Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills Links, 2/19

by MattRichWarren on Feb 19, 2011 8:46 AM EST in Buffalo Bills News

NFL Combine lessons - BuffaloBills.com
"For C.J. Spiller, Torell Troup and Alex Carrington, everything turned out well for them when the draft process was finally over. All three were among the top 75 picks in the 2010 NFL draft. The combine however, is the SAT of the pre-draft process." Hear their Combine stories.

Young Bills exec earns her way in NFL | Business First
Tim O'Shei of Buffalo Business First says Ralph Wilson's niece Mary Owen earned everything she has in that organization. Nothing was handed to her. It's a really good write-up.

Fantasy football players in the news :: KFFL.com - Article -
"Buffalo Bills LB Andra Davis (shoulder) has been cleared by team doctors for football activities, reports Josina Anderson, of FOX31 Denver."

Inside The Bills | Fan Friday 2-18
Chris Brown covers Colin Kaepernick, the rest of the top 5 QBs, choosing between Dareus and Peterson, Doug Whaley's role, and the starting RT role.

Bills getting new surface - Bills & NFL - The Buffalo News
"We have played eight seasons on the current turf, which has reached its life expectancy, and the grass fibers are breaking down under normal use," said Scott Berchtold, the Bills' vice president of communications. "Only the carpet needs to be replaced, and this does not involve the asphalt sub-base or the draining system."

Hall of Fame QB Kelly looks to deliever message | Northwest Florida Daily News
"But for Kelly, who served as the guest speaker at Friday’s All Sports Association 42nd Annual Awards Dinner at the Emerald Coast Conference Center, it was the journey – and the adversity – that he feels most define him."

New sauce to support Kids Escaping Drugs | WIVB.com
"Andre is pleased to announce and introduce Over the Middle (OTM), his very own signature all purpose sauce. Mr. Reed and his "Over the Middle" team are in town to visit The Kids Escaping Drugs Campaign and tour the Renaissance Campus as well as visit with the stores that will be carrying his Over the Middle All Purpose Sauce."

NFL Lockout 2011: Revenue Sharing Is The Elephant In The Room - Blogging The Boys
A look at Revenue Sharing, why it matters, and how it affects both the Cowboys and the Bills.

Purdue football assistant takes Wisconsin job | Journal and Courier
Former Buffalo Bills assistant and recently hired Purdue assistant coach DeMontie Cross is leaving the Boilermakers to become special teams coordinator and safeties coach at Wisconsin.

WR Rodney Wright Rejoins SaberCats - OurSports Central
"The SaberCats today announced former SaberCat WR Rodney Wright has rejoined the team. Originally drafted in the seventh round by the Buffalo Bills in 2002, Wright spent two seasons on their practice squad."

Lions sign safety Erik Coleman | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
"Last month, the Lions had discussions about re-signing safety John Wendling, a Pro Bowl alternate as a coverage specialist, but Wendling's agent, Ken Zuckerman, said today no new deal is in the works."

Free Agent QB Class of 2011 – Plenty of Talent to Go Around " Bills Gab
"Below is an updated list of Free Agent QB’s that will be out there for anyone to pick from."

Funny Pictures at WalMart Buffalo Bill
Check out this photograph.

2011 NFL Draft
Inside The Bills | Draft rumors
"The most intriguing rumor on this list for me was that of Blaine Gabbert. He’s appeared on the majority of the so called draft experts lists as a top 10 pick, but Bunting hasn’t heard from a single scout who had a first-round grade on him."

Take 2: Newton's Law? | wgrz.com
Adam Benigni would be OK with the Bills drafting Cam Newton.

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Lots of great articles!

by blknites on Feb 19, 2011 9:42 AM EST reply actions

Thanks.

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by MattRichWarren on Feb 19, 2011 12:35 PM EST up reply actions

That Wal-Mart dude is awesome!!!!

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by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Feb 19, 2011 10:45 AM EST reply actions

Its a dude?

“Ah! Ah! Dude looks like a laady!”

Lets Go Buff a lo!!!

by bflo on Feb 19, 2011 11:18 AM EST up reply actions

I thought it was JP Loseman ;-

For my own personal sanity, I am officially banning myself from reading/saying anything about Cam Newton.... starting the day after the Bowl game until the start of the combine.

The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein

by Joe P. on Feb 19, 2011 12:06 PM EST up reply actions

CB's Fan Friday is a must read

lots of good info about what CB thinks might happen in the draft. He really seems to indicate that Kaep is a possible 2nd round pick for the Bills if he checks out in the interviews.

For my own personal sanity, I am officially banning myself from reading/saying anything about Cam Newton.... starting the day after the Bowl game until the start of the combine.

The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein

by Joe P. on Feb 19, 2011 10:56 AM EST reply actions

His opinion

also shed’s some light on what the Bills may think of Ryan Mallet. The forgotten son “Ryan Mallet” not as mobile as the other’s but still potentially motivated.

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by VanScottM on Feb 19, 2011 10:59 AM EST up reply actions

I like Mallet, but doesn't Gailey like mobile QBs?

Also, since there are some leadership/maturity questions about Mallet, Ralph might be worried about him being JP Jr. And remember the Spiller pick….the number one pick will be someone with high character. I found the Dareus vs Peterson answer especially interesting too. I would have taken Peterson over Dareus. Is it April yet?

For my own personal sanity, I am officially banning myself from reading/saying anything about Cam Newton.... starting the day after the Bowl game until the start of the combine.

The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein

by Joe P. on Feb 19, 2011 11:09 AM EST up reply actions

Yes Gailey likes mobile QB's

But let’s not get confused. I don’t think he favors the QB that had a college career setting records for rushing touchdowns over a QB who is capable of getting out of his own way or extending plays or busting loose for that first down after a 3-4 second read in the pocket. At least in my opinion, there is a difference, Cam Newton, Tim TeBow Mike Vick are QB’s that change the offense to suit their skills, I believe Gailey wants a QB that can utilize his entire arsenal and that includes the QB.

I like Mallet and think much higher of him than most here, but he doesn’t fit the criteria that Gailey has a history of working with. Although, what we don’t know is how versitile Gailey is with the different prototypical QB’s. Also, I look at Fitzpatrick as a QB that is versatile enough to adjust to any type of offense that Gailey would like to run. What we seen last year was an offense suited for the entire offensive personell, not jus Ryan F. I think Mallet could work and would be a total steal in the third round.

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by VanScottM on Feb 19, 2011 1:58 PM EST up reply actions

Agreed....even if we took Gabbert in the 1st round, I would still take Mallett in the 3rd if he was still there

As far as Fitz goes, his mobility is one of his strengths so why not use it? It wouldn’t make much sense to have Fitz mentor a QB with a totally different style of play, especially when it is a style that isn’t Chan’s preferred style for his QB.

For my own personal sanity, I am officially banning myself from reading/saying anything about Cam Newton.... starting the day after the Bowl game until the start of the combine.

The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein

by Joe P. on Feb 19, 2011 2:49 PM EST up reply actions

What I am hoping for is different from what we have.

I like the gunslinger style with legs to make things happen as a check down. I would prefer a more conventional style with better pass protections and more focus and effort on run blocking. I don’t want to throw the ball 35 times a game wheter it is Manning or Fitzpatrick. I am not sure that Gailey has scratched the surface yet in his offensive design and someone like Mallet may be perfect for Gailey long term.

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by VanScottM on Feb 19, 2011 5:39 PM EST up reply actions

Question

Who on the staff goes to the combine?

by blknites on Feb 19, 2011 11:19 AM EST reply actions

I know "The stash" said he was going.....hopefully all of them :-)

For my own personal sanity, I am officially banning myself from reading/saying anything about Cam Newton.... starting the day after the Bowl game until the start of the combine.

The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein

by Joe P. on Feb 19, 2011 12:07 PM EST up reply actions