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Friday Update: Bills Quiet as Free Agency Begins

Good morning, Buffalo Bills fans! If you're checking in this morning hoping to find shiny new toys for the Bills to play with next season, you're out of luck - there have not been any reports on signings or visits related to the Bills thus far. However, plenty went on last night that could effect the Bills in the very near future; here's a recap of those activities quickly:

Omar Kelly, a Dolphins blogger for the Sun-Sentinel, believes that competition for Ernest Wilford's services will be between the Bills and the Dolphins. A couple of shaky rumors broke about both teams and Wilford last night - one "source" said the Dolphins would lock Wilford up today, while the other "source" said that Wilford would give the Jaguars a chance to match a Bills offer. None of it should be taken seriously (yet); just know that since the Jags are wooing Jerry Porter (and should officially announce their trade for Troy Williamson today) and the Dolphins are busy, the Bills have a real shot at landing their supposed top target.

The Minnesota Vikings, who last night were in trade talks with the Houston Texans in regards to QB Sage Rosenfels, are now reportedly interested in J.P. Losman. The Vikings offered a third-round pick for Rosenfels, but rumor has it that they'll only offer a sixth for Losman. If that's true, he'll stay a Bill.

The DT market, bolstered yesterday by a bunch of trade-marketed veterans, is thinning quickly. Franchised defensive tackle Corey Williams is heading to Cleveland in what will eventually be a sign-and-trade; the Dolphins are currently talking trade with Dallas in regards to NT Jason Ferguson; and Kris Jenkins has officially been traded to the New York Jets. To boot, the Saints today are expected to complete a trade for LB Jonathan Vilma, blowing apart a potential three-way trade involving Shaun Rogers. That means that three defensive tackles - Detroit's Shaun Rogers, Jacksonville's Marcus Stroud and the Jets' Dewayne Robertson - are all still available, and the pool of teams interested in their services is dwindling. I expect the Broncos to really push hard for a Rogers trade now; if the Bills are going to make a move for any of these guys, they'll have to do it quickly, because John Clayton believes that the trade market will move fast.

Other popular free agent names mentioned among Bills fans - LB Lance Briggs chief among them - have not had any serious activity linked to them yet. That's expected to change today, but at least from our distant point of view, the Bills are still players.

I'd like to publicly thank jri111 and WABillsfan for putting together two excellently detailed open threads last night as the early stages of free agency unfolded. Both did a fantastic job, and I, for one, am glad that they chose to forgo sleep for a few hours. We'll take it from here, gentlemen - rest easy.

Keep it locked in to Buffalo Rumblings throughout the day, as we'll be working hard to track all Bills-relevant movement. Remember, too, that you all have the power to keep us updated as well by posting in the diaries section. If you don't have an account, create a free one and hop into the discussions! Go Bills!

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Bills text messages
Does anyone else get these lame text messages from the Bills that say things like, "The Bills today announced the signing of punter, D.J. Fitzpatrick" and "The Bills today announced a  partnership with Aramark Food Distribution"?  I love this team, but sometimes, man...they're not much for tact with their desperate fans.  Oh well, I can't wait to be at the bar tonight after work when I get my "The Bills today announced the signing of WR Drew Carter" text message...Perfect kickoff to my weekend.  
Nick (Bensalem, PA)

by Nick BensalemPA on Feb 29, 2008 8:01 AM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Drew Carter
That will just be a good excuse to get yourself another drink.
Man do I miss #78

by sireric on Feb 29, 2008 8:25 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Text Messages
I'm just waiting for the message that goes like this:

"Great news Bills Fans!  Parking rates in the stadium lot will only go up by $10 to help offset the cost of (insert name of marginal second tier FA WR here).  Check for more news at www.buffalobills.com."

by krytime on Feb 29, 2008 8:37 AM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not good news
rotoworld writes that    

The Buccaneers are interested in meeting with CB Drayton Florence. Tampa Bay is trying to schedule a meeting, but they're one team that seems unlikely to pay what is sure to be an overvalued contract.

if the Bucs won't pay for him we certainly won't. And then things got even worse as reports say the Dolphins are going to offer Calvin Pace a deal similar to what Adaleus Thomas got from the Pats. I really liked Pace and was hoping we'd be able to get him.

CB, DLine in FA WR, WLB in Draft

by poz on Feb 29, 2008 10:01 AM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Florence
Was just about to post this. Bummer about Florence, though the Bucs might not sign him. I didn't expect the Bills to seriously pursue D-Flo anyways. I've cooled on Pace, as he's only become a solid player after moving to the 3-4. Let Miami overpay again, just like they did last year with Porter.
Create a free account to join in the discussion, Bills fans!

by Brian Galliford on Feb 29, 2008 10:05 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Pace
I like Pace but I'm not sure he would be a good fit in our defense. I completely agree with Brian, let the Fish overspend on him, maybe he'll turn out to be the next coming of Jeff Posey.
Man do I miss #78

by sireric on Feb 29, 2008 10:08 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Florence
has been linked to the Bills.  I posted that in the rumor diary....
~K

by Kurupt on Feb 29, 2008 11:33 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Redman signs with the Falcons
Redman now joins Joey Harrington as perhaps the worst 1-2 punch in the league. I don't think there is any doubt that the Falcons draft a QB high in the up coming draft, either Matt Ryan, or Joe Flacco seen ticketed for the birds.
Man do I miss #78

by sireric on Feb 29, 2008 10:13 AM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jenkins
for a 3rd and 5th?  I would have done that, for sure.

I don't know how much more Rogers would command, if anything...

And I thought Florence was going to be a Lion?

~K

by Kurupt on Feb 29, 2008 10:22 AM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Busy Browns
The Browns have re-signed Anderson to a multi year deal, and they are also hosting Donte' Stallworth.
Man do I miss #78

by sireric on Feb 29, 2008 10:47 AM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bills/Dolphins
rotoworld is reporting that right now the Fins and Bills are competing for Wilford. Lets hope we get him
CB, DLine in FA WR, WLB in Draft

by poz on Feb 29, 2008 11:11 AM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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