Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills News, 2/20

AP Source: Bills 'far apart' in talks with Johnson - The Buffalo News
"Stevie Johnson and the Buffalo Bills are still 'far apart' in contract talks. And the receiver doesn't expect the team to use its franchise tag to retain him, a person familiar with discussions told The Associated Press on Sunday."

Source: Bills 'far apart' in talks with Johnson - sportsnet.ca
"Johnson has not discussed how much he's seeking, except to say he's not asked the team to pay him $9 million or $10 million a season, which would put him in the upper echelon of NFL receivers."

Stevie Johnson’s Bills future up in the air - The Globe and Mail
"Johnson and the Bills exchanged offers last week, and the two sides are scheduled to meet at the NFL combine in Indianapolis this week."

Small schoolers well repped at Combine - BuffaloBills.com
"The Bills college scouting department has long been known for mining the talent at the smaller schools. Don Beebe from Chadron State, Phil Hansen from North Dakota State and more recently Terrence McGee and Demetrius Bell from Northwestern State are just a few examples."

Former Oakland Cornerback Stanford Routt Making His Decision Soon - Cincy Jungle
Bengals fans debate Stanford Routt.

Never one to back down, DeLamielleure fights on | GoErie.com/Erie Times-News
"I like (current general manager) Buddy Nix, but why don't you get someone who's actually played the game?" DeLamielleure said. "I think Denver did a good job hiring (John) Elway. There are plenty of guys out there."

The 4-3 Switch Makes It Official!! - BuffaLowDown
Ron Bullard talks about the Bills switch to the 4-3.

Can Shawne Merriman be the answer to the Buffalo Bills pass rush? - BuffaLowDown
James Lowe answers the question.