Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:49:09 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/ Buffalo Bills Insider en-us http://billsinsider.com/images/http://www.buffalorange.com/ http://billsinsider.com/ billsinsider@aol.com http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15561 Former Chargers safety Terrence Kiel was killed after he was thrown from a Chevy sedan he was driving, police said Saturday. Kiel, 27, was driving alone after leaving a party at about 10:15 Friday night when he hit a wall in San Diego's upscale Scripps Ranch neighborhood and was thrown from the car, police Sgt. Alan Hayward said. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:49:09 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15560 Last season proved to be supremely frustrating at times for Lee Evans. Though he never showed it outwardly, Evans was hoping to build on his 1,200-yard plus receiving season of 2006. Instead he saw the clamps put on him by opposing defenses each and every week in 2007 as no other receiver in Buffalo's offense was utilized effectively enough to pull defensive attention away from Evans. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:54:03 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15559 James Hardy apparently either shrunk or has gotten into the habit of slouching: The rookie wide receiver is listed as 6-foot-5 by his new team, the Buffalo Bills, 6-6 within his NFL draft prospect profile, and 6-7 in his Indiana University basketball biography. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:01:56 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15558 He was the featured back in Buffalo's offense as a rookie, and Marshawn Lynch had a very productive first NFL season. Despite missing three games with a high ankle sprain Lynch rolled up 1,115 rushing yards and scored a team-leading seven touchdowns. His most surprising stats however, were on the receiving end, where he had just 18 receptions. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:46:44 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15557 Bills signed DT Kyle Williams to a three-year, $14.5 million extension through 2012, according to NFL Network's Adam Schefter. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:02:40 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15556 So it only makes sense that the Toronto Raptors would want to bring some NBA games to Buffalo to show their gratitude for the fact Buffalo will be loaning T-O the Bills for a few games, right? Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:07:45 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15555 The Chicago Bears agreed to a four-year deal with second-round draft pick Matt Forte, the former Tulane running back expected to replace Cedric Benson in the lineup. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:32:24 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15554 When Ko Simpson walked out onto the turf in the Bills Fieldhouse in May he was apprehensive. Testing his surgically repaired ankle was going to be easier said than done. He had just finished eight months of rehab and training. He didn't want to blow it in a matter of seconds. But his teammates convinced him it was time. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:02:02 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15553 I'm not sure with whom I'm more disappointed, the author of this editorial, (Buffalo News article) or the Buffalo News for publishing it so hastily. I will give the author a break and chalk up his shortsightedness to his age and inexperience. Mr. Wagner's article rushes to judgment on more than one occasion and does nothing but tarnish the image of a man who has had ONE run in with the law. To accuse Marshawn Lynch of resembling Willis McGahee in any capacity other than they're both football players, is outrageous and unjust. Mr. Gardner attacks Lynch for " hiding behind his lawyers and the Fifth Amendment ". Lawyers and the Bill of Rights are things you don't "hide behind". Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:20:32 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15552 Buffalo, we have a problem. No, the Bills are not moving to Toronto in the near future. In all likelihood, a major contributing factor to whatever success the Buffalo Bills will have this upcoming season will be due to the performance of running back Marshawn Lynch, who pleaded guilty to a traffic violation Friday. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:55:56 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15551 Low passing game gains are like the “check engine” light: You know something’s wrong, but there could be a hundred reasons why. The fact that Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards’ weak showing in the category last year has become a hot issue is unsurprising, and there are as many suggested remedies as there are mechanics. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:50:39 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15550 Which NFL mascot is more fierce? 53% Poe 47% Billy Buffalo Total Votes: 187772 The Dolphins might have ruled on The Simpsons, but we are clearly not in Springfield and this was not Snorky. No matter how fierce dolphins might be, T.D. was no match for Poe, who is taking down opponent after opponent. People just seem to like the underdog. Remember the first time you cheered on Rudy? Or watched Burt Reynolds take on the guards in a prison in The Longest Yard (the original)? Poe was ranked as a No. 16 seed and was at the bottom of the AFC division. Billy Buffalo was a No. 14 seed who took down Who Dey and Toro. This contest just proves that with toughness and perseverance, even an underdog can achieve greatness. Billy Buffalo lucked out last round and didn’t have to face an opponent. Unfortunately for Billy, there were only a few people who wanted an autograph while the majority was preparing him for a Buffalo wing contest. He really stuffed himself last round and could be taking turns popping Tums and chugging Pepto-Bismol. Will Poe, the ultimate underdog, advance? Or will Billy Buffalo have the last laugh? Vote for Billy here: Vote Billy Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:20:28 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15549 Buffalo's rookies will be at the NFL Rookie Symposium through Wednesday out in California this week as they learn the do's and don'ts about life as a professional in the NFL both on and off the field. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:11:17 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15548 With Bills 5th round pick Alvin Bowen still unsigned I took a look at the 5th rounders that have signed to this point. Thus far only 7 of the 32 players chosen in that round have signed contracts with their respective teams. The closest player to Bowen (pick 147) is Arizona RB Tim Hightower (pick 149) who signed a three-year deal. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:05:55 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15547 As spring turns to summer in Western NY hope springs eternal for fans of The Buffalo Bills. We say to ourselves the schedule seems easier, the off-season seemed a little better, and the coaching stability has to eventually result in a more consistent performance. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:01:12 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15546 Kevin Jones went through a workout Saturday in Saline, Mich., and four NFL teams watched the running back sprint and cut just five months after major knee surgery. Dr. D.S. Ping — who has been helping Jones rehabilitate his right knee — said the Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions sent representatives. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:57:41 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15545 There have been some key additions to Buffalo's defense this offseason. Marcus Stroud, Spencer Johnson and Kawika Mitchell all figure to make a sizable impact in changing the Bills defensive fortunes for the better. But the player whose impact could be most significant as a result of that influx of veteran talent is Donte Whitner. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:55:40 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15544 There are certain advantages to bringing a favorite son home. If he happens to be the National Football League Commissioner, and his family summered at Western New York’s leading cultural enclave, you’ve got a built-in compelling guest speaker. And so it was, on Friday morning, that Roger Goodell concluded “Sports in America” week at Chautauqua Institution. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:24:10 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15543 These Buffalo Bills haven’t been around long. It has nothing to do with the franchise being short of its golden anniversary and everything to do with the youthful nature of its athletes. A majority of Buffalo’s players are still in the initial stages of their careers, and the fact that most remember Marv Levy as their recent general manager while barely being able to personally recall his time as a previous generation’s Hall of Fame coach is a good sign for a team that’s hoping to be on the climb. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:08:19 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15542 For those such as Hardcore Legend and SmackDown color commentator Mick Foley, who knew the late Tim Russert, host of NBC’s Meet the Press, knew of his admiration for his hometown Buffalo professional athletic teams. Friday night on SmackDown, Foley wore his Buffalo Bison baseball jersey to pay homage to the journalism great. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:07:02 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15541 If this were the best of all possible worlds, Kevin Everett would be preparing for his fourth NFL season with the Buffalo Bills this fall. Instead, Everett is a symbol of how risky it is to play in the NFL Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:23:22 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15540 CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (AP) - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it's "ridiculous" to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts, and wants the issue addressed in contract talks. "There's something wrong about the system," Goodell said Friday. "The money should go to people who perform." Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:37:29 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15539 Edmonton / Interesting words emanating from Chautauqua, N.Y., of all places, from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell the other day, no? Speaking before a week-long sports symposium at the historic Chautauqua Institution, Goodell said the Buffalo Bills aren't going anywhere, at least not permanently, and not any time soon. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:23:00 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15538 Continuity was a strength of the Buffalo Bills offensive line last season — a unit which gave up a franchise-low 26 sacks. The team hopes that continuity, well, continues after the retirement of line coach Jim McNally. The team didn’t look far for a replacement, promoting Lockport native Sean Kugler from his assistant position to offensive line coach in January. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:13:47 -0400 http://billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15537 The Buffalo Bills have locked up starting right guard Brad Butler for the next five seasons, through 2012. Terms of the new contract extension Butler signed Wednesday became available Friday. Butler’s old deal ran through 2009. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:34:16 -0400