bills met with Arizona Cardinals Defensive Coordinator Ray Horton in Phoenix last night.
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| Change At Top |
Bills Owner Ralph Wilson Gives Up Control of Franchise
For the first time since he bought the franchise in 1960, Buffalo Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson junior is giving up organization control. WGR 550 has learned CEO Russ Brandon will officially be named Team President during a noon news conference today. It will be carried live on WGR.
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| Simon |
An Open Letter To Ralph Wilson
Dear Mr. Wilson,
Let the changes begin. The Bills meaningless 28-9 triumph over a New York Jets team that is more pathetic than they are should not impact what you need to do. Here is my advice.
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Bills Year In Review
Avoiding the end of season rush, Howard Simon has already put together his Bills 2012 season in review. Click here to read how a scene from the classic "A Christmas Story" pertains to the defining moment of the year.
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| 2013 sked |
Bills 2013 Opponents Set
Regardless of the outcome of Sunday's game, the Buffalo Bills are locked in for a 4th place finish in the AFC East and their 2013 opponents are all set.
Even if the 5-10 Bills beat the 6-9 New York Jets at Ralph Wilson Stadium, the Bills will lose out on the 3rd tiebreaker. The two teams will have split their 2 head to head matchups(tie breaker #1) and
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| Big Arm QB |
Bills QB Of The Future?
As the Buffalo Bills get down to the business of finding their quarterback of the future, among other things, you can bet they’ll be spending a lot of time talking about Mike Glennon from North Carolina State.
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| Prospect Watch |
Sabres Prospects in World Juniors
If you need a hockey fix and you'd like to watch a couple of players who should figure prominently in the future of the Buffalo Sabres, make sure you check out the World Junior Championships which begin Wednesday in Russia. Click here for the rundown on who is playing and when you can see them.
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| Simon |
Bills In Giving Mood For Christmas
Another game, another loss. The Bills are indeed "staying the course" but in this case the course is losing football games. Click here to read Howard Simon's thoughts on the 24-10 setback in Miami.
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| Simon |
Bills Shouldn't Stay The Course
When I drive to Ralph Wilson Stadium for the season finale on December 30th, I’m half expecting to see the phrase “Stay The Course” in big, bold letters on the back of the Jumbotron. That would be a serious mistake.
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| Unhappy Bill |
Bills Wood Rips Toronto Series
Just days after the Bills were embarrassed in their annual game in Toronto, one Bills player has ripped the concept of the series continuing.
“I think that Toronto series has turned into pretty much a joke,” Wood said.
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| Adam |
Amerks Adam Searching For His Game
When the 2011-2012 NHL season began, not only was Luke Adam with the Buffalo Sabres, the rookie was also getting time centering the top line. A little over a year later, Adam is trying to find his game in the American Hockey League with the Rochester Americans.
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| Under Pressure |
Bills Gailey "I thought we'd turned the corner"
During his weekly segment on WGR, Bills Head Coach Chan Gailey was asked if he felt he had lost the team. Click here to read what he said and listen to the entire interview.
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| Simon |
Bills 2012: Where did it go wrong?
We were supposed to be talking about the wildcard playoff race right now and not the 2013 draft or whether or not the Bills should make a coaching change for the 5th time in 13 years.
But the 2012 season will likely go down in the record books as the 13th consecutive non-playoff year and perhaps the most disappointing season over that long stretch.
What happened?
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| Simon |
Bills Have Another Dark Day
Its games like this that make me wonder. Will the Bills ever have another winning season? Will they ever make the playoffs again? Will they ever get a quarterback who wins a game like this rather than lose it? Will they ever have a competent Head Coach again?
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| Miller |
Sabres Ryan Miller Responds to Breakdown in Talks
On Wednesday it appeared Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller had played a key role in keeping talks for a new CBA going. Now with the talks having broken off, Miller, like the rest of the players, is perplexed by the owners behavior.
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| To The Courts? |
Why Would NHL Players Decertify?
If this week’s talks between the NHL and NHLPA don’t produce a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, lawyers for the respective sides might assume the key roles. The players could opt to dissolve the union in an effort to beat the NHL in the courts. Click here to find out how all of this would work.
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| Simon |
Bills Go Ground and Pound?
Don't read too much into the Buffalo Bills 34-18 triumph over the Jacksonville Jaguars before 53,971 rain soaked fans at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sunday. The Bills did exactly what they should have done. They beat a really bad football team.
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| Next Question |
Bills GM Nix tight lipped on Gailey
As the Bills head towards what appears to be a 13th consecutive non-playoff season, the heat intensifies for General Manager Buddy Nix, Head Coach Chan Gailey and Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. During his weekly segment with the WGR Morning Show, Nix was tight lipped and suggested he would end the interview during repeated questioning about Gailey.
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| Simon |
Bills QB Watch: Aaron Murray
If you're busy scouting the collegiate ranks for the Buffalo Bills quarterback of the future, make sure you check out the SEC Championship game on Saturday. Click here to read what Howard Simon thinks of Georgia QB Aaron Murray.
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| We Will Play |
Former Sabre Biron: There will be hockey this season.
The Buffalo Sabres were supposed to play host to the Winnipeg Jets and Vancouver Canucks this week. Instead, the First Niagara Center and every other NHL Arena remain dark as the NHL lockout approaches its fourth month. But former Sabre Martin Biron is confident games will be played.
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| Control Issues? |
Bills Mutiny on Offense?
When it appears all hope for a particular season is lost, some times dirty laundry gets aired in public. It appears some of the Bills dirty laundry was put on display after Sunday’s 20-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
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| Simon |
Bills Make Me Want To Shout(obscenities)
End scene. It isn't official but for all intents and purposes, we can kiss the 2012 Buffalo Bills season goodbye. Good riddance too!
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| Simon |
Bills Defense Improving
If the Buffalo Bills are going to make a push for one of the two AFC wild card spots over the final six games of the season, a defense that has received a near total make over during the Buddy Nix/Chan Gailey regime must come through.
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| Simon |
Looking for Bills QB of the Future
Do you remember the line from that classic movie "Airplane" where Lloyd Bridges character says "looks like I picked a bad week to stop sniffing glue"? I thought about that as I continued my examination of quarterbacks who could be in the 2013 draft. Looks like I picked a bad week to watch Tyler Bray from Tennessee.
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| NHL Update |
NHL Lockout Causing Permanent Damage
Still no end in sight and no reason for optimism as the NHL lockout reached day 66 on Tuesday. The two sides met for less than two hours on Monday and the NHL has asked the NHLPA for a full proposal that it can consider. Hear what ESPN/TSN's Pierre LeBrun told WGR about the stalemate.
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| Playoffs?! |
Bills Playoff Chances: Cue Jim Mora
So, Bills Nation, do you think the Bills can make a push for the playoffs? Where's Jim Mora when you need him. Playoffs! Playoffs?
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| Simon |
Sabres Classics Provide Hockey Fix
With the NHL and NHLPA showing no regard for fans of their sport, I've had to find other ways to get my hockey fix. I've been rolling the DVR on Monday nights to watch Sabres classic games on MSG. I broke out my leisure suit to watch a special game.
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| Future Bill? |
Scouting College Quarterbacks
Now that Buffalo Bills General Manager Buddy Nix has promised to address the quarterback of the future, who are the best players that will be available in next April’s draft? Click here to find out the opinions from Rob Rang of NFLDraftScout.com/CBSSports.com.
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| Simon |
Bills Defense Fails Yet Again
For the second time in the last three games, the Bills offense put more than 30 points up on the scoreboard. For the second time in three games it wasn't good enough to bail out a woeful defense. Click here to read Howard Simon's thoughts on the Bills loss at New England.
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| QB of the future |
Bills GM wants QB of future in next draft
Last week Bills General Manager Buddy Nix told WGR he didn’t want to leave the job without a franchise quarterback for the future in place. On Friday, Nix was much more specific about a time frame for that plan, the very next draft.
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| Simon |
Bills: Give Spiller The Ball, Please!!!!
Its time for C.J. Spiller to do his best Keyshawn Johnson immitation and tell Chan Gailey to "just give him the damn ball".
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| Simon |
SIMON: Bills Ignore Their Strength
Whenever Bills Head Coach Chan Gailey is asked about the rotation at running back, he always talks about how important it is to have two backs these days and how he doesn’t want to wear one guy out with too much work. Gailey didn't wear out either back in Sunday's loss at Houston.
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| Franchise QB |
Bills GM Buddy Nix won't leave without franchise QB in place
We don't know how much longer Buddy Nix will be the General Manager of the Buffalo Bills but we do know what is on his list of things to do. Find a franchise quarterback. Nix publicly admitted that for the first time during his weekly segment on WGR.
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| Wanny Speaks |
Bills Dave Wannstedt on defense:We'll Live and Die with Front 4"
Bills Defensive Coordinator Dave Wannstedt spent the bye week doing some self scouting. Everything was up for review, from personnel to scheme. Click here and listen to what Wannstedt had to say about his beleaguered defense during the John Murphy Show.
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| Stadium Talk |
Russ Brandon: Lease Deal Not Imminent
According to a published report, a new lease deal for the Buffalo Bills is imminent but Bills CEO Russ Brandon told WGR that isn't the case.
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| Ware on Mario |
Ware on Mario: He Just Disappears
Heisman Trophy winner and current Houston Texans radio analyst Andre Ware shared his opinions on Mario Williams with WGR on Tuesday. Click here to read what he had to say and to listen to the entire interview.
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| Simon |
Simon: Gailey Making Me Wonder
Amidst the optimism and high expectations as Bills training camp opened back in July, players were wearing T-shirts with a picture of Head Coach Chan Gailey on it. Under Gailey’s face was the phrase “YES WE CHAN”. Whether Gailey can do it is now a key question.
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| Sabres Prospect |
Pysyk Adjusting to Pro Hockey
The NHL lockout prevented Mark Pysyk from working alongside the Buffalo Sabres during the pre-season but despite that disappointment, Pysyk is making the most out of his first season as a pro while playing for the Rochester Americans.
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| Simon |
SIMON: Stomach Turning Defense
In attendance to help honor Bill Polian, Bruce Smith and Darryl Talley had to be physically ill watching the 2012 version of the Bills defense get gashed yet again. Click here to read Howard Simon's thoughts on another dud from Dave Wannstedt's group.
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| SIMON |
SIMON: Bills-Titans Preview
I had to dust off the old time football handbook for this week's preview. Its time to talk about run and stop the run for Sunday's matchup between the 3-3 Buffalo Bills and 2-4 Tennessee Titans at a sold out Ralph Wilson Stadium.
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| CBA released |
Full Disclosure - NHL shares its offer to NHLPA
NHLPA Union Chief Donald Fehr has long suggested that the CBA negotiations should be made public. Wish - granted. This morning the NHL released the full terms of it's CBA proposal...
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| Simon |
SIMON: Angered by a Win
A strange thing happened on Sunday, moments after Rian Lindell’s field goal gave the Bills an overtime victory against the Arizona Cardinals. I was angry with the Bills. I don’t ever recall feeling that way after a win. I’ve been there many times after a loss but never after a win.
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| Simon |
SIMON:Bills-Cards Preview
Its a matchup of two teams that both believe they can get a confidence building win thanks to their opponent on Sunday. Click here to read Howard Simon's thoughts on the Bills-Cardinals matchup.
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| Simon |
SIMON:Bills QB of the Future?
Its that time of the year again for Bills fans. Time to pay close attention to the top college quarterbacks in the nation each weekend so you can have an opinion on who the Bills should draft come April. Read what Howard Simon thinks about Geno Smith after watching the West Virginia quarterback in last Saturdays win over Texas.
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| Simon |
SIMON: Rock Bottom for Bills...Again
I was struggling while trying to figure out how to start this column and I thought taking the dog out for a walk and getting some fresh air might help get the writing juices flowing.
As I passed my wife on the way out of the house, she looked at me and said “This team will be the death of you. You look old.” It was that kind of day.
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| Simon |
SIMON: Rush to Judgment on Defense?
So much for a honeymoon. One quarter of the way into his first season as Defensive Coordinator for the Buffalo Bills, Dave Wannstedt is already taking shots from fans. Read what Howard Simon has to say about Wannstedt and the performance of the defense through a 2-2 start.
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| Simon |
SIMON: Bills Humbled by Pats
And you thought the season opening loss to the New York Jets was deflating? The Bills and their fans suffered through a complete meltdown in the second half as the New England Patriots made a statement to the supposedly up and coming Bills. Read Howard Simon's thoughts on the game.
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| Simon |
SIMON: Playing With The Big Boys
Wins the last two weeks by the Buffalo Bills have calmed the collective nerves of Bills nation. Nerves that were frayed by the opening day shellacking at the hands of the New York Jets.
But now its time to find out if the 2012 Bills can play with the big boys. Sunday’s game with AFC East kingpin New England kicks off the toughest part of the schedule.
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| Simon |
SIMON: Playing With The Big Boys
Wins the last two weeks by the Buffalo Bills have calmed the collective nerves of Bills nation. Nerves that were frayed by the opening day shellacking at the hands of the New York Jets.
But now its time to find out if the 2012 Bills can play with the big boys. Sunday’s game with AFC East kingpin New England kicks off the toughest part of the schedule.
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| Simon |
SIMON: Bills Gut One Out
The Bills were faced with adversity on the way to snapping an eight game road losing streak. Despite losing dynamic running back C.J. Spiller, the Bills prevailed. Click here to read Howard Simon's thoughts on the game.
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| Simon |
SIMON: Time For Old School Football
Different week. Different opponent. But it’s the same story for the Buffalo Bills. As was the case against the Kansas City Chiefs in week two, the Bills face their second must win game of the young season in week three at Cleveland.
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| CBA Opinions |
Former NHLPA Leader Offers Solution
Now that pre-season games are being cancelled, the likelihood of the NHL lockout costing regular season contests has increased. But how much of the season will be lost? Click here to find out what the former head of the NHL Players Association told WGR.
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| Simon |
SIMON: Thank You Bills
Bills fans are dealing with plenty of anxiety these days. One thing you don't have to worry about is more regular season games in Toronto and fewer in Orchard Park. Click here to read and to hear what Bills CEO Russ Brandon told WGR about the upcoming renewal of the Bills in Toronto series.
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| SIMON |
SIMON: A Complete 180
I don’t know what role this game will play in the outcome of the 2012 season and no, I did not make reservations for New Orleans(site of the Super Bowl) after the Bills romp over Kansas City. But I do know the team, the fans and the sports talk show hosts needed this one.....badly!!!
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| QB prospects |
SIMON: Top College QB's To Watch
Why wait till the last minute. The way Ryan Fitzpatrick played in the season opener, I'm thinking we'll be talking about the best quarterbacks in college this season and who the Bills can draft next April. Click here to read up on some of the guys you can scout.
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| Don't Panic |
Bills CEO on snag in lease talks
There’s been a snag in talks about a new lease for the Buffalo Bills and it might mean a long term deal will not be in place by July 31, 2013 when the existing lease deal expires. But Bills CEO Russ Brandon says not to worry. Click here to find out why and hear his comments.
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| White EIS #1 |
WHITE: Eye in the Sky Week 1 - Mario's Debut
Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams didn’t make much of an impact in his first outing with the team. Williams was credited with 1 tackle and failed to get close to a single sack but it’s not entirely on him. The All-22 shows us a Jets team with a good gameplan. WGR's Jeremy White takes a deeper look...
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| EIS - Week 1 |
WHITE: Eye in the Sky Week 1 - Mario's Debut
Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams didn’t make much of an impact in his first outing with the team. Williams was credited with 1 tackle and failed to get close to a single sack but it’s not entirely on him. The All-22 shows us a Jets team with a good gameplan. WGR's Jeremy White takes a deeper look...
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| Simon |
SIMON: I Feel Like Charlie Brown
Now I know how Charlie Brown felt. Actually there were two Charlie Brown feelings I had while watching the Bills destruction at the hands of the New York Jets.
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| Chapter One |
Ready For Opening Day
You've been waiting for this day since March right? Ever since the Bills stunned the NFL by signing Mario Williams to the largest contract for a defensive player, you probably began your own countdown clock. Click here to read Howard Simon's thoughts on the season opener.
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| Legacy TBD |
SIMON: What About Ralph Wilson's Legacy?
I’ve been thinking a lot about Ralph Wilson and the future existence of the Bills in Western New York lately. The latest story to make me wonder how much longer the Bills will be around was the passing of former Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell. Click here to read my thoughts on what Wilson's legacy will be.
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| QB Solid |
SIMON: Bullish on UB
As I was writing the UB Bulls season preview last week, I was thinking they’d be hard pressed to get to .500 this season and 6 wins shouldn’t be too much to ask for in Jeff Quinn’s 3rd season as Head Coach.
After watching the Bulls season opening loss at 6th ranked Georgia, I feel much better about the prospects for the 2012 season.
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| Run Bo Run |
SIMON:Buffalo Bulls Season Preview
Another new face at starting quarterback, a running back who knocked James Starks out of the school record books and an improving defense are the main storylines for the 2012 University at Buffalo Bulls. Click here to read a season preview.
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| QB Struggling |
SIMON: Fitz on the Fritz
Stop me if you've heard this one before. Summer is about to give way to fall. Pre-season football will thankfully give way to regular season football and we're talking about the struggles of the Bills starting quarterback.
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| Struggling QB's |
SIMON: Jets Have Two Bad QB's
If you’re worried about how the Bills offense has looked through the first two games of the pre-season, it could be worse. They could be the New York Jets.
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| WR Battle |
Hagan Making Inroads
Derek Hagan probably entered training camp on the outside looking in as far as a spot on the 53 man roster was concerned. But a solid camp has likely elevated him, at the very least, to “on the bubble” if not the front runner for the final spot in the wide receivers group.
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| WR Battle |
Hagan Making Inroads
Derek Hagan probably entered training camp on the outside looking in as far as a spot on the 53 man roster was concerned. But a solid camp has likely elevated him, at the very least, to “on the bubble” if not the front runner for the final spot in the wide receivers group.
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| Great Luck |
SIMON: Luck-Mania Anyone?
As you go through the Bills schedule, trying to figure out which games are wins and which are losses, I’ll bet you don’t spend much time thinking about the November 25th contest at Indianapolis. Don't lock that one in as a win just yet.
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Merriman: "Best I've felt in three years"
A year ago the Bills needed Shawne Merriman to play like the guy who was “lights out” in San Diego. Now they just need Merriman to be a situational pass rusher and that seems more realistic. Off season surgery has Merriman feeling like a new man as the Bills prepare for the pre season opener.
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| The Joker |
Having some laughs with Marcell Dareus
Amidst the seriousness of training camp and the pressure of high expectations for the 2012 Buffalo Bills, Marcell Dareus had a chance to sit back, relax and have some laughs(a few at our expense) during a visit with the WGR Morning Show on Friday.
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| The Bills \"Boss\" |
SIMON: Mario reminds me of Bruce(Springsteen)
There's a major celebrity at Bills training camp. That's what it feels like anytime Mario Williams takes to the practice field. I sit in the stands to watch practice and will move around from time to time. No matter where I sit, the conversations around me usually center on big number 94.
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| Point To Prove |
SIMON: Morrison is New, "Old Guy"
He was pretty much a non factor for the Buffalo Bills last season. But days before Kirk Morrison would have hit the unrestricted free agent market last March, the Oakland, California native opted to re-sign with the Bills for two years. Click here to find out why.
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| The MLB |
SIMON: Sheppard Ready For Challenge
He's in the middle of the Bills defense, literally and figuratively. Read and listen to what Kelvin Sheppard has to say about his role on the defense this season.
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| Russ on WGR |
Russ Brandon:"Time to take a meaningful step"
Buffalo Bills CEO Russ Brandon has been through quite a few Training Camp opening days in his time with the franchise but its been a long time since opening day featured the kind of buzz that surrounds this year's camp at St. John Fisher.
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| Which Fitz? |
SIMON:What To Watch At Bills Camp/Part 2
There are plenty of intriguing story lines to follow on the Bills offense once training camp begins on Thursday. Check out part two of my training camp preview.
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SIMON: What to Watch at Bills Camp
My notebook is ready to go. On Thursday I'll be watching the Bills as they open training camp at St. John Fisher. So what will I be watching over the next few weeks? Check out the first of two stories with the first focusing on the defensive side of the ball.
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| Big and Bold |
WHITE: Bank on it
Elliott Friedman of CBC wrote Wednesday that there is a belief that the Buffalo Sabres offered both Zach Parise and Ryan Suter $100 million each. It’s simultaneously surprising and...not. I’ve tried to work through what it means. Here’s my best guess...
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| Thurmanator |
Thurman Thomas: "I haven't been this excited in a long time"
Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas is as excited as everyone else in Bills Nation about the upcoming season. Thomas shared some of his thoughts during an hour long, in studio visit to the WGR Morning show on Thursday.
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| The BIg D on D |
SIMON: No Beast Mode, Just Beast
It wasn’t too long ago the Buffalo Bills had a player who used to refer to his playing style as “beast mode.” Now they have a player who will be a beast to handle this season.
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| New Sheriff |
SIMON: Ott Had Me at Hello
Don’t tell my wife but while I was out with her for an anniversary dinner last night(17 years she’s been stuck with me), I couldn’t get my mind off of Steve Ott.
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| Local Prospect |
SIMON: Local Kid Hopes to Make Good in NHL
Western New York has a strong history when it comes to producing players who are drafted by the NHL. There'll be another name added to the long list on Saturday when Dylan Blujus hears his name called out at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh.
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| Vincent/Bills |
SIMON: Vincent Loves Bills
Former Buffalo Bill Troy Vincent has high hopes for the 2012 team. Vincent was a guest on the WGR Morning Show on Monday and shared his opinions on the Bills in addition to discussing his role as the NFL's Director of Player Engagement.
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| Major Moves? |
SIMON: Big Week in Buffalo Sports
While your mind might be on summer vacation plans this week, here's a not so subtle reminder that this is a big week in the Sabres and Bills off seasons. The Sabres get their first crack at making changes to a roster that missed the playoffs last season and the Bills get in their final workout before next month's training camp.
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| Risky Russians |
SIMON: A Challenging NHL Draft
Kevin Devine has been involved in numerous NHL Entry Drafts but the Buffalo Sabres Director of Scouting calls this year’s draft the most challenging of them all.
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| King James |
SIMON: A Night For The Ages
Un-Freaking-Believable.
That is the best way I can describe what I saw from LeBron James in his season saving victory over the Boston Celtics in game 6 of the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals. Notice I said "his" season saving victory and not "Miami's". LeBron's Heat teammates had very little to do with the outcome.
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| Hall Of Famer |
SIMON: Jeanneret Will Be Back
We’re all wondering what moves the Buffalo Sabres will make during the off season. There is one announcement we can tell you to expect with 100% certainty. Rick Jeanneret will be back for his 41st season calling Sabres games.
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| Amazin' Mets |
SIMON:Never Thought I'd See The Day
Moments after the New York Rangers won their first Stanley Cup in 54 years, a long suffering fan in the delirious crowd at Madison Square Garden held up a sign that read “Now I can die in peace.” I thought of that sign last Friday night.
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| Stevie |
Stevie sets sights high
The Buffalo Bills might have something this season that they didn't in 2011, a healthy Stevie Johnson. Johnson's offseason groin surgery was a procedure to repair an injury suffered in training camp last season. He played through the injury, waited for it to heal, and finally decided to go under the knife. Hear what it all means, here.
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| Raring To Go |
SIMON: High Expectations for Bills Defense
Kyle Williams has been on defenses that have been mediocre to bad to downright awful in his 6 year Buffalo Bills career. Williams, like many others inside and outside of the organization, expects this season to be different.
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