‘In addition to those two testing procedures players will also do some weight training and some running this week. "We do interval training," said Allaire. "So the longest they’ll run at any one time is two minutes."’
Archives for March 19, 2007
Bills Team Report
‘The trade of McGahee has ensured the team will select a running back on the first day. Oklahoma’s Adrian Peterson is the best in the draft, and it is possible, though not likely, he could fall to the Bills at the 12th spot. Most projections have them taking California’s Marshawn Lynch, who is a notch below Peterson but has game-breaking ability. Another possibility in the second or third round is Arizona’s Chris Henry, a big back with outstanding speed.’
Why running back by committee won’t cut it in Buffalo
‘Players of Thurman Thomas’ ilk don’t show up on the draft board all that often, but some maneuvering with Adrian Peterson in mind might be worth it for the Bills, maybe via dealing some of the picks they got while shedding last year’s rushing underachiever. That way, the recently re-signed Anthony Thomas can step into the Kenneth Davis role at which he would excel, backing up and occasionally spelling a potential galloping juggernaut of a superstar the team would be designating the clear-cut primary carrier. It’s better than hoping three ‘C’ students would beat one smart guy in a special handicap match of Jeopardy!’