Monthly Archives: April 2011
Modrak on top prospects
Bills VP of College Scouting Tom Modrak, in an interview on 97 Rock Wednesday morning, was asked to provide two to three word descriptions on some of the top prospects that have been most associated with the Bills in mock drafts. Here were his responses on each of the prospects that were named. Marcell Dareus [...]
Kaepernick intangibles
Bills scouts addressed the media again this week leading up to the NFL draft and we’ve all heard about Colin Kaepernick’s outstanding athleticism, which is obvious to anyone that has watched him play. So I asked about whether he had all the intangibles that scouts look for from the quarterback position as well. The answer [...]
Bills will add a QB
It may happen in the draft, it may happen in free agency, if and when it rolls around this offseason, but Bills GM Buddy Nix in an online chat on Sportsnet.ca made it clear that the club will be adding a quarterback. “We’ll go one of two ways. We’ll either draft one or we’ll try [...]
Nix: Cam can learn a scheme
Bills GM Buddy Nix appeared in a live chat on Sportsnet.ca today (Tuesday) and was asked about his impressions of Cam Newton’s football I.Q. In the wake of Newton’s appearance on ESPN with Monday Night Football analyst Jon Gruden and the simplistic approach of Auburn’s offense those on the outside wonder what Newton is capable [...]
Nix has high praise for Fairley
With names like Von Miller and Cam Newton being plugged into Buffalo third overall pick in mock drafts everywhere, there has been little talk about Auburn DL Nick Fairley. But Bills GM Buddy Nix in a live chat on Sportsnet.ca today (Tuesday) was asked specifically about Fairley and had high praise for the SEC Defensive [...]
Bills Daily Charge – April 26
Welcome to the first post of Bills Daily Charge! Bills Daily Charge provides up-to-date information for media and fans covering the franchise including – daily schedules, announcements, media appearances, news links, and assorted news, notes and quotes. The information for Bills Daily Charge is provided by the team’s media relations staff. Bills Daily Charge will appear [...]
Bills mock leaders
Courtesy of the Bills media relations department here are the most popular selections made by draft prognosticators during the pre-draft process. Over 140 mock drafts have been tracked and here are the results as to which players have appeared the most in Buffalo’s draft slot at third overall. 37 – Von Miller 26 – Cam [...]
More mock QB picks for Bills
Two more mock drafts and two more choices of quarterback for the Bills at third overall. CBSSports.com had two of their draft analysts put mock drafts together and they both selected the same quarterback for Buffalo with the third pick. Chad Reuter had Buffalo taking Missouri QB Blaine Gabbert with Cam Newton and Marcell Dareus [...]
QB to Bills in Yahoo mock
YahooSports has released its latest mock draft and they’ve got a quarterback going to Buffalo at three. Surprisingly, the mock draft has Carolina taking Georgia WR A.J. Green first overall, which would be the first time a receiver was taken number one since Keyshawn Johnson was taken by the Jets in 1996. Then they have [...]
Nix to be on Sportsnet Tues
Bills GM Buddy Nix will be doing a chat on Skype Tuesday. Nix will appear on Sportsnet.ca Tuesday at 12 noon to talk about the Bills and the fast approaching NFL draft. So be sure to leave a question for him.
DT Jenkins liked Bills staff
Defensive tackle prospect Jarvis Jenkins, who is profiled on the home page of Buffalobills.com today, was coached by Chan Gailey and his staff at the Senior Bowl this past January. Jenkins genuinely appreciated the instruction he got during the Senior Bowl practice week. “It was real good, being coached by the Bills, they opened my eyes [...]
Fan Friday 4-22
The 2011 NFL draft is so close you can taste it. Let’s get to your last set of questions before the Bills are on the clock from AskChris@bills.nfl.net ! 1 – Hi Chris, I know the Bills wanted to have a special fan event presentation to announce the new uniforms and that it might not [...]
Comparing Miller to Bruce
Bills Scout Shawn Heinlen was asked to compare Bruce Smith’s ability to stay low to the ground and maintain his leverage while rushing the quarterback to Texas A&M LB Von Miller. Here’s what he said, “Von is the same thing but in smaller package. He’s got that same ability to be able to do that where [...]
DE Quinn with a Bills tie
North Carolina DE Robert Quinn, widely forecast as a top 15 pick, has an interesting Bills connection. Quinn in an effort to improve his speed for the NFL combine and his pro day went to a former Bills speedster for help. Former Bills wide receiver Don Beebe served as Quinn’s speed coach during the pre-draft [...]
Bills scouts Majeski & Forsyth
Buffalo Bills scouts Brad Forsyth and Doug Majeski address the media at One Bills Drive. Full Audio: Bills Scouts Brad Forsyth & Doug Majeski
2 hardest parts of schedule
Yes, the Bills are still trying to vanquish their demons against the Patriots and San Diego will be a difficult roadie on Dec. 11th, but here are the two toughest parts of the Bills 2011 schedule. In October the Bills face three of the four teams in the NFC East, their interconference division for 2011, [...]
Looking to add a tackle
In the draft luncheon Bills General Manager Buddy Nix reiterated the need for an offensive tackle. ”I think we need another tackle in some way. A guy that either as a rookie or if and when free agency starts, we’d like to get another tackle.” The current tackles on Buffalo’s roster are Demetrius Bell, Mansfield Wrotto, Erik Pears, and Ed [...]
Pass rusher vs. run stopper
Buddy Nix was also asked about the importance of a pass rusher vs. a run stopper and he made it clear what the top priority is, “The highest paid guys are the ones who rush the passer. It’s more important to us to stop the run. I don’t think you can get where you want [...]
Gailey’s influence
During the draft luncheon, General Manager Buddy Nix was asked if Head Coach Chan Gailey’s ability for developing quarterbacks makes it easier to take one in this year’s draft. Nix said, “It makes it easier on us to pick one because I have a lot of confidence in Chan after he gets him. He’s very involved in any pick [...]
Schedule release Tuesday
It’s going to be a busy day here on buffalobills.com tomorrow. In addition to our draft luncheon coverage the 2011 NFL schedule will be released at 7 PM Tuesday. So make sure you swing by during your lunch hour to hear from Buddy Nix and Tom Modrak on the draft and then rejoin us at 7 o’clock to [...]
