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Scott Chandler working out on restructured knee for Bills (2:53 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Curtis Crabtree: A mere five months have passed since Buffalo Bills tight end Scott Chandler suffered a torn ACL in a loss against the Miami Dolphins in December. Yet, Chandler is already back on the practice field running routes, making cuts and catching passes. Chandler isn’t participating with the rest of the team during OTAs. He had…

Scott Chandler working out on restructured knee for Bills (2:53 AM)
Yahoo! Sports: A mere five months have passed since Buffalo Bills tight end Scott Chandler suffered a torn ACL in a loss against the Miami Dolphins in December. Yet, Chandler is already back on the practice field running routes, making cuts and catching passes. Chandler isn’t participating with the rest of the team during OTAs. He had…

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Bills rookies sightsee Buffalo (11:53 PM)
BuffaloBills.Com: Now that the 2013 Bills rookie class has arrived in Buffalo, it’s only fitting that we show them around the great Queen City. The sixth annual Buffalo Bills rookie tour kicked off from One Bills ...

Social Media Recap: Bills Rookie Tour (10:23 PM)
BuffaloBills.Com: Here's a recap of the 2013 Bills rookie tour of Buffalo compiled from social media posts throughout the day.

“Biscuit”-maybe Buffalo’s Best all time LB? (9:02 PM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - johnmurphyshow: When he announced his retirement this week, Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher named Ray Lewis of the Ravens as the best middle LB in NFL history. But what about Buffalo Bills history? Last year, an informal fan poll on BuffaloBills.com ranked Cornelius Bennett as the Bills all time LB. It was an unscientific, informal poll […]

Scott Chandler: I'll ready by Buffalo Bills training camp (8:14 PM)
NFL.Com - Hanzus, Dan: Scott Chandler tore his ACL in late December, but the Buffalo Bills tight end is making positive strides toward a return to action. Chandler believes a training camp return is realistic.

Scott Chandler aiming for Buffalo Bills training camp (8:14 PM)
NFL.Com - Hanzus, Dan: Scott Chandler tore his ACL in late December, but the Buffalo Bills tight end is making positive strides toward a return to action. Chandler believes a training-camp return is realistic.

New Bills defense geared to create confusion (4:02 PM)
Yahoo! Sports: ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Emphasizing surprise and versatility, Buffalo Bills first-year defensive coordinator Mike Pettine is unveiling a new scheme designed to keep opponents guessing.

Bills blitz scheme productive (4:01 PM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: The defense had a productive day in the final OTA practice session of the week for the Bills. It was probably the most effective blitzing day for Mike Pettine’s crew this spring. In defense of the offensive line they were without two of their top three offensive tackles. Still, it’s an encouraging sign for a […]

OTA Practice Notes - Day 6 (3:07 PM)
BuffaloBills.Com: Heading into the long weekend, there were some Bills first teamers absent for the sixth day of OTAs in Buffalo. Those absences provided some opportunities for others and some young Bills made the m...

Chandler’s progress good sign for offense (2:02 PM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: Bills TE Scott Chandler is still recovering from a torn ACL suffered in the penultimate game of the 2012 season, but five months to the day Chandler was on the practice field following the team’s OTA workout, running routes and catching passes. It’s an encouraging sign for Buffalo’s passing game as Chandler’s production largely flew under the radar. […]

An example of why laser tattoo removal businesses exist (2:01 PM)
Yahoo! Sports: Feast your eyes on the infamous O.J. Simpson mugshot.

Chandler on fast track in return from ACL (1:30 PM)
BuffaloBills.Com: Just a week after tearing his ACL last December Bills tight end Scott Chandler had enough of a sense of humor left to joke that he would return from the injury better than Minnesota Vikings All-P...

BDC 5/22: Bills Rookies to Tour Buffalo Today (9:36 AM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Bills Daily Charge: DAILY REPORT –The Buffalo Bills will host a tour of the city of Buffalo and Niagara Falls for 22 members of the 2013 rookie class today from 1:00 pm-7:00 pm. This will mark the sixth annual Bills rookie tour. The tour is designed to give the 2013 Buffalo Bills newest members a brief overview of […]

Youth, analytics, infrastructure: The new Buffalo Bills (8:06 AM)
USA Today: A look at how the Bills are getting younger and smarter at key decision making positions.

Thursday morning one-liners (7:56 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Darin Gantt: Former Bills (and Oklahoma State) running back Thurman Thomas is making plans to go back to Oklahoma to help recovery efforts after this week’s tornado. For all the money the Dolphins spent this offseason, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald still sees plenty of questions. Area business leaders are fired up about the mere suggestion…

Buffalo Bills fan has an O.J. Simpson mugshot tattoo (6:41 AM)
USA Today: It's pretty good too

Thurman Thomas to help in Oklahoma relief efforts (6:00 AM)
BuffaloBills.Com: Oklahoma State and Bills alum Thurman Thomas plans to help his former community from Buffalo and Moore.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Bills on the radio (4:17 PM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: A Bills linebacker will be on the local radio airwaves Thursday morning. LB Nigel Bradham will be making an appearance on the Howard Simon show Thursday morning at 7:30 AM ET on Bills flagship station WGR Sportsradio 550. You can listen online.

Manuel, Goodwin working playbook together (2:11 PM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: EJ Manuel and Marques Goodwin are just two of the rookies that are spending as much of their free time as possible reviewing their playbooks on their I-pads. Most of the time through the spring practices, the two Bills draft choices have spent that playbook time away from the team facility together and having a study […]

Stevie encouraged by play of young WRs (1:44 PM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: While Stevie Johnson did get out on the practice field for the first time in about a month Tuesday coming off a strained back, the Bills top wideout has had a good deal of time to observe the young additions at receiver to the Bills roster. Here are his thoughts on the influx of youth […]

Graham hosts skills camp Saturday (1:25 PM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Hannah Buehler: Drive by Williamsville South High School Saturday, May 25, and you’ll see the football field transformed into what looks like an obstacle course of football activities. That’s because Bills wide receiver T.J. Graham is hosting his second annual “T.J. Graham High School Skills Challenge,” a track meet style football camp with drills similar to what […]

Anderson on time as Urlacher’s teammate (1:14 PM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: Bills DE/OLB Mark Anderson played with Chicago 8-time Pro Bowl LB Brian Urlacher, who promptly announced his retirement Wednesday, the first four years of his NFL career (2006-2010).  Anderson, who will be appearing on the John Murphy Show tonight with fill-in host Sal Capaccio, was coming in as a rookie in 2006 with Chicago talked about how welcoming Urlacher […]

Safety update: A. Williams adapting (10:45 AM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: Bills cornerback turned safety Aaron Williams is getting plenty of work at his new position in Buffalo’s defense. Now lining up at safety after playing his first two NFL seasons at cornerback for the Bills, Williams is faring well in the eyes of his defensive coordinator. “He’s doing a nice job, and that’s a difficult […]

Kid's Day tickets a fundraising opportunity for local schools (10:28 AM)
BuffaloBills.Com: Schools in Buffalo, Rochester and Southern Ontario will have the opportunity to sell tickets for the Buffalo Bills vs. Minnesota Vikings Kids Day Game on August 16 at Ralph Wilson Stadium for just $20.00. For every $20.00 ticket sold, $5.00 will go back to the school.

Kids Day tickets a fundraising opportunity for local schools (10:28 AM)
BuffaloBills.Com: Schools in Buffalo, Rochester and Southern Ontario will have the opportunity to sell tickets for the Buffalo Bills vs. Minnesota Vikings Kids Day Game on August 16 at Ralph Wilson Stadium for just $20.00. For every $20.00 ticket sold, $5.00 will go back to the school.

Pettine: Versatility will keep ‘D’ in disguise (10:03 AM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: Bills defensive coordinator Mike Pettine has a lot of descriptions for the defensive style that his unit will play this season. Attacking and relentless are two of them, but there’s another quality that’s perhaps even more essential to the success of his defense. That quality is versatility, something that Pettine explained in greater detail this week. […]

BDC 5/22: American Cancer Society’s Birthday (9:59 AM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Bills Daily Charge: DAILY REPORT –Happy 100 Birthday American Cancer Society! Buffalo Bills players sing a warm Happy 100 Birthday to the American Cancer Society, the official sponsor of birthdays! –The Buffalo Bills will host a tour of the city of Buffalo and Niagara Falls for 21 members of the 2013 rookie class tomorrow from 1:00 pm-7:00 pm. This will […]

Nathaniel Hackett: E.J. Manuel has to work on everything (9:55 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Josh Alper: In an interview with Sirius XM NFL Radio last weekend, Bills quarterback E.J. Manuel said that he found the Bills offense was easier to learn than the one he was in at Florida State and he’s picking it up quickly as a result. If that’s the case, it’s the one thing Manuel can rest easy…

Wednesday morning one-liners (8:07 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Michael David Smith: Said Bills offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett of his work with rookie QB E.J. Manuel, “Footwork is tied into everything. Everything is within your footwork. It’s a very big learning process. For us, we use our footwork, we use our progression, and we move up in the pocket.” Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill says he has made…

Vets promoting staff's new attitude (6:00 AM)
BuffaloBills.Com: Veterans who've struggled to find success in Buffalo are embracing a new attitude among the Bills coaching staff.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Stevie judges Tim Hortons Donut Duel (4:43 PM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Hannah Buehler: Today, Tim Hortons Cafe and Bake Shop hosted a Donut Duel at their Southwestern Stadium location in Orchard Park. Bakers from five local stores competed with their own creations to win over the judges, one of which was Bills WR Stevie Johnson. Johnson had the opportunity to taste and score all of the donuts. Stevie […]

Hackett: Stevie’s presence helps (3:30 PM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: Stevie Johnson finally returned to the practice field Tuesday even though it was somewhat random and last minute, but his presence on the field goes a lot further than him being a spectator on the sidelines. That according to offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who has a very young receiving corps in need of some veteran […]

Stevie Johnson returns to practice (3:21 PM)
Pro Football Talk - Josh Alper: Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson said last week that he wasn’t sure when he would be medically cleared to return to practice after suffering a strained back during workouts last month. It turned out not to be all that long a wait. Johnson was on the field with the rest of the Bills at Tuesday’s…

Bills WR Johnson resumes practicing (3:21 PM)
ESPN.Com - Associated Press: Buffalo Bills top receiver Stevie Johnson resumed practicing for the first time since hurting his back during the team's first spring minicamp session last month.

Pettine: Alonso not locked in with starters (2:43 PM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: As we reported in our practice notes on Monday, second-round pick Kiko Alonso, was getting first team reps on the defensive side of the ball. While defensive coordinator Mike Pettine has liked what he’s seen from Alonso to this point, by no means is the rookie locked in with the first unit. “It’s a credit […]

Bills WR Stevie Johnson resumes practicing (2:30 PM)
Yahoo! Sports: ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Buffalo Bills top receiver Stevie Johnson resumed practicing for the first time since hurting his back during the team's first spring minicamp session last month.

OTA Practice Notes - Day 5 (2:29 PM)
BuffaloBills.Com: The defense appeared to have the better of the play in Tuesday’s OTA session for the Bills, but Buffalo’s top receiver was the headline grabber. Stevie Johnson was back on the practice field for ...

Stevie back practicing (12:39 PM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: Bills top WR Stevie Johnson has been held out of spring practices due to a strained back, but he was back in the practice setting Tuesday. Johnson participated in individual position drills, but did not do any team work. When asked if he’ll do more in the practices to come, Johnson said they will play […]

Pete Carroll says Russell Wilson “a million miles ahead” of last year (11:14 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Josh Alper: During the spring and summer of 2012, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was taking one-third of the first-team reps at Seahawks practices. Things are very different this year. Tarvaris Jackson is in Buffalo, Matt Flynn is in Oakland and Wilson is the only man running with the starters during Seahawks workouts. That is going to mean…

Marrone an outdoor practice coach (9:55 AM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: Practicing outdoors this time of the year is no big deal in Buffalo as the Bills have been outside for most of the past week or so. Come the fall and early winter months during the regular season head coach Doug Marrone intends to practice outside as often as he can. “My philosophy is going […]

Mario Williams should brace for ugly fight (9:50 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Mike Florio: On Monday, Bills defensive lineman Mario Williams tried to explain text messages that had been released to the media by the lawyer representing Williams’ ex-fiancée.  It could be the first of many times that Mario must respond or react to things said and done by Tony Buzbee. Buzbee is employing a common, and effective, litigation…

Manuel encouraged by rookie QB success in ’12 (9:33 AM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: EJ Manuel was in attendance at the NFL Rookie Symposium in Los Angeles last week and said he had a good time. He also had some comments on why he feels he can be successful early in his playing career at the NFL level. Manuel, who is acquaintances with Miami QB Ryan Tannehill, Seattle QB […]

BDC 5/21: Woods Signs Rookie Contract (9:26 AM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Bills Daily Charge: DAILY REPORT –The Buffalo Bills announced yesterday the signing of Robert Woods - the first of the team’s two second-round draft selections (41st overall). Woods started each of his 38 games played at Southern California en route to setting a Trojans record of 252 catches for 2,930 receiving yards – the sixth-most receiving yards in school in school […]

Tuesday morning one-liners (7:58 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Josh Alper: Bills WR Robert Woods bonded with QB E.J. Manuel during a pre-draft trip to visit the Jets. The Dolphins hope the pieces are in place for a more productive secondary in 2013. Patriots S Steve Gregory has taken on a mentorship role with students from Randolph High School. Signing with the Jets has offered DT…

LB Alonso already making a move (6:00 AM)
BuffaloBills.Com:   When the Buffalo Bills took Oregon linebacker Kiko Alonso in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft, the team knew they were bringing in an explosive defensive talent that possessed the speed a...

Monday, May 20, 2013

NFL roundup: Gronkowski surgery shows he's clear of infection (8:00 PM)
Yahoo! Sports: New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski had his surgery as schedule on Monday to install a plate in the broken left arm.

Changes, intensity notable at Bills OTA (7:10 PM)
Yahoo! Sports: ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Pity the players were weren't there when the Buffalo Bills kicked off week two of voluntary organized team activities under new coach Doug Marrone on Monday.

Bills on the radio (6:45 PM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: Here’s an update on where you can find the latest scheduled interviews for a Bills players on the local radio airwaves. Bills top cornerback Stephon Gilmore will be appearing on the Howard Simon show Tuesday morning at 7:30. Bills receiver T.J. Graham will be on The Fan 1270 AM Tuesday at 1:30 pm

Marrone: Seamless transition with Whaley (4:47 PM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: Knowing the general manager and head coach of NFL teams typically talk every day there’s a transition that will have to be made by head coach Doug Marrone. He’ll now be talking to new GM Doug Whaley every day about the roster, progress in practice and what additions might be necessary between now and training […]

OTA Practice Notes - Day 4 (4:30 PM)
BuffaloBills.Com: Getting back into the swing of things after a long weekend for the Bills didn’t appear to be an issue for the players when they returned for Week 2 of voluntary OTA practices. Head coach Doug Mar...

Bills DE Williams denies having 'suicidal thoughts' (4:30 PM)
Yahoo! Sports: Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams denied on Monday that he has suicidal thoughts.

Mario Williams says texts to ex were blown out of proportion (4:24 PM)
Pro Football Talk - Michael David Smith: Bills defensive end Mario Williams is embroiled in a lawsuit with his ex-fiancée, attempting to force her to return a $785,000 engagement ring. As part of that lawsuit, his ex-fiancée has released text messages in which Williams discusses taking prescription painkillers and having thoughts of suicide. But Williams says that’s nothing for anyone to worry…

Robert Woods, Buffalo Bills strike four-year contract (4:07 PM)
NFL.Com - Sessler, Marc: Second-round pick Robert Woods signed a four-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Monday, the team announced. The rookie wide receiver will give the team a dynamic pass catcher.

Robert Woods signs rookie contract (4:00 PM)
BuffaloBills.Com: Rookie WR Robert Woods signed with Buffalo on Monday.

Owens update (3:18 PM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: It looks like the free agent visit by RB and special teams ace Montell Owens to One Bills Drive Monday will be nothing more than that at this point. Though the Bills remain an option for Owens, the free agent left One Bills Drive this afternoon as he intends to explore other potential opportunities in the league. The […]

Bills' Williams denies contemplating suicide (2:51 PM)
ESPN.Com - Associated Press: Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams denies ever contemplating suicide, and says private comments he made in text messages are being taken out of context by his ex-fiancee in a lawsuit over the possession of a $785,000 diamond engagement ring.

Bills DE Williams says texts taken out of context (2:42 PM)
Yahoo! Sports: ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams denies ever contemplating suicide, and says private comments he made in text messages are being taken out of context by his ex-fiancee in a lawsuit over the possession of a $785,000 diamond engagement ring.

Marrone on Owens visit (2:19 PM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: Bills head coach Doug Marrone, who informed his team that free agent RB Montell Owens was making a visit to One Bills Drive today also commented on what they see in Owens that could be of value to the team. “You can add depth at the running back position and really be a core special […]

Mario Williams says Buffalo Bills gave him painkillers (1:52 PM)
NFL.Com - Sessler, Marc: Following reports that Mario Williams allegedly sent texts to his ex-fiancée about popping painkillers and possible "suicidal thoughts," the Bills LB said he got the the pills from the team.

Bills, Montell Owens visiting (12:09 PM)
Pro Football Talk - Mike Wilkening: Running back Montell Owens is visiting the Bills on Monday, the club said, tweeting a picture of the former Jaguar for good measure. Owens (5-10, 225) could appeal to Buffalo on numerous levels. He is a two-time Pro Bowler on special teams, and he’s capable of playing both fullback and running back. The 29-year-old Owens has…

Bills, Montell Owens visiting (12:09 PM)
Yahoo! Sports: Running back Montell Owens is visiting the Bills on Monday, the club said, tweeting a picture of the former Jaguar for good measure. Owens (5-10, 225) could appeal to Buffalo on numerous levels. He is a two-time Pro Bowler on special teams, and he’s capable of playing both fullback and running back. The 29-year-old Owens has primarily…

Bills hosting FA RB Owens (11:55 AM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: The Bills are hosting FA RB and special teams ace Montell Owens. Full story on Buffalobills.com.

Free agent RB Montell Owens visits Bills (11:46 AM)
BuffaloBills.Com: The Bills hosted a free agent for a visit at One Bills Drive Monday with an eye on their special teams unit.

Bills not practicing (11:20 AM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: Here’s the rundown of Bills that aren’t participating at voluntary OTAs. Some players are rehabbing offseason surgeries or injuries. Others are not in attendance. Stevie Johnson Brandon Kaufman Jordan Dangerfield Keith Williams Marcus Easley Scott Chandler Alan Branch Manny Lawson Kyle Williams Marcell Dareus

USC products back at practice (11:16 AM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: The Bills got some of their rookies back on the practice field with their college classes finally graduating this past week. USC products Robert Woods and undrafted CB Nickell Robey were both back practicing after missing last week’s OTAs. Cal’s Aaron Tipoti was also back at practice after missing last week.

Doug Whaley Must Learn from Buddy Nix's Mistakes as Buffalo Bills General Manager (10:56 AM)
Yahoo! Sports: COMMENTARY | Doug Whaley represents the present and the future for the Buffalo Bills, and he must learn from the past mistakes made by former general manager Buddy Nix to ultimately flourish in Western New York.

Manuel feels quick on uptake (10:41 AM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Chris Brown: There’s no one that doubts EJ Manuel’s physical abilities on a football field. The big question being a rookie is how quick he’ll be in absorbing and then executing Buffalo’s offense. To this point Manuel feels his learning curve will be a short one. Appearing on Sirius XM NFL radio over the weekend, Manuel believes […]

Win a scholarship to the Jim Kelly Football Camp (10:28 AM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Hannah Buehler: Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is providing 10 lucky Bills fans with a full scholarship to the Jim Kelly Football Camp at Ralph Wilson Stadium June 23-June 27! Click here to enter your child or loved one. Children ages 8-18 are eligible.

BDC 5/20: Bills Open Week Two of OTAs Today (9:35 AM)
Buffalo Bills Blogs - Bills Daily Charge: DAILY REPORT –The Buffalo Bills announced on Saturday that the team’s Kickoff Weekend home opener on Sunday, September 8th against the New England Patriots sold out during the day’s season ticket holder individual-game early access period. –The Bills will hold three of their 10 voluntary Organized Team Activities this week at One Bills Drive. –Fifty Yard Finish: […]

AP source: Bills reach deal with rookie WR Woods (8:30 AM)
Yahoo! Sports: ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- A person familiar with negotiations says the Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement to sign receiver Robert Woods, their second-round draft.

Monday morning one-liners (8:20 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Josh Alper: LB Jerry Hughes is excited about making a move to the Bills. The Dolphins start OTAs on Monday and DT Randy Starks may not be in attendance. Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s message to graduates at Suffolk University: “Be your own person. Make your own decisions. Trust your own instincts. Take risks, and most importantly, don’t…

Jerry Hughes eager to make impact (6:00 AM)
BuffaloBills.Com: Jerry Hughes will have more opportunities in Buffalo after coming to the club through a trade with the Colts.

It was a busy weekend in Las Vegas (5:32 AM)
Yahoo! Sports: 2013 NFL season win totals surface at Cantor and LVH, along with Games of the Year lines.

Report: Bills reach deal with Woods (4:31 AM)
Fox Sports: A person familiar with negotiations says the Buffalo Bills havereached an agreement to sign receiver Robert Woods, theirsecond-round draft.

Manuel: Bills' offense simpler than FSU's (1:40 AM)
Yahoo! Sports: Perhaps he meant it as a compliment, but rookie quarterback EJ Manuel somewhat denigrated the Buffalo Bills' offense in comments made Sunday.