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Bills gets 1st win in 2010 NFL season
Nov 15th
THE SEARCH for its first win in the current National Football League is now over for the Buffalo Bills.
The Bills snatched its first win this year beating the visiting Detroit Lions 14-12 in the 2010 NFL season.
With their victory the win-loss record of the Bills now stand at 1-8 while the Lions dropped to 2-7 in the current NFL season.
Bills superstar running back Fred Jackson was the top performer of the home-team as he ran a season-best 133 yards and scored twice in leading the Bills get past the Lions.
The Bills team employed tough defense and limited their turnovers to emerge victorious against the equally determined Lions team.
Buffalo Bills superstar running back Fred Jackson in action.
The home-team was very determined on its aim to get a win and extend the road woes of the Lions.
Bill star quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick also had a good performance in their game as he had 12 of 24 for 146 yards and a touchdown to help his team defeat the Lions.
Fitzpatrick was at his element as he orchestrated good plays for his team that lead to their victory against the Lions.
The Lions for its part were very sad with their loss since it is their 25th straight road loss since 2007.
The visiting team played their best in the game but the Bills proved to be a tougher team than them that lead to their loss.
Despite their loss, the Lions remain confident of their chances in the 2010 NFL season.
The Lions believe if they play hard and as a team they have strong chances of entering the NFL playoffs and even compete in the Super Bowl this year.
Bills hope they nail 1st win in game vs. Lions
Nov 12th
The Buffalo Bills hope they can finally get their first ever victory in the ongoing National Football League season when they face the Detroit Lions on November 14.
Playing in-front of its fans, the Bills have a huge chance of beating the Lions despite their woeful 0-8 win-loss record in the 2010 NFL season.
Although they have a lesser record compared to the Lions 2-6 slate, the Bills have a big chance of beating the visiting NFL team since the latter is struggling big-time while playing on the road.
Based on the latest statistics from the NFL, the Lions have loss 24 straight on the road from Sept. 9, 2001-Dec. 21, 2003, have lost three of their four road games this year by eight points or fewer.
The only wins of the Lions this year all came at their own turf.
NFL experts said if the Bills will play hard and execute their game-plan well they can upset the Lions and bring joy to their fans on Sunday.
To win over the Lions, the Bills also need to employ a stone-wall defense and avoid turnovers.
The Bills can also further boost their chances against the Lions if newly acquired linebacker Shawne Merriman can finally debut for the team on Sunday.
If his health permits and Merriman plays for the Bills it would be a huge factor for the home-team against their visitor.
The Lions for its part can avoid an upset if they can play as a team and limit the offence of the Bills.
Lions new starting quarterback Shaun Hill also needs to have an A-game if the team wish to defeat the Bills for the ninth time in this NFL season.
Hill earlier became the Lions starting quarterback after original starter Matthew Stafford suffered a shoulder injury in a 23-20 overtime loss to the New York Jets last Sunday.
Experts said Hill can have a dominating performance in the game, the Lions can defeat the Bills again, since their first meeting in 2006 where the Lions won 20-17.
It was learned that in six games in the 2010 NFL season, Hill has thrown for 1,309 yards, nine touchdowns and seven interceptions while completing 61.1 percent of his passes.
Bills fell short vs. Ravens 34-37
Oct 29th
The Buffalo Bills once again fell short on its quest for a win in the ongoing National Football League season.
The Bills suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of the host team Baltimore Ravens 34-37 in the 2010 NFL season.
The Bills were on the verge of winning its first game in the current NFL season when Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis stripped the ball from Bills tight end Shawn Nelson, to carry the Ravens to an escaped victory against the Bills.
Lewis played hero in the game as he stopped the Bills from escaping with a victory against them.
Ravens safety Ed Reed also had a nice game against the Bills as he force three turnovers to the visiting team that lead to their victory.
The superstar quarterback of the Ravens Joe Flacco also contributed big for his team to their victory as he threw three touchdown passes, to improve to 14-1 under Ravens coach John Harbaugh against teams with sub-.500 records.
With their latest victory, the Ravens are feeling high these days.
Harbaugh believe that if they can sustain their winning momentum they have a huge chance of getting a slot at the NFL playoffs and compete for the Super Bowl this year.
The Bills for its part are still confident of their chances in the 2010 NFL season despite their bad record.
Bills coach Chan Gailey said hope is not lost for them all they have to do is to continue to play hard and avoid their usual errors.
Gailey said they have a great team, all they have to do to win games is to play tough defense and avoid mistakes.
Ravens ready to topple win-less Bills
Oct 24th
The Baltimore Ravens is fully motivated to get their fifth win in seven games when they host the struggling Buffalo Bills in the ongoing National Football League season on October 24.
The Ravens have more reasons to be confident in their game against the Bills since the latter had had the worst record in the NFL this year with a 0-5 win-loss record.
Expected to lead the way for the Ravens in their game are reliable quarterback Joe Flacco and running back extraordinaire Ray Rice.
In the current NFL season, Rice is tied for sixth in the NFL with 115 attempts.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said if Flacco and Rice will continue to play great there is no way they could lose against the visiting Bills.
Harbaugh said all they have to do to win is to play their usual game and get energised by the presence of their countless fans.
He said the Bills is a dangerous team which is why they prepared hard for their game to ensure the latter could not upset them in their game.
The Bills for its part is very hungry with a win and vowed to play their 101 percent effort against the heavily favored Ravens.
Bills coach Chan Gailey said to get their first win in the current NFL season they will shift from their usual 3-4 defence to 4-3.
He said he decided to change their defensive style to more bigger bodies in-front to make life harder for their opponents.
The coach said despite their woeful record they are not yet ready to push the panic button and will just play their hearts out in the game.
Gailey said if they succeed in limiting both Flacco and Rice they have good chances of winning against the host team.
He assured the Bills fans worldwide to keep dreaming since upset and miracles could happy anytime of the day.
Schobel is Already a Free Agent
Aug 5th
Due to the absence of the Buffalo Bills DE, Aaron Schobel, in the team’s off-season training camp in Rochester and his constant contemplating regarding retirement, Buddy Nix, Bills’ Manager, formally announced that the DE has formally been released and now a free agent.
Rumours regarding Schobel’s possible transfer to another team after 9 solid years of playing for the Bills were diligently justified by the manager. Nix said that if he chose to retire after the release, then it will make him a Buffalo Bills by heart; but if he chooses to continue his career to another team, then they’ll respect it and will think that it is a fair thing to let him have the opportunity to play somewhere else that he wants.
There are three possible teams that they think will be preferred by Schobel should he wish to play to another team, those are Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans and Houston Texans. The most probable is the Texans because the DE was reported that he has sold his Buffalo-home and transferred to Texas with his family. Moreover, Schobel has always been a fan of the Texans.
Schobel, supposedly has still 4 more years to fully serve his contract in Buffalo Bills which he has signed in 2007 as an extension contract with $50.5 million. This season will be the first for the Buffalo Bills after the nine years of Schobel’s playing history. The team has devised a tactic and system to make the season and bets favour to them.
Will Schobel Give Other Teams a Chance?
Aug 9th
Posted by admin in NFL Commentary
Among the NFL Teams who have expressed their interest over having the Buffalo Bills’ defensive end (DE) player, Aaron Schobel, are the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks and Houston Texans.
They have expressed their interest in seeking for Schobel’s performance after being formally released from the Buffalo Bills. However, the now free agent Schobel is not yet decided on whether to retire or continue with his football career on another team. Possibilities on each team having Schobel are now being studied.
New England Patriots: Due to Schobel’s ability on excellently playing either defensive end or line backer and his previous extended contract with the Bills amounting to $50.5 million, the Patriots are thinking that it will take them big money in order to have his performance, according to CSN New Englands, Mike Giardi.
Seattle Seahawks: Although the team is in deep desire of having Schobel, the general manager of the Seahawks, John Schneider, is also thinking of the possibilities that the former Bills’ DE will decline their offer because of personal reasons such as, he and his family now resides in Texas and Bill Kolar’s presence in the team as the now defensive coach, the same job he had for the Bills. Nevertheless, should Schobel wish to join their team, he is likely to replace the retired Patrick Kerney.
Houston Texans: The team that is reported to be likely chosen by Schobel is the Houston Texans. Schobel has been a long time fan of the team, but the possibility for other team’s chance of having him is not yet ruled out.
By the time, Aaron Schobel decides on whether to retire or to play in another team is a much-awaited decision not only for the concerned teams but also for the sportsbooks that sets the odds and bettors wagering and risking their bankroll over the chosen team.