Monthly Archives: February 2009
Report: Fred Taylor to visit Bills
According to the Providence Journal, recently released RB Fred Taylor will be visiting with both the Bills and Patriots. New England has a muddled RB situation and Buffalo head coach Dick Jauron has familiarity with Taylor when he was a defensive coordinator for the Jaguars. Taylor is 33. You have to believe this is an [...]
Smith’s AWOL routine will hurt
With Alabama OT Andre Smith going AWOL this morning here at the Combine before being eventually found, it’s going to raise more red flags about him. NFL teams were already questioning his passion for the game with him leaning against not working out. There were also unconfirmed reports that he admitted in an interview with [...]
LB Curry an impressive specimen
Wake Forest LB Aaron Curry, widely considered the best linebacker in the draft and also one of the safest picks in the entire class, is impressive physically and came across well in his interview with the media. First, the physical. If there’s three or four percent body fat on this guy I’d be surprised. He [...]
Role for Modrak to remain largely the same
Despite reports this offseason that Tom Modrak’s role within the Bills organization might be increasing, Modrak confirmed on Saturday that his position as VP of College Scouting is not changing in description or duty. He was asked if he would be weighing in more on the pro side with respect to personnel. Modrak said that [...]
Cook posts best 40 time for TEs
Southern Miss TE Shawn Nelson did not disappoint with his 40 time here on Saturday posting a 4.53. Cal TE Cameron Morrah ran a 4.59, Florida’s Cornelius Ingram had a strong 4.62, which was important coming off his ACL injury. Rice’s James Casey ran a 4.71 and WNY native Dan Gronkowski ran a respectable 4.78. [...]
Maybin adds 20 pounds
Penn St. DE/OLB Aaron Maybin apparently heard the critics that said he was too light to be a DE in the NFL. Admitting that he finished his final college season at 230 pounds. “They wanted to see me put on some weight,” said Maybin. “So I went to work and put on 20 pounds. I feel [...]
The real reason Crabtree isn’t running
Yesterday, Michael Crabtree said he wasn’t going to run because he had only been training for four or five weeks and would need three more weeks to get back up to 100 percent following an ankle injury in the Cotton Bowl. According to NFL Network’s Adam Schefter, Crabtree has a much better reason for skipping [...]
C Wood runs pretty well
For offensive linemen the 40 is not the end all, be all by any means, but Louisville C Eric Wood ran a pair of 5.17s, which isn’t bad. 40 times do not exactly reveal athleticism. Michael Oher, considered one of the most athletic linemen in the draft ran a 5.37.
UB QB Drew Willy ready to compete
University at Buffalo quarterback Drew Willy just spoke with the media and he will, as expected, be doing everything here at the combine with respect to the workout. “I”m looking forward to proving myself when I get the opportunity,” said Willy. “ “I’ve been working down in New Jersey where I’m from at the Parisi’s [...]
Big announcement for 50th anniversary
On Monday there’s going to be a big announcement at the stadium concerning the Bills 50th anniversary season this fall. Keep an eye out for a new classic season logo, a Bills all-time team nominee list, a fan voting website to name the team and more. I can see the fan debates on the message board already [...]
Jets G Moore is a quality interior OL
With the Jets purging their roster of players due to receive big roster bonuses next month, it could be Buffalo’s gain. TE Chris Baker was clipped Friday and would be a boost for Buffalo’s run game, while offering some pass catching ability. According to the Newark Star-Ledger, the Jets will also release starting guard Brandon [...]
Backing off on Edwards practice reps
After a year in which Trent Edwards took the lion’s share of the reps at quarterback and took a fair number of hits in games, he experienced general shoulder soreness, that fortunately did not require surgery. But looking back on it offensive coordinator Turk Schonert thinks they may have to pull the reins in a [...]
Some bench press numbers
By no means are these all the bench press numbers for the OL and TE positions, but here are some of the ones I’ve got courtesy of NFL Draft Scout.com. Texas Tech guard Louis Vasquez had the high count of the day with 39 reps of 225. Other offensive linemen that fared well were Washington C [...]
Former Jets TE Chris Baker an option?
There’s no question that the Bills could use some help at the tight end position and after seeing Chris Baker cut by the Jets, it’d be hard to find a true in line blocker that can make plays in the passing game like him in free agency even though he’s not one that’s going to bust [...]
Fullback profile might change for Bills
With limited production at the fullback position in 2008 and Corey McIntyre a free agent, Buffalo’s coaching staff is re-assessing how they make use of the fullback role in their scheme. “Right now we’re evaluating our offense and what we did last year and how much we used it,” said offensive coordinator Turk Schonert of [...]
Pitt RB McCoy has lost 10 pounds
Battling the flu since Monday, LeSean McCoy showed up at the combine at less than 200 pounds, weighing in at 198. “I’ve never been less than 200 pounds,” said McCoy. “I’ve been fighting this all week. I’ve had a fever and haven’t been eating much.” As a result McCoy said he will try to do [...]
UNC WR Nicks expects to run in low 4.4s
North Carolina WR Hakeem Nicks is expected to be a late first or early second round pick, but if he runs as fast as he says he intends to he’ll be off the board before the second round begins. “In my training I’ve been running in the low to mid 4.4s,” said Nicks. “So hopefully [...]
Why Crabtree isn’t running
Texas Tech WR Michael Crabtree explained why he’s chosen not to run at the combine this weekend. “I only started running four or five weeks ago so I’ve decided to do everything at my pro day,” said Crabtree. Crabtree suffered an ankle injury in the Cotton Bowl and said he’s not all the way back [...]
Stafford not throwing
Georgia QB Matt Stafford said he’s not going to be throwing here at the combine. He’s also not going to do the bench press, but plans to do everything else. USC QB Mark Sanchez and Kansas St. QB Josh Freeman both said they would be throwing. “Throwing is one of my strengths so I’m going [...]
