Monthly Archives: April 2010
Wild card team for Clausen?
There’s a team drafting ahead of the Bills in round two that doesn’t really need a young signal caller, but there is a connection to consider between Clausen and the team’s coaching staff. The Kansas City Chiefs have the 36th pick in round two, five ahead of the Bills. With new offensive coordinator Charlie Weis [...]
Teams looking to move up
St. Louis is a team that’s expected to be getting a ton of phone calls leading up to round 2 of the NFL draft at 6 pm here on Friday. One team that could be calling is the Carolina Panthers. According to NFL.com’s Jason LaCanfora, Carolina has their eye on Texas QB Colt McCoy and [...]
Spiller and Nix on radio Friday
Bills top pick C.J. Spiller and GM Buddy Nix will both be on the local Buffalo airwaves Friday morning. Here’s where you can find them. CJ Spiller – Norton in the Morning, 97 Rock @ 8:15 AM CJ Spiller – Morning Bull, 103.3 The Edge @ 8:30 AM Buddy Nix – Norton in the Morning, [...]
Vikes, Browns only QB threats
With the Bills picking ninth in round two (41st overall) there are really only two teams ahead of them in the market for a QB. The Vikings at 34 and the Browns at 38th overall could take a QB before the Bills are on the clock at 41. Personally I think the Bills take an [...]
Rams phone will be ringing
For any NFL team that covets a quarterback still on the board be it Clausen or McCoy they better be calling the Rams before round two begins. With Minnesota acquiring the 34th overall pick in their day one deal with Detroit, the Vikings are a virtual lock to take a QB. Most believe they’ll take [...]
Best left at positions of need
There is quality talent still on the board at Buffalo’s perceived positions of need for their pick at 41 in round two. At offensive tackle Rodger Saffold – Indiana Charles Brown – USC Bruce Campbell – Maryland At nose tackle Terrence Cody – Alabama Linval Joseph – East Carolina Cam Thomas – North Carolina Torell Troup [...]
Spiller’s list of awards and honors
C.J. Spiller is one of the most dynamic players in the 2010 draft class and has an impressive list of honors to go along with some of his rare and seemingly ridiculous statistics. Here’s the rundown. –2009 ACC Player of the Year –2009 Unanimous All-American –Clemson career record for receptions (123) and touchdown catches (11) for [...]
Spiller knows his place
Yes, C.J. Spiller became a top 10 draft pick Thursday night, but he already seems to know his place as a rookie with Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch on the roster. “It’s a great offense. Coach Gailey knows how to use his guys. I’m excited. You know, you have two great running backs, with Marshawn [...]
Spiller not worried about weather
Bills top pick C.J. Spiller was asked about playing in Buffalo weather after a college career in South Carolina. Spiller is indifferent. “I’m not affected by it at all,” said Spiller. ”I played in Clemson, and it was cold. I’m not worried about the cold weather at all. It’s something you just have to be willing [...]
Video highlights of Spiller
Here is a one stop shop for highlights of Bills top pick C.J. Spiller. It’s the website designed by the University of Clemson when they were making a promotional push for him for the Heisman Trophy this past year. He ultimately finished 6th in the voting. I like the return against Maryland as he fights [...]
Spiller jersey number
Bills top pick C.J. Spiller has apparently already chosen his jersey number to wear for Buffalo. Spiller is going to wear jersey number 21 for the Bills.
Spiller had pre-draft visit in Buffalo
Bills top pick C.J. Spiller had a pre-draft visit to Buffalo, and said he felt good about his visit. “I had a good feeling coming out of my visit to Buffalo that I could wind up there,” said Spiller.
Nix on Lynch’s future
Bills GM Buddy Nix was asked about the future of Marshawn Lynch in light of the selection of C.J. Spiller ninth overall. “It doesn’t change a thing,” said Nix of Lynch’s status on the roster. “We intend for him to be here. Spiller’s a hybrid.” The Bills see Spiller as a Reggie Bush or Percy [...]
Nix on Spiller
Buddy Nix said, “There’s only one Spiller” and Buffalo’s GM is happy to have him. “He’s a playmaker that creates field position and scores points. We need excitement, someone that can make things happen on his own.”
Whitner welcomes Spiller
Bills players are already throwing out the welcome mat for C.J. Spiller. Here is Donte Whitner’s latest twitter post. DonteWhitner CJ Spiller….welcome to Buffalo…great pick…
Spiller should be in Buffalo Fri.
With C.J. Spiller attending the NFL draft in New York, there’s a very good chance he’ll be in Buffalo Friday to be introduced to the WNY media.
Some notes on Spiller
Here are some notes on C.J. Spiller courtesy of NFLDraftScout.com. A dynamic athlete with blazing speed. Has drawn praise, often being compared to New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush for his big play ability. He returned eight kicks (seven kickoffs and one punt) for touchdowns, tying an NCAA all-time record. Was one of just two [...]
Redskins talked to Saints about Brown
RFA OT Jamaal Brown is a two-time Pro Bowl tackle that is reportedly on the block. Before taking Trent Williams, the Redskins reportedly talked to the Saints about Brown. Would the Bills do the same? It’s past the deadline to present Brown with an offer sheet as an RFA, but trading for him could be [...]
Bills All-Time top 10 draft picks
For those that did not see our video release of the All-Time Draft top 10, here are the Bills draft picks chosen for the all-time top 10 by Bills fans in a Buffalobills.com online poll. All-Time Draft Picks #1 – (25)Jim Kelly #2 – (28)Bruce Smith #3 – (36)Thurman Thomas #4 – (30)Andre Reed #5 [...]
Mayock releases mock draft
Mike Mayock released his mock draft just moments before the draft began. He’s got the wild card pick for the Bills at 9. Mayock picked C.J. Spiller for the Bills at nine. What makes his pick interesting is he has Russell Okung, Trent Williams and Anthony Davis off the board at the tackle position before Buffalo’s [...]
