Archives for February 18, 2015

'To make the major investment required to obtain Revis, who will be 30 when training camp begins, the Bills would likely be inclined to unload the cornerback with the largest cap number for his position on the team, McKelvin, who is going to be 30 when the season begins. Graham’s number isn’t far behind and he’ll also be 30 when training camp starts, but the length of his deal and resulting cap acceleration make it harder for the Bills to cut ties with him.'

'Reports are that McCown, 35, left Buffalo without a contract. Phew. That was close. But this story isn't over. He could sign at a future date and be designated the main competition for EJ Manuel.'

'While Kiko Alonso spent the season on injured reserve and Nigel Bradham dealt with a knee injury, Rivers still struggled to crack into the Bills' starting lineup and struggled with a groin injury at times.'

'A running back hasn't been drafted in the first round since the 2012. That could change in 2015 with a group of backs that looks as deeper and more talented than either of the last two seasons. But some of the top players have injury questions. Georgia's Todd Gurley is coming off a torn ACL, while Indiana's Tevin Coleman is expected to skip workouts with a foot injury. In such a crowded class of backs, injury evaluations and workout numbers could be enough for a few running backs to separate themselves.'

'Rivers made just three starts and recorded 16 tackles over 12 games this past season, the first of a two-year contract he signed with the Bills last March.'

'Rivers, 28, signed a two-year deal with the Bills last offseason. Releasing Rivers means the Bills will save $1.7 million against their 2015 salary cap but will have a $500,000 dead money charge.'

'Rivers, a seven-year NFL veteran, signed in Buffalo on March 13, 2014 and played in 12 games with three starts, recording 16 tackles (11 solo).'

'“I just told him basically that he should just be himself,” said the younger Kouandjio. “Don’t go in there and try to be smart just be honest. Let them know who you are. He’s got a good future ahead of him. This process can be overrated at times. I just tell him it’s important yes, but you have your whole future ahead of you. You’re going to be on a team whichever one you go to and that’s the last time in your life that you have to go through a combine. I told him he needs to be more focused on the football stuff on the field than the talent show they try to put on.”'