Archives for March 2009

‘Galloway (5’11” 197), a 14-year veterean, spent the past five seasons with Tampa Bay where he posted three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons (2005-07) including a career high 1,287 yards in 2005. The veteran deep threat has six 1,000-yard seasons in his impressive career.’

‘Just 26 years old, Jones has battled his share of injuries including a Lisfranc fracture that required surgery late in the 2006 season, and a torn ACL late in the 2007 season. The injuries eventually prompted the Detroit Lions, the team that made him a first-round pick in 2004 to release him.’

‘At a reported roughly $7 million over two seasons, Florence is a comparative bargain to what Greer should get, although it remains to be seen if cheapening out with Shurfine instead of splurging on a true brand name is actually false economy.’

‘”Defensively, their schemes fit me and fit me well,” June said of the Bills. “I think I could fit in well with the players that they have here. They’re on the brink of being a championship team, so to me that’s a great asset and a great way to continue my career.”‘

Cleveland Browns sign Robert Royal, former Bills tight end, Royal says (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Browns sign new tight end (Willoughby News Herald)

Saints finish deals with Greer, Henderson (New Orleans Times Picayune)

WR Henderson, CB Greer sign deals with Saints (Baton Rouge Advocate)

Saints sign cornerback Greer (AP)

Saints Agree to Terms with CB Jabari Greer (NewOrleansSaints.com)

Q and A with CB Jabari Greer (NewOrleansSaints.com)

‘Chambers, 29, appeared in all 16 games last season, including two starts at tackle and two at guard.’

‘No word on whether Buffalo plans to make him their primary reserve tackle, but there’s the chance that the reliable Chambers could be considered for the Bills’ vacant left guard position after the release of veteran Derrick Dockery late last week.’

‘June (6’0″ 227) has been a starter for six of his seven NFL seasons with his most productive years coming in Indianapolis where he posted three consecutive 100 tackles seasons. In 2005 he also added five interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns helping him to earn AFC Pro Bowl honors.’

‘The Bills continued to peruse the free agent running back market as they hosted DeShaun Foster Wednesday. The unrestricted free agent played for San Francisco last season serving as a backup to 49ers feature back Frank Gore.’

‘Even if Taylor experienced a resurrection, it would be too brief. The Bills need long-term help at end, as the players they already own have been around long term. Aaron Schobel and Ryan Denney will both be 32 before the season opens, while Chris Kelsay is 29; regardless of one’s opinion of each player’s play, the group is collectively in autumn.’

‘”Having never been injured before kind of puts you in the state of mind where you’re wondering if you’ll ever get back on the field,” said Bowen. “But I think it was the first day when they allowed me to go back on the turf that I kind of felt like an athlete again. After that I felt pretty confident.”‘

‘Florence, 28, is a veteran of six NFL seasons, the first five of which he spent with San Diego. He played with Jacksonville in 2008, having signed a long-term deal, but was released by the Jaguars in early February after posting 36 tackles and three passes defensed in 15 games.’

‘Prior to going to Jacksonville, Florence was a three-year starter for San Diego, the team that drafted him in the second round in 2003. He made more than 120 tackles and had five interceptions combined in 2006 and 2007 for the Chargers. He also picked-off two more passes in the 2007 playoffs.’

‘Greer’s asking price was much higher than Florence, and that might have factored into the Bills’ decision.’