Bills re-sign safety Bryan Scott
by Brian Galliford on Mar 4, 2010 9:35 PM EST
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PrintESPN'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.
The NFL's free agent signing period is set to begin at midnight tonight. Keep it locked in to Buffalo Rumblings for all the latest.
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Brian, when can Buffalo begin contacting UFA’s from other teams?
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They have already
through agents
How else are guys signed at 12:01 am?
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Good signing
I really wasn’t a Scott fan but he’s kind of won me over with his team first attitude and generally solid play. He’s never going to be a world beater. He is, however, a good player and a good guy to hang onto while the Bills rebuild. Again.
It can always get worse. Let me tell you how.
by Ron From NM on Mar 4, 2010 9:40 PM EST reply actions 5 recs
Same here. +1
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
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by bflo on Mar 4, 2010 10:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I won’t be up when the free agency stories appear so I’ll throw out there that Troy Smith got an original round tender from Baltimore. Buffalo could sign him to an offer sheet and give up a 5th round pick. He’s not a prove QB commodity by any means but if Buffalo isn’t going to draft a QB early he could at least fight for a roster spot.
It can always get worse. Let me tell you how.
Not a bad idea....
I wouldn’t mind seeing what he’s got.
Why do today, when it can wait til tomorrow; the games on!
I’d do it!
The more I see, the les I know.
by CanadianBillsFan on Mar 4, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
why did we not tender Cogs?
even if we dont want him, comon guys… don’t understand
"Hold ya chin up...nuh nuh nuh...gone" -Marshawn Lynch-
Character.
The more I see, the les I know.
by CanadianBillsFan on Mar 4, 2010 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
That and he’s not really that good.
I don't take a dime of their [lobbyist] money, and when I am president, they won't find a job in my White House.
~Barack Obama
But that’s not really saying much is it?
I don't take a dime of their [lobbyist] money, and when I am president, they won't find a job in my White House.
~Barack Obama
by NolaBillsFan on Mar 4, 2010 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
So far...
Maybe a sign that the coaching staff may have a bar that isn’t resting on the ground.
Notice to all Rams and Chiefs practice squad players: your career path to an NFL starting job no longer winds through Buffalo.
"They're Killin' Me Whitey. They're Killin' Me" -- Lou Saban
questionable character is better than nothing
"Hold ya chin up...nuh nuh nuh...gone" -Marshawn Lynch-
Good job on the signing too,
Now all we need to do is sign Wilson long term and we’ll have one of the best safety cores in the league.
The more I see, the les I know.
by CanadianBillsFan on Mar 4, 2010 9:58 PM EST reply actions
Delhomme got cut
Sad realization that he’s better than any QB we have.
I don't take a dime of their [lobbyist] money, and when I am president, they won't find a job in my White House.
~Barack Obama
No he isn't
Delhomme is one of the worst QB’s I’ve ever seen. Did you watch this guy the past two years? Holy crap, he was a trainwreck….
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
I know
But he could at least challenge for a job as our starting QB
I don't take a dime of their [lobbyist] money, and when I am president, they won't find a job in my White House.
~Barack Obama
by NolaBillsFan on Mar 4, 2010 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
Challenge
Rather not see that challenge. That be like Manny,Moe & Jack in a cage match. We need talent!!!
by buffalobacker on Mar 4, 2010 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
I don't want to see it either
But the fact that we don’t have someone hands down better than Delhomme is sad.
I don't take a dime of their [lobbyist] money, and when I am president, they won't find a job in my White House.
~Barack Obama
by NolaBillsFan on Mar 4, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
doubt it
i trust all the qbs currently on the team more than delhomme
Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones
by silverstreak3k on Mar 4, 2010 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
I gotta agree with K
Delhomme is not a starter in this league. I do not even think he is a backup. I can’t believe I am going to say this, but I would take Fitzpatrick over him.
by The Irishman on Mar 4, 2010 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
Nice to get this done
And good for Scott.
He came in as a street free agent in the middle of the 2008 season and has been a mainstay for this defense ever since. Glad to see him rewarded for quality play.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
good move by the bills
expected, but still good.
Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones
Terrific news. I was actually worried that they would let Scott walk…
Fatang Fatang.
by NeverendingOptimism on Mar 4, 2010 10:45 PM EST reply actions
pretty sure Whitner is as good as traded
Perry Fewell and the Giants makes sense…I see this re-signing as a luxury for a team that cries poor with its resources all too often. I guess we’ll see how it all unfolds over the next two months.
Just say no...to Trent Edwards at QB.
Based on what? We have Byrd, Wilson, Whitner, and now Scott. You need 4 safeties, right?
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by MattRichWarren on Mar 5, 2010 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
Under-rated player, IMO
I really like the resigning of Scott. He’s a solid player and deserves the money and contract. Seems like a really nice guy, too, from seeing him at training camp.
Great Scott!!!
A safe signing for a heady player that can play mulitple positions.
Forget Delhomme, if he wants to stay in the league it will be as a back-up ala Mark Brunell.
Todd Collins got his walking papers. Edwards reminds me so much of Collins and will go on to have a long career as a back-up—-nothing wrong with that…
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