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Support Kevin Everett

September 13, 2007 By: Billy5407 Category: Buffalo Bills, Kevin Everett, NFL No Comments →

Hello Bills fans. I came across this website which has t-shirts, hats and sweatshirts for fans to show they are supporting Kevin Everett. The website is www.cafepress.com/ke85 and each item that is sold, money is contributed to the Christopher & Dana Reeve foundation. I just ordered my shirt and will wear it as soon as it arrives. Lets Go Buffalo.

Everett Condition improved

September 12, 2007 By: Billy5407 Category: Buffalo Bills, Kevin Everett, NFL No Comments →

Hello Bills fans. After watching the press conference from Dr. Gibbons, Everett has improved but still has a long way to go. It is so good to hear that he has mobility in his legs and is now breathing on his own. I believe that Everett will walk again but as the Dr. stated he will not be walking out of the hospital. Its amazing how great the Bills training staff did and I just want to give thanks to Ralph Wilson for his donations to spinal research. Thanks Mr. Wilson and get well soon Kevin.

Encouraging News about Kevin Everett

September 11, 2007 By: Billy5407 Category: Buffalo Bills, Kevin Everett, NFL No Comments →

Hello Bills fans. I just heard some great news regarding the health of Kevin Everett. Doctors are now optimistic that he will be able to walk again. This is great news. I want to say thank you to the Doctors that operated on Everett. They did a fantastic job in such a timely manner. They saved his life and if he is able to walk again that would just be one of happiest endings ever. Keep Kevin in your prayers. Good luck Kevin and God Bless.

Kevin Everett

September 10, 2007 By: Billy5407 Category: Buffalo Bills, Kevin Everett, NFL No Comments →

Hello Bills fans. After listening to the press conference by the surgeon, Kevin Everett has a very small chance of regaining full body movement. This is extremely said news because Everett is only 25 years old. I feel terrible for him and his family as they try to get through this tough time. Everett is also on a respirator due to the severity of his injury. Spinal injuries can cause respiratory failure. I cannot believe that this injury is life-threatening. You never think that playing a sport can cause something this drastic but I guess it can happen to anyone. I hope this story turns into a miracle recover. My prayers will be with Everett and I hope he recovers from this horrific incident. Please visit buffalobills.com and write a message to Kevin wishing him a full recover.

Coach Dick Jaurons Press Conference

September 10, 2007 By: Billy5407 Category: Brian Moorman, Buffalo Bills, J.P. Losman, Kevin Everett, NFL, Roscoe Parrish No Comments →

Hello Bills fans. I just watched Coach Dick Jauron’s press conference regarding Kevin Everett. Coach basically stated that the entire organization is thinking about Kevin and his family. The team is concerned and will always have Kevin in their thoughts and prayers. Kevin’s doctor will be on ESPNEWS at 4:30 and will hopefully deliver some positive news. Just watching players such as Roscoe Parrish, J.P. Losman and Brian Moorman speak of their injured teammate brought a tear to my eye. Moorman said that he had to hold back his tears on the field. He was waiting for Kevin to give a thumbs up that he was ok like most due, but it never happened. I feel terrible about this whole situation. The team is solely concentrating on the well being of one of their teammates and friends. My thoughts and prayers will be with Kevin and his family in this tough time. Coach also said that Ko Simpson had ankle surgery today at 12 and Jason Webster was to have surgery at 1 on his arm. It looks like both players will be done for the year. Coy Wire is going to be out indefinitely with a knee injury. I can’t believe this all happened in the first week of the season. Lets hope the team becomes even closer and battles through this tough time. Lets go Bills and we are all thinking about you Kevin. Get well soon.

Final Game 1: Broncos 15 Bills 14

September 10, 2007 By: Billy5407 Category: Buffalo Bills, J.P. Losman, Kevin Everett, Marshawn Lynch, NFL, Paul Posluszny, Rian Lindell, Roscoe Parrish, Terrence McGee No Comments →

Hello Bills fans. As you all know, The Denver Broncos defeated the Buffalo Bills 15-14 with a last second field goal by Jason Elam. I just want to say something before I go on. I hate it when the Bills lose but realized after the game that it is indeed just a game. Backup Tight End Kevin Everett was seriously injured early in the third quarter. On the opening second half kickoff, he was going to make the tackle and lowered his head. He fell to the ground and just didn’t move. I was thinking to myself that in live action the hit didn’t look that bad. I thought maybe he had a concussion or a stinger. When the put him on the stretcher and he still didn’t move was very scary. At that moment I knew he was seriously injured and was being rushed to the hospital. It turns out that he suffered a serious neck injury and was operated on at 8 pm. There is no word yet on if he has movement in his arms and legs. Lets hope that the surgery was successful and that Everett regains movement. Its sad to see anyone get hurt especially during a game. Everett is only 25 years old and had a lot of life in front of him. Lets pray that Everett makes a full recover. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

The game started with the Bills getting the ball first. On their first drive, the Bills offense looked good and moved the ball down the field. They got in field goal range but gave up a sack that pushed them back to almost midfield. Moorman had a beautiful punt that was downed at the one-yard line. Jay Cutler pulled a college play and pitched the ball the Travis Henry for a 30 plus yard gain. The defense held Denver in check and they punted the ball away to Roscoe Parrish. This was definitely the play of the game. Roscoe Parrish ran 74 yards for the score and put the Bills in the lead 7-0. Our special teams were one of the few bright spots of this game. The offense sputtered for most of the day. Terrence McGee had a terrific kick return in the second quarter that I thought he was going to take to the house. He was tripped up at mid-field giving the offense excellent field position. The offense moved the ball but came up without any points due to Rian Lindells missing a 45-yard field goal. After the missed field goal, Denver was driving down the field. Thank God Jim Leonhard who was in because Ko Simpson was injured, came up with an interception and returned it 36 yards. The Bills were back in business and were setting up for a 53-yard Rian Lindell field goal. A false start penalty pushed them back five yards. This was out of Lindells range so with eight seconds left, J.P. Losman was trying to get the Bills closer and then call a timeout. He ends up throwing an interception on an attempted screen pass. I for one didn’t like the plays that were being called on that drive. Another wasted scoring opportunity and now the Bills go into halftime up 7-6. It could have been at least 10-6.
The second half started out with the terrible injury to Kevin Everett. The offense did manage to get into the end zone in the third quarter. Marshawn Lynch had a couple of great runs on this drive and his 23-yard run was a thing of beauty. Lynch is going to be a special player for us. He has the toughness, speed and balance to be a tremendous back in this league. The Bills were now up 14-6. I thought we took the momentum and were going to run with it. At the end of the third quarter, Denver manages to get into the end zone but the two-point conversion attempt failed. The Bills were still in the lead 14-12. The inability to move the ball by the Bills offense gave Denver multiple chances to take the lead. Jason Elam missed a field goal with 3 minutes and change left in the game. All the Bills needed to do were get a few first downs and ice this game. All game, the offense didn’t take many shots down the field. It was third down and I believe five to go with two minutes and change remaining. J.P. Losman unloads one down the field to Lee Evans but the ball was thrown to the wrong shoulder. It would have been a touchdown and game would have been over. Instead Denver gets the ball back, converts on a few 3rd and 4th downs, and Elam kicks a field goal with the clock at one second to send Denver off with a win. Final Score Broncos 15 Bills 14.
This game was not the best game for the Bills offense and pass defense. Not only did we lose the game, we lost a bunch of players. Kevin Everett, Jason Webster, Ko Simpson, and Coy Wire were all injured. Webster broke his forearm, Simpson fractured his ankle and Coy Wire sprained his MCL. What a way to start the season. Hopefully this team can rebound from all of these injuries and come out next week and play well. Lets Go Bills and keep Kevin Everett in your prayers.

Bright Spots: Bills Special Teams, Marshawn Lynch running the ball, Josh Reed, and Posluszny.

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Preseason Game 4: Bills 16 Lions 13

August 30, 2007 By: Billy5407 Category: Ashton Youboty, Buffalo Bills, Dwayne Wright, Fred Jackson, J.P. Losman, Jabari Greer, John Wendling, Jonathan Smith, Josh Scobey, Kevin Everett, NFL, Rian Lindell, Trent Edwards No Comments →

In their final preseason game, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Detroit Lions 16-13. The Bills fell in an early 13-point deficit. Trent Edwards came in and led the team to a field goal right before halftime. Edwards went 18-24 of 182 yards. Most of his passes were crisp and on the money. His best pass was a 23-yard completion to Jonathan Smith. Edwards felt the blitz coming and perfectly placed the ball in Smiths hands along the sidelines. Rookie fourth round pick Dwayne Wright had 11 rushes for 51 yards. Fred Jackson had the teams’ only touchdown in the third quarter on a five-yard run. Bills receiver Justin Jenkins led all receivers with five catches for 56 yards. Tight end Kevin Everett also made a few nice grabs. Starting quarterback J.P. Losman only played two series and completed 5 of 6 passes for 43 yards. The starting offense moved the ball but the drives stalled due to a bad call by the officials on what looked to me like a reception by Peerless Price. Rian Lindell hit all three of his field goals tonight and looked in mid-season form. Jabari Greer and Ashton Youboty impressed me with their physical tackling. After the Bills took the led late in the fourth quarter, Josh Scobey stripped the ball from Lions kick return Kasper and it was recovered by John Wendling to seal the victory. Even though the team got off to a slow start, the young guys battled the whole game to take the victory. Big game for Edwards as he has just about solidified his role as the second string quarterback. It always feels good after a win even though it was only a preseason game.

Preview of Preseason Game 3 Titans vs. Bills

August 23, 2007 By: Billy5407 Category: Buffalo Bills, J.P. Losman, Kevin Everett, Lee Evans, Marshawn Lynch, NFL, Peerless Price No Comments →

I can’t believe the third preseason game is already here. This Friday the Bills host the Titans. The starters are expected to play into the third quarter. Marshawn Lynch is supposed to get the majority of the carries and I for one cannot wait. I want to see him get at least 15-20 carries and see what he can do. I would also like to see J.P. Losman and Lee Evans hookup on a couple of long balls. Hopefully Peerless Price gets on track and makes some receptions. I think this game is going to have some major implications on certain players. Kevin Everett has to do well and show the coaches he can be a viable option in the passing game. I want to see him excel because I feel he can be a nice threat in the middle of the field. Eric Moulds, now a member of the Titans, will be playing in Buffalo for the first time after being traded from the team in 2006. I always loved Eric Moulds and have many fond memories of his great catches and fabulous TDs. I feel like Moulds could have put up even better numbers if he played his 10 years with us with one quarterback. Moulds in my opinion was that great of a wide receiver that he could have challenged Andre Reed for the team reception record. Well let’s hope the Bills play well and come away with a victory. Lets go Buffalo.