Toronto Bills Blog

The focus is on the Bills running game. Without a reliable quarterback and throwing game, attention turns to the running backs and offensive linemen. Last year the team finished 16th in the NFL in rushing. The powerful duo of Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch put up 1,867 yards. First round draft pick C. J. Spiller will add explosive talent. The line is anchored by a host of young players, including Demetrius Bell, Eric Wood, and Andy Levitre. The club signed free agent Cornell Green in the off season. Ed Wang and Kyle Calloway were added through the draft.

Philadelphia has claimed safety Brett Johnson off waivers from Buffalo. He had signed with the Bills as an undrafted rookie free agent. The 6 – 1, 194 pound Johnson played college ball at University of California – Berkeley. He recorded 107 career tackles and 3 interceptions. Last year he led the Bears defense with 52 tackles.

Coach Chan Gailey is mum on the Bills starting quarterback. He won’t announce his decision until training camp opens July 29th at Saint John Fisher College. The 3 contenders are Trent Edwards, Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Brian Brohm. Each had nearly equal practice in the organized team activities and minicamps. Edwards has the better record as starter, going 14 – 16, compared to 8 – 14 for Fitzpatrick. Brohm has only seen action in one game. Gailey is playing his cards close to the vest until later this summer.

Bills cornerback Terrence McGee will attend the annual Gus Macker Tournament this weekend. The competition will feature 4,000 basketball players and 950 teams. It is billed as the largest tournament in the United States. The Buffalo Jills cheerleaders will also participate.

Four Buffalo players have made the top 200 fantasy ranking. The pre-season list was compiled by NFL.com. 3 Bills running backs made the cut. Marshawn Lynch, Fred Jackson, and C. J. Spiller were ranked. Spiller was rated third highest among rookies. Running back Fred Jackson rounded out Buffalo contingent.

Bills cornerback Terrence McGee has reached a settlement with his former agent. The dispute arose between McGee and NFL agent Terry Bolar. Bolar issued a statement that the matter has been settled amicably.

Terrell Owens will star in a new reality television program. The T.O. Show will debut this July on VH1. It will showcase Owens as he searches for a new NFL team and ponders his future after football. It will also highlight his relationship with his children and former girlfriend. One of the league’s great receivers, Owens spent an unproductive season in Buffalo.

Bills coach Chan Gailey promises a quarterback pecking order for training camp. The competition for starter should be settled by the opening of camp on July 29. Trent Edwards, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Brian Brohm, and rookie Levi Brown are vying for the number one job. Edwards is the likely choice, despite a string of injuries and missed opportunities. It is important to settle the quarterback issue so the team can work to turn things around.

Terrell Owens is being sued in Alabama. The former Bills receiver and his cousin failed to pay lease termination expenses for their martini bar. The suit looks to recover $12,000 in back rent and court costs. The controversial Owens spent one unproductive year in Buffalo. He has been looking for a new NFL team after the Bills did not extend his contract.