Archives for April 2013

‘Going back to 2003, the Bills have drafted 12 players in the first round. Here’s how I ranked each of the picks…’

‘Joining Barkley as Wednesday’s visitors were Oregon linebacker Dion Jordan, Georgia linebacker Alec Ogletree and Tennessee Tech wide receiver Da’Rick Rogers.’

‘Barkley, who only put his passing arm on display for the first time at USC’s pro day March 27th, also worked out for Buffalo privately on April 1st.’

‘For practical purposes, Kolb’s deal is worth $3 million this year and $3 million next year, according to figures obtained by The News. He gets a $1 million signing bonus and a base salary worth $1.65 million this season. He has a $250,000 roster bonus if he is on the 46-man roster for the season opener. He also has $100,000 in workout bonuses in this year’s total.’

‘I sure hope those stadium renovations improve the fan experience because the renovations to the Bills’ 6-10 roster so far don’t even qualify as a good coat of paint.’

‘Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson is scheduled to attend Sunday’s Erie Explosion game and will sign autographs, Explosion owner Bill Stafford said Tuesday.’

‘In 2013, Kolb is set to make a base salary of $1.65 million, and will also get a $250,000 roster bonus as well as a $100,000 workout bonus. Adding his prorated signing bonus ($500,000), he’ll account for a minimum cap hit of $2.5 million if he makes it to the end of the season.’

‘Buffalo continued their parade of draft prospect visitors at One Bills Drive as they welcomed Arizona QB Matt Scott and Tennessee WR Zach Rogers to the team facility Tuesday.’

‘”I think Kevin is a very good competitor,” said Bills head coach Doug Marrone. “I’ve seen areas where he’s had success in some of the things we’re looking to build on. I’ve seen him make all the throws. Our goal was to bring someone in or have people on our roster that can compete.”‘

‘”I know I can play at this level,” Kolb said upon being introduced as the new addition to the Bills’ quarterback roster. “I’ve done it here and there throughout my career, two or three games at a time. We all know I’ve got to stay healthy.”‘

‘Buffalo certainly still has holes to fill on its roster and I’m not sure if they have enough picks to do it through the draft.’

‘”There are very limited opportunities in this league. I have been lucky enough to have a few of them. Hopefully (I) have another one here and plan on taking 100% care of that and making sure I do my part to play at the highest level.”‘

‘Much like Fitzpatrick did in his four seasons in Buffalo, Kolb has struggled with consistency. Kolb has a 9-12 record as a starter, and has completed 59.5 percent of his passes, while throwing 28 touchdowns and 25 interceptions in 34 career games.’

‘Over six seasons in the NFL, the second-round draft pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2007 has completed 59.5 percent of his pass attempts for 5,206 yards along with 28 touchdowns and 25 interceptions in 34 games with the Eagles and Cardinals.’

‘Kolb’s main competition for the starting job is Tavaris Jackson. Kolb’s record as a starter is 9-12.’