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Posted on March 13, 2010 by Patrick Moran
The Buffalo Bills had Jimmy Kennedy in for a visit over the past few days. They hoped to sign the Minnesota Vikings reserve defensive tackle but were spurned on Saturday afternoon when Kennedy decided to resign with the Vikings.
It’s being reported the deal was for $6 million over two years.
Reports are saying Kennedy was looking to start for Buffalo but wasn’t promised anything by Buddy Nix. At that point he decided Minnesota would be a better fit for him to return.
This is the second time in a week Buffalo has hosted a key reserve linemen and been unable to close the deal. Last week the Bills tried recruiting Wade Smith, but he ended up signing a four-year deal with Houston.
There’s no confirmed players coming in for a visit to Buffalo on Sunday or Monday at this point.
Posted on March 12, 2010 by Patrick Moran
 A few Buffalo Bills related notes from an uneventful Thursday at One Bills Drive…
♦♦ As of late Thursday night there was still no word on how the team’s meeting with Vikings defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy went, if he’s still in town or if a deal is imminent. Obviously when the Bills don’t strike quickly with a player they covet it’s not a good sign. I’d hate to use the comparison; but it’s kind of like a kidnapping case. Typically if a victim isn’t found within the first 24 hours, well sadly you know how that usually goes.
Fan reaction to Kennedy is mixed. Some consider him nothing more than a situational depth guy who’s been a bust since being the 12th overall pick in 2003. Others, including this author regard him as the type of body and talent that will help the defensive line better move into their new schematic 3-4 look.
Buffalo Bills Notes: Oakland interested in T.O. – continue reading…
Posted on March 11, 2010 by Patrick Moran
 (This was originally run on February 17. At the time we were profiling potential free agents that would fit in with the Buffalo Bills. With news that Jimmy Kennedy is visiting with the Bills today, we’re re-running his profile)
To conclude anything other than Jimmy Kennedy being a bust to this point would be kidding yourself. The defensive tackle who completely dominated at Penn State in college was the 12th overall draft pick of the St. Louis Rams in 2003. He came with a high pedigree, including being named the Big Ten defensive linemen of the year and an All-American as chosen by the Sporting News. Kennedy finished his Penn State career with 39 tackles for loss; good for a tie with LaVar Arrington for eighth place on the school’s all-time list.
Free Agent Files: Jimmy Kennedy – continue reading…
Posted on March 10, 2010 by Brian Galliford
Jason La Canfora at NFL.com is reporting that the Buffalo Bills will host a visit with free agent defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy on Thursday.
The 6′4″, 320-pound Kennedy, 30, has spent the past two seasons in Minnesota, where he backed up Pat Williams and Kevin Williams. During a stellar 2009 campaign, Kennedy racked up 18 tackles and three sacks in reserve duty. A first-round pick (No. 12 overall) in 2003, Kennedy has spent time with Minnesota, Jacksonville, Chicago and St. Louis.
Buffalo is in search of a nose tackle for the 3-4 defensive system they’ll be installing under new defensive coordinator George Edwards. Kennedy has never played in a 3-4 system at the NFL level, but he has the type of size required to man the two-gap nose tackle spot in that system. A sound run defender, Kennedy would likely work in tandem with incumbent Kyle Williams, who is likely to see most of his time at the nose tackle spot next season.
Bills to host DT Jimmy Kennedy on Thursday – continue reading…
Posted on March 10, 2010 by Patrick Moran
 It looks like for the time being, former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens will remain unemployed. Owens visited the Cincinnati Bengals last night, but today the team went with Antonio Bryant, signing him to a four-year deal that could be worth as much as $28 million.
At this time no other teams have publicly expressed interest in Owens and word is Buddy Nix won’t consider bringing him back.
Still, don’t expect the eccentric receiver to be out of work for long. Washington and Miami have already been looking at receivers and a few more will join the fray.
For time being, Owens remains unemployed – continue reading…
Posted on March 10, 2010 by Patrick Moran
 To the surprise of roughly no one, the first thing the Buffalo Bills did organizationally when free agency started was set out to upgrade their offensive line. The philosophy was astute as the Bills offensive line was anemic in 2009 and did themselves no favors with the rash of injuries the unit suffered.
Wade Smith was brought in on day two and although the team reported positive conversations the former Chief left the team last Saturday without a deal and has since visited Houston. He’s also reported to be headed to Arizona for a visit out west on Tuesday.
The Bills then quickly struck on Monday to land Oakland Raiders tackle Cornell Green. The team met with him in the morning and by the afternoon signed him to a three-year deal worth a reported $9 million.
The 12-year veteran said on a conference call Monday night that he had the chance to visit other teams, but the Bills presented him with the best opportunity.
Green brings experience, baggage to Buffalo – continue reading…
Posted on March 9, 2010 by Patrick Moran
Though the team never officially announced it and I’m befuddled as to why, I’m told that the Bills tendered Jonathan Stupar and Cary Harris as Exclusive Rights Free Agents before last week’s deadline.
Harris appeared in four games with Buffalo last year and had the game of his life in the season finale against Indianapolis, picking off a pair of passes, including one against Peyton Manning during the Colts opening drive.
Stupar appeared in 14 games last season, catching five passes for 39 yards.
Stupar and Harris were tendered by the Bills – continue reading…
Posted on March 9, 2010 by Patrick Moran
 I’m told by a source I trust that Buddy Nix and the Buffalo Bills front office is “quietly and patiently” monitoring free agent wide receivers Antonio Bryant and Derrick Mason.
With a lot of holes to fill in the upcoming April NFL draft, the Bills are likely to address wide receiver at some point in free agency. But the team isn’t in any rush to find one and want to see what the market is going to be for the more productive receivers still out there.
“The Bills are quietly and patiently waiting to see what happens with them and a few other guys,” the source said. “They will find a receiver in this crop but don’t want to jump the gun and have to overpay for a number two like they did last year (with Terrell Owens). There should be one or more guys that don’t find the money they’re looking for out there and that could help Buffalo.”
Source: Bills “quietly and patiently” monitoring Bryant, Mason – continue reading…
Posted on March 9, 2010 by Patrick Moran
 In what could be best described as interesting, Pro Football Talk is reporting Tuesday morning that the Buffalo are lining up a visit with University of Clemson running back C.J. Spiller.
The Mike Florio report says a source with knowledge tells him the visit will take place sometime next week.
There are few running backs considered a first round prospect in this year’s NFL draft but Spiller is one of them. Some have him rated as high as a potential top ten pick.
Report: Bills to meet with C.J. Spiller – continue reading…
Posted on March 8, 2010 by Patrick Moran
The Buffalo Bills have signed Oakland Raiders free agent right tackle Cornell Green to a three-year contract worth $9 million.
The 10-year veteran has been with the Raiders the past three years, starting 38 games, mostly at right tackle.
During his career he’s also played for the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos. He was signed an undrafted free agent in 1999 after playing for Central Florida in college.
Green has had trouble with the law over the past year. In March of 2009 he was arrested and charged with domestic violence in Florida.
According to a USA Today report, the Tampa police said Green became violent during an argument at his home there with the mother of his two children. Police said Green slammed 30-year-old Teriyonal Ebony Flowers into a wall, then struck her right arm with an aluminum mop handle.
The police said he then fled the house and was later arrested at Tampa International Airport before a flight he had planned to take to Oakland.
The Bills have an obvious need to fill at right tackle following the unexpected retirement of Brad Butler last month.
But given his age and recent performance this particular signing is a mystery. According to Stats.com, in 12 starts last year Green committed 12 penalties including seven false starts (sound familiar, Bills fans?). He was also credited with being responsible for 6.5 sacks.
UPDATE: The NFL Network has just confirmed this report.
Posted on March 8, 2010 by Patrick Moran
 According to a report from WIVB, Oakland Raiders free agent offensive tackle Cornell Green will visit with the Buffalo Bills today (Monday).
The 10-year veteran has been with the Raiders the past three years, starting 38 games, mostly at right tackle.
During his career he’s also played for the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos. He was signed an undrafted free agent in 1999 after playing for Central Florida in college.
Report: Bills to host troubled Raiders OT Monday – continue reading…
Posted on March 8, 2010 by Patrick Moran
 According to Adam Caplan of Scout.com, barring a trade it looks Chris Kelsay will be back with the Buffalo Bills in 2010.
Caplan said in his Scout.com blog Sunday that the team paid Kelsay his $500,000 roster bonus that was due on March 5.
Kelsay will earn $3.7 million this season in base salary.
Report: Bills pay Kelsay $500,000 roster bonus – continue reading…
Posted on March 8, 2010 by Patrick Moran
 According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter the Buffalo Bills have contacted free agent linebacker Joey Porter. But in the same report he implies if the Bills want to pursue him it they’ll have competition from at least one team.
The Arizona Cardinals are interested in him as well and according to Schefter, Porter is scheduled to visit with the team on Thursday.
No visit for Porter has been scheduled for Buffalo as of late Sunday night.
Porter was released by Miami last week, in part because of issues on the field and with head coach Tony Sparano.
Money was also a factor.
Bills contact Porter but face uphill battle landing him – continue reading…
Posted on March 6, 2010 by Patrick Moran
I spoke to Christian Gaddis and although the Buffalo Bills haven’t announced it, the team has tendered the offensive lineman as an exclusive rights free agent.
Gaddis has been a member of the Bills on and off since 2007 when he was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Villanova. He’s also spent time in the Cleveland and Indianapolis organizations.
He spent part of 2009 with the New York Sentinels of the United Football League before resigning with Buffalo. He appeared in one game for the Bills last year.
I can also confirm that Jon Corto has also been tendered.’
I haven’t been able to confirm if the other exclusive rights free agents were tendered: Marcus Buggs, Justice Hairston, Cary Harris and Jonathan Stupar. I asked Gaddis about them and he told me he didn’t know.
Posted on March 6, 2010 by Patrick Moran
 I’m going out on a limb here and predicting that in your office pools or various message board contests, few if any had the Buffalo Bills making their first free agent target Wade Smith. In fact, don’t be embarrassed if you’ve never heard of him at all, many haven’t.
As fans spent the majority of opening free agency day Friday hitting the refresh button on Twitter, KFFL and various other tracking websites every other minute, an impressive lineup of free agent signings and visits immediately began to take shape.
Julius Peppers, Chester Taylor, Anquan Boldin, Karlos Dansby and Antrel Roelle were among the big names changing teams on day one.
Wade Smith leaves Buffalo without a contract – continue reading…
Posted on March 5, 2010 by Patrick Moran
Well, turns out the Buffalo Bills did meet with a free agent on the opening day of shopping, though it’s a player most probably don’t know.
The Chan Gailey connections is already becoming apparent in free agency as Buffalo hosted former Kansas City Chiefs guard/center Wade Smith on Friday, according to Bills.com
Smith (6’4”, 296) is an eight-year veteran that has played mostly guard and center and has made 16 starts over the last two years, mostly at right guard.
Smith was originally a draft pick of Miami in 2003 and played there four seasons. He’s also played for the New York Jets.
In the words of Brown’s report “The 28-year old is a capable starter and reliable insurance at both the guard and center positions with Eric Wood still rehabbing from leg surgery and no viable backup center behind starter Geoff Hangartner on the roster. “
In my words, he’s a Gailey connection—and the reason they didn’t tender Richie Incognito.
Expect him to sign here, and soon.
Posted on March 5, 2010 by Patrick Moran
According to a report by Charean Williams on ESPN’s “First Take” show, the Buffalo Bills could be a potential suitor for free agent center Kevin Mawae.
Williams said that Mawae wants to start and that Seattle and Buffalo could be in play for the 17-year veteran.
She went on to say the Tennessee Titans want Mawae back but only in a backup role as a mentor for new starter LeRoy Harris. He’s started in Tennessee the past four years and the Titans won’t pony up starter money.
The Bills already have Geoff Hangartner at center. Interestingly, Hangartner did play offensive tackle as a senior at Texas A&M in 2004. While doing so he made 12 starts and was a first-team All Big 12 selection.
Would the Bills try to move the 6-5, 301 pound Hangartner to right tackle to create room for the 39- year old Mawae?
Update: Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean reports that Denver and Washington are interested in Mawae as well.
Posted on March 5, 2010 by Patrick Moran
 Adam Caplan of FOXSports.com is reporting that the Buffalo Bills are showing interest in unrestricted free agent receiver Kelley Washington.
For those who remember a year ago this should come as no surprise. The Bills pursued Washington during last year’s free agency period before he eventually signed with the Baltimore Ravens. Of course, that led to the Bills signing Terrell Owens.
Bills interested in Kelley Washington – continue reading…
Posted on March 5, 2010 by Patrick Moran
Well not exactly.
The Buffalo Bills didn’t make any free agent moves overnight as free agency came upon us. As of now there’s nothing at least reported in regards to visits on Friday. That could change but I wouldn’t count on it.
Odds are the Bills aren’t going to be busy in the first few days of free agency. They’re not going after any of the big names and probably want the market to set before throwing their hat into the ring.
If Bills fans want to get through this off season I preach patience. It’s going to a long process and Nix is likely to methodically add pieces to the puzzle.
Having said that, things can change quickly so check back frequently for any news, rumors and updates.
Posted on March 4, 2010 by Brian Galliford
 ESPN’s John Clayton is reporting that the Buffalo Bills have re-signed unrestricted free agent Bryan Scott to a two-year, $3-plus million contract.
The six-year veteran logged starts at both safety and linebacker in 2009, ending the season with 81 tackles, two sacks, an interception and a forced fumble. He did miss several weeks with an ankle injury before making the switch to linebacker, and also sat out the final two weeks of the season with a concussion.
Scott, 29, is likely to move back to strong safety as the team transitions to the 3-4 defense under new defensive coordinator George Edwards. The decision to bring back Scott preserves the Bills’ depth at the position, as Scott’s physical style of play complements the skill sets of fellow safeties Jairus Byrd, Donte Whitner and George Wilson rather well.
Regarding Restricted Free Agents
Bills finally start making roster moves – continue reading…
Posted on March 4, 2010 by Matt Elder
 Trent Williams (OT) -Oklahoma
6’4, 315lbs
Strengths:
Williams is a patient blocker and is very cautious not to make the first move. He will wait for the defender to make the first move and then counter it with ease. He has a great sense of awareness both pre-snap and as the play is going on. He is good at identifying blitzers and knowing what man to pick up depending upon the play call and blocking scheme assignments.
Williams has impressive strength, which he did not display at the NFL combine when he put up 225lbs only 23 times. However on the field he uses his strength to be very stout at the point of attack against bull rushes.
NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Trent Williams – continue reading…
There is going to be a lot of NFL news to come out today as the deadline for restricted free agent tenders is 4pm. Far too many little nuggets to post individually—so what we’ll do today is open a live update board for all moves.
Comments are welcomed but PLEASE take note; I’ll be updating this throughout the day and won’t be around to publish all comments. I’ll get to questions and comments as time permits but don’t get aggravated if your comment goes unpublished for a long period of time (we got plenty of other stuff to work on, sorry)
Anyway, check back frequently throughout the day here for instant updates on Bills and related NFL news.
Posted on March 4, 2010 by Patrick Moran
 According to a source I spoke with on Wednesday there’s a decent chance Donovan McNabb will be traded before the NFL draft, despite claims otherwise made by the Philadelphia Eagles.
However, the same source says that if McNabb is dealt it will positively not be to the Buffalo Bills.
I asked the source if there was even a remote realistic possibility that with a need for a quarterback not to mention a needed draw at the box office and a high pick in Aprils draft that McNabb could be lured to the Bills.
“Nope, it’s not going to happen,” the source said. “Donovan wouldn’t have any interest in coming to Buffalo and even though he doesn’t have a no-trade clause, he’d never agree to an extension.”
Source: Bills, McNabb not interested in each other – continue reading…
Posted on March 4, 2010 by Jeff Nixon
 As we all know, the NFLPA and the NFL were unable to come to an agreement on increasing retired player pensions. The NFL proposed a new rookie wage scale for this year’s draft, with players paid a fixed amount based on draft slot and the NFLPA countered with its own rookie salary proposal, but tied it to a two-year extension of the current CBA. The savings generated from either of those proposals would have been used to boost retired player’s pensions. Any hope of that happening will evaporate on Friday, March 5, 2010….. the day the Salary Cap Dies.
The League already has a rookie salary cap within the overall salary cap, but a rookie is only a rookie for one year, and they sign contracts that typically extend between four and six years, so the rookie salary cap in its present form does little to limit the compensation of players coming into the league. The owners have opted to continue the current rookie salary cap system, but it will be interesting to see if the owners are as generous as they were to last year’s top draft picks.
NFL 1st Round Picks: $834 Million in Salaries & Bonuses in 2009 – continue reading…
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After a pretty busy day one of NFL free agency given the circumstances, Larry Foote’s name is one of the biggest left on the market. The veteran 3-4 inside linebacker has drawn interest from the Buffalo Bills, according to Ed Thompson of 
