Monthly Archives: February 2011
Carolina considering QB
The Carolina Panthers with the top overall pick have already whittled their top selection down to a finite number of candidates and there is a quarterback in that group. Panthers head coach Ron Rivera confirmed that a quarterback prospect is among the small group of prospects they’re considering for the first overall pick in the [...]
Fitz still the guy
Even though a large portion of the questions for Bills head coach Chan Gailey today focused on drafting a quarterback here at the NFL combine, Gailey still stood by QB Ryan Fitzpatrick saying he’s convinced Fitz is a guy they can win with. “I’ve said all along I am extremely confident in Ryan Fitzpatrick,” Gailey [...]
Merriman making progress
Bills head coach Chan Gailey gave Buffalobills.com an update on the offseason progress of LB Shawne Merriman as he looks to put the nagging injuries of the past couple of years behind him. “I can only give the report that I get,” Gailey told Buffalobills.com. ”I get the report from the training staff, Bud Carpenter and his [...]
Gailey eager to see Newton
Bills head coach Chan Gailey was naturally asked for his thoughts on Cam Newton here at the NFL combine. Here was his response as it appears Gailey has some more homework to do on the Heisman trophy winner. “I’m anxious to see him continue to work out,” said Gailey. ”I’m anxious to see what he’s going [...]
USC OT tops 300 lbs
Highly touted USC OT Tyron Smith had to come in to the combine at better than 300 pounds to solidify his stock as a first-round pick. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter he’s done that. AdamSchefter USC OT Tyron Smith, who weighed 285 at college, weighed in today at 307. Added weight, added value. Smith is [...]
Kaepernick getting examined
One big part of the NFL combine process is getting the medical evaluations on all 328 prospects on hand. Some of the quarterbacks are already going through that process like Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick10 Heading to medical testing now Some prospects can spend up to five hours in medical testing, sometimes even longer if [...]
Open to trading up or down
Bills head coach Chan Gailey was asked if they’d be willing to trade down out of the three spot in this year’s draft. Here was his response. “There’s always a chance of that,” Gailey said. ”There’s a chance of trading down, trading up. We don’t turn our phone off at night. We’re always looking at ways [...]
Gailey’s right hand man
Bills Assistant head coach Dave Wannstedt is going to have a pretty large role here at the NFL combine this week. Head coach Chan Gailey shed some light on Wannstedt’s Assistant head coach role in addition to his inside linebacker duties. It sounds as if Wannstedt and Gailey will be side by side through almost [...]
Combine coverage Thurs.
NFL combine coverage on Buffalobills.com begins in earnest on Thursday. It’s the first day of media interviews and head coach Chan Gailey will also be holding a question and answer session. Check back several times throughout the day as there will be frequent updates here on the blog, video interviews and reports in the media [...]
Kaepernick to run sub-4.5
Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick is the only QB in college football history to throw for over 10,000 yards and rush for over 4,000. His athleticism is expected to help boost his stock this week at the NFL combine and he has big plans for his 40 time. In an interview with the National Football Post, [...]
NFL sideline concussion test
The NFL has announced that they will be implementing a sideline concussion test next season. More details will be released at the NFL combine on Friday, but players suspected of sustaining a concussion will be put through a battery of tests for balance, limited neurologic evaluation and other symptoms. The test was developed by the [...]
RB Ingram coming in lighter
Alabama RB Mark Ingram, widely considered the top RB prospect in the 2011 draft pool, is apparently going to be coming in a bit lighter than some may have anticipated in Indy for the NFL combine. Ingram told the New Orleans Times-Picayune that he’s shed 10 pounds in pre-draft training down in the New Orleans [...]
Sanders could re-sign with Colts
Even though the Colts released safety Bob Sanders last Friday, there is still a chance he could re-sign with Indianapolis. Sanders, who has visited the Bills and Jaguars since being released last week, could still re-sign with Indy at a far lesser price than his prior contract figures, which prompted his release from the Colts [...]
Ponder changes mind
Florida State QB Christian Ponder told Buffalobills.com that he did not intend to throw at the NFL combine while at the Senior Bowl in Mobile in late January. Now he’s reportedly had a change of plans. According to Pro Football Talk Ponder will participate in throwing drills at the NFL combine this week. Ponder had [...]
Cam’s comment getting hyped
Everyone is more than ready to hang on every word uttered by Cam Newton this week when he addresses the media at the NFL combine and teams will be doing the same in personal interviews behind closed doors. So SI.com’s Peter King wisely floated out this zinger after getting a phone interview with him Tuesday. [...]
Report: Bowers to only lift
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Clemson DE Da’Quan Bowers will not be participating fully at the NFL combine. Bowers, who reportedly had knee surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus at the end of the college season, is only doing the bench press per Schefter. AdamSchefter Clemson DE Da’Quan Bowers, projected as a top five [...]
Dwan prefers Kaepernick
Dwan Edwards, who is new to twitter, held a question and answer session his account and as expected there was a lot of draft prospect talk. When asked which QB he’d prefer the Bills to take in the draft his answer was a bit unexpected. Here was the give and take. The question came from [...]
Bills Jones wishes prospects well
Bills WR Donald Jones passed along words of encouragement to the 228 prospects participating at the NFL combine later this week. He also had words for those that happen to become Bills draft choices in late April. Here was his post from his twitter account. Dajones19 I wish all the rookies luck at the combine. [...]
Newton to throw, Gabbert won’t
According to the Associated Press, Auburn QB Cam Newton will throw and participate in all drills at the NFL combine later this week. Meanwhile one of his competitors to be the first QB off the board, Missouri’s Blaine Gabbert will forgo the opportunity to participate in drills. Newton plans to fully participate and told the [...]
Titus, DeSean parallels
Boise St. WR Titus Young models his game after DeSean Jackson for a reason. They’re built the same, have similar skill sets and top end speed. But Young is predicting he’ll run significantly faster than Jackson at this week’s NFL combine. With his bold claim that he’ll run a 4.2, Young has a lot to [...]
