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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Bills general manager Doug Whaley
is more eager to see Jairus Byrd make his season debut
this weekend, than to try to project the two-time Pro
Bowl safetys future in Buffalo. Whaley told The
Associated Press on Thursday that while he is not
actively shopping Byrd, the Bills would listen to offers
if another team called. "Our focus right now is Jairus
getting on the field and playing the best he can for the
Buffalo Bills," Whaley said. "We are not actively on the
phone hammering out trying to look for a trade. By the
same token, (team president) Russ Brandon would listen if
someone wanted to trade. "So if the phone rings, were
going to listen. But that doesnt mean were out trying to
trade." Whaley stressed the same rule applies to any
player on the roster with the NFL trading deadline
approaching Oct. 29. As for Byrds future, Whaley didnt
entirely rule out the possibility of the Bills re-signing
the fifth-year player once his one-year franchise tag
expires after this season. "Absolutely, I mean theres
always a possibility," Whaley said. "Its one of those
things where you can never say never. Will he be on the
team? We hope so. Were not sure, but were going to do
everything thats best for the Buffalo Bills in the
future." The immediate future for Whaley is Byrd
preparing to make his long-awaited season debut on
Sunday, when the Bills (2-3) host the Cincinnati Bengals
(3-2). Byrd is set to play after he missed the entire
off-season because of a contract dispute, and the first
five games of the season because of plantar fasciitis in
both feet. "Were very much excited for him to get back
out there," Whaley said. "Its going to help our defence.
Its going to help our offence. Its going to help our
team." Byrd has the potential to be a significant
difference maker, which is a reason the Bills made a one-
year $6.9 million franchise-tag tender in March to
prevent him from becoming an unrestricted free agent.
Though the move allowed the Bills to retain Byrds rights,
it led to a stalemate in contact negotiations during
which the two sides were unable to reach a long-term deal
before a July 15 deadline. Byrd didnt report to the team
until he finally accepted the one-year contract Aug. 21.
That didnt mean he was ready to play. Byrd has spent the
past seven weeks being treated for the foot condition
that had nagged him since last season. Whaley said the
team has been impressed with how Byrd has handled himself
throughout his rehabilitation, which has included the
player spending extra time on the field following
practice. On another topic, Whaley was encouraged by the
progress rookie quarterback EJ Manuel showed in his first
five starts before being sideline indefinitely by a
sprained right knee in a 37-24 loss to Cleveland last
week. "Obviously, you want him to go out there and take
the live reps, but hes doing a good job," Manuel said.
"Are we discouraged? More for the kid, because he was
growing and learning." The first-round pick out of
Florida State was off to inconsistent start before being
injured. He completed 85 of 150 attempts for 985 yards
passing with five touchdowns and three interceptions. "In
any rookie quarterback, youre going to have some bumps in
the road," Whaley said. Manuel will continue developing
from a mental perspective by travelling with the team and
watching games from the coaches box. "Yes, we do think
theres time and a combination of learning that can go on
off the field," Whaley said, "and off the field that we
think will benefit this guy down the road."
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runners in scoring position, and he delivered again in a
big spot for the Los Angeles Dodgers. OTTAWA -- Mika
Zibanejad has no intention of taking anything for
granted. The Ottawa Senators recalled the 20-year-old
from Binghamton of the American Hockey League Tuesday and
he knows he has a lot to prove if he intends on staying
in Ottawa. Zibanejad had been expected to make the team
out of camp, but after failing to live up to expectations
was returned to the AHL. The demotion was surprising
considering how well Zibanejad had played last season,
but in some ways the Senators felt the young prospect
allowed himself to become too complacent. At the end of
training camp Senators general manager Bryan Murray said,
"The other guys stepped up way above him in camp, and he
didnt do anything about it." Zibanejad was told his level
of play allowed two others players to steal his job.
Harsh words, but they resonated with Zibanejad. "You dont
want to take anything for granted, but I was hoping to
build off the things I did last year and the season I
came from," said Zibanejad. "To get that message and
reaction from them was an eye-opener for me, but
apparently it was a good thing and I feel like Im back on
track and where Im supposed to be at so hopefully I can
just keep going here." After being sent down Zibanejad
was determined to prove he belonged in the NHL. "When
something like that happens you want to prove them wrong,
but I tried not to think about it too much. I thought
about playing hard and doing the stuff they wanted me to
work on. I hope I took it the right way." Through
Binghamtons first six regular-season games Zibanejad has
two goals and five assists to lead the team in scoring.
Last season the 62", 211-pound native of Huddinge,
Sweden, finished fourth among Senators in scoring with 20
points (seven goals, 13 assists) in 42 regular-season
games with Ottawa. "I had a pretty good talk with Luke
(Richardson) when I got there the first day," said
Zibanejad, referring to the former NHLer who now coaches
Binghamton.dddddddddddd "He understood the situation and
he helped me a lot through this time and his message was
to play and not worry about it too much. All I can
control is my play and how I react to it and I think that
helps a lot that you get that talk and that confidence
from him." Zibanejad was recalled as a precaution as
Jean-Gabriel Pageau has a minor injury and the Senators
didnt want to find themselves short-handed as they
prepare to face the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. It
appears Zibanejad will centre the fourth line between
Derek Grant and Erik Condra if line combinations from
Tuesdays practice are any indication. While MacLean
wouldnt confirm that Zibanejad would play Wednesday he
did say they were considering it and when asked what the
young centre needed to do to earn playing time MacLean
was clear. "He has to play good," said MacLean. "We made
the call down there and said whos the best player and
they said it was Mika. Before that it was Derek Grant.
Mikas been their best player and now we want him to come
up and play with speed, play with energy, use his size
and shoot the puck and just do the things that he does to
be successful and if he does those things consistently he
can stay in the lineup and ultimately in the National
Hockey League." Zibanejad feels hes benefited from his
time in Binghamton and is hopeful he can find similar
success in the NHL. "I hope I built something down in
Binghamton and I just have to keep building on it," said
Zibanejad. "Keep shooting, keep skating and competing
hard. I think that was the biggest message going down was
compete and be hard on the puck and play like I can and I
should and I think I did that and Im ready to take it to
the next level."
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