Now that the dust of the 2011 Draft has settled, it’s time to analyze the current state of Buffalo’s roster. We’ll be taking a look at one position at a time. Today: TE.
Oh boy…here’s a potential problem. Tight end continues to be a prepetual problem for Buffalo, as the Bills have not had a truly productive tight end in years. 2010 was no different, as the foursome of Jonathan Stupar, Scott Chandler, David Martin, and Shawn Nelson combined for an uninspiring 23 receptions, 187 yards, and 1 touchdown.
The Bills responded by not tendering Stupar a contract before the lockout started – meaning chances are good he won’t be back. Then the team went ahead and did nothing to upgrade the position via the draft. Here’s who’s left.
Players Under Contract (4): Shawn Nelson, Scott Chandler, David Martin, Mike Caussin
Possibly Departing Free Agents: Jonathan Stupar
Continue reading ‘Buffalo Bills Post-Draft Roster Analysis: Tight End’
Tim Graham, ESPN AFC East blogger has an excellent piece about how the NFL lockout is affecting more than just the players and owners. His article titled “Faces of Lockout: Hangout for Bills fans” is a highly recommended read.
Buffalo Rumbling’s Matt Rich Warren has an article about Buffalo Bills players Brian Moorman and David Nelson helping out residents in Joplin, Missouri following tornadoes that ravaged the area last month.
As I’m sure you know by now, the Bills will officially unveil their new uniforms at a Uniform Launch event at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Friday, June 24.
Bills.com has an article that will give you plenty of insight on Bills seventh-round draft pick Michael Jasper.
Continue reading ‘The Daily Links – June 2, 2011′
Paul Hamilton of WGR Radio is reporting first that Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff has released associate coach Brian McCutcheon from his staff.
According to sources Hamilton has reported on, McCutcheon “is in limbo now.” Hamilton writes that if Terry Pegula ends up purchasing the Rochester Amerks, McCutcheon may have a role there but if that doesn’t happen he may just be released.
McCutcheon has been a part of Ruff’s staff in Buffalo since 2000 after he spent three seasons as the head coach of the Amerks. During that time he compiled a 128-89-9 record.
Continue reading ‘Report: Ruff Releases McCutcheon From Sabres Staff’
In 2002 the Houston Texans were awarded a franchise by the NFL. As a result, each of the team’s in the league were forced to expose a certain amount of players to an expansion draft, giving the Texans a pool of veteran players to choose from.
Did you know that the Bills would lose one player in the 2002 expansion draft? The Texans selected former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Avion Black in the 16th of 19 rounds. Black was one of five players the Bills exposed in the draft. The others were Rob Johnson, John Fina, Ken Irvin and Raion Hill.
A former fourth-round pick by Buffalo out of Tennessee State in 2000, Black caught just one pass for 34 yards during his two-year Bills career. He’d play the 2002 with Houston, catching 14 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown, but it was his last year in the league.
University at Buffalo running backs coach Mike Daniels has decided to relocate out of town with his family, thus leaving the UB football program.
Daniels came to Buffalo prior to the 2010 season. He aided in the development of young running backs Branden Oliver and Jeffvon Gill.
“Coach Daniels did a great job coaching our running backs,” head coach Jeff Quinn said. “I’ve coached with him since 2007 when we were at Cincinnati. I am sorry to see him leave and I wish him and his family all the best.”
A search for Daniels’ replacement is currently underway.
Buffalo native and St. Francis grad Doug Worthington is one of 28 current or former Ohio State players accused of selling memorabilia– WIVB-TV reports.
Adam Caplan of Fox Sports goes over the specifics he uncovered regarding Buffalo Bills linebacker Shawne Merriman’s two-year extension he signed near the end of last season.
Bills.com is continuing their four downs feature on rookie draft picks. The latest installment regards second-round draft pick Aaron Williams.
Would the Bills take Ohio State quarterback if he decided to declare himself eligible for the NFL Supplemental Draft? ESPN AFC East blogger Tim Graham thinks it’s a possibility.
Continue reading ‘The Daily Links – June 1, 2011′
