D4 www.jconline.com Jour nal Courier Autos a a i a i i a a i a i i 4 2 3 5 5 1 2 4 2 3 5 5 1 2 downs, which not doing a good job of. Third downs, red zone touch- owns, I think all those things that you see, again, not pinning it just on one player, but we all have to do a better job in hose Marrone had previously said he wanted to be pat ient with development. Orton, a nine-year NFL eteran, spent the past two seasons in Dallas before being cut by the Cow- oys in mid-July after he skipped the offsea- son workouts amid reports that he was consid- ring retirement. Orton as a 35-35 career record plit among four teams ince being selected by Chicago in the fourth ound of the 2005 draft. He has been a starter and abackup, and spent two ears behind Tony Romo in Dallas.
Marrone said he made the decision to change quarterbacks, then in- ormed general manager Doug Whaley, Manuel, and the rest of the team. This decision was based on giving us the best opportunity to Marrone said. believe that we have a playoff-caliber team. I think hat we have to play better than we did the last two weeks, While Manuel has size a nd mobility, his decision- aking and leadership ave been questioned. He a cknowledged needing better command of the off ense days before the season opener, and understood that he had plenty to rove in showing capable of being a bona fide starter.
Manuel also faced injury issues last year that ampered his development. He missed six regular season games and ent 4-6 in 10 starts. The Bills invested heavily to improve their ffense this season in order to give Manuel every chance to succeed. It ade its biggest splash in the draft when it traded next first-round selection to move up five pots and select dynamic eceiver Sammy Watkins ith the No. 4 pick.
The ills also used three of its seven selections on offen- ive linemen, and acquired wide receiver Mike Williams in a trade ith Tampa Bay. Marrone said as Orton began practicing with the team that the Bills first targeted Orton early in raining camp as a backup, saying the need for a contingency plan merged when former backups Thad Lewis and Jeff Tuel show nough progress. Before being informed of the change, Bills play- rs backed Manuel. put it all on tight end Scott Chandler said. think he ade a lot of great plays, a lot of great throws that help him out not a one-man running back C.J.
Spiller said. this league, the quarterback is he focal point and the mphasis of wins and osses of teams. Obvious- he have his best day, and we give im a lot of help either, as ORTON Continued from Page D1 How do you get the best production out of that position group at that partic- lar A ppleby replaced Etl ing at the end of the Central Michigan loss, and Hazell announce the starter until kickoff against Notre Dame. At hat time, Hazell said Etl ing was thinking too uch. The situation changed.
feel part of it, Hazell aid. our press con- erence on Saturday I as walking back through the locker room and sat him down in the mud room and asked: do you hink going hrough this right It was the same thing. He aid, trying to figure ut this and what cover- a ge am I I said OK. I kind of let it roll off our shoulders at that point. re-visit it this Building on defense The film reaffirmed what Hazell saw in person: defense layed well against the awkeyes.
They were flying around and throwing their bodies around and making alot of plays. They played xceptionally well, other han a couple of third he said. played extremely hard and playing physical right he unit missed 12 ackles, mostly late in the game when the defense as wearing down. getting bet- Hazell said. starting to play so well together and have so much trust in one Injury updates Just as concerning is the potential loss of Kugler, the best offensive lineman.
The junior got his leg caught and is ery sore right Haz ell said. Kugler underwent an MRI on Monday morning and the results came back egative. Kugler suffered a gluteal strain. the one guy up front that has been playing at a high level and done an unbelievable azell said. I Kugler go, Cameron Cermin likely akes over at center.
Dav id Hedelin and J.J. rince would start at the tackle spots. Hazell said freshman center Kirk Barron will have to be eady to play. azell said Gilliam suf- ered a knee injury in practice. was a non-contact deal in practice where he stepped Hazell aid.
ran off the field a nd thought he felt OK, ut the next day it blew Garrett Hudson becomes the backup middle inebacker. Mostert update Raheem Mostert play on offense in the loss Iowa, but Hazell said he senior running back will be involved more a gainst Illinois. ostert was the start- i ng running back the first four games but play after fumbling against Southern Illinois. The oilermakers relied on A keem Hunt and Keyante reen against the Hawk- eyes. The duo combined for 110 yards.
get him back into some situations this week a nd put (Mostert, Hunt) in he backfield again like had the first couple of Hazell said. Hazell fan Iowa safety John Lowd ermilk had a chance to return his second interception of the game for a touchdown, but he ropped to the ground. hy? Out of respect for Hazell, who tried to ecruit the Ohio native to ent State. I respect Hazell and his staff so much, because they gave me an opportunity when they were at ent Lowdermilk old HawkCentral.com ollowing the game. would have been an unnecessary touchdown.
Obviously, I want a touchdown. But it need- azell said Monday he hought Lowdermilk was headed for Kent State until Iowa offered a scholarship. He was never comm itted to us but we hought we were going to get Hazell said. have that relationship with him, good guy, good REVIEW Continued from Page D1 to deal with been put at our feet and deal with those obstacles and est, however, insists has not lost hope. Neit her has anyone else in the rganization.
Coach Frank Vogel re- i terated that there are nough good players on the roster to compete at a high level and even outperform the new expectations in what has become one of the strongest divisions and in a con- erence that has become ignificantly improved with a series of offseason additions. hile some doctors be- ieve George would be best served by sitting out next season to make a completely recovery from the compound frac- ure, George has said he remains hopeful of a return this season something that has not yet been ruled out. George did not take uestions from reporters onday, though he did imp from one end of the ankers Life Fieldhouse ourt to the other without crutches and participated i the annual pre-camp hoto shoots in an encouraging sign of how much progress George already has made. Compensating for the losses of George and Stephenson be the only hanges for the two-time efending Central Division champs. All-Star center Roy ibbert, who has faced crutiny over some of his public comments the last two seasons, promised to keep most of his thoughts to himself.
Guard George ill also acknowledged the Pacers, who openly challenged then two-time defending champion Miami last season, needed to tone down the talk this ear. I think this year we eed to shut up a little bit a nd go out there and do ur he said. The most obvious hanges will be seen on he court. While Vogel said the center, power forward and point guard rotations remain intact, he will experiment with wing rotations throughout the pre- eason. hoping to ind five wings, four of whom will be regulars in his 10-man rotation.
The iggest benefactor could shooting specialist Chris Copeland, who was used sparingly last season even though fans constantly argued for him to et more playing time. Vogel also acknowledged that West, Hibbert and Hill all will have more prominent offensive roles and that still fine-tun- i ng his defensive game lan. going to be a team a Vogel said. No one guy can do what Paul George does with his what George does on offense. And his absence will force Indiana to experiment with a variety of ideas and concepts in training camp, which opens Tuesday, and hroughout the presea- on.
than anything we have to be in est said. all got take on new roles and take on more PACERS Continued from Page D1 Cliff Avril, DE, SeattleBye week Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans 32 of 44, 340 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT ruce Gaston, DT, Arizona ye week Nick Hardwick, San Diego Injured reserve Dennis Kelly, PhiladelphiaStarted vs. 49ers Ryan Kerrigan, LB, Washington Started, 3 tackles, 1 sack Greg Latta, DE, DenverInjured reserve Mike Neal, DE, Green Bay 2tackles Rob Ninkovich, LB, New EnglandStarter, 2 tackles Greg Orton, WR, New England Injured reserve Kyle Orton, QB, BuffaloDid not play Kevin Pamphile, OL, Tampa Bay Inactive Bernard Pollard, TennesseeStarted, 2 tackles Shaun Phillips, DE, Tennessee 3tackles Kory Sheets, RB, OaklandInjured reserve Kawann Short, DT, Carolina 5tackles A nthony Spencer, DE, Dallas 3 tackles How former Boilermakers fared HOWARD TODAY SPORTS Dennis Kelly (67) made his third start of the season at guard for the Philadelphia Eagles..
