Author Archives: Buffalobills.com Staff
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 [...]
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 [...]
Draft luncheon tomorrow
Make sure you make you lunch plans with us tomorrow here on buffalobills.com. At 12 noon we will be broadcasting the draft luncheon live where GM Buddy Nix and V.P. of College Scouting Tom Modrak will be taking questions from the media on the 2011 draft. Radio network sideline reporter Rich Gaenzler will also be hosting [...]
Jills auditions
The Buffalo Jills held their annual auditions in the fieldhouse on Sunday and Christina, who helped out last week with the workshop, hosted our coverage again. There were a couple new twists to this year’s auditions, including swimsuit modeling and results being posted online. You can check out the audition video in the media center and [...]
RB vote close
In our final 2011 NFL Draft positional preview piece on running backs, the fan voting was among the tighest. Alabama’s Mark Ingram garnered the most votes with 38% but following right behind was Illinois’ Mikel Leshoure who had 36%. Virginia Tech’s Ryan Williams rounded out the top three with 16% of the fan vote. Now that [...]
Miller’s the choice
Texas A&M Linebacker Von Miller is expected by many to be a top 5 draft selection and if Bills fans had their way he would be the top choice for Buffalo. After watching the ouside linebacker preview in our Countdown to Draft Day series, fans made it clear Miller was their pick at the position with 73% [...]
