Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills News, 4/7

Bills’ spending spree pays off at box office - The Globe and Mail
"The Bills' off-season spending spree — they also signed free-agent defensive end Mark Anderson and re-signed top receiver Stevie Johnson — is already paying off. CEO Russ Brandon said the team has already sold 4,320 new season-ticket packages, and added that renewal orders are coming in at the fastest pace in 15 years."

Why Bills are my sleeper pick for 2012 - AFC East Blog - ESPN
"But by this time next year, people will be talking about Buffalo. The Bills are my sleeper pick in 2012. Here are five reasons why Buffalo will get over the hump and finish with a winning record: "

Mock Draft Watch 7.0 - BuffaloBills.com
"Below is the seventh edition of Mock Draft Watch – a rundown of the latest mock drafts compiled by Buffalobills.com via local and national NFL reporters …"

Inside The Bills | Fan Friday 4-6
Chris Brown answers question on WR Stephen Hill, the position(s) the Bills could address at 10, mid-round linebackers, what position Shawne Merriman is going to play, drafting a quarterback, and drafting Courtney Upshaw.

ProFootballWeekly.com - Buffalo Bills Draft Needs
"Buffalo has 10 picks in the draft and plenty of opportunities to upgrade its personnel. With a 5-2 start to the 2011 season, the Bills showed promise and brought hope to a starved fan base. GM Buddy Nix has mentioned that, in recent years, the team needed to simply add more players, but it is at a point now where it can add more depth and fill specific needs. "

2nd round/early 1st round prospects for the Bills | Buffalo Wins
"While everything we have read in the last few weeks has been about what Buffalo should do in the first round, I wanted to take a moment to look at some other prospects that could be available if Buffalo decided to trade down (not entirely out of the question) to the lower first round or guys who may be available for Buffalo in the 2nd round. This is where the Bills will need to start addressing the depth concerns on the offensive line, wide receiver and could possibly add another pass rushing end."

Buffalo Bills embrace New Era caps - Business First
Buffalo's own New Era has been gearing up for this moment for years as it worked to land the contract. "We used to work with the NFL about ten years ago. To be back in game, and be in our hometown in Buffalo and represent the Buffalo Bills and to have two major leagues, the MLB and NFL, it's amazing," said Marciniak. "It really rounds out our portfolio."

Tackling The Bills' Offensive Tackle Question - WGR 550
"While most Bills fans will admit that there is a gaping hole at left tackle, there are still some lingering concerns that it may not be the biggest need. This mini-post hopefully tackles any remaining questions some could have as to why the Bills would consider drafting a left tackle in the first round."

NFL Draft Rumor Roundup - WGR 550
"We're still three weeks out from the start of the 2012 NFL Draft, but the rumors are flying. As they become available, I'll do my best to make sense of it all. Here's the first edition of NFL draft rumor roundup!"