Buffalo Bills Place Two On IR, Sign DE Kyle Moore

by Brian Galliford on Nov 16, 2011 8:30 AM EST in Buffalo Bills News

On Tuesday, the Buffalo Bills made a series of roster moves, highlighted by placing center Eric Wood and linebacker Chris White on Injured Reserve. In filling their roster spots, the team brought up rookie defensive back Josh Nesbitt - a move likely dictated by the injury to George Wilson - and signed defensive end Kyle Moore off of Detroit's practice squad.

Of the two new faces, Moore's is the most intriguing. The 25-year-old USC product was a fourth-round draft pick of Tampa Bay in 2009, and was a starter for that resurgent Bucs team a year ago before suffering a season-ending injury. The 6'5", 272-pound Moore appeared in 15 career games, recording two fumble recoveries and a batted pass in that time frame.

His addition is an interesting one because of Buffalo's defensive scheme. Athletically, Moore compares most favorably to Chris Kelsay, who plays an end/linebacker hybrid position on the strong side of the alignment. Moore won't be ready to play on game days for a while, but when he does, his presence could allow Spencer Johnson to move back to where he belongs - the defensive line.

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Wilson is injured???? which injury ?not too bad i hope, we need all of our healthy players to play at miami, this game won’t be easy

proud to be a die hard bills fan from france

Prediction for 2011; 9-7 and a wild card ticket
Draft 2012,1st OLB, 2nd ILB, 3rd CB,4th OL and WR

by le f07 on Nov 16, 2011 8:44 AM EST reply actions

Shoulder stinger I believe. Nothing too serious

by bizarro bills on Nov 16, 2011 8:54 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Wilson left the game in Dallas and was replaced by Da’Norris Searcy. Shoulder stinger. BuffaloBills.com wrote a whole article about it this morning. :)

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by Brian Galliford on Nov 16, 2011 8:54 AM EST up reply actions

i used to read there, but now i read you guys,you’re better

proud to be a die hard bills fan from france

Prediction for 2011; 9-7 and a wild card ticket
Draft 2012,1st OLB, 2nd ILB, 3rd CB,4th OL and WR

by le f07 on Nov 16, 2011 10:25 AM EST up reply actions

Nesbitt is the former QB, right? Maybe Gailey wants to steal the Browns’ trick play (Cribbs to Wallace to McCoy to Wallace for 21), but he only had one wildcat QB and needed a second one…

by Krenn on Nov 16, 2011 8:50 AM EST reply actions

Yes, Nesbitt was a QB at Georgia Tech. He was moved to safety during the pre-season, and has remained there on the practice squad.

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by Brian Galliford on Nov 16, 2011 8:53 AM EST up reply actions

My Goodness

This season is beginning to remind me so much of the 2008 season when we all got excited about the 5-2 start. Only to have major injuries wipe out a promising season as they finished 7-9.

"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you."

Woody Hayes / Woody Hayes

by Goose22 on Nov 16, 2011 9:23 AM EST reply actions

Brian..

How long is awhile for Moore? The sooner we get Johnson back to DL the better..

by RiddickBillsFan on Nov 16, 2011 9:25 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Your guess is as good as mine. He’s a lock to be inactive this week; from there, it’ll depend on how quickly he picks things up.

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by Brian Galliford on Nov 16, 2011 9:43 AM EST up reply actions

I kind of like the signing of Moore

Great athlete for his size and still some intriguing potential. I remember him in the 2009 draft and many thought the Bucs got a player with great upside and potential, it just didn’t work out there. Once he gets some time in the system, he could be a better option than Carrington, Johnson and even Kelsay at OLB. I know I’m probably grasping at straws here, but I’d rather they take a chance on a kid like this then on some older, veteran nobody.

The Nesbitt signing is quite surprising to me. I cannot imagine he would get any playing time defensively, so it has to be purely ST’s related if he’s ever active. Searcy and Scott, alongside Byrd, is plenty to hold down the fort until Wilson is healthy. If we see Nesbitt on the field defensively at all, expect an offense to take full advantage of that immediately. The kid might have some future at the position, but he’s only been there a few months. I’d like to see if he can help on ST’s though, because why not?

~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."

by Kurupt on Nov 16, 2011 10:13 AM EST reply actions

FFToolbox scouting report back in 2009

2009 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:
Kyle Moore, DE, USC
Kyle is one of the most underrated players in this draft. This is not to say he could be a star or something close to it, but he should be an interesting a player to watch in the NFL. His name is not well known because he played with all world talent at USC. Nevertheless, he is a two year starter who had seven sacks and 65 tackles for the Trojans in those seasons. Moore is a good athlete with a frame to build on it, with better than average moves and quickness. While not explosive, he does move fluidly inside. He is good at bending his knees, and has surprisingly good agility for a man his size. However, he is not physical enough and will get pushed around in the NFL. Moore does not attack with force; he needs to add bulk. He also tends to play too tall, lacking polished moves with a tendency to wear out late in games. His lack of desire at times leaves a big question mark. Moore is a project. He is still growing and learning to play the position despite his four year career at USC. He might be better suited to play the left side. Moore will need time to learn the pro game. Right now, he projects as a solid backup DE — which is why he will probably be picked no higher than the fourth round. Despite this “universally accepted” projection, Moore has the talent to be something more, it is up to him.

Sounds like a decent pickup to me, I agree with you that young with upside is way better than trying to fit an old veteran square peg into a round hole.

Rebuilding a team properly takes time and patience

by keysh67 on Nov 16, 2011 10:55 AM EST up reply actions

Moore was caught in the numbers game here in Tampa as the Bucs invested two #1’s and two #2’s on defensive lineman in the last 2 drafts. He played decently but had some injury problems.

"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you."

Woody Hayes / Thee Ohio State

by Goose22 on Nov 16, 2011 12:17 PM EST up reply actions

then its a natural

injury prone = Bills OLB

by freddyjj on Nov 16, 2011 7:07 PM EST up reply actions

Not a bad acquisition for the Bills defense, Nix should also look at Everette Brown, former number one pick by the Carolina Panthers from Florida State or Vernon Gholston, former number one pick by the NY Jets. Right now, the Bills need pass rush specialist with speed from the end. But then again, like Nix mentioned, the Bills have to find someone who is willing to come to cold Buffalo. I hope Kyle Moore can step right in and help the pass rush that Def. Coord. George Edwards installed. While the Bills and Chan Gailey are looking for prospects, bring in Kamar Aiken from the practice squad or find a speed receiver that can take the pressure off Steve Johnson.

by Anthony7 on Nov 16, 2011 3:07 PM EST reply actions