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Wednesday August 20, 2008

Losman Speaks: For the first time since losing his starting job for good in November J.P. Losman spoke to the media after finishing taking the first team reps in last night's practice. He said it has been difficult keeping himself motivated but he must stay prepared for situations like last night. He doesn't want to let his teammates down even if he just goes in for a few plays this year. He said he has no ill will towards Trent Edwards saying it wasn't his fault he was benched and to be mad at him would be childish.

Edwards Has Quad Contusion: The injury suffered in practice last night by Trent Edwards is considered a deep quad bruise as his thigh collided with the knee cap of Marshawn Lynch. They treated it quickly in the locker room to keep the swelling down. How it responds today will go a long way in determining how long he'll be sidelined. He was on the field for about five minutes after the collision. Lynch finished practice but was also treated afterwards for soreness in his knee from the collision. Injury Page.

Tuesday August 19, 2008

Edwards Hurt: Trent Edwards got injured during the first play of an 11-on-11 drill during tonight's practice. He appeared to injure his right knee in a knee to knee collision. He walked off under his own power and went to the locker room for a further look. Also not practicing tonight are John DiGiorgio, James Hardy, Roscoe Parrish, and Derek Schouman. DiGiorgio is the newest injury before Edwards. He had his left calf wrapped on the sidelines. Injury Page.

Practice Time Changed: It will be a quick turnaround for the players before they break camp tomorrow. They practice tonight until 9:05 and then will be back on the field just 12 hours later. The time for tomorrow's final practice has been moved up from 11:00am to 9:30am. It was going to end at 12:30pm but now will end at 11:10am. This will allow for an earlier getaway back to Orchard Park for the next phase of the preseason workouts.

Peters Getting Ready To Report? The Bills continue to have little or no contact officially with holdout tackle Jason Peters. WGR is reporting that Derrick Dockery has been communicating with Peters through text messages. Dockery said he thinks Peters will report soon.

Parrish, Mayle, Hardy Sidelined: The Bills held an afternoon practice yesterday, sitting out last were James Hardy, Roscoe Parrish, Kennard Cox, and Scott Mayle remains out with a hamstring injury. Donte Whitner was excused again for personal reasons that were scheduled in advance. Matt Murphy and Derek Schouman also remain sidelined. Dick Jauron hopes to have Murphy when the season starts if he opts against surgery. Parrish was rested with a sore knee that isn't considered serious. Injury Page.

Monday August 18, 2008

Schouman Out Weeks: After last night's practice Dick Jauron gave an update on the injury to Derek Schouman. He said it's a knee strain and he'll be out weeks. It cold have been worse but there are no torn ligaments and the injury isn't season ending. Also sitting out last night's workout was James Hardy who's hamstring continues to give him trouble. He may miss a few days this week. Kennard Cox tweaked his ankle and did not practice. Scott Mayle remains out with a hamstring injury. Donte Whitner was excused for personal reasons that were scheduled in advance. Josh Reed returned to practice for the first time in 10 days. Patrick Estes also returned after suffering a leg injury last week. Injury Page.

Sunday August 17, 2008

Royal Looks To Remain Number One: The St. John Fisher College portion of training camp wraps up after four more practices starting tonight with a workout under the lights. The depth chart is starting to take shape as it appears after a solid two touchdown performance on Thursday night, Robert Royal has the inside track and holding on to his starting tight end job. Some players continue to try different positions to show versatility that will help them make the team. After the team breaks camp on Wednesday, preparation for the season will continue in earnest at One Bills Drive. Depth Chart.

Saturday August 16, 2008

Evans Contract Talks: One thing lost in the hoopla of the trip to Toronto was comments made by both Lee Evans and Russ Brandon about ongoing contract negotiations. Evans said they are closer then they have been and he hopes a deal is done by the time the season starts. Brandon said both sides want to get a deal done and he indicated that they are working towards a conclusion in the near future.

Friday August 15, 2008

Who Helped Themselves In Win: Who didn't help themselves? Trent Edwards had a fantastic showing and Robert Royal showed he won't give up the starting tight end spot without a fight. Leodis McKelvin made a case he should be returning kicks. Xavier Omon helped his battle for the third running back spot. Chris Ellis had a big forced fumble and sack. Lee Evans showed how he's ready for a big year.

Who Hurt Themselves In Win: Not many... J.P. Losman showed that he hasn't learned not to hold the ball too long. He was sacked twice. Dwayne Wright had another fumble. Steve Johnson allowed a punt to bounce off of him causing a fumble although Leodis McKelvin should have recovered the punt.

Personnel Shifts: Because of a shortage at two positions you saw two players at weird spots last night. It was thought Brad Butler would get work at right tackle but it was Duke Preston that manned the position in the 2nd half for the first time in his Bills career. Jon Corto moved over from safety to outside linebacker and performed pretty well. Kennard Cox continues to get work at free safety along with cornerback.

First Team Shines In Win: The Bills starting units shined especially on offense in their 24-21 win over Pittsburgh. Trent Edwards led touchdown drives of 67 and 90 yards in his two series ending both with touchdown passes to Robert Royal. He finished 9 of 11 for 104 yards. The defense forced an interception on the Steelers first drive when Ko Simpson deflected a pass that was picked off by Donte Whitner. The Steelers would drive for a touchdown on their third possession when their first team moved the ball downfield against the Bills second unit defense. Leodis McKelvin allowed the Bills to hold on for the win with a 95 yard kickoff return for a score. The announced crowd was 48,434 which is 5,000 short of a sellout.

Schouman Hurt: One injury to note in the game against the Steelers. Derek Schouman left the game early after hurting his knee. He walked off the field under his own power but did not return. No word on how serious the injury is. Dressed but not playing were Copeland Bryan, Patrick Estes, and Marcus Buggs. Injury Page.

Thursday August 14, 2008

Crowell Out: Not playing in tonight's exhibition game include Angelo Crowell, Josh Reed, Tim Massaquoi, Scott Mayle, and Matt Murphy. Patrick Estes is there and dressed but he may only be an emergency option. Injury Page.

Dome Closed: The dome will be closed for tonight's preseason game. They were going to open the roof for one half and close it for the other. Dick Jauron reportedly wanted it closed to simulate what the conditions will be like when they play Miami in December. It started to rain this evening making them close it for the whole game.

Bills In Toronto: The Bills arrived in Toronto yesterday with a lot of fanfare and some nervousness on both sides of the border about the future of the Bills in Buffalo and the CFL. The game tonight takes a back seat to the game being played in Toronto. Tickets have been given away so that it will be nearly a full house although all those seats won't be paid for. Starters are not expected to play much more than they did last week possibly the entire first quarter at the most.