Archives for May 2012

‘The Bills reached agreements with fourth-round picks Nigel Bradham and Ron Brooks, fifth-round picks Zebrie Sanders and Tank Carder, sixth-round selection Mark Asper and seventh-round pick John Potter as all arrived in town for rookie minicamp this weekend.’

Broncos add former Buffalo Bills cornerback Drayton Florence (Denver Post)

Broncos sign free agent CB Florence (AP)

Broncos Add Florence to Secondary (DenverBroncos.com)

“I think it helped me out a lot because it taught me hard work and determination and drive and just getting something done,” said Sanders. “That helped me become a better man, using teamwork, explaining things and learning how to follow and lead. It helped me on the football field when I stepped into college.”‘

‘Shortly before the first AFL season, Saban traded Carlton to Buffalo. Once there, Carlton never left.’

‘Ulanda said she has gone from a “(Dayton) Northmont High School Mom” to a “Florida State Seminole Mom” to an “NFL Buffalo Bills Mom.”‘

‘Williams said he’s progressing, “I’m not ready to say it feels perfect but it definitely feels better. I know that it’s felt better than it has and I know I’m going this way rather than this way. I’m excited about what’s in front of me. I’m pretty much doing everything. There are a few things that I guess changed direction wise that we’re not really diving headfirst into yet. I just have to give it a little more time. It feels good, running good. Doing all my lifting and things like I normally would do. I’m looking forward, it’s exciting.”‘

‘According to his agent Kelli Masters, Buffalo has agreed to terms on a rookie contract with fifth-round pick and former TCU linebacker Tank Carder. Terms of the contract were undisclosed, but it is a normal four-year contract.’

‘”Who did we add,” asked Kyle Williams laughing. “I’m excited. I think (Mario Williams) is going to help a lot and Mark’s (Anderson) going to help a lot. You put (Chris) Kelsay back in the room and he’ll put his hand back on the ground and Marcell (Dareus) getting another year. We’ll have lots of competition and lots of guys pushing one another. Hopefully I can push Marcell, Marcell can push somebody, Mario will push me, Mario will push Mark and I can push them. And hopefully we get to where we think this thing could go."’

‘Well at least the Buffalo Bills have a halftime act if college quarterback Alex Tanney doesn’t make the team.’

‘But at 6-3, 233 pounds with an arm at least two club lengths longer than Fitzpatrick’s, Tanney absolutely deserves this opportunity at earning the Bills’ No. 3 quarterback job, and after that, who knows? He deserves it by virtue of dominating his playing level in college, his well-known leadership skills, and heck, just for his chutzpah.’

‘The Buffalo Bills today announced that the team has invited the following 21 free agents to attend Rookie Mini-Camp from May 11-13 on a tryout basis…’.

‘The Bills have not been cheap this spring and Wilson deserves to be complimented for that. His public appearances are still few and far between, but it seems he has finally allowed his football people to do their work. Nix has been empowered to steer the Bills back into the playoffs and end the league’s longest current drought.’

‘”This guy is a kickoff guy,” said Nix. “He kicked through the uprights kicking off. If you kick the ball in the end zone and make them start on the 20 it gives you a much better chance defensively.”‘

‘”I get the opportunity to be here for another three years. We’re doing some tremendous things here … we can get a lot accomplished in three years and I definitely want to be a part of that.”‘

‘Jackson had one year left on a deal he signed in 2009. It averaged $1.87 million a year. His extension, through 2014, includes $8.7 million in new money, and that could rise to $11 million if he hits all incentives, a source with access to the contract told The News. The deal includes a $3 million signing bonus.’