Monthly Archives: February 2009
Hangartner believes in potential of this team
Hangartner was asked why he thought the Bills were a good team to sign with as a free agent. Naturally money always plays a part in these deals, but I thought his comment was interesting. “Great young players, great ownership, great management,” said Hangartner. “I think this team has a chance to be really good [...]
Hangartner has developed his game
When Geoff Hangartner, who signed with the Bills late this afternoon, came out of college he was a fifth-round pick and largely a backup for the early years of his career at 6’5″ 301. But over the past year and a half in an effort to get on the field more he worked to put more [...]
Guards off market early
With Chris Kemoeatu and Brandon Moore both re-signing with the teams that released them the guard market is suddenly thinner at the top. I was a bit surprised those two didn’t at least visit other teams to see what was out there.
WR Coles FA visit over
Free agent WR Laveranues Coles has completed his free agent visit and left One Bills Drive without a contract signed. No word on whether he has any other free agent visits planned.
Don’t think Hargrove is an option
For those Bills fans that were hoping Hargrove had cleaned up his act, think again. There’s a warrant out for Hargrove’s arrest after he failed to do his community service as part of his sentence for his training camp run-in two years ago in Rochester. He could potentially face jail time. The dude just came off [...]
Dockery visiting Detroit
Bills cast off Derrick Dockery has hit the ground running as he is reportedly visiting with the Detroit Lions. Dockery could follow the path of other former Bills to the Motor City like TE Michael Gaines and RB Shawn Bryson.
Brown all but signed in St. Louis
Looks like Baltimore FA C Jason Brown is all but signed in St. Louis according to the Post-Dispatch.
G Kemoeatu sets market for guards
With Pittsburgh FA G Chris Kemoeatu re-signing with the Steelers (5yrs, $20M) he’s effectively set the market for guards in free agency. Kemoeatu was considered by some to be the best guard in the free agent pool, so other guards may not get much more than that, which is good news for the Bills. Jets [...]
Frerotte now available
As expected with the trade for Sage Rosenfels complete, the Vikings have released veteran QB Gus Frerotte. That according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Wouldn’t be surprised if the Bills brought Frerotte in for a visit. Here are his stats from this past season when he started 11 games. G GS Cmp Att Pct. Yards Y/A [...]
Coles is in the building
With Laveranues Coles on site, it’ll be interesting if we can get a few words with him, to see where he sees himself potentially fitting in here. Buffalo has a crowded situation at wideout right now with a mix of young and old. If Coles signed however, he’d be the unquestioned number two wideout. I [...]
Birk lining up FA visits?
With the Vikings unable to re-sign C Matt Birk prior to the open of free agency, Minnesota is still an option, but Birk is fielding calls from other NFL clubs. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Birk has other NFL teams interested, but his agent is not naming clubs. He does say however, that they’re considering [...]
TE L.J. Smith to Falcons?
Despite having a long injury history the Atlanta Falcons are apparently eager to get another weapon in the passing game for QB Matt Ryan. Philadelphia FA TE L.J. Smith is expected to sign with Atlanta. That according to the National Football Post. Smith is capable of making plays in the passing game, but his injury [...]
Jets make offer to Pittsburgh G Kemoeatu
The Jets aren’t only looking on the defensive side of the ball. They’ve also made a contract offer to Steelers FA G Chris Kemoeatu. According to the NY Daily News the offer is $4M a year. Kemoeatu is considered one of the best FA guards on the market. This contract offer is also an indication [...]
Jets FA TE Baker close to signing with Pats
Looks like the rivalry and signing away players between the Jets and Patriots hasn’t lost any of its luster despite Eric Mangini moving on to be the head coach in Cleveland. According to Boston Globe reporter Mike Reiss, the Patriots are close to signing Jets FA TE Chris Baker. Baker was released by the Jets [...]
Rosenfels acquisition mean Frerotte on outs in Minny?
With Sage Rosenfels traded to Minnesota and set to compete with Tarvaris Jackson for the starting job, you’ve got to believe that the release of Gus Frerotte is inevitable. Frerotte wouldn’t be a bad option for Buffalo as a veteran backup, provided he understands that would be his role and nothing more. Frerotte was still [...]
Haynesworth to Skins good for Bills
With DT Albert Haynesworth going to the Redskins via free agency, the Bills now will not have to face the monstrous defensive tackle when they play the Titans in the 2009 season. Buffalo has enough troublesome DTs to face in Vince Wilfork and Kris Jenkins in their own division. Adding Haynesworth would have made for [...]
