Archives for April 27, 2008

‘One was a domestic situation involving his girlfriend and child that was ultimately dismissed. The other development was a two game team suspension. Buffalo’s scouting staff investigated and found there was more to Hardy’s story.’

‘"We did stay in the areas where we thought the value was," said Bills Vice President of College Scouting Tom Modrak. "We had (Hardy) in the second round and we had the number there so it was good. That’s all you can do. You work hard to put those numbers on those people so you better stay with them."’

‘In the 6-foot-5 & 1/2 Hardy the Bills get themselves a target who will stand out among the receiving corps that otherwise did not have a single player last season over six feet tall.’

‘McKelvin, 22, said he was happy to go to a team that had such a strong fan base. "It’s great," the Waycross, Ga., native said from a loud draft party at an Atlanta sports bar. "It’s kind of cold, but I’ll adapt. Buffalo was the first trip I took to visit NFL teams. Buffalo is a great town and a great football town."’

‘”As an organization, we’re really happy with what occurred,” said coach Dick Jauron. “I’m really pleased and it’s a relief in terms of the draft because these are two critical positions on our team. Now we go into the second day a little more at ease. These are two things we spent a lot of time talking about, so we feel good in that regard.”‘

‘”When it’s the red zone, it’s like a light comes on in my mind,” said Hardy, the Bills second-round selection in Saturday’s NFL draft. “I have to get in that end zone, and if the ball is any where in my area, I will get it in there.”‘

‘”From a talent aspect, he’s a terrific athlete who will give you corner support and he has excellent cover skills,” Bills Vice President of College Scouting Tom Modrak said.’

‘”We feel very good about our day,” Bills Chief Operating Officer Russ Brandon said.’

‘"I am really proud of him," Trojan football coach Larry Blakeney said. "He has done things right. He’s a smart guy, and he’ll graduate here soon. The NFL is looking for guys doing the right things in life. Their character and citizenship has become really important, and Leo has all of these things. All of our guys have been those kind of people."’