Monthly Archives: July 2011
Williams size evident on field
Bills second-round pick Aaron Williams had a good first day on Saturday and wasn’t afraid to throw his weight around. Williams was physical during 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 team work. His jams at the line of scrimmage provided a jolt to more than one receiver during practice where he stood them up at the line and [...]
Momentary scare for Easley
Late in practice there was a momentary scare as Marcus Easley stepped to the sideline to get his knee checked out by trainers after a play during 11-on-11 work. The athletic training staff was checking his surgically repaired knee for about five minutes. He eventually returned to his position group, but did not take any [...]
Williams gets first INT
Bills 2nd round pick Aaron Williams made his first big play of camp. In 7-on-7 he picked off a Levi Brown pass. Looking good jamming receivers at the line. Strong.
NFLPA re-established
According to NFL Network reporter Albert Breer, the players have re-established themselves as a union. That was the first step. The Bills themselves voted Friday on recertification. AlbertBreer It’s official – In advance of today’s CBA negotiations, the NFLPA has reestablished itself as a union. Done deal, trade association no more. Now the NFLPA and the [...]
Wilson 1st guy thru at SS
At the outset George Wilson is the starter at strong safety, but there is healthy competition behind him. Veteran Bryan Scott was the strong safety with the second unit, followed by rookie fourth-round pick Da’Norris Searcy. This is one of the few positions in camp that could see a lot of shuffling back and forth [...]
Moats, Batten update
In the morning walk through, Arthur Moats, as Chan Gailey indicated was lining up at inside linebacker with the second unit. Alongside him was a rookie. Sixth-round pick Chris White lined up next to Moats on the inside. They were flanked by Aaron Maybin and Antonio Coleman. Coleman rotated with Danny Batten who is back at [...]
Nix: better across the board
Bills GM Buddy Nix was asked if he feels the team is better right now as it’s currently constituted than it was at this year last time. “My gosh I hope so,” he said smiling. ”Absolutely. I don’t know of any place that we’re not better. Even if it’s just the same guy he has more [...]
Top 3 inside on O-line
Bills GM Buddy Nix said back in 2009 in preparation for the draft that spring they had Eric Wood, Andy Levitre and Kraig Urbik ranked as the top three guards in the class. Now they have all three. So it wasn’t surprising to see them as the three interior linemen on the starting line this [...]
Another QB?
There were reports earlier in the week that an Arena league quarterback, Trevor Harris, could be joining the Bills roster, but it never happened. Now there’s a report that it may happen eventually. According to the Erie Times, Harris is busy preparing for an Arena league playoff game with the Arizona Rattlers. Problem for him [...]
Thigpen, Smith jersey numbers
Though they can’t practice yet, here are the jersey numbers for Brad Smith and Tyler Thigpen. Smith will wear 16 like he did with the Jets, while Thigpen will wear 4 like he did in KC. Here also are the draft pick jersey number assignments. Dareus 99 Williams 23 Sheppard 55 Searcy 25 Hairston 75 [...]
Starting ‘D’ lineup
Here’s the starting ‘D’ in today’s walk through. DL – Dareus, Williams, Edwards LB – Kelsay, Torbor, Davis, Merriman CB – McGee, McKelvin S – Wilson, Byrd Keep in mind that Drayton Florence can’t practice until the 4th.
O-line lineup
At this morning’s walk through here’s the starting O-line left to right. Bell, Levitre, Wood, Urbik, Pears.
Bills Daily Charge – July 30
DAILY REPORT The Bills announced the team has signed draft picks Marcell Dareus, Da’Norris Searcy, Johnny White and Aaron Williams and undrafted free agent Jordan Topp. The Bills also announced the signing of unrestricted free agents Brad Smith and Tyler Thigpen, in addition to re-signing Drayton Florence. Check BuffaloBills.com for all the latest. TODAY’S AVAILABILITY [...]
Changes at camp
Bills Training Camp is again at St. John Fisher, but when fans arrive they’ll notice a big change with respect to the grass fields. There aren’t two 100-yard fields anymore. Over the past year the college chose to build an all weather track around most of the perimeter of where the two grass practice fields [...]
Only 2 roster spots left
With the addition of Drayton Florence, Brad Smith, Tyler Thigpen, rookie free agent Jordan Topp, Scott Chandler and Garrison Sanborn signing their tenders and the signing of four more draft choices Friday, Buffalo’s roster is almost full. Under the new CBA the offseason roster maximum is now 90. Counting 3rd round pick Kelvin Sheppard, who technically doesn’t count [...]
Market not fast and furious
With four months of free agency crammed into a couple of weeks, many anticipated a fast and furious market with millions of dollars flying into the pockets of players at the drop of a hat. Yes, there have been a bevy of signings, but the money hasn’t been ridiculous barring an exception or two, and [...]
Why Bills signed Thigpen, Smith
Yes, Brad Smith has rare versatility and yes Tyler Thigpen has a prior working history with Chan Gailey and should get re-acclimated to the offense rather quickly, but there was a bigger reason why Buffalo signed these two quarterbacks. In addition to being accurate and able to do all the throwing and decision making at [...]
Dareus doesn’t feel behind
Bills top pick Marcell Dareus and all the other rookies appear to be behind thanks to no spring workouts, but Dareus did everything he could to ensure that wouldn’t be the case for him when he walked into training camp. “I don’t feel like I’m behind at all,” after his first conditioning workout. ”I was able [...]
Another ILB candidate
Bills head coach Chan Gailey said that veteran Reggie Torbor will be the one to line up alongside Andra Davis at ILB now that Poz is gone, but there will be another candidate in addition to the draft choices Kelvin Sheppard and Chris White. “The three young guys (we’ve got) are our two drafted guys, [...]
Nix on return of Florence
Bills GM Buddy Nix commented on the return of Drayton Florence to the roster. Nix feels good about their crop of cornerbacks with Florence back on the squad. “We needed Drayton back,” said Nix. ”We’re actually pretty deep back there now with experience. He gives us that veteran leadership. We’re happy to have him back.” Florence [...]
