Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills News, 1/19

by MattRichWarren on Jan 19, 2012 7:22 AM EST in Buffalo Bills News

Easley at 100 percent, eager to show Bills what he can do - Connecticut Post
"I've started working out," said Easley, who plans to juggle his off-season between Connecticut and western New York. "Everything is 100 percent."

Governor's Plans of Retaining Bills in Buffalo Not As Expected | wgrz.com
"But alas, the money is about $3 million -- the final payment of a 15-year commitment of $63 million for upgrades to Ralph Wilson Stadium first approved in 1997, state budget officials said."

Sudden impact - rookies contributed in 2011 - BuffaloBills.com
"Our rookie class we’re real tight," said top pick Marcell Dareus. "It’s not just us, but we kind of put it on ourselves to help turn this team around. The best way to do that is to stick together and just grind it out and make sure you’re right there with a veteran doing what you’re supposed to do."

Inside The Bills | Reich, Metzelaars out in Indy
"Metzelaars had been on the staff the past eight seasons, while Reich had been with the club for four."

Inside The Bills | Kiper has OLB to Bills at 10
"Kiper has the Bills taking Alabama OLB Courtney Upshaw. Here’s what Kiper had to say about Marcell Dareus’ former college teammate."

Inside The Bills | Mooch has pass rusher for Bills
" 10 – QUINTON COPLES DE North Carolina – Defense needs upgrades."

Inside The Bills | Grass isn’t always greener for WRs
"ESPNDallas.com’s Todd Archer put together a nice rundown of wideouts that signed big money deals elsewhere after having success with their original clubs and never matched their previous production. Even former Buffalo wideout Peerless Price is listed." Paging Stevie Johnson.

Coming together to honor King - Dekalb County times-journal.com: News
"Former Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Howard Ballard spoke Monday at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast at Ryan's restaurant in Fort Payne."

Colts Will Interview Jerry Gray - Stampede Blue
"Another candidate the Colts will consider is Titans' defensive coordinator, Jerry Gray. Gray is another solid name and has worked with defensive guru, Gregg Williams, while he was head coach for the Bills. The Buccaneers are also interested in Gray."

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Are we still looking for a QB Coach?

I’d love to see Reich come back to Buffalo after working with Peyton for years. Same with Pete, I’d love to have him come back as an assistant to coach with the Tight Ends.

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by DanRoc on Jan 19, 2012 8:21 AM EST reply actions

No. The team hired David Lee to coach the quarterbacks. They’re still in the market for a receivers coach, and the defense could see some changes, as well.

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by Brian Galliford on Jan 19, 2012 8:25 AM EST up reply actions

As our Jaguars blog reported, there could be an opening as the assistant offensive line coach should Metzelaars be interested. I doubt that.

Reich was WRs coach in Indy and as Brian said we need one of those.

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by MattRichWarren on Jan 19, 2012 10:45 AM EST up reply actions

“I’ve started working out,” said Easley, who plans to juggle his off-season between Connecticut and western New York. “Everything is 100 percent.”

Unfortunately Marcus, that’s the same thing you’ve said the last two (?) off seasons. I know you can’t predict injuries but the Bills have little to no idea of what they have in you.

by Mindbender14 on Jan 19, 2012 9:16 AM EST reply actions

I believe

that Easley will be a difference maker in 2012. I know his pre-season touchdown was just one catch. But, it was such an athletic, difficult catch that I can’t hold back my optimism. He’s got size and skill.

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by BuffaloOwdaTwnr on Jan 19, 2012 9:18 AM EST up reply actions

He’s got size and skill.

It is unfortunate the way things have played out for Easley, but despite never seeing regular season action, I am very interested to see what this kid can do. Kid has a great story – academic scholarship walk-on at UConn, and then just kicked a when he got a chance to start. Smart kid who I could see really clicking with Fitz to provide the big, strong, athletic receiver the team needs. Team mates were commenting after the unofficial workouts in Arizona last year that he is a smooth route runner. And if I remember correctly, he’s got speed as well. Character wise, seems like a hard and focused worker.

Seems to have the potential to be a solid to very good addition to the receiving corps.

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