Archives for April 2013

‘Out of the trio, Jarvis Jones is the player likely to be selected the highest. Over the past two seasons, the linebacker has had 44 tackles for loss and 28 sacks for the Bulldogs. He will likely be a first-to-second round pick.’

‘”I am really excited,” Kolb told The News Thursday from his home in Texas. “I think just when we all sat down for the first time and we discussed what our offensive mindsets were and career-wise what I was looking for, it just all made sense.”‘

‘With fans following athletes’ Twitter accounts closely, it doesn’t take much to create a flurry of responses on social media. So for a brief time in early April, the Bills-Patriots rivalry heated up on the internet. Bills fans can only hope it gets hot when the games start in the fall.’

‘Hopefully Rodman, who is pals with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (he’s an “awesome guy” the Hall of Famer claims), can let the dictator know that Johnson was just joking.’

‘Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson jokingly suggested he add one more destination to that list Wednesday night.’

‘The Bills will open up on the road against Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts in Week One, they return home to take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week Two, they’re on the road against the Washington Redskins in Week 3 and the preseason finale will be at home against the Detroit Lions for Week Four.’

‘Week one of the NFL preseason has the Bills on the road at Indianapolis, to play Andrew Luck and the Colts. That game will occur on a date announced later, from August 8th to August 11th.’

‘Smith is widely expected to be the first quarterback picked in the draft later this month. The 6-3, 218-pound West Virginia product had an outstanding showing at the combine in February where he had the best time among quarterbacks in the 40-yard dash (4.59) and the highest broad jump among QBs (10′ 9′). He held a private workout session for the Bills brain trust two weeks ago in Morgantown.’

‘”It is an extremely great opportunity,” Searcy said. “I am going to take it full stride. My confidence is pretty much through the roof right now. I just always come in with the attitude of working and getting better. … It is an opportunity that I plan on seizing.”‘

‘Glennon is the second quarterback to make an official visit to team facilities, joining Florida State’s E.J. Manuel in that group. The Bills did not hold a private workout with Glennon, however.’

‘”[The] first thing I thought about when coach Hackett talked about the up-tempo offense is it’s something that we did in Seattle,” said Jackson. “[Playing up-tempo] was one of the things we did pretty well, so I’m familiar with it and I’m kind of excited about it.”‘

‘The popular Buffalo Bills running back will visit the Maple City Saturday, April 13 for the 2013 Sports Night celebration hosted by the Knights of Columbus on Main Street.’

‘”I fit every single spot on the defensive front,” Branch said at One Bills Drive after signing a contract worth $3 million. “I have experience playing every single spot they have on this team. I’ve played defensive end, nose and the 3-technique. So wherever they want me to be, basically I’ll be there.”‘

‘The team has four banners hanging at one end of the field house recognizing each of the four Super Bowl appearances. There are two big banners at the other end recognizing the two AFL championships. There also are a couple of 20-foot-tall banners of the Vince Lombardi Trophy hanging behind each of the goal posts.’