QB Edwards Getting More Opinions on Shoulder Injury

From: John Clayton - ESPN

Bills quarterback Trent Edwards is getting second and third opinions on a shoulder injury to see whether he needs postseason surgery. Although the shoulder problem isn’t considered serious, Edwards is just trying to make sure the shoulder isn’t developing a problem that will affect him in 2009. He should know by next week whether he will need an operation.

DE Schobel Might Still Require Surgery

From: BuffaloBills.com

Bills DE Aaron Schobel (foot) will go through three days of hard football-relative activities at the beginning of February to see whether his foot is making progress or if he will need to undergo surgery. The training staff will take X-rays and MRIs to see if the foot has made significant progress.

Crowell Open to Being Back in Buffalo in 2009

From: BuffaloBills.com

At the beginning of the season Angelo Crowell appeared to drop a bombshell on the Bills, choosing to undergo surgery on a troublesome knee that wasn’t improving four days before the season opener. The team responded by placing the impact linebacker on injured reserve, in what seemed to be a contentious situation. Now almost four months later it appears there never was any resentment and Crowell is open to re-signing with the Bills as he enters free agency. “Yeah definitely,” said Crowell when asked if he’d entertain coming back.

“That’s what I talked to (Bills COO) Russ (Brandon) about. I love playing for this organization, the fans are great and they’ve supported me through this whole thing. I would definitely entertain it. Russ said the door wasn’t closed, he just obviously wanted to see where I was in my rehab and what’s next for me. He said he would definitely be talking to my agent and the door is definitely not closed.”

Offensive Coordinator Schonert Likely Back in 2009

From: ESPN

Although it’s suggested but not spelled out in (owner Ralph) Wilson’s statement, a league source said (head coach Dick) Jauron’s contract gives him complete hiring-and-firing control over his staff and that no changes are expected. That means offensive coordinator Turk Schonert probably will be back despite Wilson’s declaration “I share many of the fans’ dissatisfaction with our offensive game management.” A source close to Wilson said the 90-year-old owner was upset over a pattern of shoddy play calling and clock management.

Safety Ko Simpson Arrested and Charged w/ Hindering Police

Bills safety Ko Simpson is in trouble with the law, as reports say he was was arrested outside a bar in his hometown of Rock Hill after he refused to leave officers alone as they arrested another man, according to a police report. Simpson was in a car that was speeding through the parking lot of the Celebrations bar around 2 a.m. New Year’s Day. The driver and another passenger in the car were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after they yelled and cursed at police, according to the report.

Simpson than began yelling at officers, saying “I’m Ko Simpson with the Buffalo Bills. I am worth millions!” several times. The officers asked Simpson to leave the parking lot and he began to walk away, but turned around and started yelling at officers again, police said. The officers arrested Simpson because they feared his screaming might cause the large crowd that gathered to turn against them, police said.

The 25-year-old Simpson was charged with hindering police and released on a $470 bond, according to Rock Hill jail officials.

Bills Unlikely to Bring Back CB Greer

From: Yahoo! Sports

Buffalo’s top unrestricted free agent is starting CB Jabari Greer, but the Bills are unlikely to make a strong push to keep him. He did not start the final six games of the year due to a knee injury, allowing Leodis McKelvin, last season’s first-round pick, a jump on nailing down the starting spot permanently. Promising Ashton Youboty also returns off an injury.

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Players Like Having Jauron Back in 09

From: Buffalo News

Tuesday’s announcement that Ralph Wilson was retaining Dick Jauron as head coach was applauded by the players, who have been vocal in support of their embattled boss. Wilson’s decision won’t please Bills fans who had called for Jauron’s ouster after the team jumped out to a 5-1 start, only to disintegrate into a 2-8 finish and miss the playoffs for the ninth consecutive year. But Jauron is very popular among the players. While it is not known if that factored into Wilson’s decision, he probably was aware of how they felt.

Jauron to Be Back in 2009 as Head Coach

From: ProFootballTalk.com

Bills coach Dick Jauron will be back in 2009. But the Bills’ owner has made clear that he thinks Jauron could use a new offensive coordinator.

Bills owner Ralph Wilson released a statement today in which he said Jauron will return. But while he didn’t mention offensive coordinator Turk Schonert by name, he opened his statement by calling Schonert out.

“It is well known that I share many of the fans’ dissatisfaction with our offensive game management,” Wilson said.

Wilson added that next year, he hopes to see “more assertive veteran leadership and continued improvement from our young quarterback.”

Decision on the Fate of Jauron Coming Wednesday

From: ProFootballTalk.com

Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson said Monday that the fate of coach Dick Jauron will be decided on Wednesday.

“I have nothing definitive tonight to give you,” Wilson told the Buffalo News. “We had a meeting today. We’re going to have a meeting tomorrow and the next day, and then you’ll have your answer.”

Jauron, who was in the final year of his contract, reportedly received a three-year extension in October. Per ESPN, he signed it in December.

Wilson has declined to address Jauron’s contractual status, and refused to do so again on Monday when contacted by the Buffalo News.