|
PAGES
BSD FAVS
|
You are currently browsing all posts tagged with 'Buffalo Bills'
 We’ve counted down our list of the best 20 Buffalo Bills draft picks of all-time over the past few weeks. Take note- this is not a rundown of the best 20 players. Where the player was drafted is often a major factor in determining his value and ranking. The countdown has finally concluded and we’re ready to announce the team’s best draft pick ever, Andre Reed.)
Andre Reed, Wide Receiver (4th round pick, 86th overall in 1985 draft)
If we were to tell you that Andre Reed was the 13th overall pick of the 1985 NFL draft, you’d have to consider him a steal. But that would be a lie. Reed wasn’t the 13th selection of the draft—he was the 13th RECEIVER to be picked in the draft.
One slot ahead of him with the 85th overall pick in the fourth round, the Minnesota Vikings drafted wide receiver Buster Rhymes— and we’re not talking about the rapper, either.
Top 20 Bills All-Time Draft Picks: Andre Reed (#1) – continue reading…
 (We’re counting down our list of the best 20 Buffalo Bills draft picks of all-time. Take note- this is not a rundown of the best 20 players. Where the player was drafted is often a major factor in determining his value and ranking. Today is number four on our list, Tom Sestak)
Tom Sestak, Defensive Tackle (17th round selection in 1962 AFL Draft)
What do the following players have in common: Ernie Davis, Glenn Glass, Jack Elwell, Tom Dellinger, Dave Viti, Jim LeCompte, Paul White and Bill Saul? Let’s add Amos Bullocks, Jerry Croft, Tom Pennington, Ron Gassert, Ron Skufka, Roger Kochman and Frank Imperiale to the mix. Do you give up?
Here’s your answer— all were selected by the Buffalo Bills in the 1962 AFL Draft ahead of Tom Sestak.
Top 20 Bills All-Time Draft Picks: Tom Sestak (#4) – continue reading…
 With the Buffalo Bills and the rest of the NFL simply running through OTA’s, there’s not much to report on, and compelling stories not named Marshawn Lynch and Aaron Schobel are hard to find. It’s only June, but we now know the general outline of what the Bills 2010 roster will look like, and have begun making our own projections and predictions about how they’ll fare when September rolls around.
If you’ve been reading the newspapers and websites all over, you’ve already seen a consensus formed, one that has Buffalo finishing dead-last in their division. On paper the Bills were already behind on talent compared to their rivals, and the AFC East was the NFL hub of free agent moves and trades this offseason.
Sizing Up the AFC East – continue reading…
 Back in early May, Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Jared Gaither was the hot name on the trade market, and the Buffalo Bills were his leading suitor. After being switched from left tackle to right tackle to make way for second-year phenom Michael Oher, Gaither missed voluntary practices during that time period with an unexpected and strange foot injury; prior to the injury being known of, experts speculated that Gaither’s absence was indicative of an impending trade.
Flash forward a little over a month. Trade talks have since cooled considerably regarding Gaither, to the point where they’re non-existent to the public view. Gaither, 24, recently signed a one-year, $2.396 million restricted free agent tender, so he is now under contract with the only pro team he’s ever played for, unlike in early May.
Bills should be wary of possible Gaither trade – continue reading…
 A cold weather super Bowl in Buffalo? Is it possible?
A lot of us would love to see something like that, but it sure won’t happen in my lifetime. In fact, back in 1994, just before the playoff game the Buffalo Bills hosted against the Joe Montana-led Kansas City Chiefs, I asked future Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy this very question about cold weather locations.
I was an audience member during his cable access show at the time. I was hoping for at least some glimmer of hope from a man I respected, he rightfully gave me the not so political answer…
Craig’s Corner: Could Buffalo Ever Host a Super Bowl? – continue reading…
 (We’re counting down our list of the best 20 Buffalo Bills draft picks of all-time. Take note- this is not a rundown of the best 20 players. Where the player was drafted is often a major factor in determining his value and ranking. Today is No. 13 our list, Charles Romes)
Charles Romes, CB (12th Round Pick, 309th overall in 1977 NFL draft)
In order to appease the naysayers, let’s get this out of the way before proceeding. Arguably for the first time in this series, it’s time to reemphasize this being a series counting down the best 20 draft picks in Buffalo Bills history, not the best 20 players ever drafted by the team.
Top 20 Bills All-Time Draft Picks: Charles Romes (#13) – continue reading…
 (We’re counting down our list of the best 20 Buffalo Bills draft picks of all-time. Take note- this is not a rundown of the best 20 players. Where the player was drafted is often a major factor in determining his value and ranking. Today is No. 17 our list, Nate Odomes)
Nate Odomes, CB (drafted in second round, 29th overall in 1987)
Headed into his second season as Buffalo Bills general manager in 1987, Bill Polian knew he needed to draft more talented defenders. The Bills were coming off a 4-12 season the year before; a campgain that saw them surrender 348 points to the opposition.
One of the positions the franchise needed the most help at was cornerback. Charles Romes’ playing days in Buffalo were coming to an end and with just Derrick Burroughs and Rodney Bellinger in tow; game-changing impact was hardly sitting on the roster.
Top 20 Bills All-Time Draft Picks: Nate Odomes (#17) – continue reading…
 (We’re counting down our list of the best 20 Buffalo Bills draft picks of all-time. Take note- this is not a rundown of the best 20 players. Where the player was drafted is often a major factor in determining his value and ranking. Today is No. 18 our list, Bob Chandler)
Bob Chandler, WR (drafted in seventh round, 160th overall in 1971 NFL draft)
How Bobby Chandler lasted until the seventh round of the 1971 NFL draft is one of football’s bigger mysteries. The Buffalo Bills are just glad it happened.
The Long Beach, California native was a star receiver at nearby USC, in which he was the team’s leading receiver in all three years he played. As a senior he was the team captain and earned Player of the Game honors when the Trojans beat Michigan in the 1970 Rose Bowl.
Top 20 Bills All-Time Draft Picks: Bob Chandler (#18) – continue reading…
 (We’re counting down our list of the best 20 Buffalo Bills draft picks of all-time. Take note- this is not a rundown of the best 20 players. Where the player was drafted is often a major factor in determining his value and ranking. Today is No. 19 our list, Jeff Nixon)
Jeff Nixon, S (Drafted in fourth round of 1979 draft, 87th overall)
If you were a Buffalo Bills fan and around for the 1970’s, you’ll wretchedly remember the team’s incapacity to defeat the hated Miami Dolphins. Twenty times during the decade the two sides met on the field and all twenty times the Bills walked into the locker room dejectedly on the losing end of the stick.
That changed on opening day of the 1980 season. After 10 years of coming up empty, the Bills treated their sellout home crowd to a 17-7 victory over Miami. In that game, a second year safety picked off three passes and recovered a fumble to lead the Bills to a win, prompting Ralph Wilson at the time to call it the greatest victory in franchise history, even surpassing the 1964/65 AFL Championship games.
Top 20 Bills All-Time Draft Picks: Jeff Nixon (#19) – continue reading…
 Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk is reporting that the Buffalo Bills have signed rookie offensive tackle Ed Wang.
The fifth rounder from Virginia Tech agreed to terms that weren’t disclosed and Florio cites a league source. The Buffalo Bills have yet to announce a deal has been reached.
Wang is the first Chinese-American player to ever be drafted in the NFL. Many though the Bills would select an offensive tackle much earlier, but decided to address other needs before tabbing Wang.
Immediately after the draft, Buddy Nix said he liked what he saw from Wang and that’s why he took him.
Bills sign Ed Wang to four year deal – continue reading…
 (We’re counting down our list of the best 20 Buffalo Bills draft picks of all-time. Take note- this is not a rundown of the best 20 players. Where the player was drafted is often a major factor in determining his value and ranking. Today is No. 20 our list, who also wore No. 20 in your programs, Joe Cribbs.)
Joe Cribbs, RB (Drafted in 1980, second round, 29th overall)
In 1979 the Buffalo Bills struggled to find a running game. Curtis Brown led the team in rushing but ran for just 574 yards. Terry Miller, who went over 1,000 the year before, had only 484. Cleary, head coach Chuck Knox was looking for an upgrade.
Prior to ’79 the Bills were spoiled at running back. O.J. Simpson had led the team in rushing nine consecutive years before getting dealt to San Francisco to wrap up a career well on the decline.
Top 20 All-Time Bills Draft Picks: Joe Cribbs (#20) – continue reading…
 While it doesn’t automatically mean his career in Buffalo is over, I can confirm that Buffalo Bills defensive star Aaron Schobel has sold his Orchard Park home.
The Buffalo News listed the property on their transactions page Monday and I can confirm through a representative at the real estate firm that sold the house that the property belonged to Schobel and has been sold.
According to my source the house was put on the market in late December of 2009 and was purchased and closed on in early April of this year, even though it wasn’t listed in official transactions until today. The source also said that Schobel hasn’t asked about the availability of any homes in the area to purchase.
Another source very close to Schobel insists that the Buffalo Bill truly still hasn’t decided if he’s going to play again or not in 2010.
“His wife and three kids lived in the Orchard Park home and are moving back to Texas. If Aaron plays the family is going to stay behind in Texas.”
Aaron Schobel has sold his Orchard Park home – continue reading…
 Despite a report from a Buffalo Bills fan website stating otherwise, the team and Baltimore Ravens have not “agreed in principle” to any trade involving Ravens tackle Jared Gaither, and while a deal could still happen, nothing is imminent.
Everyone I’ve spoken with this weekend, a combination of reporters who cover the team(s) and sources of my own, have said to a man no deal of any kind has already been made, and if a trade happens it’s much more likely to be closer to the start of training camp.
It’s believed right now that Raven’s general manager Ozzie Newsome is asking a king’s ransom in return for Gaither, who has yet to sign his restricted free agent tender. While several credible reports floated around confirming the Bills heavy interest in Gaither, it remains to be seen if a deal can be worked out.
No Deal For Gaither Has Been Made – continue reading…
 ESPN’s Adam Schefter, citing NFL sources, is reporting via Twitter that the Baltimore Ravens are still expected to trade OT Jared Gaither prior to the start of the season – and that the Buffalo Bills are the leading suitor.
Schefter’s tweet in full: “NFL sources still expect Ravens OT Jared Gaither to be traded before season and Bills are most likely destination – they want him.”
Schefter’s ESPN cohort, Tim Graham, has embellished the report, claiming that the Bills have been “aggressively pursuing Gaither behind the scenes.”
Buffalo’s roster is currently devoid of top talent at the tackle position, and as it stands right now, Demetrius Bell, Jamon Meredith, Jason Watkins and rookie Ed Wang would all stand at least a small chance of being the opening-day starter at left tackle. Bell, thanks to his eight starts on the left side, is the most experienced option among that group.
Reports circulated prior to the 2010 NFL Draft that the Ravens were seeking a second-round pick for the 6′9″, 330-pound Gaither, whom the team has moved to right tackle to make way for Michael Oher on the blind side. Gaither had been Baltimore’s left tackle for the past two seasons. It’s unclear what sort of compensation they are seeking now.
Gaither, 24, a restricted free agent, was tendered at the first-round level in March. Whichever team acquires him will need to get a contract extension in place for him as well.
Brian Galliford is the leader of Buffalo Rumblings, the best Buffalo Bills’ fan site on the web, period. He’s generously allowed us to run his positional breakdown series. You can see this series as well as countless exclusive news and columns by clicking here)
 The Buffalo Bills have signed an undrafted free agent with ties to former Georgia Tech and current Bills head coach Chan Gailey. Offensive guard Cordaro Howard is a two-time All-ACC selection for the Yellow Jackets and was recruited to the school while Gailey served as head coach.
The 6-foot-4, 314-pounder will get a legitimate chance to compete for a roster spot behind starting guards Andy Levitre and Eric Wood.
In 2009 Howard helped anchor a Georgia Tech line that finished the season ranked first in the ACC in total offense, rushing yards per game and points scored per game. During his college career Howard started 33 games.
Howard was the 18th ranked guard entering the draft, according to Scott Wright of NFL Draft Countdown.
 One of my biggest pet peeves among sports print and online publications is seeing NFL drafts graded a mere 24-48 hours after that year’s picks are concluded. I learned a painful lesson back in 2006 while writing a blog for Fox Sports. Just days after the Buffalo Bills were done selecting the likes of Donte Whitner, John McCargo, Ashton Youboty and Ko Simpson… I specifically remember penning a column stating the Bills just had their best draft in over a decade.
Obviously my assessment was erroneous and upon reflection, I’m quite embarrassed by it.
The unwritten rule of thumb to grading drafts is to wait three years before evaluating how an organization did. Going by said rule—that makes it the proper time to break down the Buffalo Bills 2007 draft.
After reading, you’ll see my grades aren’t quite as generous as they were in 2006. The Bills had seven picks in 2007 and failed to hit a single home run. In fact, I’m hard pressed to call one (Paul Posluszny) a triple.
Grading The Bills Draft — Three Years Later – continue reading…
 Entering the 2009 season, Fred Jackson was well on his way to winning over the hearts of the Bills faithful. He made the team as an undrafted, former NFL Europe star in 2007 and his persistent toughness and unrelenting grit allowed him to flourish as Marshawn Lynch’s sidekick for two seasons.
Following opening games last year against the New England Patriots (140 total yards, 1 TD) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (163 rushing yards) when his repertoire of versatility was on full display, there was growing sentiment throughout Western New York that Jackson could replace the suspended Lynch as the Bills’ starter.
How does Fred Jackson fit into Bills plans? – continue reading…
 Now that the NFL draft has at long last come and gone, we have a strong idea of what the 2010 Buffalo Bills roster will be comprised of.
Buzz around league circles, as one would figure revolves around not focusing on quarterback and left tackle in the draft; the two positions of most perceived need. But for better or worse the organization is determined to head into the season with what they got. If nothing else they have strength of numbers in each spot. They currently have four quarterbacks (Trent Edwards, Brian Brohm, Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Levi Brown) on the roster and a slew of offensive tackles (Cornell Green, Demetrius Bell, Jamon Meredith, Kirk Chambers, Andre Ramsey, Jason Watkins and Ed Wang).
Quantity over quality is pretty much the standard, at least for this season.
Bills need to shore up middle of the OL – continue reading…
 Back on March 31, Buffalo Bills GM Buddy Nix and head coach Chan Gailey spoke in front in front of the team’s premium and club season ticket holders in a Breakfast With The Bills event. That event will be immortalized in the history of the Nix/Gailey regime for the quip that Nix fired regarding his ultimate goal of building a consistent winner.
“Talk’s cheap, we all know that,” Nix said. “It’s like I’ve always said – ‘don’t tell me about the labor pains, just show me the baby.’”
For weeks, that quote has been used as a battle cry of sorts for Bills fans getting amped up for the 2010 NFL Draft. It was, unfortunately, the wrong quote to be paying attention to. If you listened carefully, it was a Gailey quote that gave away not only the team’s base philosophy, but precisely how the Bills planned on approaching draft weekend, as well.
Bills’ team-building philosophy defined on draft weekend – continue reading…
 One of the expected early criticisms emerging from nights one and two of the NFL draft is the Buffalo Bills failing to draft a quarterback within the first three rounds. If Tim Tebow, Jimmy Clausen or Colt McCoy were on the board when Buffalo picked at No. 41 at the latest, it was widely anticipated general manager Buddy Nix would grab one.
He didn’t.
Turns out that both Clausen and McCoy were available when the Bills were on the clock in the second round. They took all of 30 seconds before making their selection, defensive tackle Torell Troup.
In McCoy’s case he was passed over a second time in round three when the Bills elected to take defensive end Alex Carrington.
When asked why the team decided to pass over on Clausen, Nix was brief… and semi-defensive.
Nix defends not taking a quarterback early – continue reading…
 It certainly doesn’t take an expert to tell you that Buddy Nix’s company line claims notwithstanding, the Buffalo Bills are hoping to trade Marshawn Lynch. They were expected to try and move him before the Bills went on the clock with the ninth pick, and after C.J. Spiller was drafted to go with Fred Jackson, Lynch’s fate in Buffalo was pretty much sealed.
The problem however, is two-fold. The Bills don’t want to give away a player who was the 12th overall pick just three years ago, but there is a lack of teams interested in acquiring the talented, but oft-troubled running back’s services.
A handful of teams that were in need of a running back coming into the draft filled their void with rookie selections. San Diego took Ryan Matthews and Detroit nabbed Jahvid Best in the first round. In the second round a pair of teams traded up for running backs with Houston taking Ben Tate while Cleveland snagged Montario Haresty.
Seattle remains top landing spot for a Lynch deal – continue reading…
 Days one and two of the NFL draft is in the books and to this point the Buffalo Bills have stood pat, making their first three picks as scheduled without moving up or down the draft board.
So far the 2010 draft has netted running back C.J. Spiller, defensive tackle Terrell Troup and defensive end Alex Carrington.
While the early consensus seems to be all three prospects could contribute and perhaps even start as rookies, its borderline shocking that the team didn’t draft a left tackle or quarterback with the first three selections.
Talent available for Bills going into 4th round – continue reading…
 The Buffalo Bills continued their defensive line overall in the third round of the NFL draft by selecting Arkansas State defensive end Alex Carrington.
He was the 2008 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year.
The 6-foot-5, 285 pounder recorded nine sacks and 14.5 tackles for losses last year and was a four-year starter. His biggest strength is said to be in stopping the run though he’s demonstrated an ability to get after the quarterback.
In taking Carrington the Bills passed over a new notable players, including quarterback Colt McCoy, offensive tackle Bruce Campbell and defensive end Everson Griffen.
Carrington could see time as a rookie in a rotation with defensive ends Marcus Stroud, Dwan Edwards and Spencer Johnson. Kyle Williams could also play some defensive end.
This is the Bills last scheduled pick of the night. Barring a trade they’ll next be on the clock with the ninth (107th overall) of the fourth round when the draft resumes on Saturday afternoon.
 With the No. 41 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills have selected Central Florida nose tackle Torrell Troup.
Buffalo made the pick with both Jimmy Clausen and Colt McCoy on the board as available quarterbacks, as well as offensive tackle Charles Brown.
Terrence Cody, a defensive tackle most analysts had rated ahead of Troop, was also left on the board.
As my colleague over at Buffalo Rumblings Brian Galliford states, “ Troup is high on intangibles and brutally strong, Troup isn’t overly athletic and won’t provide the team much on passing downs, but he fills the need for a two-gap lane-plugger in the Bills’ new 3-4 defensive alignment.”
Bills pick Terrell Troup in the second round – continue reading…
|
|
Following his first practice with the Buffalo Bills this offseason, Marshawn Lynch spoke to a pool of reporters. As usual, his comments were pretty straightforward. Here are some of the highlights:
