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Andy Levitre wasn't thrilled when he was told he'd be rotating at left guard with Chad Rinehart. But, according to coach Chan Gailey, there's no threat to Levitre's starting job.It's just a matter of where he'll be starting at.Levitre is splitting snaps at left tackle with Demetrius Bell. And if Bell wins the job, Gailey said Levitre will be the starting left guard.I think that is exactly where we are at, they are splitting reps, Gailey said of Bell and Levitre. Let's see who is playing the best come Saturday night. We have a lot of work to do, it's almost not fair to Andy because of throwing him in there so late in the game and ask him to get in there this week. He has done it before and we think we need to give him a shot to do that.After moving Eric Wood from left guard to center at the start of training camp, Rinehart was moved from right guard backup into the starting left guard spot in Jacoby Ford Jersey Authentic place of Levitre during a practice last week. Levitre, a two-year starter at that position, and Rinehart rotated series with the first unit during Saturday's preseason loss at Denver.Chad has played pretty well during camp, Gailey said at the time, before saying it was Levitre's job if he's not the left Raiders Jacoby Ford Replica Jersey tackle. He has earned the right to compete for the (left guard) job on a little more equal basis, so we gave him a shot. We're going to see how that plays out.Rinehart, formerly of the Redskins, joined the Bills last October. He started three games at right guard when injuries struck and still could wind up there. As for Levitre, who stepped right into a starting job in 2009 as a second-round pick out of Oregon, he was caught off guard by the Rinehart move.They just told us we were going to be rotating. They wanted to see the competition between us, that's all I've been told, he said. It's not the greatest feeling in the world but hopefully that will bring some more competition out of me and make Premier Jacoby Ford Jersey us both better players.PLAYER NOTES--QB Ryan Fitzpatrick struggled in Saturday's preseason loss to Denver, completing just 6 of 16 Jacoby Ford Replica Jersey passes for 44 yards with an interception on a tipped ball. Fitzpatrick was off the mark on numerous throws and is likely to play into the second half of this week's game against Jacksonville at home in order to work his kinks out.--RB C.J. Spiller earned the start against Denver but wasn't impressive. He had a 14-yard carry but finished with just 10 yards on six carries overall. He appeared tentative on his cutbacks, something he was criticized for as a rookie. He did add two receptions for Premier Darren McFadden Jersey Black 11 yards.--WR Marcus Easley, a second-year pro coming off a rookie knee injury, caught two passes for 45 yards in Saturday's loss to Denver. He did drop a pass that resulted in an interception.--WR Felton Huggins, trying to make the roster as a backup, helped his cause Jacoby Ford Premier Jersey with a 13-yard touchdown catch from Tyler Thigpen in Saturday's loss at Denver.--LB Shawne Merriman, who had two sacks in Buffalo's preseason opener at Chicago, sat out Saturday's game against Denver with leg soreness. The move was precautionary after Merriman tweaked something in practice.--LB Aaron Maybin was waived Aug. 15 and was later signed by the New York Jets to a one-year deal. Maybin was the 11th overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft. He appeared in 27 games for the Bills with no starts and no sacks.BATTLE OF THE WEEK Rookie CB Aaron Williams vs. Leodis McKelvin, Terrence McGee and Drayton Florence for a starting job. Williams, the team's second-round pick, has had a strong training camp and is challenging for an active role in the team's rotation of defensive backs. The veteran McGee helped his Replica Jacoby Ford Jersey cause with a 50-yard interception return against Denver Authentic Jacoby Ford Jersey Black Saturday.OTHER BATTLE FRONTS Andy Levitre vs. Chad Rinehart for the starting left guard job. Levitre has been a two-year starter at the position but Rinehart has been given a chance to wrestle that away.ROOKIE REPORT No. 1 pick Marcell Dareus recorded his second sack in as many preseason games in Saturday's loss at Denver. The Alabama product has looked unblockable in some team drills. ... CB Aaron Williams is showing signs of being an impact player. He had three tackles against the Broncos. ... SS Da'Norris Searcy had a tackle on defense and returned three punts for a 9.3 average against Denver. ... RB Johnny White was taken to a Denver hospital after his head was slammed to the turf while being tackled for a one-yard loss in the third quarter against Denver. White was cleared medically and was able to make the return flight home with the team. ... LB Kelvin Sheppard (hamstring), Justin Rogers (ankle), Chris White (ankle) and Chris Hairston (undisclosed) missed the Denver game with injuries. It's getting to the point where roster spots are in jeopardy, making these draft picks candidates for the practice squad.INJURY REPORT--WR Roscoe Parrish sat out his second preseason game with a leg injury, but he's expected back this week.--TE Shawn Nelson, who has a muscle pull, has missed the team's first two preseason Authentic Jacoby Ford Jersey games. The team did not want him playing Saturday vs. Denver at less than Jacoby Ford Jersey Premier 100 percent, but his inactivity is hurting his chances of making the team.--LB Shawne Merriman sat out Saturday's preseason game at Denver as a precautionary move. Merriman, coming off several years of leg ailments, suffered a tweak in practice. I think if it was a (regular season) game week he could play, coach Chan Gailey said. Merriman recorded two sacks in Buffalo's first preseason game against Chicago.--WR Buster Davis missed the Denver game with a leg injury. He's expected back this week.--RB Johnny White was taken to a Denver hospital for an examination after striking his head on the turf while being tackled by ex-Bill Mario Haggan. He was able to fly home with the club and appears OK, but will probably miss some practice time this week.--LB Arthur Moats suffered a bruised leg in Saturday's loss to Denver but he's expected back quickly.--WR Donald Jones was knocked cold on a hit under the chin by Denver rookie safety Rahim Moore, who was penalized. Jones was Premier Darren McFadden Jersey White down several minutes but was able to make his way to the bench under his own power and will be OK.--LB Chris White suffered a severe ankle injury in the team's preseason opener at Chicago and is out 2-3 weeks. He sat out Saturday's game at Denver.FRANCHISE PLAYER--NT Paul Soliai (tendered at 12.381M; re-signed).TRANSITION PLAYER None.UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS--LB Quentin Moses has yet to show his production can catch up with his potential, but he is a former third-round pick of the Raiders.--QB Chad Pennington, coming off knee and shoulder surgery, will take the year off to work as a CBS game analyst. He has not ruled out a comeback in 2012.--G Cory Procter, coming off a torn ACL suffered last November against the Bears, has experience with this regime dating to Dallas but his return is uncertain.UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS (not tendered offer)--TE Joey Haynos (not tendered as ERFA) missed last season after suffering a broken foot in the preseason.RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS None.EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS None.DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED--C Mike Pouncey (1/15): 4 yrs with 5th-yr option; terms unknown.--RB Daniel Thomas (2/62); 4 yrs, terms unknown.--FB/TE Charles Clay (6/174): 4 yrs, terms unknown.--WR Clyde Gates (4/111); 4 yrs, terms unknown.--DT Frank Kearse (7/231); 4 yrs, terms unknown.--CB Jimmy Wilson (7/235): 4 yrs, terms unknown.UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS RE-SIGNED--DE Tony McDaniel: UFA; 2 yrs, terms unknown.--NT Paul Soliai: FFA; 12.381M/1 yr.ERFA/RFA RE-SIGNED--T Nate Garner: RFA (tendered 1.8M with second-round pick as compensation); 1.8M/1 yr.--RB Lex Hilliard: ERFA; 1 yr, terms unknown.--C/G Richie Incognito: Potential RFA; 3 yrs, terms unknown.--T Lydon Murtha: ERFA; 1 yr, terms unknown.PLAYERS ACQUIRED--LB Kevin Burnett: UFA Chargers; 10M/4 yrs, guarantees unknown.--RB Reggie Bush Jacoby Ford Authentic Jersey (trade Saints; renegotiated contract 9.75M/2 yrs, 5M in 2011).--T Marc Colombo: FA Cowboys; terms unknown.--NT Ronald Fields: UFA Broncos: terms unknown.--LB Marvin Mitchell: UFA Saints; terms unknown.--QB Matt Moore: UFA Panthers; terms unknown.--QB Kevin O'Connell: FA Jets; terms unknown.--LB Jason Taylor: FA Jets; terms unknown.--LB Jason Trusnik: UFA Browns; 2 yrs, terms unknown.--T Ray Willis: UFA Seahawks; terms unknown.PLAYERS LOST--S Jonathon Amaya (traded Saints).--FB Deon Anderson (released).--NT Chris Baker (released/failed physical).--RB Ronnie Brown: UFA Eagles; 1M/1 yr, guarantees unknown.--RB Patrick Cobbs: UFA Saints; terms unknown.--LB Channing Crowder (released).--LB Tim Dobbins (released).--DE Lionel Dotson (released).--T James Marten (retired).--T Pat McQuistan: UFA Titans; terms unknown.--QB Tyler Thigpen: UFA Bills; 3 yrs, terms unknown.--RB Ricky Williams: UFA Ravens; 2.6M/2 yrs, 50,000 SB.

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