Monthly Archives: April 2009
Nelson’s cousin a top five pick last year
For those that don’t know, Shawn Nelson already had a bit of exposure to the NFL draft in 2008. In fact Nelson was in New York City on draft weekend in 2008 as he was invited by his first cousin Glenn Dorsey. “It was all cool,” said Nelson of the trip last year. ”I really enjoyed [...]
Joe D. bike run update
Joe DeLamielleure along with former Michigan St. teammate Eljay Bowron and John Shinsky are six days into their 2,000-mile bike run to Matamoros, Mexico to benefit the City of Children orphanage as they’re trying to raise money for the completion of the orphanage project. Of course an issue that has come up for the riders [...]
Anyone want to consider TE Gaines?
Former Bills TE Michael Gaines, was released by the Detroit Lions after making OK State TE Brandon Pettigrew one of their two first-round picks last weekend. Gaines is a decent blocker. You wonder if he’d be a consideration for Buffalo just as veteran insurance.
LB Foote not a fit for Bills
Even though Steelers LB Larry Foote is soon to be traded or released by the club, he doesn’t look like a fit for the Bills defensive scheme. An ILB in Pittsburgh’s 3-4 front, Foote has been just a two down linebacker for the Super Bowl champs. Moving to a 4-3 defense would be hard enough. [...]
Bills have 5th highest rookie pool figure
With a pair of first round picks and 8 picks total, it’s anything but surprising that the Bills have the fifth highest rookie pool figure at $5.94M. The only teams ahead of them are the following. 1. Detroit – $8.07M 2. Denver – $7.11M 3. Cincinnati – $6.63M 4. New England – $6.03M Detroit had [...]
Keiaho likely to re-sign with Colts
Free agent LB Freddie Keiaho, who made a free agent visit to One Bills Drive in March is apparently going to re-up with his original team the Indianapolis Colts. That according to the Indianapolis Star. The Colts didn’t draft a linebacker over the weekend and currently have a second-year player set to fill Keiaho’s vacant [...]
Buffalo’s Olmsted Parks system to get NFL grant
The National Football League Grassroots Program is supporting the development and renovation of community fields with 17 new grants totaling more than $2.5 million being directed to schools, parks and facilities across the country, it was announced today. A portion of the latest round of grants will go toward supporting the upgrade and creation of [...]
NFL draft to go 3 days next year?
If you thought the draft’s later start time (4pm) last Saturday was tough, you may not have seen anything yet. NFL public relations man Brian McCarthy just tweeted an idea to fans on twitter, where asked for thoughts on the following. nflprguy: We’re thinking of taking #nfldraft primetime. 1st rd thurs, 2-3 rds Fri nite, [...]
LB Hill likely to re-sign with Seattle
Despite having the franchise tag removed at the close of draft weekend, LB Leroy Hill is still expected to re-sign with the Seahawks. That according to Tacoma News Tribune. Hill is already reportedly negotiating with the Seahawks on a long term deal. The Bills did not rule out Hill or anyone else as an option [...]
Levi Jones a worthwhile gamble?
The Cincinnati Bengals were shopping OT Levi Jones over the weekend during the draft, but apparently didn’t get any takers. Now Jones’ agent says his client will be released or traded in the very near future after the Bengals snapped up Andre Smith with the sixth pick on Saturday. Jones is a former first round [...]
Wood’s cut-off Bills shirt lives!
For those that didn’t hear about it, Bills first-round pick Eric Wood relayed a situation at his home on draft day where his uncle waltzed in with a cut-off Bills Super Bowl sweatshirt circa 1993. For those that didn’t believe him, Wood brought proof (see below). The good news is Wood just hit the Bills [...]
Patriots wanted Wood?
According to SI.com’s Peter King the New England Patriots were hot on the trail of Eric Wood in the bottom half of round one. Here’s what King relays in his MMQB column. I was told last night the Patriots loved Eric Wood, the Louisville center who projected to center or guard in the NFL, but [...]
Trent on Sirius NFL Radio Tuesday
Bills QB Trent Edwards will be appearing on Sirius NFL Radio Tuesday around 1pm with co-hosts Adam Schein and Solomon Wilcotts. It’s very likely he’ll be weighing in with his thoughts on the draft.
Exclusive 1-on-1 with Eric Wood
Buffalobills.com has an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Bills second first-round pick Eric Wood. Wood discusses his upcoming role with the Bills, his blue collar approach to the game and a certain uncle that thought the Bills would pick him Saturday.
Dilfer tabs Bills as big draft winners
ESPN NFL analyst Trent Dilfer tipped his hat to the Bills saying they had the best draft of any team in the league. Here’s what he had to say at the draft’s conclusion. “Winners to me are the teams that help themselves next year,” said Dilfer. “They get guys that will help them next year. [...]
Wood’s uncle wearing Bills colors Saturday
Bills offensive lineman Eric Wood had a feeling the Bills might take him early in the 2009 NFL draft, but he wasn’t the only member of his family that thought so. Huddled together with his family at home in Cincinnati, Wood’s uncle showed his belief that the Bills would take his nephew in a special [...]
Maybin arrives in town with mentor
Bills top pick Aaron Maybin has arrived in town with one of his mentors. He’ll be accompanying Maybin out to One Bills Drive to meet the media this evening. Maybin’s mentor is none other than former Penn State LB Lavar Arrington. Arrington was a former first-round pick himself and three-time Pro Bowl LB before a motorcycle [...]
Sooners Harris to play LB for Bills
He played safety at Oklahoma, along with a host of other roles, but in the NFL for the Bills, Nic Harris will play linebacker. Harris is not unlike Keith Ellison, in that he has a safety background in college. Ellison did play his last two collegiate seasons at LB, while Harris only played there on [...]
Nelson’s game against Auburn impressive
If there’s a way for you to access the 2008 game between Southern Miss and Auburn on Sept. 6th you’ll like what you see from Shawn Nelson. He was double teamed for almost the entire game, but they kept feeding him the ball and he kept making plays. “In the Auburn game on every pass [...]
Nelson might be best pick so far
What a fantastic value the Bills got in Shawn Nelson in round 4. In terms of talent and value this might be Buffalo’s best pick so far this weekend. The guy ran a 4.52 and is a pretty polished route runner, so I anticipate him contributing in the passing game right away. Trent is going [...]
