Inside The Bills

BDC 4/18 – Rockpile Sold Out!

DAILY REPORT
–The team announced today that 2012 season tickets for the Coors Light Rockpile section are officially sold out. The Bills announced in February that season ticket prices in the popular Coors Light Rockpile and Tops Family Corner sections would be significantly reduced in price for the 2012 season.

–The Bills annual pre-draft luncheon will take place today at Noon featuring comments from Buddy Nix, Doug Whaley, Chuck Cook, and Tom Gibbons.

–The 2012 NFL schedule was announced yesterday. Buffalo’s 2012 regular season schedule features a Kickoff Weekend match-up at the New York Jets, a Thursday Night home game against the Miami Dolphins on November 15^th, and a December 16^th meeting vs. the Seattle Seahawks in Toronto’s Rogers Centre. Click here for a complete look at the schedule>>>

–FOXSports’ Alex Marvez gave the team an ‘A’ for their free agency acquisitions thus far. The full story can be found here>>>

–8 days until the 2012 NFL Draft.

TODAY’S INTERVIEWS
CEO RUSS BRANDON
WGR 550 – The Howard Simon Show
Fan 590 w/ Greg Brady & Jim Lang

QUOTE OF THE DAY
CEO Russ Brandon
On being able to rekindle the rivalry between the Miami Dolphins in Primetime on Thursday night (via WGR 550 4/18/12):
“When you looked at it from our standpoint, Thursday night game in Primetime, we all know what it was like in the building for the Dallas Monday Night game a few years back, but it’s extra special to play the Dolphins at night, play them here on a Thursday. I think the market’s going to really respond and I also think Friday the 16^th will be a very nonproductive day in town for sure.”

PHOTO OF THE DAY

September 17, 1984 was the last time the Bills hosted the Miami Dolphins at home for a primetime game. The two teams will face each other again in primetime at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Thursday, November 15^th.

THIS DAY IN BILLS HISTORY
April 18, 1998 — LB SAM COWART IS BILLS’ FIRST CHOICE IN 1998 DRAFT
Earlier in the off-season, the Buffalo Bills traded their No. 1 Draft pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars for QB Rob Johnson. With their first pick in the 1998 NFL Draft in the second round, the Bills selected LB Sam Cowart from Florida State (39th overall pick).

DAILY LINKS
BuffaloBills.com – Highly touted DT Cox in for pre-draft visit

BuffaloBills.com – QB Tannehill, DE Ingram top Tuesdays pre-draft visits

BuffaloBills.com – Bills home primetime game tops 2012 schedule

BuffaloBills.com – Prospect preview: RB Wilson a free spirit

Buffalo News – Bills return to prime time against Dolphins

Buffalo News – Chiefs’ Berry revisits block by Bills’ Johnson

Buffalo News – County gets OK on plan for budget

Buffalo News – Wideouts with size give this year’s class a good look

Rochester D&C – Bills open season at New York Jets

Associated Press – Bills to open and close season against Jets

Associated Press – Chiefs’ Berry wonders about hit that left him hurt

FoxSports.com – AFC free agency report card

Toronto Sun – Yawn, Bills get Seahawks in Toronto

Toronto Globe & Mail – Bills will host Seahawks in Toronto

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
BuffaloBills.com
2012 NFL Draft: Running Back Preview
Bills Focus: 2012 Schedule Released

WGR 550
Don’t be surprised if Bills pick corner at 10
Tannehill headlines five visitors to One Bills Drive
4/17 Draft Central Hour 1
4/17 Draft Central Hour 2

WIVB
Bills 2012 schedule released

WKBW
Bills Announce 2012 Schedule

WGRZ
2012 Buffalo Bills Schedule

WHAM
Bills Dolphins Thursday Night Game Headlines Schedule

Additional Clips
Inside the Bills Blog
December could be big month, No bye prior to Thursday nighter, Week 4 thru 10 might say it all, Mario appearance on ESPN, Another mock pick for OT, Panthers to move back? , King’s mock has WR to Bills, Bills earn top free agency grade, Bills 2012 schedule note, Gilmore could be 2^nd CB off board, Kiper – Mayock: Tannehill needs time

AFC East Blog (ESPN.com)
Blogger Blitz: Can Bills win in AFC East? (Video)
AFC East chat with James Walker
Berry should be careful with bounty talk
Buffalo Bills schedule analysis

Billboard Blog (Buffalo News)
Berry wonders — again — about hit from Johnson
Bills game in TO, prime time?
Road to the Draft: Jonathan Martin
Meat of the schedule; recent December home record

Buffalo Rumblings
2012 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills Pre-Draft Visitors
2012 NFL Draft: Melvin Ingram To Visit Bills, Per Report
2012 Buffalo Bills Schedule Released: Team Opens At Jets

Buffalo Wins
Draftwatch for the Bills: Luke Kuechly

Buffalowdown
2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd
2012 NFL Draft: What Michael Floyd Can Do For The Buffalo Bills, Stevie Johnson
Buffalo Bills 2012 Schedule: One Sentence About All 16 Games
2012 Buffalo Bills Schedule Revealed: Buffalo Opens Season at New York Jets; Bills to Host Dolphins in Thursday Night Game

Pro Football Talk
Mario Williams: Bills at Houston “just like any other game”

AFC East Daily
Bills host QB Tannehill, DE Ingram among others

Buffalo Business First Morning Roundup
Bills to open, close season vs. Jets

NFL Draft Scout (CBSsports.com)
Projecting the draft: Buffalo Bills

BDC 4/17 – NFL Schedule Out Tonight

DAILY REPORT
–9 days until the 2012 NFL Draft.

–The 2012 NFL schedule will be announced tonight at 7:00 p.m. exclusively on NFL.com and NFL Network. For a look at the Bills 2012 opponents click here>>>

TODAY’S INTERVIEWS
DE MARIO WILLIAMS
7:30 pm – ESPN w/ host Trey Wingo

THIS DAY IN BILLS HISTORY
April 17, 1999 — CB ANTOINE WINFIELD IS BILLS’ 1999 NO. 1 PICK
CB Antoine Winfield from Ohio State was the Bills’ No. 1 pick (23rd overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft.

QUOTE OF THE DAY
CEO Russ Brandon
On his motivation to do right by the franchise and for its fans (via the Buffalo News 4/15/12):
“It’s a tremendous responsibility, and it certainly has caused many sleepless nights from the standpoint of how much it means to this community, how much it means to this region,” Brandon said of his drive to make the Bills succeed. “But the one thing this region offers that is limitless is passion. It’s the Niagara Falls of passion. It just keeps rolling. That’s the one thing we don’t have to manufacture, the unbridled passion the people have for this franchise and the connectivity that the franchise has to its legion of fans. Jokingly, I often say the greatest thing about the job is the passion the people have for the Bills, and the worst thing about the job is the passion the people have for the Bills.”

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator Dave Wannstedt was one of a few  Bills speakers that addressed the Rochester Entercom partners at Ralph Wilson Stadium yesterday.

DAILY LINKS
Buffalo News – Poe has potential, but lacks production

BuffaloBills.com – Bills host trio of defensive prospects

BuffaloBills.com – Bills 2012 schedule to be announced Tuesday, 7 pm

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
WGR 550
Bills host three more
4/16 NFL Draft Show HR1
4/16 NFL Draft Show HR2

Additional Clips
Inside the Bills Blog
Which game will be prime time?

AFC East Blog (ESPN.com)
Report: Ryan Tannehill will visit Buffalo
Strength of schedules favor AFC East

Billboard Blog (Buffalo News)
Road to the Draft: Greg Childs

Buffalo Rumblings
2012 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills Fans Shouldn’t Rule Out Much
2012 NFL Draft: Mark Barron Headlines Trio Visiting Buffalo Bills
2012 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills GM Buddy Nix Quotes

Buffalo Sports Daily
Bills Second-Round Prospects: Josh Robinson, CB (Central Florida)
Bills Host Three Notable Defensive Prospects

Buffalo Wins
QB Prospects for the Bills

AFC East Daily
Barron, 2 other defensive draft prospects, visit Bills

Buffalowdown
Where in the world is Arthur Moats?
NFL to Eliminate Kickoffs?

BDC 4/16 – BEMA Award Winners

DAILY REPORT
–10 days until the 2012 NFL Draft.

–Buffalobills.com had one of the best months for website traffic in team history in March with:
-          13.3 million page views
-          10.75 minutes in time spent on the site

–The Buffalo Broadcasters Association presented the first-ever Buffalo Excellence in Media Awards (BEMAs) on Friday, April 23. WKBW‐TV’s Kendra Eaglin and STAR 102.5 FM’s Rob Lucas served as the official co‐hosts of the BEMAs. Below are a few of the 2012 winners:

Radio Personality of the Year
Sandy Beach‐WBEN AM & FM

Radio Station of the Year
WBEN‐AM & FM

Best Use of Social Media
Jeremy White/WGR 550 AM

Backpack Journalist of the Year
Ed Reilly/WKBW‐TV

Trailblazer Award
Linda Pellegrino/WKBW‐TV

QUOTE OF THE DAY
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
On Bills CEO Russ Brandon (via the Buffalo News 4/15/12):
“I think Russ is a brilliant marketer,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told the Buffalo News. “He understands the passion of the fans, and he understands the community. He has a great team around him [in the Bills' front office], which is the sign of a quality person. He’s one of the more respected club executives we have, and his serving on our business ventures committee is an indication of that.”

PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Bills LB Shawne Merriman tweeted this photo as he took time to sign autographs for fans in Jacksonville, FL Saturday while participating in the 2012 Tim Tebow Foundation Celebrity Gala and Golf Tournament.

Bills Wall of Famer Booker Edgerson was present at the 2012 Buffalo Excellence in Media Awards (BEMAs) presented by the Buffalo Broadcasters Association. Edgerson presented the Backpack Journalist of the Year Award and is pictured with the winner Ed O’Reilly of Channel 7.

DAILY LINKS
Buffalo News – Tackles: A matter of opinion

Buffalo News – Bills CEO determined to keep team viable

Buffalo News – What’s the Bills’ game plan?

Buffalo News – Tannehill next to visit Bills

Buffalo News – Our football, hockey teams popular statewide

BuffaloBills.com – Prospect preview: DE Curry cleared hurdles

BuffaloBills.com – Mock Draft Watch 8.0

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
WGR 550
Tannehill and Buffalo: Does it make sense?

BuffaloBills.com
2012 NFL Draft: Defensive End Preview

WGRZ
Bills NFL Draft Preview

Additional Clips
The Sports Xchange (CBSsports.com)
Bills looking for receiver opposite JohnsonWake wants new contract or could sit out
Strategy And Personnel
Gailey says Wildcat adds prep time for opponents

Billboard Blog (Buffalo News)
Road to the Draft: Brian Quick Road to the Draft: Marvin McNutt

Buffalo Rumblings
Buffalo Bills Stadium Renovations Expected To Top $200 Million

Buffalo Sports Daily
Bills Second-Round Prospects: Zach Brown (LB)

Buffalo Wins
5 things to avoid during the NFL Draft

Pro Football Talk
Team needs: Buffalo Bills

Pro Football Weekly
Bills expected to add depth at LB in draft

Buffalowdown
2012 NFL Draft: The Buffalo Bills Should Avoid Ryan Tannehill Like the Plague

BDC 4/13 – Daily Links

DAILY REPORT
–13 days until the 2012 NFL Draft.

–The Buffalo Bills announced yesterday the winners of the Bills and Delta Sonic “Announce the 4th Round Draft Pick” contest. Grand prize winner, Christopher Fuller of Tonawanda, NY will be traveling to New York City to announce the Bills 4th round draft pick at Radio City Music Hall, Saturday April 28, 2012. Click here for the full story>>>

QUOTE OF THE DAY
Bills CEO Russ Brandon
On it being an exciting time for the city of Buffalo and in the building from last season and wanting to protect this team and get more weapons (via SiriusXM NFL Radio on April 12^th):
“It really was highlighted last year in the first part of the season with the Oakland game, New England, and Philly; having that 12^th man at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The buzz with the whole entire region. It really was energizing. Obviously we had a tough second half to the year. Even coming out of that I think everyone feels really good about where the franchise is headed coupled with the free agent signing of Mario and Mark Anderson and re-signing Stevie Johnson. That was really what kicked off our free agent period. It was met very positively in the market and that has translated into people being very excited about what’s coming up.”

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Check out the Bills Facebook page to choose your Bills themed cover photo. Above is one of the nine photo options you could have!

DAILY LINKS
BuffaloBills.com – Prospect preview: TE Fleener best of thin bunch

BuffaloBills.com – Contest Winner to Announce Bills Draft Pick

Erie Times – Erie Times-News NFL draft tip sheet: Buffalo Bills defensive line

CBSsports.com – Team draft needs: Buffalo Bills

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
WGR 550
Finding Fitz’s No. 2

BuffaloBills.com
2012 NFL Draft: Tight End Preview

Additional Clips
Inside the Bills Blog
Another OT for Bills in mock

Billboard Blog (Buffalo News)
Road to the Draft: Audie Cole

Buffalo Rumblings
2012 NFL Draft Prospect Profiles: Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama
2012 NFL Mock Draft: Grade Our Picks For Buffalo
2012 NFL Mock Draft: Why We Chose Chandler Jones

Buffalowdown
Cordy Glenn at 10?

Buffalo Rising
Examining the Bills: Summing Up and Catching Up

BDC 4/12- Draft Countdown

DAILY REPORT
–14 days until the 2012 NFL Draft.

–Bills General Manager Buddy Nix, Assistant General Manager/Director of Player Personnel Doug Whaley and Director of College Scouting Chuck Cook will be available for comments Wednesday, April 18^th, for the annual Buffalo Bills Pre-Draft Media Luncheon.

TODAY’S INTERVIEWS
CEO RUSS BRANDON
4:00 pm – SiriusXM NFL Radio w/ Zig Fracassi and Randy Cross

QUOTE OF THE DAY
Bills GM Buddy Nix
On DE Mario Williams and if there’s any pressure on him:
“He gets it,” Nix told Buffalobills.com. “He’s got his head screwed on right. It doesn’t bother him. He doesn’t want to be looked at as the savior. He wants to play good and he wants to make everyone around him better. Pressure doesn’t matter to him and it doesn’t matter to me. The most pressure he’ll ever have is being the first pick in the draft six years ago.”

THIS DAY IN BILLS HISTORY
April 12, 1964 — BILLS SIGN PETE GOGOLAK
Buffalo signed rookie placekicker Pete Gogolak, their 1964 12th round draft choice from Cornell University. He became the first soccer-style kicker in pro football history.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

K Pete Gogolak

DAILY LINKS
Buffalo News – Gruden talks QB options for Bills

BuffaloBills.com – Prospect value tight in mid-first round

NFL.com – Mario Williams doesn’t feel pressure despite big deal

NFL.com – Buyer beware: Results vary on big-name defensive FAs

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
WGR 550
Bills Pre-Draft Visits to Date

WGRZ
A Bills Stadium in Downtown Buffalo?

Additional Clips
Billboard Blog (Buffalo News)
Wannstedt’s name mentioned in connection to Arkansas job
Gruden on Fitz: ‘It’s about sustaining’
Road to the Draft: Bobby Wagner

Buffalo Rumblings
2012 NFL Draft: On Luke Kuechly And The Buffalo Bills
Poll: Would You Prefer A Downtown Stadium For The Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Sports Daily
2012 NFL Three-Round Mock Draft: Take One

Buffalowdown
2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Georgia G/T Cordy Glenn

Buffalo Rising
BILLS: Top of the Draft Board

BDC 4/11 – M&T Bank Draft Challenge

DAILY REPORT
–15 days until the 2012 NFL Draft

–The Buffalo Bills announced yesterday they are partnering with M&T Bank for the  sixth annual M&T Bank Draft Day Challenge—a contest where fans predict the Bills first selection of the NFL Draft.

Fans who correctly guess the Bills first NFL Draft pick will be entered to win a prize package. Fans can visit www.facebook.com/mybillscard through April 26 to make their prediction. Five winners selected at random will receive:

• An exclusive “meet and greet” with the top draft pick
• A private tour of the Buffalo Bills facilities
• An autographed Buffalo Bills helmet

QUOTE OF THE DAY
NFL Network analyst and former NFL GM Charley Casserly
On the impact DE Mario Williams will have on the defense:
“First of all you’ll get great effort. You’ll get 100-percent out of him. That isn’t going to be an issue,” Casserly told Buffalobills.com. “Teams are going to build their offensive blocking schemes around him so that should free up opportunities for other players. I think he’s going to play hard and he can play the run well, which was a major problem with the Bills, stopping people running the football. They’ve got to stop the run.”

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Bills QB Tyler Thigpen showed off his golf skills in Myrtle Beach Monday competing in the ‘Monday After the Masters’ celebrity pro-am. (Photo courtesy of Charles Slate, The (Myrtle Beach) Sun News, 4/9/2012)

DAILY LINKS
BuffaloBills.com – Prospect preview: DT Poe ready to go

BuffaloBills.com – Fans call the pick in M&T Bank Draft Day Challenge

49ers.com – Opponent Preview: Buffalo Bills

Miami Herald – Antonio “De-La” Brown named football coach at Jackson

Kansas City Star – NFL free agent winners and losers

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
BuffaloBills.com
2012 NFL Draft: Defensive Tackle Preview

WGRZ
Buffalo Bills Stadium Debate: Speakers Address Downtown Stadium at Council Meeting

WIVB
Should the Ralph be moved downtown?
Should the Bills play in the city?
Viewers have lots to say on Bills move
Arthur Moats hosts Winging It!

WKBW
Plans for a New Stadium in Downtown Buffalo Emerge

WGR 550
BUSCAGLIA: NFL Mock Draft #4
4/11 Joe Buscaglia talks Draft on The Howard Simon Show

Additional Clips
Inside the Bills Blog
Casserly on Mario impact

Billboard Blog (Buffalo News)
Pre-draft visits planned or in the books
Road to the Draft: Zach Brown

Buffalo Rumblings
2012 NFL Draft: David DeCastro Doesn’t Make Sense For Bills

Pro Football Focus
Draft Grader: Buffalo Bills

BDC 4/10 – Daily Links

DAILY REPORT
–16 days until the 2012 NFL Draft

QUOTE OF THE DAY
DE Mario Williams
On if he feels any pressure to be the ‘super star’ in Buffalo:
“I know what this city wants and needs and that’s fine with me,” said Williams of Buffalo. “That’s not pressure. I play football. That’s what I do. My main goal is to play football that helps us win. This city also embraced me.”

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Today is the final day for fans to enter in a contest with the Buffalo Bills and Delta Sonic to win a chance to go to New York City to announce the Bills 4^th round draft pick on Saturday, April 28^th. Fans can enter on facebook.com/buffalobills and facebook.com/DeltaSonicCarWash

DAILY LINKS
Associated Press – Bills’ spending spree paying off in ticket sales

BuffaloBills.com – Pressure for Mario non-existent compared to 2006

BuffaloBills.com – Prospect preview: OL Glenn just scratching surface

BuffaloBills.com – Mock Draft Watch 7.0

Jacksonville Daily News – Bills’ Sanders welcomes Williams with open arms

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
BuffaloBills.com
2012 NFL Draft: Offensive Tackle Preview

WGR 550
4/7 ESPN’s James Walker
Bills hosted OT Cordy Glenn in late March
Tackling the Bills’ offensive tackle question

Additional Clips
Inside the Bills Blog
OL Glenn a pre-draft visitor

AFC East Blog (ESPN.com)
Why Bills are my sleeper pick for 2012

Billboard Blog (Buffalo News)
Road to the Draft: Nick Toon
Road to the Draft: Harrison Smith
Road to the Draft: Chase Minnifield

Buffalo Rumblings
2012 NFL Draft: Cordy Glenn Made Pre-Draft Stop In Buffalo
2012 NFL Draft Prospect Profiles: Vontaze Burfict, LB, Arizona State
Buffalo Bills’ Season Ticket Sales Enjoying A Boost, Says Russ Brandon

Buffalo Sports Daily
Reed Endorses Michael Floyd

Buffalo Wins
Draftwatch for the Bills: Dre Kirkpatrick

Pro Football Talk
In Buffalo, Williams was “soft” and “cerebral”

AFC East Daily
Bills’ active offseason boosting season-ticket sales

Buffalowdown
2012 NFL Draft: Will the Buffalo Bills Take a Mid-to-Late Round QB?

BDC 4/6 – Daily Links

DAILY REPORT
–20 days until the 2012 NFL Draft

QUOTE OF THE DAY
LB Arthur Moats
On New Era hats (via Buffalo Business First):
“To have an opportunity to support my team, the NFL, and to be able to support New Era, it’s definitely exciting,” Moats said. “New Era, they always dominate the hat game,” he said. “I know, me personally, I wear New Era hats all the time.”

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Former Bill and Wall of Famer Phil Hansen will be at this year’s NFL draft to announce the Bills second round pick.

DAILY LINKS
BuffaloBills.com – Prospect Preview: LB Cole packs a punch

Business First – Buffalo Bills embrace New Era caps

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
BuffaloBills.com
2012 NFL Draft: Outside Linebacker Preview

Additional Clips
WGR550
Kalil, Kirkpatrick visiting One Bills Drive

Inside the Bills Blog
Kyle knows new Nike unis, 2 more pre-draft visitors for Bills

Sports Xchange (CBSsports.com)
Bell departs Bills for Philadelphia
Strategy And Personnel
Preseason game could be against Redskins’ Griffin

AFC East Blog (ESPN.com)
Bills host Matt Kalil, Dre Kirkpatrick
Poll: Buffalo Bills’ left tackle?
Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest AFC East mock

Billboard Blog (Buffalo News)
Road to the Draft: David Wilson
Road to the Draft: Sean Spence

Buffalo Rumblings
2012 NFL Draft: Do The Buffalo Bills Need A Starting Left Tackle?
Does Chan Gailey Think Chris Hairston Can Start?

Buffalo Wins
2nd round/early 1st round prospects for the Bills

Pro Football Weekly
Buffalo Bills Draft Preview

BDC 4/5 – Preseason Schedule

DAILY REPORT
–21 days until the 2012 NFL Draft

–Wall of Famer Phil Hansen will be present at the Radio City Music Hall on April 27^th to announce the Bills second round draft choice. Click here for the full story>>>

–The Bills announced their 2012 preseason schedule yesterday. Buffalo will host the Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Weeks One and Three of the preseason, make the trip to Minnesota in Week Two, and close out its 2012 preseason at the Detroit Lions. Specific dates and times will be announced at a later date for the complete preseason schedule. Season tickets for 2012 are on sale now online through Buffalobills.com, by phone at 1-877-BB-TICKS (228-4257), or in person by visiting the Bills ticket office at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

BUFFALO BILLS 2012 PRESEASON SCHEDULE
DATE                          OPPONENT               TIME
TBD (Aug. 9-13)         WASHINGTON          TBD
TBD (Aug. 16-20)      at Minnesota               TBD
TBD (Aug. 23-26)      PITTSBURGH            TBD
TBD (Aug. 29-30)       at Detroit                     TBD

QUOTE OF THE DAY
DE Mario Williams
On DE Mark Anderson:
“He’s definitely a high motor guy,” Williams told Buffalobills.com. “He’s deceiving. You look at him and he’s not as big as your typical defensive end and he knows how to use leverage and his quickness to get around guys. That was the biggest thing. When I would watch him in one-on-ones, especially during third down situations he was able to make things happen with his quickness and being elusive.”

THIS DAY IN BILLS HISTORY…
April 5, 1974 – BILLS INTRODUCE NEW LOGO
The Bills announced a major change in the team’s logo for the 1974 season. Gone was the red standing buffalo that had been the team’s mark since 1962. It was replaced by a blue charging buffalo with a red streak.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Bills DE Mario Williams, pictured with Dave Aichinger, made a surprise visit Wednesday to New Era’s flagship store in downtown Buffalo.

DAILY LINKS
Buffalo News – Redskins, Steelers to visit Ralph in preseason

Associated Press – Buffalo Bills to open preseason hosting Redskins

BuffaloBills.com – Wall of Famer Hansen to announce Bills 2nd round pick

BuffaloBills.com – Bills preseason opponents announced

BuffaloBills.com – Richardson headlines top draft talent visiting Bills

BuffaloBills.com – A closer look at Bills 2012 opponents

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
Pro Football Talk Live (NBC Sports)
PFT Live: Talkin’ Bills with safety George Wilson

WGR550
Bills preseason schedule announced
Bills hosting HB Richardson, 3 others on visit

Additional Clips
Inside the Bills Blog
Kiper: OT & WR in mock for Bills, Mario on fellow DE Anderson, Why Bell’s first name changed, ‘Cuse DE Jones visiting, Dissecting Richardson visit, OT Bell signs with Eagles

AFC East Blog (ESPN.com)
Thoughts on AFC East preseason schedules
Bills lose backup plan at left tackle
AFC East second-round mock

Billboard Blog (Buffalo News)
‘Skins, Steelers to visit Ralph in preseason

Buffalo Rumblings
Buffalo Bills 2012 Pre-Season Schedule Announced
2012 NFL Draft: Trent Richardson Headlines Group Of Buffalo Bills Visitors
Buffalo Bills HC Chan Gailey Approval Poll: April 2012

Buffalo Sports Daily
Bell, Parrish Find New Teams

Pro Football Talk
George Wilson says keeping it simple is the key to Buffalo stopping Tebow

Buffalowdown
Buffalo Bills Preseason Schedule Announced: Robert Griffin III Likely To Make His Pro Debut in Buffalo

BDC 4/4 – Nike Unveiling

DAILY REPORT
–22 days until the 2012 NFL Draft

–The Buffalo Bills and Delta Sonic will send one lucky fan to New York City to announce the Bills 4^th round draft pick on Saturday, April 28^th. Fans can enter on facebook.com/buffalobills and facebook.com/DeltaSonicCarWash.  Contest ends Tuesday, April 10^th at 5pm.

–According to NikeInc.com, “the Buffalo Bills chose to take full innovation in the Nike Elite 51 football uniform. The Bills design aesthetic will stay true to years past while updating the color-blocking in the neckline in order to accommodate the Nike Flywire technology to reduce weight and provide a lockdown fit over the pads. Designed and engineered from the inside out, the new uniform focuses on creating a system where the baselayer, padding, jersey and pant work in concert. A few of the new innovations include increasing sleeve articulation for better range of motion and integrating new four-way stretch fabrication to provide a streamlined shrink-wrap fit.” Click here to see more Bills uniform facts from Nikeinc.com>>>

QUOTE OF THE DAY
S George Wilson
On being a part of the Nike uniform unveiling (via Bills Focus on Buffalobills.com):
“It’s just a great opportunity to come out and be a part of showcasing the partnership between the NFL and Nike and just helping them modernize our game. You see that through the technology and the work that Nike’s been putting into these uniforms. I believe they’ve been working on them for about five years now. There’s been a lot of work going on behind-the-scenes at Nike and the NFL to make today happen.”

THIS DAY IN BILLS HISTORY…
April 4, 1972 — GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONIES HELD FOR NEW STADIUM
Ground breaking ceremonies were held in Orchard Park, NY for the Bills’ new 80,000-seat stadium. Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. and Erie County Legislature Chairman Richard J. Keane both turned the first shovel full of dirt.

PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Bills safety George Wilson represented the Bills as a player from each NFL team was on hand in NYC to sport the new on-field attire.

Wide receiver Stevie Johnson’s uniform was modeled on display at the Nike event.

Images of the Bills new Elite 51 uniform produced by Nike are available on www.buffalobills.com. Click here to see some more angles.

DAILY LINKS
Buffalo News – Parrish goes west, inks one-year deal with San Diego

Buffalo News – NFL, Nike unveil new uniforms

BuffaloBills.com – Prospect preview: QB Osweiler a talent that needs time

Erie Times – NFL draft tip sheet: Bills offensive line

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
Buffalo News NFL and Nike unveil new uniforms (Photos) New Nike jerseys unveiled (Video)

WGRZ New Nike NFL Uniforms Unveiled

BuffaloBills.com
2012 NFL Draft: Quarterback Preview
Bills Focus: Nike Jerseys Unveiled
Buffalo Bills Uniform by Nike Photo Gallery

NBC Sports Network
George Wilson on NBC Sports Talk

Additional Clips
Inside the Bills Blog
Bills Nike unis, a closer look, The other Nike uniform tweak, Bills’ Nike collar NOT all white, Prelim shot of new Nike unis

Sports Xchange (CBSsports.com)
Bills’ additions aimed at stopping quarterbacks
Strategy And Personnel
Bills still want to bring Bell back

AFC East Blog (ESPN.com)
Blogger Blitz: Bills’ left tackle position
New unis: No big changes in AFC East

Billboard Blog (Buffalo News)
Road to the Draft: B.J. Coleman

Buffalo Rumblings
Buffalo Bills GM Buddy Nix Approval Poll: April 2012

Buffalowdown
New Nike Buffalo Bills Uniforms Revealed

BDC 4/3: Nike unveiling today

DAILY REPORT
–The NFL is unveiling each of the 32 new Nike uniforms today at a media event in New York City. Bills S George Wilson will be representing the team during the presentation.

–The team announced yesterday that Mary Owen, Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning, will oversee the Bills Community Relations Department. She will work closely with Vice President of Community Relations Gretchen Geitter in the team’s efforts to support the region through its many community outreach programs and philanthropy. Click here for the full story>>>

TODAY’S INTERVIEWS
GEORGE WILSON
4:30 pm – SiriusXM NFL Radio w/ Tim Ryan and Pat Kirwan
6:00 pm – NBC Sports Talk on NBC Sports Network
7:00 pm – NYC Bills Backers Appearance McFadden’s – 800 2nd Ave (at 42nd St.) New York, NY

THIS DAY IN BILLS HISTORY
April 3, 1997 – KELLY, LOFTON MOVE INTO THE BOOTH
NBC announced that it had hired former Bills Jim Kelly and James Lofton as game analysts for the 1997 season.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

 Nike gear is available online at www.shopthebills.com, in the Bills Store at One Bills Drive, and online at www.nike.com.

DAILY LINKS
BuffaloBills.com – Owen to lead Bills community relations department

BuffaloBills.com – Nike unveils new NFL uniforms

Buffalo News – Owen has new responsibilities

Buffalo Rising – Andre Reed & Cornelius Bennett Among Those Snubbed By Hall of Fame

Additional Clips
Inside the Bills Blog
Latest mock staying OT for Bills, A CB with Tannehill like buzz, A cornerback synopsis 1^st 3 rounds, George Wilson appearance, Fred tops in RB pass blocking

AFC East Blog (ESPN.com)
Todd McShay: OT Riley Reiff is not elite
Updating AFC East salary cap

Billboard Blog (Buffalo News) – Road to the Draft: Brock Osweiler

Buffalo Rumblings – 2012 NFL Draft: What If WR, LT Can’t Be Upgraded?

Buffalo Wins – Bills New Draft Targets Post Free Agency

Pro Football Weekly – AFC East draft needs

BDC 4/2- New Era & Nike Gear

DAILY REPORT
–New Era Cap Company became the official licensed partner of the NFL for all headgear yesterday. The first line to launch was the NFL draft line caps. The Buffalo Bills hats are available online at www.buffalobills.com, in the Bills Store at One Bills Drive, and at New Era’s flagship store in downtown Buffalo.

–Nike became the NFL’s official licensed partner for all apparel on April 1^st. Bills Nike gear is available online at www.shopthebills.com and in the Bills Store at One Bills Drive.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

WR David Nelson filmed a commercial at Ralph Wilson Stadium with Fichte, Endl, and Elmer Eyecare for their new Buffalo Bills campaign. The commercial is set to launch this month.

DAILY LINKS
Buffalo News – McShay: Bills’ pick may be too high for need

BuffaloBills.com – Prospect preview: CB Robinson not to be denied

Tampa Tribune – Overdue Bills might finally be contenders

LA Times – George Wilson – Inspiration (Page 12)

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
BuffaloBills.com
2012 NFL Draft: Cornerback Preview 2012 NFL Draft: Center/Guard Preview

WGR550
Jackson’s agent “confident” talks with Bills will start

Additional Clips
Inside the Bills Blog
Another FA visit for Bell, Bell visiting Steelers, McShay: Bills in tough spot at 10

Billboard Blog (Buffalo News)
Road to the Draft: Lavonte David Road to the Draft: Dwight Bentley

Buffalo Rumblings
2012 NFL Draft: Brock Osweiler Will Make Pre-Draft Visit With Bills

Pro Football Talk
Fred Jackson confident about getting a new deal

AFC East Daily
Bell less likely to return to Bills as tackle adds visits

Buffalowdown
2012 NFL Mock Draft: Buffalo Bills Take OT Riley Reiff

BDC 3/30 – Bills New Era Hat

DAILY REPORT
–Take a behind-the-scenes look at the New Era Cap Company as they prepare to launch their new line of NFL headgear on April 1^st  Click here for the full story>>>

–Arthur Moats joined representatives from New Era to unveil the new official NFL-licensed Buffalo Bills hats this morning.  New Era Buffalo Bills hats will be available for purchase online at buffalobills.com starting Sunday, April 1^st at 12:01 am.  They will also be available in the Bills Store at One Bills Drive on Monday, April 2^nd.

New Era’s flagship store in downtown Buffalo will host a special midnight release party for its full line of NFL hats on Sunday, April 1^st from midnight – 2:00 am.

–The Buffalo Bills announced yesterday via buffalobills.com that due to high demand and the first season ticket deposit deadline being today, the team’s ticket office will have extended hours from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Ticket representatives will also be available to answer questions from prospective season-ticket holders about available seat locations inside Ralph Wilson Stadium.

QUOTE OF THE DAY
Dana Marciniak – Manager of Corporate Communications at New Era Cap
On the increased pride of the local New Era employees creating the headwear for their hometown team:
“New Era’s been in Buffalo for over 90 years so to be able to say that we get to rep our hometown Buffalo Bills that have stayed here is really, really exciting for us.”

THIS DAY IN BILLS HISTORY
March 30, 1960 – EDDIE ABRAMOSKI HIRED
Eddie Abramoski, athletic trainer at the University of Detroit, was hired as the Bills’ trainer, a position he would hold until he retired following the 1995 season.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

LB Arthur Moats was live on WKBW-TV Ch.7 in Buffalo this morning with hosts Ginger Geoffery (middle) and Elizabeth Carey (right) to unveil the new official NFL-licensed Buffalo Bills hats.

DAILY LINKS
Rochester D&C – Buffalo Bills draw more praise

BuffaloBills.com – Prospect preview: Long journey for C Blake

BuffaloBills.com – Buffalo Bills ticket office extends hours with season ticket deposit deadline approaching

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
BuffaloBills.com
Bills Focus: New Era Launching NFL Hat Line

WGR550 – The Howard Simon Show
Bills LB Arthur Moats in Studio with Howard Simon and Jeremy White

103.3 the Edge
Buffalo Bills LB Arthur Moats In Studio Buffalo Bills LB Arthur Moats In Studio Pt. 2

WKBW-TV
Buffalo Bills LB Arthur Moats live on set for New Era Cap

Kiss 98.5
Buffalo Bills LB Arthur Moats in Studio

Additional Clips
Inside the Bills Blog
Stroud contemplating comeback, McShay mock goes WR for Bills

Sports Xchange (CBSsports.com)
Bills’ additions aimed at stopping quarterbacks
Strategy And Personnel
Bills still want to bring Bell back

AFC East Blog (ESPN.com)
Poll: Best AFC East offseason move
Todd McShay’s AFC East mock draft AFC East free-agency assessment

Billboard Blog (Buffalo News)
Road to the Draft: Michael Floyd

Buffalo Rumblings
Greg Cosell: Ryan Tannehill A Better Prospect Than Christian Ponder
2012 NFL Draft: Kirk Cousins Making Pre-Draft Stop In Buffalo
Chan Gailey: Buffalo Bills Evolving Along With NFL
2012 NFL Mock Draft: Why We Chose Mike Adams

Buffalowdown
Buffalo Bills Draft Preview: Q & A With NFL Mocks

BDC 3/29 – Daily Links

DAILY REPORT
–Bills WR Stevie Johnson (Kentucky alum) and Bills C Eric Wood (Louisville alum) are scheduled to discuss the Final Four on the Jim Rome Show at 1:20 pm ET this afternoon.  Listen locally on WGR 550 or online at wgr550.com or via the Bills mobile app.

–Buffalobills.com lead journalist Chris Brown caught up with Bills Wall of Famer Phil Hansen on the addition of pass rushers Mario Williams and Mark Anderson. Click here for the full story>>>

QUOTE OF THE DAY
Head Coach Chan Gailey
On where Mario Williams will lineup defensively (via SiriusXM NFL Radio on March 27^th):
“Nothing is set in concrete on who is going to play where. We’re going to look at a lot of different scenarios there and put guys in position where they can be the most successful they can be.  Now (Mario) feels a lot better and a lot more comfortable on the left side.  If he is on the left side, it’s not like we’re bad on the other side.  There are some advantages people sometimes don’t think about when you have a pass rusher coming from the defensive left.”

THIS DAY IN BILLS HISTORY
March 29, 1973 — BILLS SET HOME ATTENDANCE RECORD
Kenneth Souliske purchased the 46,207th season ticket for the 1973 season, assuring the Bills of their largest home attendance ever.

PHOTOS OF THE DAY

LB Arthur Moats attended the United Way Appreciation Luncheon yesterday with Michael Weiner (President of UW of Buffalo & Erie County) and members of Erie County Hall.

The Associated Press captured this photo of Head Coach Chan Gailey through an iPhone while he was giving an interview at the NFL owners meeting in Palm Beach, FL Tuesday 3/27/12.

DAILY LINKS
BuffaloBills.com – Williams & Anderson reminders of ’95 pass rush?

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
BuffaloBills.com
2012 NFL Draft: Safety Preview

WGR550
Playoff OT rules applied to reg. season; Bills proposal doesn’t pass

Additional Clips
Inside the Bills Blog
SC pro day report, WR Jeffery has solid pro day, All turnovers to now be reviewed, Bills rule proposal voted down, New OT rules applied to regular season, SO. Carolina WR Jeffery pro day

Billboard Blog (Buffalo News)
Road to the Draft: Tank Carder

Buffalo Rumblings
Buddy Nix Continues Building His Southern-Themed Team
2012 SB Nation NFL Writers Mock Draft Update
2012 NFL Draft: Andre Branch Visits Bills, Per Report
Chan Gailey Admits To Ryan Fitzpatrick Rib Injury

AFC East Daily
Bell’s decision could affect Bills’ No. 1 draft choice

BDC 3/28 – Draft Prospects: Safeties

DAILY REPORT
–Buffalobills.com lead journalist Chris Brown previews some of top 2012 NFL Draft prospects at the safety position. Click here for the full video>>>

–USA Today’s Nate Davis reviews moves made by the Bills and other NFL teams in the first two weeks of free agency. Link>>>

QUOTES OF THE DAY
Head Coach Chan Gailey
On Dave Wannstedt’s impact on the Bills defense this season (via SiriusXM NFL Radio on March 27^th):
“I think we are going to be very exciting on defense.  Dave Wannstedt brings an edginess and excitement to the defensive meeting room.  I’m looking forward to it.  I think he will do a great job in there and his wealth of experience is just super.”

On the play of Nick Barnett last season (via John Kryk of the Toronto Sun on March 27^th):
“Nick Barnett played extremely well. If we’d have won more football games, he probably would have been in the Pro Bowl, because his statistics matched up with a bunch of the guys that went to the Pro Bowl. He got his feet wet, so to speak, in Buffalo. And I think this year he’ll have a better year, maybe, than he did last year. And last year was extremely good. And he’ll feel a lot more comfortable about a lot of things this year.”

THIS DAY IN BILLS HISTORY
March 28, 1972 — BILLS MOVE TO WKBW RADIO
The Buffalo Bills reached an agreement with WKBW Radio to broadcast all of the Bills’ games.

PHOTO OF THE DAY
                        
G Mike Jasper, DE Alex Carrington and DE Dwan Edwards attended the 50^th Annual Variety Kids Telethon on March 25^th to benefit Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo.  Bills Players appeared on camera during the “Buffalo Bills Hour” where they took pledge calls, visited with the volunteers, signed autographs and took pictures.  Most importantly, Mike, Alex and Dwan got to spend some special time with Casey (left) and Coral (right) Swan, this year’s celebrity kids. The event raised $1,201,317.00.

DAILY LINKS
BuffaloBills.com – Prospect preview: S Smith a hybrid player?

BuffaloBills.com – Bills pitch in at Variety club telethon

BuffaloBills.com – 2 Bills get taste of business world

Toronto Sun – New guys give Bills a rush

Toronto Sun – Gailey offers a pat on the backs

Cedar Rapids Gazette – Buffalo Bills running back Jackson never forgets Coe

NFL.com – Bills GM promises Jackson extension offer before camp

WVIT – Former Husky Hoping to Stay Healthy in NFL

Myrtle Beach Sun News – Former QB Thigpen returns to Coastal Carolina, stands by December comments

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
Sirius Radio
Bills Head Coach Chan Gailey on NFL Radio with Alex Marvez & Jim Miller

WGRZ
Bills to Offer Jackson Extension

WGR550
Nix Says Jackson Will Have Extension Before Camp

Additional Clips
Inside the Bills Blog
Bills 3^rd rd pick a spot higher, 2 round mock goes OT, WR for Bills, Fred update

AFC East Blog (ESPN.com)
Gailey discusses Spiller-Jackson duo

Billboard Blog (Buffalo News)
Bills to host DE Branch

Buffalo Rumblings
Mark Anderson’s Buffalo Bills Contract Worth $19.5 Million, Per Report
2012 NFL Draft: Three Early Favorites Of Buffalo Bills Fans
2012 NFL Draft Order: Buffalo Bills Picks

Pro Football Talk
Bills urge change to replay rule for faster reviews
Bills promise Jackson will be extended before camp

AFC East Daily
Nix again promises Bills will offer Jackson extension

Canoe.ca
Bills coach Chan Gailey on Mario, Fred vs CJ, Nick…

BDC 3/27 – Draft Order Determined

DAILY REPORT
–A total of 32 compensatory choices in the 2012 NFL Draft have been awarded to 15 teams, the NFL announced yesterday. The Buffalo Bills were awarded the 44^th pick (251^st overall) in the seventh round. Under the rules for compensatory draft selections, a team losing more or better compensatory free agents than it acquires in the previous year is eligible to receive compensatory draft picks.

–The Bills 10 draft choice order for the 2012 NFL Draft is:
1st round – #10
2nd round – #41 (9th in round)
3rd round – #71 (8th in round)
4th round – #105 & #124 (10th and 29th in round)
5th round – #144 & #147 (9th and 12th in round)
6th round – #178 (8th in round)
7th round – #217 & #251 (10th and 44th in round)

QUOTES OF THE DAY
GM Buddy Nix
On how an improved pass rush can help the secondary (via SiriusXM NFL Radio on March 26):
“I don’t care if you’re an average quarterback in this league, if you let him stay on rhythm and set his feet, he’ll pick you apart.  You have to make that guy move and throw off balance.  If our front four can do that then all the sudden our corners and safeties get a lot better.”

Peter King – Sports Illustrated.com NFL Columnist
On his top 10 free agent moves he’s liked the most so far:
“No. 4: DE Mark Anderson from New England to Buffalo. The Bills’ defensive line has a tremendously improved look right now. Keep in mind new defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt will switch to a 4-3. He’ll have Mario Williams at left end and Anderson and Chris Kelsay (and maybe a draft choice) playing the right side, with Kyle Williams, Marcell Dareus and Torell Troup in the middle. That’s the best line in the AFC East.”  Click here for the full story>>>

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Bills S George Wilson tweeted this photo of him with former Bills CB Booker Edgerson (left) and DB Butch Byrd (right) Monday at the NFLPA meeting Monday morning.

DAILY LINKS
Buffalo News – Mario landed in good spot, Phillips says

BuffaloBills.com – Bills awarded compensatory pick

BuffaloBills.com – 3 Bills get taste of business world

BuffaloBills.com – Brad Smith hosts Athletes in Action banquet

Toronto Sun – Pats need to be ready for Bills’ pass rush

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
WGRZ
Tasker Decides Against Run GOP Primary For Congress
Bills Get Compensatory Draft Choice

WIVB
Bills lease negotiations to begin soon

NFL Network
On the Clock: Bills

Additional Clips
Inside the Bills Blog
Bills draft picks by overall #, Nix’s take on Tebow, Will Bills draft more than 1 OT?, Nix update on Demetrius Bell, Bills compensatory history ’05-’11, Poz’s contract to thank, Latest mock goes OT, King: Bills D-line best in the East

Billboard Blog (Buffalo News)
Bills add 7th-round pick

Buffalo Rumblings
2012 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills Awarded A Compensatory Pick
2012 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills And Wide Receiver Prospects
2012 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills And Left Tackle Prospects
Could Erik Pears Be A Left Tackle Option For Buffalo?
A Philosophically Driven Buffalo Bills Roster Anomaly

BDC 3/26- Choice Resigns

DAILY REPORT
–The Bills announced Saturday that RB Tashard Choice has agreed to re-sign with the team. Choice tallied 70 rushing yards on 23 carries with a touchdown and added seven catches for 51 yards in six games with Buffalo in 2011 after being claimed off of waivers from Washington on November 23^rd.

–The 11^th Annual Athletes in Action (AIA) Call to Courage Breakfast was held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Buffalo Saturday. The event was hosted by Buffalo Bills Quarterback/Wide Receiver Brad Smith and his wife Rosalynn, emceed by Steve Tasker and Channel 2 News Anchor Jodi Johnston. The featured speakers were Frank Reich and Jim Tressel, VP of Strategic Engagement at the University of Akron and former Head Coach to the Ohio State Buckeyes.  The featured guests of the morning were Sergeant Tommy Rieman of the US Army and Pat Grimaldi, the High School Call to Courage Award Winner from North Tonawanda High School. The AIA Call to Courage Award is given to the NFL Athlete who best exemplifies outstanding character, commitment and leadership on and off the field and in the community. Cleveland Browns tight end Benjamin Watson was the 2012 Award winner. Previous winners of this prestigious award have been London Fletcher (Redskins), Heath Evans (Saints), John Kasay (Panthers), Kurt Warner (Cardinals), and Chad Pennington (Jets).

QUOTE OF THE DAY
QB/WR Brad Smith
On being a part of Athletes in Action:
“AIA – It’s really good people.  To share something I believe in and my faith is why I wanted to be a part of this.  To support something that’s trying to help people and be here is what’s important.  My wife and I are very much into our faith and to be here and celebrate with others is really special.”

PHOTO OF THE DAY
From left to right former Bills QB Frank Reich, Bills QB/WR Brad Smith, Pat Walch (Wilson HS – Call to Courage Finalist), Erik O’Neil (St. Mary’s HS – Call to Courage Finalist), Pat Grimaldi (North Tonawanda HS – Call to Courage Winner), Browns TE Benjamin Watson, Sgt. Tommy Rieman (US Army)

DAILY LINKS
Associated Press – RB Choice agrees to re-sign with Buffalo Bills

BuffaloBills.com – RB Choice to re-sign with Bills

BuffaloBills.com – Modkins to assist amateur coaches

BuffaloBills.com – Prospect preview: Dad taught WR Randle the dirty work

BuffaloBills.com – Mock Draft Watch 6.0

Grand Junction Sentinel – Former pro football player talks of his days on the field

Canton Rep – Reggie Corner puts in the work to keep his job

NFL.com – Free-agent RB Choice announces return to Bills via Twitter

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
WGR550
Bills re-sign HB Choice

BuffaloBills.com
2012 NFL Draft: Wide Receiver Preview

Additional Clips
Inside the Bills Blog
Choice to add competition, Bills on phones for variety club, Joe D also on clinic circuit, Sleeper WR

AFC East Blog (ESPN.com)
AFC East Power Rankings analysis

Bills Beat Blog (WGR550)
Moving on from Bell? Bills to host Stanford OT for visit

Buffalo Rumblings
2012 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills Wish List
Poll: Guess The Bills’ Pick In 2012 SB Nation NFL Writers Mock Draft
Buffalo Bills Re-Sign RB Tashard Choice
2012 NFL Draft: Jonathan Martin Set To Visit Buffalo
Buffalo Bills Have A Few Starters In Need Of Competition
2012 NFL Draft: O-Line Not A Round 1 Lock For Buffalo

Pro Football Talk
Tashard Choice chooses to stay in Buffalo

AFC East Daily
Bills retain Choice, RB will battle for reserve role

Buffalowdown
Buddy You Are The Man!!!

BDC 3/23: Offseason schedule

DAILY REPORT
–The Bills announced yesterday that the team’s voluntary offseason conditioning program will begin on Monday, April 23^rd. Rookie and first-year players mini-camp will be held May 11-13, team’s OTA sessions begin May 29 and mandatory mini-camp will be held June 19-21. For a full list of the offseason program CLICK HERE>>>

–Bills DE Dwan Edwards, DT Alex Carrington, G Mike Jasper, Alumni Bob Dugan and Will Fowler, Billy Buffalo and the Buffalo Jills will be at the Adam’s Mark Hotel Sunday, March 25^th from 3-4pm for the 50^th annual Variety Kid’s Telethon. Players in attendance will be featured on Channel 7 answering phone calls and accepting pledges.  All monies raised by the Variety Kids Telethon benefit The Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, Robert Warner M.D. Center for Children with Special Needs and many other local charities benefiting children that Variety serves.

QUOTE OF THE DAY
DE Mark Anderson
On joining a defensive line that already has a lot of proven talent on hand:
“My whole motto is to go hard,” Anderson told Buffalobills.com. “Whenever you get the opportunity you’ve got to make plays and make the most of your opportunities. If I’m fortunate enough to have the opportunity to play more I’m going to try to make every play when I’m out on the field. That’s one of the things I harp on. I’m going to die trying to fight hard to the finish.”

THIS DAY IN NFL HISTORY
March 23, 1991 — NFL STARTS A FOOTBALL LEAGUE IN EUROPE
The NFL launched the World League of American Football, the first weekly sports league to operate on two continents.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

This week, Bills WR Ruvell Martin and LB Kirk Morrison attended a five-day workshop at the Harvard Business School as part of the NFL’s Business Management and Entrepreneurial program.  Taught by full-time Harvard Business School faculty members, the customized program aims to help participants learn to develop a business idea or plan in such areas as investments, real estate, and retailing. Above, Martin and Morrison speak with HBS faculty member Mike Roberts. (Photo courtesy of James E. Ushkurnis)

DAILY LINKS
BuffaloBills.com – Bills additions shift division landscape

BuffaloBills.com – Bills offseason program starts April 23rd

Buffalo News – Mario’s era turning buzz into box office

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
WHP-TV – Wire: NFL couldn’t allow bounties to continue

NFL Network – State of the Franchise: Bills

WGRZ – Bills Announce Offseason Workout Schedule

Additional Clips
Inside the Bills Blog
Draft’s top CB to have wrist surgery, WR Randle helps his cause, Bills already have a win on Tebow, More on Luck at Standford pro day, Bills submit rule change proposal

The Sports Xchange (CBSsports.com)
After Williams, Anderson added to also help pass rush
Strategy And Personnel
Bills already reaping benefits of Williams signing

AFC East Blog (ESPN.com) – Reorganizing Buffalo’s draft needs

Bills Beat Blog (WGR550)
Bills announce OTA & Mini-Camp schedules
What happens to Kelsay, Merriman?

Buffalo Rumblings
Bills GM Buddy Nix Pours Major Resources Into Defensive Line
Buffalo Bills Safe From “Bountygate” Discipline For Now
Buffalo Bills View Mark Anderson As More Than Rotational Option

Buffalowdown – Reasons why I feel Demetrius Bell will re-sign with Buffalo

National Football Post – Bills continue to make the right moves on the D-line

BDC 3/22 – Anderson Signs

DAILY REPORT
–The Bills signed free agent DE Mark Anderson yesterday. Anderson posted 10.0 sacks and 28 tackles (23 solo) in 2011 for New England and added 2.5 quarterback takedowns in three postseason games. Click here for the full story from Buffalobills.com>>>

–The team also announced that DB Bryan Scott has agreed to terms to re-sign with the team. In accordance with team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Scott joined the Bills in 2007 and registered 59 tackles (45 solo), two interceptions and one sack in 16 games with seven starts in 2011.

QUOTES OF THE DAY
DE Mark Anderson
On what Bills players he talked to during his visit:
“I talked to Mario (Williams). He and I have a pretty good relationship. And I talked to Nick Barnett as well. I’ve met him over the years and I’ve been watching him play as well. Those are the only two guys mainly. Just watching film when I was with other teams and we were watching everybody, going against other teams, I’ve seen everything that they (Bills) were doing and I just want to be a part of that. I felt like it’s something that I want to be a part of. Everybody works hard and that’s something that I pride myself on.”

DT Kyle Williams
On his impressions of how the off season is going so far for Buffalo and how things look for the future:
“I think with Buddy Nix and Coach Gailey and Coach Wannstedt; they’ve gone on and identified spots where they’ve felt like we needed to get better. Moving into a new defense, add some top level talent, add some depth and do some different things. I think it’s all about winning I think that’s all you can say about it. I think it’s all about winning at this point and those guys are going to help us do it.”

THIS DAY IN NFL HISTORY
March 22, 1994 — NFL APPROVES RULES CHANGES TO INCREASE SCORING
At the annual league meetings in Orlando, Fla., the owners approved a number of rules changes designed to increase offensive production. The two-point conversion was adopted for the first time in league history and kickoffs were moved back to the 30-yard line.

PHOTOS OF THE DAY

The Bills introduced their newest free agent acquisition DE Mark Anderson yesterday (from left to right CEO Russ Brandon, GM Buddy Nix, Mark Anderson, Head Coach Chan Gailey).


DE Mark Anderson signing his contract officially becoming a Buffalo Bill.

DAILY LINKS
Buffalo News – Bills sign productive pass rusher in Anderson

Buffalo News - Thurman Thomas says no to congressional bid

Buffalo News – Williams’ New Deal Feels Like A Winner

Rochester D&C - Buffalo Bills bulk up defensive line by signing Mark Anderson

Associated Press – Buffalo Bills sign free-agent DE Anderson

Associated Press – S Bryan Scott agrees to re-sign with Buffalo Bills

Associated Press - Ex-Bill Thomas denies he’s running for Congress

BuffaloBills.com - Bills sign another pass rusher in DE Anderson

BuffaloBills.com - Bills agree to terms with S Scott

BuffaloBills.com - Bills players help to reel in Anderson

BuffaloBills.com - Anderson seen as more than sack specialist

NFL.com - Free-agent pass rusher Anderson meeting with Bills next

Boston Herald - Mark Anderson off to Buffalo

York Dispatch – Ex-NFL player Wire talks positivity, Tebow and bounties

Audio/Video/Photo Clips
WGR550
3/21 Bills DE Mark Anderson w/ Schopp + Bulldog
DE Mark Anderson signs 4-year deal with Bills
Bryan Scott re-signs with Bills
Mario Williams: “It’s looking good” regarding Bills & Anderson

WBEN
Thurman Thomas Denies Report He’s Running for Congress

BuffaloBills.com
Bills Focus: Mark Anderson Sit Down Interview
Chan Gailey on Anderson Signing
Buddy Nix on Anderson Signing
Mark Anderson Press Conference
Bills Focus: New Pass Rush Potential

WIVB
Bills sign DE Anderson Buffalo Bills sign Mark Anderson

WKBW
Bills Sign DE Mark Anderson SPORTSBLAST 7.0 – Bills Add to Defense

WGRZ
Bills Sign Free Agent DE Mark Anderson Bills Re-Sign Safety Bryan Scott

YNN
Bills Sign Mark Anderson

Additional Clips
Inside the Bills Blog
Anderson 1-on-1, Crowded D-line, Bills-Pats Wk 3 stuck w/ Anderson, Kyle pleased by additions, Bills haven’t had contact w/Schobel, Tebow now in AFC East, What is Anderson role?, Anderson at 1 Bills Drive

AFC East Blog (ESPN.com)
Bills’ defensive line is looking scary

Billboard Blog (Buffalo News)
Bills sign DE Anderson Scott: ‘I’m still a Bill!” (updated) NFL competition committee proposals

Buffalo Rumblings
Buffalo Bills, Mark Anderson Agree To Four-Year, $27.5 Million Deal
Buffalo Bills 2012 NFL Draft: It Feels Like 2010 Again
2012 SB Nation NFL Writers Mock Draft: Buffalo Bills Planning

Buffalo Sports Daily
Bills Land Mark Anderson For Four Years Bills Re-Sign Bryan Scott

Buffalo Wins
Bills sign Mark Anderson Q&A about Mark Anderson

Pro Football Talk
Bills sign Mark Anderson to four-year deal

Pro Football Weekly
Bills add another pass rusher in DE Anderson

AFC East Daily
Bills add Anderson, bolder already stout D-line

Buffalowdown
Bills WR Stevie Johnson Hits the Studio With Game
Bills Sign DE Mark Anderson From Patriots

BDC 3/21 – Mark Anderson Visit

DAILY REPORT
–Members of the Bills front office and coaching staff visited with free agent DE Mark Anderson yesterday. Anderson is expected to continue his visit at One Bills Drive today.

–WR Stevie Johnson has a well-known reputation for his rap skills and recently collaborated with Grammy nominated rapper Game to record a rap called ‘Run it Back.’ Click here to see how the two of them worked together>>>

QUOTE OF THE DAY
Defensive Coordinator Dave Wannstedt
On the defensive line as a whole:
“As our defensive front goes so goes our defense,” Wannstedt told Buffalobills.com. “There’s no question Mario is someone we really needed desperately. When you can get a young player like him and fit him in with the group it’s a real positive, but he’s another piece to the puzzle.”

THIS DAY IN BILLS HISTORY
March 21, 1970 – JACK KEMP TO RUN FOR CONGRESS
Former Bills QB Jack Kemp, vowing to “be his own man,” announced his intentions to run for Congress in Erie County’s 39th district.

PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Bills Defensive Coordinator Dave Wannstedt and assistant Defensive Line coach William Inge greet Mark Anderson Tuesday night.

Bills G Mike Jasper assisted Tops NuVal with a presentation to students Tuesday at Eggert Road Elementary School in Orchard Park, N.Y.

Bills LB Arthur Moats read “How Full is Your Bucket” to the kindergarten classrooms at BPS #65 yesterday in Buffalo, N.Y. and discussed the importance of anti-bullying.

DAILY LINKS
BuffaloBills.com – Bills host free agent DE Anderson

BuffaloBills.com - Jasper and Tops share healthy lessons with students

OrangeAndWhite.com - C.J. Spiller bringing message of education, life skill development to Clemson

Audio/Video/Photo Clips WGRZ
Free Agent Anderson Visits Bills
Russ Brandon on Ticket Sales, Stadium Upgrades

WGR550
Bills to Host DE Anderson
BUSCAGLIA: NFL Mock Draft #3
3/20 Joe Buscaglia on The Howard Simon Show

ESPN.com
Stevie Johnson Madden cover video

Additional Clips
Inside the Bills Blog
More player recruiting?, Anderson’s arrival, Stevie works w/hip hop artist Game, Why are they forgetting Brad Smith, Barnett back in town

AFC East Blog (ESPN.com)
Who is Buffalo’s other defensive end?

Bills Beat Blog (WGR550)
Bills & NFL Live Chat with Joe Buscaglia

Billboard Blog (Buffalo News)
Anderson would lessen draft pressure

Buffalo Rumblings
Buffalo Bills Among Five Teams Interested In Mark Anderson
Mark Anderson Making Free Agent Stop In Buffalo
Poll: Biggest Remaining Need For The Buffalo Bills?
Poll: Who Has Inside Track At Bills’ No. 2 WR Job?
Buffalo Bills Still Need Defensive End Depth

Buffalo Sports Daily
Bills Hosting Mark Anderson

Pro Football Talk
Not done addressing pass rush, Bills hosting Mark Anderson

AFC East Daily
Bills’ organization capitalizing on Mario Mania