Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills News, 9/4

by MattRichWarren on Sep 4, 2011 9:20 AM EDT in Buffalo Bills News

Corner, Hangartner, S. Nelson, Roosevelt headline cuts - BuffaloBills.com
"Every decision today is a difficult decision," said head coach Chan Gailey. "There are no easy decisions. It involves their life, their profession, their goals and their dreams and that’s the hardest day of the year for me. But you make decisions for a lot of different reasons."

Chan Gailey Talks Roster Cuts - BuffaloBills.com
The head coach talks about some of the players he cut, then indicates who might be back on the practice squad.

Bills' Batten breathing much easier now - BuffaloBills.com
"Probably the most stressful time of my life to be honest with you," said Batten. "I was real nervous. I went out to practice (Saturday) as if it were any other day and go as hard as I could. So practice wasn’t different, but there was definitely something in the back of my mind of the time to come. I’m thrilled and it’s the biggest relief ever."

Inside The Bills | 2 undrafteds make it
"For the eighth time in the last 10 years an undrafted rookie free agent has made Buffalo’s 53-man roster. Two such players did it this year. OLB Robert Eddins and TE Zack Pianalto both made the 53-man roster today for Buffalo."

Inside The Bills | Size matters
Ruvell Martin and Colin Brown are two examples of big players beating out smaller players.

Inside The Bills | Position breakdown
"Here’s a position by position breakdown of Buffalo’s final 53, and how many Chan Gailey’s staff kept at each position last season to start the year."

Inside The Bills | WR Martin make quick impression
"He did a great job picking up the offense quickly," said head coach Chan Gailey. "He caught the ball when we threw it to him and he played well on special teams. It was a good combination to have coming in on short notice."

Inside The Bills | Practice squad note
"Beginning at 12 noon, Sunday, Sept 4th ET, clubs may establish a Practice Squad of eight players by signing free agents who do not have an accrued season of free agency credit or who were on the 45-player Active List for less than nine regular season games during each of any Accrued Seasons. A player cannot participate on the Practice Squad for more than three seasons."

Roosevelt is among the Bills' final cuts - The Buffalo News
Rodney McKissic goes through the cuts, explaining where the Bills are thin.

Buffalo Bills cut Geoff Hangartner, 21 additional players | Democrat and Chronicle
"Hangartner was among 22 players released four days after telling The Associated Press he had assurances from the Bills' coaching staff that he would make the team. Coach Chan Gailey said he never provided Hangartner any assurances."

Buffalo Bills cutdown analysis - AFC East Blog - ESPN
James Walker's first real post as AFC East blogger is to break down the Bills cuts.

Caulcrick One Of 22 Cut By Bills - Jamestown | Post-Journal
"Jehuu Caulcrick, the former Clymer High School and Michigan State University standout, was among 22 players cut on Saturday by the Buffalo Bills."

Bills Cuts Done - WGR 550
"Once again I wonder how much budget slashing had to do with this."

Released Players Of Interest: Joselio Hanson, Reggie Corner - Big Blue View
Could Reggie Corner re-join Perry Fewell in New York?

More Bills Links
Rivera's pursuit of record overlooked | Democrat and Chronicle
"Here are some interesting over/under projections on this season's Buffalo Bills, courtesy of Bodog:" I am taking the over on Merriman sacks...

Schopp: Anyone Else Smell A Sale? - WGR 550
"But a few things smell different to me now. The earlier point about indifference that fans are sensing. Not only are moves like the Evans trade and the lack of improvements to the offensive line a part of this, there was no bellyaching from Wilson about the direction of the league in recent collective bargaining talks, something we've gotten used to him from."

This Day in Buffalo Sports History: Welcome, Thurman - Sports, Ink - The Buffalo News
"It didn't take Thomas long to make an impact. In fact, he scored his first professional touchdown in the first quarter of the first game, a home contest against the Minnesota Vikings. Thomas finished the day with 18 carries for 86 yards and the score."

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Schopp on Lee Evans and the "fire sale"

The Evans trade had little to do with a fire sale. Nix comes from San Diego, where they developed a D-league basketball teams as their receivers. Those type of receivers get open via size, not speed. Vincent Jackson and Malcolm Floyd aren’t burners, but they get open deep because they are rangy.

What’s Nix doing with the receiving corps? Surprise! They’re all tall now. Johnson, Easley, Nelson and Martin are all 6-2 or taller. Evans didn’t fit the mold, especially for someone that’s supposedly an All-Pro that catches 37 balls on a season.

Regarding Wilson, it’s all speculation that Schopp states. Any real news to report? Has Russ Brandon, Wilson’s point man, had any contact with folks like Golisano or Pegula? Or AEG in LA? If not, Schopp’s just guessing.

But it probably got people to go to the WGR website.

Starting the official Buffalo "Draft a Quarterback in the First Round in 2012" campaign.

by Der Jaeger on Sep 4, 2011 10:07 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

But it probably got people to go to the WGR website.

He’s been making it up as he goes along for at least the last week on air. I don’t think this drove anyone to the WGR website (except through the link I provided). Not a whole lot of people frequent their website.

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by MattRichWarren on Sep 4, 2011 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions

That's a good thing

It’s truly no skill to look at a set of facts and makes something up.

Looking at a set of facts, researching, and coming to a logical conclusion takes time and work. You do it all the time. So do other contributors on this site. Brian does it daily.

Yet, Schopp gets paid to do it, but doesn’t. Good thing their salary isn’t higher, because a whole lots of folks would be out of jobs.

Starting the official Buffalo "Draft a Quarterback in the First Round in 2012" campaign.

by Der Jaeger on Sep 4, 2011 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions

It’s a side that I haven’t heard before. Not that he can substantiate anything but it was an interesting thought.

"It’s like I’ve always said, don’t tell me about the labor pains, just show me the baby."
- Buddy Nix

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by dnvrBillsfan on Sep 4, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Anyone else find the Hangartner "assurances" article interesting?

How Hangartner thought he was assured he would not be cut, and Gailey saying he made no such assurances?

Fits into what Paul Hamilton had said a few days ago about asking Hangartner if he was fearful of being cut and Hamilton said Hangartner seemed shocked at the question.

Maybe if Hangartner wasn’t sure of his place on the roster he may have been more vocal about seemingly not being involved in the “competition” at either guard position?

I’m probably the only one who finds this interesting, but I must say I do. I still just don’t get why Hangartner was seemingly “blacklisted” (meaning that as not being able to compete for a starting position either at center or at either guard spot) from a starting spot, and, ultimately, a spot on this team.

"WHEN THE WAGON BLASTER TAKES OFF dont try to get in. THE SPACESES ARE LIMITED FOR WINNING ATTITUDE GODZILLA IS COMING GET READY" - abayarde

by StroudFanClub on Sep 4, 2011 12:36 PM EDT reply actions

Because buddy and Chan have exact prototypes they want in their players. He wants big wide receivers, tall outside linebackers and big physical o-lineman. They are putting their stamp on this roster, and hang didn’t fit that mold.

by bizarro bills on Sep 4, 2011 1:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Then why not cut him earlier and bring someone else in who is bigger?

"WHEN THE WAGON BLASTER TAKES OFF dont try to get in. THE SPACESES ARE LIMITED FOR WINNING ATTITUDE GODZILLA IS COMING GET READY" - abayarde

by StroudFanClub on Sep 4, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions

They already have Levitre and Urbik to play center. It depended on Rinehart. If Rinehart (or Howard/Wrotto, etc) played well enough to be considered a starter at guard, then Buffalo can move Urbik/Levitre to center (if Wood can’t play) and Hangartner is not needed.

Starting the official Buffalo "Draft a Quarterback in the First Round in 2012" campaign.

by Der Jaeger on Sep 4, 2011 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions