Archives for April 9, 2014

‘”It’s a great opportunity for me and my family to come here, and they wanted me,” Wynn said on a conference call with reporters. “I feel like I’m a natural D-end, and that’s why I think I can fit in this defense.”‘

‘Successful football teams aren’t totally populated by model citizens. You need players with an edge. Players you don’t find traveling exclusively on the high road.’

‘Hmmm. Interesting.’

‘Kelly reached into his mouth with his thumb and forefinger and pulled out his artificial jaw, his prosthesis. Then, he put it on his napkin in his lap, pulled some food out of it, wiped it off, and stuck it back in his mouth. He used his hand, on the outside of his face, to maneuver it back into place. “There,” he said. “Ready to go.””

‘The Packers’ game in Buffalo against the Bills will be played on a Monday night during the upcoming season, according to a source.’

‘”I guess the biggest thing has been opportunity,” Wynn said during a telephone conference call, when asked about the challenges he’s faced in a winding career. “That’s what I think has been a problem. But I’ve been grateful and glad to do whatever the team gave me, and go out there and show my talent.”‘

‘The 6-foot-3, 285-pound Georgia product entered the NFL as a sixth-round (182nd overall) draft choice of the Green Bay Packers in 2009. He has appeared in 58 career games and totaled 45 tackles and 8.5 sacks in stints with the Packers (2009-11), Tennessee Titans (2012), Chargers (2013) and Cowboys (2013).’

‘Wynn, 27, played in 15 games (five with San Diego and 10 with Dallas) during the 2013 season and recorded 11 tackles and 2.0 sacks.’

‘The Bills will be Wynn’s fifth team since entering the NFL in 2009. Originally drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round out of Georgia, Wynn spent his first three years in Wisconsin before being cut loose by the team ahead of the 2012 season.’

‘Wynn played in 15 games (five with San Diego and 10 with Dallas) during the 2013 season and recorded 11 tackles and 2.0 sacks.’

‘Siddoway (6-7, 301) is the first offensive line prospect to visit with coaches at One Bills Drive this spring. He began his college career at Cal appearing in just three games before transferring to Butte junior college. After a season with Butte, Siddoway enrolled at Mississippi State for his final two collegiate seasons.’

‘Buffalo and Detroit will meet for the 10th time in the regular season in 2014. The Bills have played in eight previous Thanksgiving Day games (4-4) in team history with their last appearance on Turkey Day coming in 1994.’