Archives for April 2014

‘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.’

‘”Yes, I think I do need to grow up a little bit more,” Williams said upon being introduced as a Bill. “I think with me having a son, it made me realize things a little bit more and how important it is, and what type of future I have for him and my family. A lot of people are depending on me, so you’re right, I do have to grow up.”‘

‘Even as a Bills fan who has never lived in Buffalo, the idea that my beloved team might soon call anywhere else home is heartbreaking. Even if it’s relatively close by in Toronto, it just wouldn’t be the same.’

‘”Yes, I think I do need to grow up a little bit more,” Williams, 26, told The Buffalo News. “I think with me having a son, it made me realize things a little bit more and how important it is, and what type of future I have for him and my family. A lot of people are depending on me, so you’re right, I do have to grow up.”‘

‘”I’m going to go out and prove they made a mistake and this is a great decision for the Buffalo Bills,” Williams said.’

‘This is the second – and potentially final – chance for Williams to put behind off-field distractions, which led to the Buccaneers parting ways with their starter in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick. The deal was made a year after Williams signed a six-year, $40 million contract.’

‘”Before the trade, I actually talked to Marrone first. We talked on the phone and we got rid of our past and said we’re moving forward,” the wide receiver said. “Coach Marrone said to me, ‘the past is the past.’ He said it was his first year of coaching, he made mistakes, I made mistakes. Situations weren’t handled how they were supposed to be handled, but, the past is the past. We’re kind of looking forward to that.”‘

‘According to a league source, the Bills are scheduled to host Matthews on his official pre-draft visit Tuesday. Of the prospects that have visited Orchard Park, Matthews is far and away the one with the highest profile for not only his ability, but for his family ties as well.’

‘In fact, the NFL was most likely doing its “due diligence” on potential buyers for the Bills before Ralph Wilson passed away. That according to Daniel Kaplan who covers the NFL and financial stories for Sports Business Journal.’

‘”I talked to coach Marrone first and he said it was his first year coaching and he made mistakes, I made mistakes, situations weren’t handled how they were supposed to be handled,” said Williams. “We got rid of our past and he said we’re moving forward and now I’m here.”‘

‘Williams is young, single and absurdly wealthy after signing his extension with the Bucs. I’m guessing he’s incredibly immature. His behavior could be filed under Young and Dumb, but it also means accepting the idea that Williams is selfish and reckless and a major risk for the Bills.’

‘Andre Reed Day will feature a tour of the building, Q-and-As with student leaders and class officers as well as a meeting with football coaches and team members.’