Monthly Archives: January 2011
Official – Fairley declares
It wasn’t a surprising announcement in the least, but Auburn DT Nick Fairley still had to make it official. A day before the league deadline for underclassmen to declare for the NFL draft, Fairley threw his hat in the NFL ring at a 12 noon press conference in his hometown of Mobile. The Auburn Tigers blog [...]
Fewer options for Wannstedt?
Dave Wannstedt, who resigned last month as head coach at Pitt and visited with the Bills on Thursday, was reportedly a coaching candidate for both the defensive coordinator positions in Cleveland and San Diego respectively. According to reports however, both of those jobs are being or close to being filled. In San Diego, former 49ers [...]
Fairley decision comes today
His Auburn teammate already declared for the NFL draft, now NFL talent evaluators await the decision of Tigers DT Nick Fairley. Fairley will announce whether he’s staying in school for his senior season or leaving early for the 2011 NFL draft. Most expect Fairley to forgo his senior season, as it’s quite possible that he [...]
Newton enters draft pool
Auburn QB Cam Newton is forgoing his senior season and entering the NFL draft pool for 2011. Newton’s decision came via a press release from the Auburn athletic department late Thursday. With a Heisman trophy and national title under his belt some saw little left for the quarterback to accomplish in college. However, he has [...]
Nix on Bills free agents
Bills GM Buddy Nix was asked about the organization’s approach with respect to their own free agents this offseason when he appeared on the FAN 590 in Toronto Thursday afternoon, knowing the uncertainty that exists regarding the league’s labor situation. Here was Nix’s response. “Every class you bring in should be better than the one [...]
Wannstedt a proven def. mind
Bills fans might not be crazy about Dave Wannstedt, knowing he met with Buffalo’s defensive staff at One Bills Drive Thursday, because he used to be the head coach of the hated Miami Dolphins, but you can’t deny his defensive pedigree. In talking with Chan Gailey about Wannstedt’s visit I found it interesting that he stressed [...]
Nix points to greatest impact
Bills GM Buddy Nix was asked about the team’s approach to the 3rd overall pick in this spring’s draft when he appeared on the FAN590 in Toronto this afternoon (Thursday). Nix’s approach sounds no different to what it has always been year after year. “We’re not going to draft for positional need,” he said. ”It’s obvious [...]
Mock has Bills taking DL
This latest mock draft from DraftNasty.com, the site run by former NFL safety Corey Chavous has a pretty well thought out mock for this early in the game. They’ve got the Bills taking a defensive lineman that I’ve been high on ever since I saw him play against LSU this past fall. With the third [...]
Gailey on draft outlook
Bills head coach Chan Gailey appeared on WNSP radio this morning down in Mobile, Alabama as they get set to welcome him and Bills coaching staff for the Senior Bowl. Gailey was asked about Buffalo’s draft outlook holding the third pick overall. Gailey made it clear that with a 4-12 team they’re leaving all options [...]
Bills brass on radio
Bills GM Buddy Nix and head coach Chan Gailey will both be making radio appearances Thursday. Coach Gailey – WNSP (Mobile, AL) — 8:15 am (ET) (listen online) Buddy Nix — FAN 590 (Toronto) — 2:20 pm – (listen online)
Two from LSU to Senior Bowl
The Senior Bowl has announced that two more players have been added to the South roster from LSU. ILB Kelvin Sheppard, the unquestioned emotional leader of the LSU defense has accepted his invitation as well as teammate DL Drake Nevis. Sheppard (6’2″, 240) finished the 2010 season third in the SEC in tackles with 108, [...]
Stevie on the radio
Bills WR Stevie Johnson is going to be on ESPN Radio this afternoon (Wednesday). Johnson is scheduled to appear on the Scott Van Pelt show at 3:30 pm.
Other improvements
While red zone TD percentage and third down conversion percentage were some of the more notable offensive improvements from 2009 to 2010, there were some other less dramatic improvements in a handful of other categories. Here they are. Yards per play (2009) 4.8 yds (rank – 26th) — (2010) 5.1 yds (rank – 21st) Pass yds/gm (2009) 157.2 yds (rank – 30th) — (2010) 197.4 yds [...]
Monday QB Club player awards
The Monday Quarterback Club announced their player awards for the Bills for the 2010 season. Here are the award winners. Man of the Year QB Ryan Fitzpatrick Steve Tasker Special Teams Player of the Year S George Wilson Special Teams “Kick Coverage” Award FB Corey McIntyre “Unsung Hero” Award (Co-Winners) RB Fred Jackson DL Kyle [...]
Merriman cool with Newton
Bills LB Shawne Merriman received a tweet presumably from a fan, which queried… Cam Newton to the Bills? Here was Merriman’s response. shawnemerriman RT @stephenclarke14: @shawnemerriman Cam newton to the bills ? Sounds like a plan Apparently Newton’s game meets the 3-time Pro Bowler’s seal of approval.
Fairley biding his time
Auburn DL Nick Fairley, who has been as dominant as they come, is apparently biding his time on declaring. ESPN college football reporter Joe Schad said as much on his twitter account. schadjoe Nick Fairley said he’ll wait to make NFL decision. Well, maybe till Tuesday. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen believes the decision could come today [...]
LSU’s Peterson draft bound
LSU CB Patrick Peterson made an expected announcement Monday declaring himself eligible for the 2011 NFL draft. Peterson (6’1″ 222) decided to forgo his senior season shortly after LSU’s victory in the Cotton Bowl over Texas A&M, as he’s projected to be a top five pick this spring, and widely considered the best cornerback in this year’s [...]
Cookie memories
Bills former WR/HB/DB Ed Rutkowski was Cookie Gilchrist’s teammate for all three seasons that he was with the Bills and recalled some humorous anecdotes from Gilchrist’s time with the club on this the day of his passing at age 75. Everyone knows about Gilchrist’s desire to make a fortune selling Christmas trees outside the stadium that he had brought [...]
Chan talks to Mr. Wilson
Bills head coach Chan Gailey stated that he’d be speaking with owner Ralph Wilson about the last game and the state of the team after year one on the job. The first discussion has already taken place. Appearing on WHTK radio in Rochester last week, Gailey confirmed that he had spoken to Mr. Wilson. “We [...]
Bills take sides in title gm
Certain players in Buffalo’s locker room will be taking sides in tonight’s National Championship game between Auburn and Oregon. Jairus Byrd is the only Oregon alum on Buffalo’s roster, so he’s outnumbered 3 to 1 by the likes of Antonio Coleman, Spencer Johnson and Reggie Torbor, who all played their college ball at Auburn. Before [...]
