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ORCHARD PARK, N. Marquette King Raiders Jersey .Y. -- Matt Flynn is getting his latest chance at a fresh start, this time in Buffalo on a team that has spent the past week scrambling to shore up its injury-depleted quarterback position. A week after being cut by Oakland, Flynn signed with the Bills on Monday after spending the morning working out for general manager Doug Whaley, coach Doug Marrone and his offensive staff. The sixth-year NFL player is now on his third team since December; the Raiders acquired him in a trade with Seattle this past off-season. "Im happy Im getting a fresh start," Flynn said. "Im happy Im getting this opportunity with the Bills, and Im excited about it. And hopefully it works out." Flynns signing marks the latest in a series of quarterback moves the Bills have made since rookie starter EJ Manuel sprained his right knee in a 37-24 loss to Cleveland on Oct. 3. In the previous eight days alone, the Bills promoted Thad Lewis from their practice squad to take over as interim starter. They worked out free agents Dennis Dixon and Pat White before signing Dixon to the practice squad. And Buffalo failed in a bid to land former Tampa Bay starter Josh Freeman, who instead signed with Minnesota. Despite Flynns addition, Marrone intends to stick with Lewis as his starter Sunday, when Buffalo (2-4) travels to play Miami (3-2). Lewis gets the nod after he made a solid debut overcoming a sprained right foot and a 14-point deficit by throwing two fourth-quarter touchdowns in a 27-24 overtime loss to Cincinnati on Sunday. Marrone added that Lewis is expected to practice Wednesday after tests confirmed the injury to his foot is not serious. Flynn will be initially groomed to serve as Lewis backup ahead of undrafted rookie Jeff Tuel, who struggled filling in for Manuel against Cleveland. Marrone also provided an encouraging update on Manuels status, saying the rookie is "ahead of schedule" and has been cleared to begin rehabbing as early as Tuesday. Marrone cautioned it was too early to provide a more detailed timeline for when Manuel might be cleared for practice. Manuel walked without a limp and acknowledged his knee is feeling better while making a brief visit to the locker room Monday. Flynn was selected by Green Bay in the seventh round of the 2008 draft out of LSU, and spent his first four seasons as Aaron Rodgers backup. In 2012, Flynn signed with Seattle in free agency; he eventually lost the starting job to rookie Russell Wilson. This past off-season, Oakland gave up two draft picks to acquire Flynn from the Seahawks. The Raiders also reworked Flynns contract in which the quarterback was guaranteed $6.5 million this season. Flynn instead struggled in two appearances. He completed 22 of 34 passes for 246 yards with a touchdown and interception. "Obviously, with the timing and whatever it was, we just werent right for each other. It just didnt work out," he said. "I needed to play better." Flynn said hes unaffected by whats happened. "Obviously, youve got to learn from what you didnt do so well and try not to make the same mistakes twice," he said. "Leaving Green Bay, I was extremely confident. And I dont think thats shaken any." Overall, Flynn has completed 109 of 175 attempts for 1,329 yards, with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions in 39 career games, including three starts. Tyvon Branch Raiders Jersey . Most important, perhaps, it went off without a hitch. Organizers poked a little fun at the now-infamous opening ceremony gaffe that saw only four out of five snowflakes open up into rings, leaving the Olympics logo one ring short. Charles Woodson Jersey . 8 Ben Morgan for the injured Billy Vunipola was the only change in the England run-on side for the Six Nations showdown with Wales at Twickenham on Sunday.DURBAN, South Africa -- The Nelson Mandela Championship golf tournament will end one day early next week to recognize the state funeral for the late president. This is the second year the tournament is part of the official European Tour schedule. It was scheduled for Dec. 12-15 at Mount Edgecombe Country Club. The European Tour and Sunshine Tour say it now will start Wednesday and end Saturday. An official memoorial service for Mandela is scheduled for Tuesday at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, where Mandela made his last public appearance at the closing ceremony of the 2010 World Cup. Stefen Wisniewski Womens Jersey. . His body will lie in state Wednesday through Friday in Pretoria. The state funeral and burial at Qunu will be Sunday. The tournament honours Mandelas charity work through the Nelson Mandela Childrens Fund. ' ' ' |
