Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills News, 4/11

Should the Ralph be moved downtown? | WIVB.com
WUFO Radio Sports Director Pat Freeman stated, "We're talking about a facility with a retractable roof that can be used year-round for a variety of events." Freeman, who has covered the Bills for 18 years, says he hopes to meet with Erie County lawmakers in the next couple of weeks, and then with the governor.

Pre-draft visits planned or in the books - The Buffalo News
"Each NFL team can bring in up to 30 prospects before the NFL draft. So far, the Bills have or are scheduled to meet with 16 prospects, based on reports here at The News, the Bills' official website, and other national outlets. Here's the list of who has/will visit:"

WGR 550 - BUSCAGLIA: NFL Mock Draft #4
In the first round, Joe Buscaglia has the Bills taking OT Cordy Glenn from Georgia. In the second, they go CB Jayron Hosley from Virginia Tech. In the third, Buffalo grabs Appalachian State WR Brian Quick.

Speakers Address Downtown Stadium at Council Meeting | wgrz.com
"If someone brings to the Council an idea that entertains a new convention center, new development with a stadium that is domed, that is an exciting idea. Whether or not it is feasible is another thing," said Fontana. "We'll talk to people about chickens, we'll talk to people about any topic. So something this big, we certainly will talk about and we're not taking a stand that it's gotta (sic) be this, but it's important to hear a good idea or a potentially good idea that could come down the pike."

Viewers have lots to say on Bills move | WIVB.com
"The city's Common Council took up that issue on Tuesday, and it has generated a lot of comments from our viewers. Read some of the comments below and add your own in the commenting section."

Plans for a New Stadium in Downtown Buffalo Emerge | WKBW
"A downtown stadium that's incorporated into your convention space would become a major attraction not only to other people, tourists, and other venues, but it brings in more hotels, concerts, and festivals," said Freeman. "Those are the things we're talking about. A stadium that can be used 12 months of the year."

2012 NFL Draft: Defensive Tackle Preview - BuffaloBills.com
"Buffalobills.com's draft preview series continues with a look at five of the top defensive tackle prospects in the 2012 NFL Draft."

Fans call the pick in M&T Bank Draft Day Challenge - BuffaloBIlls.com
"The Buffalo Bills and M&T Bank are partnering for the sixth annual M&T Bank Draft Day Challenge - a contest where fans predict the Bills first selection of the NFL Draft."

Inside The Bills | Casserly on Mario impact
"First of all you’ll get great effort. You’ll get 100 percent out of him. That isn’t going to be an issue," Casserly told Buffalobills.com. "Teams are going to build their offensive blocking schemes around him so that should free up opportunities for other players," "I think he’s going to play hard and he can play the run well, which was a major problem with the Bills, stopping people running the football. They’ve got to stop the run.

Henderson Reaching Out to a Childhood Friend This Spring - UCF Official Athletics Site
"Henderson, a native of Birmingham, Ala., and a rising star this spring for UCF's football team, is a childhood friend of Buffalo Bills' defensive tackle Marcell Dareus, the third-overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft." They use Skype to discuss and demonstrate pass rushing moves.

Opponent Preview: Buffalo Bills - 49ers.com
"It can never be too early to discuss who will face the San Francisco 49ers in the team’s second year under Jim Harbaugh. Throughout the offseason, we’ll take a team-by-team look at the 49ers’ 2012 opponents and the offseason storylines for each team. Up next are the Buffalo Bills, who are scheduled to visit the 49ers next season, as the 49ers will face all four teams from the AFC East in 2012."

NFL.com news: Who is the greatest second-round pick of all time?
"Two Super Bowl-winning QBs and two of the greatest linebackers in NFL history are among the best second-round picks. Check them out, and let us know what you think on Facebook." Thurman Thomas makes the list but against Brett Favre, Howie Long, Mike Singletary, and Jack Lambert I don't know how much of a chance he has.

NFL Exec: 'Half of the teams in the top 10 are trying to trade out' - CBSSports
In fact, one NFL executive told me to anticipate plenty of fireworks as "half of the teams in the top 10 are trying to trade out."