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 As the 2009 NFL season slides into the homestretch, it’s become glaringly apparent to anyone who watches that the quarterback of the future is not on the Bills roster. Yes, just yesterday I wrote the Bills should start Brian Brohm near the end of the season, but it’s not likely to happen. Why not? Because Perry Fewell and Alex Van Pelt are coaching for their jobs. They’re not worried about the future because they may not have one here. They’ll go with the quarterback that gives them the best chance to win each week, and that guy looks like Ryan Fitzpatrick for now. The last thing Fewell is thinking about is 2010 and beyond.
But for the sake of moving on, let’s assume that Brohm does get some playing time and it’s concluded he’s not the future. That’s not far fetched, seeing he couldn’t get past Green Bay’s practice squad.
There’s barely adequate backups available in free agency let alone legitimate starters. Sure, there’s always the trade possibility, but it wouldn’t be wise to entrust the turnaround of the Bills in the hands of a Michael Vick or Derek Anderson.
Want your QB in 2010? Then root for this – continue reading…
 The Buffalo Bills have signed free agent offensive guard Kendall Simmons. He will occupy a roster spot that’s vacated by guards Eric Wood and Seth McKinney, both of whom have been placed on injured reserve.
The Bills worked out Simmons this past spring and has been on the team’s radar, but until now Buffalo elected to go with youth. Of course that theory went out the window with the gruesome broken leg Wood suffered at Jacksonville this past Sunday.
Bills sign Kendall Simmons – continue reading…
 The starting quarterback for the Buffalo Bills next season is not on this current roster, at least if they’re serious about winning. Well, let’s rephrase. A quarterback who’s already played this year won’t be the starter. Both Ryan Fitzpatrick and Trent Edwards are what they are. Fitzpatrick is a passable backup that can give you an occasional start. Edwards has a better chance of reuniting with J.P. Losman in the UFL as he does starting here next year.
Another thing is certain; the next starter for the Buffalo Bills will not be coming via free agency. Forget starters, there’s barely adequate backups available in next year’s class. With the exception of Kyle Orton, who the Broncos are sure to resign, this list of “prospects’ is about as intriguing as a Dick Jauron press conference.
Give The Ball To Brohm – continue reading…
 It was a week ago today, following a 41-17 road loss to one of football’s hottest teams in Tennessee, that the Buffalo Bills relieved head coach Dick Jauron of his duties and promoted defensive coordinator Perry Fewell to interim head coach. Since then, the Bills have lost a close road game in Jacksonville, suffered two more devastating, season-ending injuries, and crept a little closer toward the top of the 2010 NFL Draft order.
Most interestingly of all, they’ve also been linked to nearly every big-name head coach on the market.
Mike Shanahan, former head coach of Denver, will meet with the Bills at some point this week, before Thanksgiving on Thursday. The team went after Jon Gruden briefly before he re-upped his contract with ESPN’s “Monday Night Football.” Last night, NFL.com reported that the Bills have reached out to former Pittsburgh head coach Bill Cowher. Tangentially, names like Mike Holmgren, Tony Dungy and Marty Schottenheimer have been mentioned, too, though it seems apparent that none of those three men are particularly interested in coaching again.
Let’s hope Bills are working on a Plan B – continue reading…
Perry Fewell just got finished addressing the media following yesterday’s hard fought and heartbreaking three point loss at Jacksonville.
Not only is Eric Wood done for the season, but so is Seth McKinney. McKinney injured his knee against Jacksonville. He was starting at left guard after Andy Levitre slid over to replace injured tackle Demetrius Bell.
 The Bills will now have to make to roster moves this week on the offensive line as they only have five able bodies there for this Sunday’s game against Miami. Christian Gaddis will very likely be promoted from the practice squad to take one spot, and the club will look at other prospects to occupy the other.
Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) and John McCargo (calf) were also hurt Sunday and will be evaluated on a day to day basis.
Bills Lose Wood AND McKinney for season with injuries – continue reading…
 The Buffalo Bills dropped an 18-15 decision yesterday to the Jacksonville Jaguars, once again squandering a fourth quarter lead in defeat. Perry Fewell’s Bills had many of the same problems that Dick Jauron’s Bills had – which isn’t surprising, as it’s kind of the same team – but there was at least one major difference that’s worth mentioning in this week’s film session.
We’ve got eight topics of discussion in this week’s film review. Let’s get this over with, eh?
Film Session: Breaking Down Bills Loss at Jacksonville – continue reading…
 Let’s give some credit where its due. The Buffalo Bills were facing an uphill battle coming into their Sunday contest at Jacksonville with an already insurmountable amount of injuries, and the bug relentlessly took chomps out of three more starters by days end.
They also had less than a full week to prepare following off-field turmoil after the Dick Jauron firing on Tuesday. Perry Fewell was only named interim coach on Tuesday, so you’ll have to forgive him if every minor detail wasn’t thoroughly covered in less than five days.
But it is what is. Bad teams find a way to lose games and that’s exactly what the Bills did. They had two touchdowns called back on penalties. Fewell and starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick demonstrated deplorable late first half clock management skills, which may or may not have cost them four points. And they botched a designed two point conversion fake.
Injuries, Mistakes Waste Owens’ Big Day in 18-15 Loss – continue reading…
 And so it begins. Most deemed it long overdue, but regardless of your feelings on the Dick Jauron tenure, it mercifully concluded this week. The Perry Fewell era commences, albeit an expected brief one, as the Buffalo Bills travel to Jacksonville to take on the surging Jaguars.
If the odds weren’t already stacked against the Bills defensively, the unit suffers another blow as starting defensive tackle Marcus Stroud will miss the game with a knee injury. Kyle Williams is questionable, also with a knee injury, meaning Spencer Johnson and John McCargo will see plenty of time.
Leading tackler Keith Ellison was placed on injured reserve with a thigh injury. Converted safety Bryan Scott will get another start in his place. Last week Scott was constantly overpowered at the point of attack and although he’s a high-effort playing, playing linebacker may be biting off more than he can chew. Nic Harris should see an increased amount of reps.
Your Bills vs Jags Game Day Preview – continue reading…
 The Buffalo Bills have begun their coaching search after firing Dick Jauron on Tuesday. Since that day, the Bills have been linked to two of the biggest names available in the coaching market; the team will meet with former Denver coach Mike Shanahan next week, and there are reports that Bill Cowher is on their short list as well.
According to a WIVB report, you can add Jon Gruden’s name to the list, too. Then you can go ahead and cross it off again.
WIVB: Gruden was Bills’ first choice as Jauron’s replacement – continue reading…
 As he watches the game on TV, a certain ex-Bills head football coach may be surprised to discover that run, run, pass, and punt does not win football games. In fact, punting is often not the focal point of any game plan that leads to victory. Unless, of course, you are the Cleveland Browns and your opponent is indeed Buffalo.
Sunday’s game against Jacksonville would appear to be much easier to win if it was in Buffalo. Jacksonville has not played well on the road compared to their home performances. David Garrard just threw his first touchdown on the road last week against the Jets, while throwing twice as many interceptions when traveling. On the other hand, Garrard has six touchdown passes and three picks at home. In addition, anyone can see from the minimal number of passing touchdowns and interceptions that Jacksonville’s quarterback does not take many chances.
How to Declaw the Jaguars – continue reading…
 The Buffalo Bills, led by interim head coach Perry Fewell, will be looking for a win in Jacksonville without the services of three key starters.
Marcus Stroud did not practice all week with a knee injury and has been ruled out, potentially leaving the Bills with just two healthy defensive tackles on Sunday. Also ruled out were tackle Demetrius Bell (knee), linebacker Keith Ellison (thigh) and cornerback Ashton Youboty (ankle).
Stroud’s absence is of critical importance. The Bills have the NFL’s worst run defense, and they’re about to take on the NFL’s fifth-leading rusher in Maurice Jones-Drew without their most proven run defender. Exacerbating that issue is the fact that fellow defensive tackle Kyle Williams is on the injury report as well, listed as questionable with a knee injury that has caused him to miss Buffalo’s last two games.
Stroud one of three Bills starters out for Sunday – continue reading…
 Scoring the first interview with Ralph Wilson since the firing of head coach Dick Jauron on Tuesday, Wilson made it clear to Associated Press writer John Wawrow that changes around the entire Buffalo Bills operation could be becoming.
“I tell you, we have a lot of work to do,” Wilson told Wawrow. “We’ve got to revamp and take a look at the whole operation and that’s what we’re going to do.”
Many skeptics are not convinced Wilson will open up the vault to attract one of the marquee free agent coach’s available, a list that includes Bill Cowher, Brian Billick, Tony Dungy and Mike Shanahan, who’s already being linked to the Bills’ having interest.
Ralph Wilson: “Anybody that says I’m cheap is looking down the wrong side of the street” – continue reading…
 The Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal-Sentinel is reporting that the Buffalo Bills have signed second-year quarterback Brian Brohm off of the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad. In order to complete the signing, the Bills must put Brohm on the active roster, meaning that Buffalo will need to release a player in order to complete the transaction.
It’s the second player the Bills have signed this year off Green Bay’s practice squad. They signed Jamon Meredith earlier this season following the season ending injury to Brad Butler.
Brohm was a second-round pick of Green Bay in the 2008 NFL Draft, selected No. 56 overall. He was the third quarterback selected in that draft class, behind Atlanta’s Matt Ryan and Baltimore’s Joe Flacco. One of the more prolific passers in the nation in his sophomore, junior and senior seasons at Louisville, the 6′4″, 228-pound Brohm threw for 10,775 yards, 70 touchdowns and 24 interceptions. At just 24 years of age, Brohm still has a considerable amount of unrealized potential.
Report: Bills add QB Brian Brohm to active roster – continue reading…
 Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the Buffalo Bills have contacted former Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan after firing Dick Jauron on Tuesday. Pro Football Talk has the story, too, citing Schefter:
Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the Bills have contacted Mike Shanahan to gauge Shanahan’s interest in becoming their next head coach.
ESPN also reports that the process is underway of arranging a meeting between Shanahan and the Bills.
Well, that didn’t take long.
 I’ve learned that Ryan Fitzpatrick is taking the first team snaps in practice today, making it very likely he’ll be the starting quarterback this Sunday when the Bills travel to take on Tennessee.
Also, Chris Brown from Bills.com reports that the following players are not participating in practice today:
WR Roscoe Parrish. WR Justin Jenkins, CB Terrence McGee (he was working on the side with the training staff), CB Ashton Youboty, FS Jairus Byrd, LB Keith Ellison, OT Demetrius Bell, OT Jonathan Scott (absent) and DT Marcus Stroud.
Fitzpatrick Back In As Starter – continue reading…
 “Play like hell and win.”
Those are the only five words new interim head coach Perry Fewell needed to muster when asked what his philosophy would be now after taking over for Dick Jauron today.
Fewell was introduced as the new interim head coach tonight at a makeshift press conference. One trait he definitely shares with the now former coach is his dislike for saying too much. Immediately showing his Elusiveness, Fewell refused to provide any details as to what he and owner Ralph Wilson discussed today other than he accepted the position as interim head coach.
Fewell’s Philsophy: “Play Like Hell & Win” – continue reading…
 He’ll go down as one of the nicest guys to ever walk a Buffalo Bills sideline. Unfortunately for Dick Jauron, he’ll also be remembered as one of the worst, and least popular coach’s in franchise history.
Ralph Wilson mercifully put an end to masses of fan’s wrath Tuesday afternoon with the announcement that Jauron has been fired. Perry Fewell will take over as the interim head coach according to many outlets, including Tim Graham from ESPN.
Ralph Wilson released the following statement Tuesday afternoon.
No More Mr. Nice Guy– More Changes To Come? – continue reading…
 The Buffalo Bills have fired head coach Dick Jauron. NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora had the story first via Twitter.
Ralph Wilson released the following statement Tuesday afternoon.
“I am announcing today that I am relieving Dick Jauron from his duties as our head coach, effectively immediately,” said Wilson in a team statement. “I have tremendous respect for Dick and thank him for all of his efforts during these past four years. While this was a very difficult decision, I felt that it is one that needed to be made at this time for the best interest of our team. We will now focus on moving forward and preparing for our game this week in Jacksonville.”
Jauron finishes his career in Buffalo with a 24-33 record.
We will have plenty more all day on this breaking news as we learn more details. NFL.com is reporting Perry Fewell will be named interim coach, but this hasn’t been confirmed
**UPDATE** According to ESPN.com writer and friend to Buffalo Sports Daily, Tim Graham, it will be Perry Fewll who takes over.
 NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora, citing a league source, is reporting that the Buffalo Bills are expected to start Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback in their Week 11 game in Jacksonville.
Trent Edwards, the team’s opening-day starter, was pulled in favor of Fitzpatrick at the end of the team’s Week 10 loss to Tennessee despite a solid first-half showing from the offense. Fitzpatrick has been at the helm for two of Buffalo’s three wins this season, though he has yet to throw for more than 123 yards in a game as a Bill.
For Edwards, this move represents the low point in a career that showed early signs of promise, but quickly fizzled to mediocrity. The Bills are 3-10 in the last 13 games that Edwards has completed. Edwards returned to the lineup last week after recovering from his second career concussion, but his return didn’t last a full four quarters.
Trent Edwards Getting Benched for Fitzpatrick – continue reading…
 Call this ripping the band-aid off quickly, or pinching your nose to avoid the bad taste. I typically run film reviews on Tuesdays, but I couldn’t force myself to watch a second of Buffalo Bills football on an otherwise valuable Monday evening. So this is the short, get-it-over-with-quickly version of what we usually do on Tuesdays. I sincerely doubt many of you will mind, given the sad state of affairs that was the Bills’ 41-17 loss yesterday to the Tennessee Titans.
To discuss (briefly): Trent Edwards and the quarterbacks, Alex Van Pelt, the offensive line, John McCargo, the linebackers, Jairus Byrd and Dick Jauron.
Flim Session: Titans 41, Bills 17 – continue reading…
 Dick Jauron met with the media this afternoon, a day after the Buffalo Bills 41-17 fiasco in Tennessee that saw them give up 24 unanswered fourth quarter points.
On the injury front, Demetrius Bell suffered a knee injury yesterday and Ashton Youboty left with a high ankle sprain.
Bell will see a doctor again today after seeing the team’s physician yesterday, but Jauron sounded anything but assured he‘d back soon.
“We’re not optimistic about that at this point.” Jauron said., who also indicated they’ll bring in some free agents to work out this week.
Jauron Hints At Changes In Presser – continue reading…
 When it comes to meltdowns, Amy Winehouse has nothing on these Buffalo Bills.
It was the defining play of the game and for the Bills, their season. In the fourth quarter Sunday of a deadlocked game with Tennessee, the defense faced a third down and goal from just inside the two. Hold the Titans to a field goal and momentum was one their side. Allow a touchdown and the game is likely over.
Chris Johnson took a handoff from Vince Young and went smack dab into Bryan Scott and Paul Posluszny. Two guys went down. Johnson wasn’t one of them. He ran through both Bills defenders, into the end zone, and just like that the Bills were down a touchdown with 10:44 remaining to play.
From there the Bills did what has been customary this season. They folded like a lawn chair. A Titans field goal and two interception returns for touchdowns closed out the game, as the Bills gave up and gave out in their 41-17 defeat.
Latest Meltdown Has Bills’ Season On Verge Of Imploding – continue reading…
 It’s only the ninth game of the season, but from the Buffalo Bills perspective it may as well be January. If the Bills hope to even flirt with the possibility of getting into postseason contention, they’ll need to go on the road and defeat a Tennessee Titans team that started 0-6 but have won their past two games.
If history is any indication, the Bills have an excellent chance to win their third straight road game. Buffalo is 14-6 all time following their bye week.
But in recent years, Tennessee has owned the rivalry, winning five of the last six meetings. Of course, its hard for any Bills fan to remember any game that’s not the Music City Miracle. The Titans own a 25-16 lifetime lead in the series, including the bullshit call last second playoff loss in 2000.
Bills’ Desperate For Win In Clash With Titans – continue reading…
 Mike Mayock is one of the more respected football analysts on television. The NFL Network draft guru is especially credible among fans in Buffalo.
Many will recall in 2006 as the Bills prepared for the draft, Mayock was the only draft “expert” to accurately project Donte Whitner going to the team with the eighth overall pick. Most had Whitner going towards the end of the first round and in hindsight, the majority of Bills fans currently wish Mayock would’ve been wrong.
Mike Mayock Loves the Bills’ Guards – continue reading…
 Even after having a bye week, the extra time off has failed to heal the injury ravaged Buffalo Bills.
Terrell Owens was not a participant at practice today. He’s suffering from a strained hip.
“I don’t know,” Jauron said when asked about how it happened. “He practiced on Monday and it wasn’t bothering him. On late Tuesday all of a sudden it really started to bother him.”
“He was in meetings (today), but it was very uncomfortable for him. So right now it’s pretty uncomfortable. We’re kind of hoping it goes away as quick as it came. That’s our hope. We really won’t know anymore until tomorrow.”
T.O. Injured, Edwards Starting, Omon Cut – continue reading…
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