McCree to Denver; Other Bills Notes

by Brian Galliford on Mar 9, 2008 8:44 AM EDT in Buffalo Bills News

It's now been a full week since the Buffalo Bills made any big moves via free agency, and even though there are literally nine months before the start of the regular season, fans are getting restless. Patience, Bills fans - there's still a lot of time for the team to address its remaining holes, especially offensively. Here's what is being mentioned in the news about our favorite team:

Free agent safety Marlon McCree, who visited with the Bills last Monday, has signed with the Denver Broncos. This move is consistent with information that led me to predict this move two days ago. McCree will apparently compete for a starting spot at strong safety with the creaky John Lynch; look for him to win this competition. Tip of the hat to WABillsfan for his diary on the subject.

Still no word on WR Bryant Johnson, who was expected to make a decision about his future this weekend.

Ron Raccuia, the agent of former Bills LB Coy Wire, is upset over his client's release from the Bills.

"Coy deserved to know well beforehand what the team's plans were," Raccuia said. "Not two days before free agency and not completely out of the blue with no inclination from anybody that it was coming. He deserved that for what he meant to the organization and the community."

Putting aside the scenario that the Bills' release of Wire was just as unexpected from their side as well, I, for one, am sad to see Wire go. He was never a world beater, nor much of a difference-maker on the football field, but the guy just flat-out had heart. It's hard to replace a player of his character on a football team. If I'm going to pick a name off of the roster as the most likely candidate to fill his role of relentless, versatile backup, it's John DiGiorgio.

John Tomase of The Boston Herald takes a little time off from the love-fest that is the Patriots to toss some respect Buffalo's way. It's an interesting read, but many of you (Nick first and foremost) won't like what Dick Jauron has to say about Tomase's Patriots at the end of the article.

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You have to admit...

...there's not a lot of fight to the guy. Levy was a scholarly leader too, but if you watched his NFL Films clips, viewed him on the sidelines, or heard his press conferences, you could see the man didn't take things lying down- besides his ability to be a calculating thinking man, he also had the ability to come out swinging. I just get the sense that Jauron doesn't have it in him to go for bigger things. "We don't match up well with the Patriots". I know that Dick, and you're the biggest reason we don't. I hope I'm wrong, but after awhile, you need to stop pointing at the external and look inward for reasons as to nwhy your teams are perpetually 7-9. I get the sense that Jauron's a bit of a coward and screen passes on 4th and goal with the season on the line aren't an effective counter-argument.

Nick (Bensalem, PA)

by Nick BensalemPA on Mar 9, 2008 11:49 AM EDT reply actions

I, for one, will miss Coy

I always thought he was a tough guy that fit the team well. I know he didn't offer a whole lot but he fit is as a backup and special teams guy. You always need players like that. I would have liked to keep him.

And to Nick: I don't believe that Jauron is a coward. But I do believe that he lacks self confidence. He was a great football player but I think that he sees his coaching career slipping away. Everyone always calls him smart and a good guy but his teams are always just not good enough. I think he tries too hard to be nice because he lacks the self confidence to say what he feels. He gets an enourmous amount of respect from other players and coaches around the league, but I think he has to try and shed that a bit this year to get this team fired up.

I think the Bills will have to do very bad for Juaron to be fired or released. If we go 7-9 again, I just don't think he will be gone.

by RabidBuffalo on Mar 9, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply actions

He's

just the oppicate of Bill Bilacheat-can you be both a nice guy and a winner, Marv was but he also showed some fire on the sidelines from time to time maybe when the team needed it. I think with the team that we're going to field this year he does have the chance to be a winner he did go 13-3 in chicago so he can win. Turk will be the differance this year if he shows some aggresstion. So if you had the choice of Bill B-cheat or Dick J which would you prefer?

Bills fan in PA

by Bills fan in PA on Mar 9, 2008 1:50 PM EDT reply actions

Bobble Head

The only problem I have with the Wire release is that the Core Wire bobble head I got from Tops when he was drafted is now officially useless!! I think Jauron is a good coach every day of the week except Sunday. His teams are prepared and motivated to play. It seems he lets his assistants call most of the game and has trouble making half-time adjustments. But, with the lack of talent on the field last year, who the hell really knows!!! This season should tell us more about how good Jauron really is.

by Joe P. on Mar 9, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions

Johnson Rumors Again?

According to Insider Sirrus NFL Radio is again reporting that Bryant Johnson has agreed to terms with the Bills...they are saying 6 year, $22M.
http://www.billsinsider.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=14587

by wmccaffr on Mar 9, 2008 5:54 PM EDT reply actions

That would be

an excellent deal, but I don't believe it. Remember, last week Sirius reported Johnson signed w/the Bills. I'm not believing anything they say until it's confirmed via BB.com or ESPN or something reputable.

I would be very happy w/that signing though. Nice and cheap.

by Kurupt on Mar 9, 2008 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Well

eastcoastsportsnews.com says Bryant Johnson will announce tomorrow who he is going to go with. So, as usual, the rumor mills are churning, but nothing to report.

by labill on Mar 9, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Johnson

If we get him, we get him. I would like to get him, but if we don't, then go the draft crap shoot. And get a CB and a TE, first three picks. You can't even ascertain who is available at this point. I still like Hardy in the 2nd. Get a CB in the first and a TE in the third. Holes "somewhat" filled. Then go after depth. Too many variables yet, there is no possible and/or intelligent way to predict at this time. Johnson is a huge variable, The draft plans ultimately rest on his decision. That is poor thinking and/or planning and I give the front office more credit for at least the planning perspective.

by btk0930 on Mar 9, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions