Monthly Archives: April 2010
Trading around not Nix’s style
There were a bevy of trades in round two of the NFL draft on Friday, but the Bills weren’t a part of the wheeling and dealing. That’s not to say they didn’t try, but according to Buddy Nix jumping around the draft board is not something he’s going to partake in without very, very good [...]
Why no Clausen at 41
Bills GM Buddy Nix was asked about the decision making process by he and the Bills brass at pick 41 and why Jimmy Clausen was not taken by Buffalo at that point in time. “How come we didn’t take him,” asked Nix rhetorically. ”He was there (at 41), and he was there at 42, 43. We [...]
Charles Brown not a medical fail
There were reports that USC OT Charles Brown had medical issues that caused him to slip on day two of the draft before being ultimately taken at the end of round two by the New Orleans Saints. But that wasn’t the case as far as the Bills were concerned. “No, he did not have a [...]
Nix on Schobel
Bills GM Buddy Nix shared the latest on Aaron Schobel’s awaited decision on possible retirement. “Our stance hasn’t changed,” said Nix. ”We want him back. He’s a good player. We’d like to have him. We’re just waiting until he makes a decision. He hasn’t made it. Again the ball is in his court. Really there isn’t [...]
Review on DE Carrington
Here’s a review from SI.com’s Tony Pauline after Alex Carrington’s impressive Senior Bowl week this past January. Alex Carrington/DE/Arkansas State: Carrington came to Mobile with a complete game, which caught scouts off guard. He was fast and powerful, the latter which answered questions about his playing strength. Scouts loudly applauded Carrington each day at practice. [...]
Troup’s fellow 2nd rd. DTs
Torell Troup was Buffalo’s 2nd round pick, but there were a handful of other DTs that came off the board in round two as well. And the reviews of each of those picks were interesting to say the least. 3(35) Tampa Bay Buccaneers Brian Price DT UCLA What he brings: Price moves very well for his size and the [...]
Exclusive Spiller 1-on-1
Here’s our exclusive 1-on-1 interview with C.J. Spiller from the Bills locker room shortly after he set foot in Buffalo. Spiller addressed his emotions when named the ninth overall pick, why his grandmother is responsible for his work ethic and why the Bills will not regret taking him 9th overall.
Troup’s mindset right for Bills
The Bills are focused on assembling hard working players for their team. Hard hat, lunch pail players like Eric Wood and Andy Levitre were drafted last year. This year it’s Spiller and Troup. Here’s a taste of why Troup is a good fit for what Buffalo is looking for. “You’ve got to love contact to [...]
Troup on his skill set
This is Troup’s skill set as defined by Torell Troup himself. “The strengths of my game would be my run defense, I’ve got great pad leverage, a good first step,” said Troup. “I can finish right into the backfield. What I need to work on is my pass rush, using my hands, and separating from [...]
Chiefs passing on OL say something?
With the Chiefs going with Dexter McCluster and passing on an offensive tackle, which was a need, I’m wondering if it’s an indication that there isn’t quality value at OT at this point in the draft. Kansas City needs OL help and had Charles Brown there and passed. Makes me wonder if Buffalo feels the [...]
Mr. Wilson calls Spiller “special”
Bills owner Ralph Wilson introduced top pick C.J. Spiller to the WNY media Friday afternoon, and believes he will be the player that spearheads the measures to turn Buffalo into a playoff contender. Wilson accepted blame for the team’s struggles over the past decade, but truly believes Spiller is a dynamic talent that can change [...]
Two possible scenarios
It’s just a guess, but I think what could happen tonight for Buffalo is addressing both lines. I can see them taking an offensive tackle early in round two and possibly moving back into the bottom of round two to beat the run on defensive tackles. If one of the tackle prospects that they covet [...]
Gailey recruited Spiller… at Tech
About four years ago Chan Gailey was head coach at Georgia Tech and recruited the player the Bills took in round one of the 2010 NFL draft Thursday night. “He sent some recruiting letters in the mail,” said Spiller. ”I played against him two times with him being the head coach at Georgia Tech and I [...]
Report: Rams weighing offers
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter the St. Louis Rams are weighing “multiple offers” for the 33rd overall pick. Here is Schefter’s latest twitter post. Adam_Schefter Rams now weighing multiple offers for pick No. 33 but also might hold tight to take a WR for Sam Bradford. Sounds like it would have to be a very [...]
Dilfer: Best fit for Clausen is Bills
ESPN NFL analyst Trent Dilfer was asked what NFL team is the best fit for Jimmy Clausen. Guess what team he picked? Dilfer picked Buffalo as the best fit, presuming that he would have an opportunity to compete for the starting job and because he has experience in a pro style offense. I’m still thinking offensive [...]
Gailey excited about using Spiller
It wasn’t long after the Bills drafted C.J. Spiller that the wheels started to turn in head coach Chan Gailey’s head with respect to how he can make use of the tailback’s dynamic talents. In an exclusive interview with Buffalobills.com, Gailey shed some light on his intentions for Spiller in his offense for the first [...]
Rams GM: “Be surprised if we stayed at 33″
In an interview on ESPN Radio Friday, St. Louis Rams GM Billy Devaney said he’d be surprised if they stayed at pick 33 before round two begins tonight at 6pm. With reports that the Bills and Browns have been in contact with the Rams, you’ve got to believe there are other teams looking to move [...]
Report: Bills trying to trade up?
There’s a report that the Bills are talking with the Rams about possibly moving up to the top pick on day two of the NFL draft at 33. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that both the Bills and Rams have made contact with the Rams about what it would take to move up to the [...]
Nix: Expecting more trade talk
Bills GM Buddy Nix in an exclusive interview with Buffalobills.com admitted there wasn’t much talk with other NFL teams when the Bills were on the clock at nine, but he’s anticipating there will be a lot more chatter on the phone lines here on day two. “There was a little (dialogue) with us and of [...]
Tebow never in Bills plans
There are reports that the Bills were “heartbroken” when Tim Tebow came off the board to Denver in the bottom of round one, but nothing could be further from the truth. In an exclusive one-on-one interview with Buffalobills.com, Bills GM Buddy Nix stated in no uncertain terms that Tebow was “never in their plans.” Here is [...]
