DE Schobel questions Bills' lack of direction Nov 17, 2009
Tennessee Titans place kicker Rob Bironas (2) kicks a 51-yard field goal as Buffalo Bills defenders Aaron Schobel (94), John McCargo (97), Spencer Johnson (91) try to block it in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn ... Resigned to missing the playoffs for his ninth straight year in Buffalo, defensive end Aaron Schobel questioned the Bills lack of direction with seven games remaining in their season. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Last-minute injury report Nov 15, 2009
" Meanwhile, the Bills will be without three defensive starters: Cornerback Terrence McGee, defensive tackle Kyle Williams and linebacker Keith Ellison. Defensive end Aaron Schobel and safety Donte Whitner are both listed as questionable. The Titans offense gets some good news this week, as tackle David Stewart should return to the lineup. He's listed as questionable on the injury report, as are linebacker David Thornton and defensive end Jevon Kearse. Wide receiver Justin Gage is out of... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bills' Owens ready to play Sunday against Titans Nov 15, 2009
Defensive end Aaron Schobel (groin) and safety Donte Whitner (ankle) are both questionable. Rookie safety Jairus Byrd (groin), who is tied for the league-lead with seven interceptions, is probable. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Saints turning opposing stars into spectators Nov 15, 2009
Trent Cole, Aaron Schobel and Osi Umenyiora can relate to Peppers. They previously received the star treatment from the Saints' pass protection scheme. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Q&A with TCU coach Gary Patterson Nov 11, 2009
Aaron Schobel [a second-round pick in 2001] was pretty good. We have had some pretty decent ones. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bills expect to promote WR Hardy Nov 3, 2009
Jauron had no update on the status of defensive end Aaron Schobel (groin) and linebacker Keith Ellison (quadriceps). Jauron said quarterback Trent Edwards is expected to practice fully after missing two games since sustaining a concussion in a 16-13 overtime win at the New York Jets. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Texans Beat Bills; Lose Owen Daniels Improve To 5-3 Nov 2, 2009
Defensive end Aaron Schobel, who got his 73rd career sack, was sidelined by a groin injury late in the second quarter. Starting outside linebacker Keith Ellison couldn't finish after hurting his quadriceps. (Click2Houston, TX)
Texans solve turnovers to beat Bills, 31-10 Nov 2, 2009
Notes: Bills DE Aaron Schobel did not return after hurting his groin, while RT Jamon Meredith did not return after spraining his right knee. Both were hurt in the first half. (KHOU.com, TX)
Bears need to get well against sickly Browns Nov 1, 2009
Byrd and fellow safety George Wilson (39 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 INT) will have to assist cornerbacks Terrence McGee (32 tackles) and Drayton Florence (19 tackles) in slowing the Texans passing attack, while top pass rushers Aaron Schobel (27 tackles, 4 INT) and Chris Kelsay (31 tackles, 3 INT) will try to apply pressure off the edges. The Bills' biggest problem this season, without question, has been a run defense that ranks last in the league in rushing defense (172. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Cowboys seek to make Falcons their post-bye victim Oct 25, 2009
The pass rush is led by ends Aaron Schobel (24 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 INT), Ryan Denney (11 tackles, 2 sacks), and Chris Kelsay (27 tackles, 2 sacks), who have combined for seven of the Bills' 14 sacks on the year. Up the middle, the league's worst statistical run-stopping team must bounce back from the Jets debacle, and will likely have to do so without defensive tackle Kyle Williams (shoulder). (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bills safety Donte Whitner thumbs nose at injury, eager to return and help banged-up D Oct 14, 2009
The unit has scored two of Buffalo's eight touchdowns on interception returns by Whitner and defensive end Aaron Schobel. Against Cleveland, the Bills limited the Browns to 193 yards on offense, two completions and nine first downs. (FOX61, CT)
Quarterly Report: Injuries ravage 'D' Oct 12, 2009
Aaron Schobel (Getty Images). By BFR PublisherDate: Oct 11, 2009 With three of their four starting DB's and their starting MLB out, Bills defense must adjust. (BillsReport.com)
Saints defense gives T.O. reality check Sep 30, 2009
UPDATED: 3 :32 a.m. CDT, September 30, 2009. Hargrove apologizes to Buffalo for past detrimental conduct Monday, September 28, 2009 By Brian Allee-Walsh Staff writer. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Jets, Mangini fined for hiding Favre injury Sep 17, 2009
Chris Kelsay s status is uncertain after he missed practice with a bruised knee, while Aaron Schobel has a sore back as Buffalo prepares to host Tampa Bay Sunday. Steelers outside linebacker Lawrence Timmons practiced as he recovers from a high ankle sprain that occurred Aug. 22, but did not finish the workout. (Boston Globe)
NFL Game Capsules Sep 16, 2009
The perennial Pro Bowl QB finished with 378 yards and two scores on 39-of-53 throws, also tossing an interception that was returned for a touchdown by Aaron Schobel. Randy Moss had 12 catches for 141 yards, Wes Welker also hauled in 12 for 93, and Watson had six for 77 and two TDs for New England (1-0), which missed out on the playoffs last year despite an 11-5 record behind backup signal-caller Matt Cassel. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Brady is back: QB leads Patriots to comeback win Sep 16, 2009
When the offense wasn t doing the damage, defensive end Aaron Schobel was rambling 26 yards with an interception for a first-half TD.. Still, these are the Patriots, who have not lost a regular-season game with Brady at quarterback since Dec. 10, 2006. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Andy Vogt, from the MetroWest Daily News, was there and talks about the offense, the miracle and the mistakes. Sep 16, 2009
His stat line through three quarters was 24-for-35 for 245 yards - not terrible numbers, but his lone touchdown pass was to a Buffalo defensive end, Aaron Schobel, who returned it 26 yards. Yet after Randy Moss and Wes Welker had a rough first quarter - two receptions on five targeted throws combined - those two helped Brady and the offense get in the groove. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Fans taking lossa bit too hard? Sep 16, 2009
With a nod to Terrell Owens, defensive end Aaron Schobel was upbeat a day after yet another Monday night meltdown by the Bills. I think Terrell said it best before and after the game, Schobel said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brady Inconsistent in Return, Bills Lead 17-10 Sep 16, 2009
Washington - Tom Brady returned to face an aggressive Buffalo defense, throwing an interception that Aaron Schobel returned for a touchdown and getting sacked once as the Bills led the New England Patriots 17-10 after three quarters Monday night. Brady was knocked down three times and hampered by two dropped passes in his first meaningful game since last year's opener against Kansas City when he tore ligaments in his left knee with 7:33 gone in the first quarter and was lost for the season. (ABC 7 News, DC)
THE HUDDLE: Brady on Suzy Kolber incident: 'I was just a little tired' Sep 16, 2009
Tom Brady on Suzy Kolber incident: 'I was just a little tired' - The Huddle: Football News from the NFL - USATODAY.com. Tom Brady on Suzy Kolber incident: 'I was just a little tired. (USA Today -- Sports)
Patriots survive after Bills cough up disastrous fumble Sep 15, 2009
" PHOTOS: Brady finished 39-for-53 for 378 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. His biggest mistake came with defensive tackle bearing down on him in the second quarter. His dropoff to running back was deflected and then pulled down by end Aaron Schobel, who returned it 26 yards to snap a 7-7 tie with 3:29 left before halftime. Buffalo dropped its 12th consecutive game to its AFC East rival. It was a heartbreaking loss for the Bills after a difficult preseason that brought the firing... (USA Today -- Sports)
Return of Patriots’ Brady: Slow start, fantastic finish Sep 15, 2009
Bills end Aaron Schobel (Brady Kryptonite) got a paw on the ball, batted it in the air, cradled it, then ran 26 yards for a touchdown. Those things really get you behind the eight ball, said Brady. (Boston Globe)
Patriots open with a thrilling rally over the Bills Sep 15, 2009
Buffalo defensive end Aaron Schobel shed Matt Light on a screen pass and snagged Brady s toss. Schobel then rumbled 26 yards to put Buffalo on top, 14-7, with 3:20 left in the first half. (Boston Globe)
Bills-Patriots Sep 15, 2009
When the offense wasn't doing the damage, defensive end Aaron Schobel was rambling 26 yards with an interception for a first-half TD.. "The interception was a really bad play," Brady said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Brady Rallies Patriots Past Bills, 25-24 Sep 15, 2009
" Buffalo did a lot of things well, but got a shocking loss. Coming off a 1-4 preseason in which the offense flopped, the Bills made plenty of big plays. Trent Edwards outperformed Brady for much of the game and threw for two scores. A 10-yard screen pass TD to Fred Jackson put Buffalo ahead 24-13 with 5:32 to go -- even though its new spotlight-grabber, Terrell Owens, barely caused a ripple. Owens had two catches for 46 yards. When the offense wasn't doing the damage, defensive end Aaron... (Click2Houston, TX)
Bills at Patriots Sep 14, 2009
Get defensive: Ends Aaron Schobel (nonstop motor) and Chris Kelsay (smart and strong) have to get in Tom Brady s face and his head. 3. (Boston Globe)
T.O.'s Toe Is Fine; Bills Offense Still Limping Sep 1, 2009
Defensive end Aaron Schobel (left elbow) and running back Fred Jackson (sprained left wrist) returned to practice Monday. With the entire session closed to the media, Owens said he took part in all individual and team drills, and added his toe felt fine. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Jets tab Sanchez as starting quarterback Aug 27, 2009
DEFENSIVE STAR: Aaron Schobel, DE (19 tackles, 1 sack) ... DL: The Bills were worthless as a pass rushing group once Aaron Schobel went down with a foot injury last year, and it is that situation that prompted them to use the No. 11 overall pick on Penn State's Aaron Maybin. (ABC 7 News, DC)
The Indispensables Aug 21, 2009
Buffalo Bills, Aaron Schobel. Forget or or any other headline-grabber for a moment. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Lessons from Bruce Aug 19, 2009
Aaron Schobel must return to form this season. Getty Images. (BillsReport.com)
Camp postcard Aug 14, 2009
He should give the pass another pass-rushing threat on a defense that ranked No. 28 in sacks with defensive Aaron Schobel sidelined with a foot injury for a majority of the season ... Defensive end Aaron Schobel missed the final 11 games of last season with a foot injury but he is also healthy in camp. (USA Today -- Sports)
Schobels return bolsters Bills defensive front Aug 2, 2009
Published: Sunday, August 2, 2009 1:15 AM CDT PITTSFORD (AP) Buffalo Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel admits he s getting old, but the Bills would love to just have the old Schobel back ... He s still grumpy as he always has ever been, but at times I see the flashes of Aaron Schobel from two years ago, defensive coordinator Perry Fewell said. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
TEAM REPORT: Buffalo Bills Jul 19, 2009
That inability to get to the quarterback and complement No. 1 pass rusher Aaron Schobel was the big reason the Bills used their first pick in April's draft on Penn State star Aaron Maybin ... DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: Starters LDE Chris Kelsay, RDE Aaron Schobel, LDT Marcus Stroud, RDT Kyle Williams. (USA Today -- Sports)
Schobel on the path back Jul 2, 2009
Aaron Schobel (Getty Images) ... Aaron Schobel didn't need surgery on his bum foot. (BillsReport.com)
Schobel Camp brings out pros Jun 17, 2009
Instructors at the camp included Aaron Schobel of the Buffalo Bills, Matt Schobel of the Philadelphia Eagles and former NFL football player Bo Schobel who was a member of the 2007 Superbowl champion Indianapolis Colts. Also instructing at the camp were former college football players Brady Barrick, Tye Gunn, Quinten Ellis, Jon Muther, Cody Slinkard and Landry Burdine, all of Texas Christian University; Chris-tian Rodriquez, Texas Aersity; and Mark Cantu, Blinn College. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
7 Points: Move bothers Kampman Jun 4, 2009
Despite losing defensive end Aaron Schobel and valuable reserves like LB John DiGiorgio to injured reserve last year, the defense finished the season ranked 14th in the NFL. And the good news for Buffalo is that it will be able to capitalize on improved teamwork and chemistry since most of the starters are returning. The team added some speed and depth to the defensive line when it selected former Penn State defensive end Aaron Maybin in the first round of the draft. (PackerReport.com)
Schobel Football camp set June 12 Jun 3, 2009
Camp instructors will be Aaron Schobel of the Buffalo Bills, Matt Schobel of the Philadelphia Eagles and Bo Schobel, who was a member of the 2007 Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl Championship football team. Other instructors will include former college football players who are friends of the Schobels. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
7 Points: Lights Out For Merriman? Jun 2, 2009
Despite losing defensive end Aaron Schobel and valuable reserves like LB John DiGiorgio to the injured reserve list last year, the defense finished the season ranked 14th in the NFL. And the good news for Buffalo is that they'll be able to capitalize on improved teamwork and chemistry since most of the starters are returning. The team also added some speed and depth to the defensive line when they selected former Penn State defensive end Aaron Maybin in the first round of the NFL Draft. (BearReport.com)
Era of coaching honored at CHS May 27, 2009
The team consisted of Aaron Schobel of the Buffalo Bills; Greg Polasek, Chad Ellis and Eddie Russell and many other dedicated Cardinal athletes. After barely making it to the playoffs, we made it all the way to the regional tournament, Gerik said. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Memo to Goodell: NFL ain't broke, don't fix it May 24, 2009
"It's quite a few games already, plus everything else," said Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel, who is coming off a major foot injury that limited him to five games last season. "Just taking out the two preseason games and sticking with the 16 games would be my vote.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Some knew how to pick 'em Apr 28, 2009
The hope is that defensive end Aaron Maybin (first round) will boost the pass rush opposite the dangerous Aaron Schobel, and he fits their 4-3 system. Although he ran a slow 40 time, defensive back Jairus Byrd (second round) had plenty of boosters among scouts. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Agent: Bills DT Stroud signs 2-year extension Apr 8, 2009
Though the Bills missed pass rusher Aaron Schobel due to a foot injury for much of last season, Stroud provided needed bulk to what had been an undersized defensive line. The Bills defense finished 14th in the league last season in yards allowed, an improvement from 31st the previous year. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Line of Scrimmage: Draft '09 - Time to Mock Mar 24, 2009
The Bills were a horrible pass rushing team after end Aaron Schobel was hurt early last season, and have to find some insurance for him coming off the edge. Jackson was viewed by many as a college underachiever, but as 4-3 ends go, he is likely to be the best of the remaining lot. (ABC 7 News, DC)
