http://www.lockportjournal.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:30:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_250233111.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_250233111.html There’s been a lot of positive talk about the Buffalo Bills the past few months, and the general consensus among media and fans seems to be that this team is finally going to be a legitimate playoff contender in 2008. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:18:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_250231953.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_250231953.html Nobody ever said relationships were easy, nor is the jump from mid-major collegiate program to the NFL. For all McKelvin’s electrifying speed and potential, the 11th player chosen in the first round of April’s draft is taking small steps in his development. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:06:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_250000629.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_250000629.html Rather than losing a game paycheck of more than $191,000, Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters made plans on Friday to end his holdout and report to the team by Saturday. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:02:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_249171538.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_249171538.html Jay Skurski says the key is Buffalo's offensive line holding off the Seahawks' defensive front. Too bad Jason Peters didn't come back a week earlier. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:24:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_248232739.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_248232739.html The wide receiver from Indiana with the basketball height, Hardy was chosen in the second round, 41st overall, filling the Bills’ most glaring need heading into the draft. Just like that, the jump ball became an option for the offense. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:40:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_248224059.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_248224059.html Bills starting linebacker Angelo Crowell was placed on season-ending injured reserve Thursday in a surprise move that came after the player elected to have surgery on his left knee. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:02:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_247220423.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_247220423.html Having spent the past month answering questions about how much he still has to prove, Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards is eager to finally get an opportunity to show what he can do on the field. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:00:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_247220154.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_247220154.html Chris Ellis is fully aware that, including himself, the Buffalo Bills have drafted just two defensive ends from Virginia Tech. The other happens to be one of the greatest to ever play the position in Bruce Smith. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:17:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_247121624.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_247121624.html Tim Schmitt and Jay Skurski break down the upcoming season week by week. Tim's obviously gone mad — he says 10-6. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:57:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_245225802.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_245225802.html Ashton Youboty is keenly aware he passed the first big test of his young career by winning the Buffalo Bills’ third cornerback spot following a tight competition in training camp. Just don’t tell Youboty that he did it as the result of playing with more confidence. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:55:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_245225558.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_245225558.html Buffalo Bills reserve tackle Matt Murphy expects to be cleared to resume practicing next week after electing not to have season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn left rotator cuff. Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:52:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_243235419.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_243235419.html Bills fourth-round pick has been more consistent that touted top pick. Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:47:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_243234847.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_243234847.html Omon wins third-string running back job over Dwayne Wright. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:16:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_242173859.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_242173859.html Jay Skurski tells Tim Schmitt he hopes people didn't pay full price to see Thursday's yawnfest against the Lions. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:07:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_241230841.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/buffalobills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_241230841.html “It was obviously a game we would have liked to have won.” That’s how Dick Jauron started his post-game press conference Thursday, though evidence would suggest otherwise.