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Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills News, 4/6

2 more pre-draft visitors for Bills - Inside the Bills
Buffalobills.com has learned that the club hosted two other top prospects in this year’s draft pool in USC OT Matt Kalil and Alabama CB Dre Kirkpatrick.

Poll: Buffalo Bills' left tackle? - AFC East Blog - ESPN
"The Bills have two possibilities on their roster: Chris Hairston and Andy Levitre. Hairston is raw and inexperienced, but he has all the measurable. Levitre can do the job, but Buffalo would be taking one of the top guards in the AFC out of his natural position."

Bell says injured Jason Peters urged him to sign with Eagles - pressofAtlanticCity.com
"After informing the Eagles last week that he had ruptured his right Achilles' tendon while training in Texas, the five-time Pro Bowl left tackle called free agent Demetress Bell and urged him to consider joining the Eagles."

Kyle knows new Nike unis - Inside the Bills
"I wore that fabric in college," Williams told Buffalobills.com via text. "Much better than what we had been wearing."

Wall of Famer Hansen to announce Bills 2nd round pick - BuffaloBills.com
"I know the NFL has kind of changed the way they do things with the draft turning it into a premiere event, but I’ll be laughing all the way to New York," said Hansen. "It’s just going to be a great, exciting time for me. I’m looking forward to taking it all in."

2012 NFL Draft: Outside Linebacker Preview - BuffaloBills.com
A preview of the top five OLBs from the Bills website.

Kalil, Kirkpatrick Visiting One Bills Drive - WGR 550
"You can read the full scouting reports by clicking on their names above, and you can also access many other scouting reports at the Bills' positions of need by clicking on one of the positions just above the headline."

Bills host Matt Kalil, Dre Kirkpatrick - AFC East Blog - ESPN
"Buffalo isn't projected to take either player at No. 10. But this is most likely a case of Buffalo gathering information in the event it trades up or down the draft board. The Bills are in search of a left tackle to protect starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Kalil is expected to be a top-five pick. Buffalo also could use a top cornerback. But Kirkpatrick is expected to go in the middle or late first round."

Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest AFC East mock - AFC East Blog - ESPN
"Buffalo currently has no answer at left tackle, and Reiff probably could be a starter there from Day 1. Will Reiff develop into an elite, Pro Bowl left tackle? Most experts don't think so. But Reiff is solid across the board, and can help the Bills."

Bell: I still haven't peaked - Philly.com
"I kind of chuckled and told her, ‘We’re both still learning,’" Bell said. "I really don’t see myself kind of peaking for another couple years. I’m kind of on the verge of playing good football, but I’m not where I want to be yet."

Eagles' Bell where he wants to be - mcall.com
"... It won't be awkward at all [when Peters comes back]. This is a business and I understand that. I know that he understands that. Whatever happens on the back side, I'm sure we'll be friends at the end of the day."

Bell Enjoys His 'Draft Day' - PhiladelphiaEagles.com
"This is my draft day for me and my mom (Gloria)," Bell said. "I just think me being comfortable playing for a coach, that means a lot to a player. If I believe in my coach, then I'll do anything he asks me. When I met with the coaches, I was happy. I was at peace when I met with (offensive line coach) Coach (Howard) Mudd and Coach (Andy) Reid."

2012 MHR Community Mock Draft: Buffalo Bills - Mile High Report
"With the 10th pick in the 2012 MHR Community Mock Draft, the Buffalo Bills select: Michael Floyd, Wide receiver, Notre Dame"

Capitals top Panthers 4-2; both get into playoffs - Palm Beach Post
"Either way, the [Florida] Panthers will play their first playoff game since 2000. Only six franchises from the four major U.S. sports leagues have gone longer without a postseason appearance: the Buffalo Bills (NFL), Baltimore Orioles (MLB), Toronto Blue Jays (MLB), Kansas City Royals (MLB), Washington Nationals (MLB) and Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)."