Archives for April 6, 2016

'Moore's signing comes a day after the Bills added cornerback Corey White. They will compete for reserve roles behind starters Stephon Gilmore and Ronald Darby.'

'However, Moore started to come into his own in Tampa a year ago. He got on the field as a nickel cornerback but also ended up playing some outside corner by the end of the season. Moore previously played for Bills assistant Rob Ryan in Dallas and will help add some depth to a secondary that could use it.'

'Buffalo has openings available behind starting cornerbacks, Stephon Gilmore and Ronald Darby, after cutting veteran backup Leodis McKelvin and losing Ron Brooks in free agency.'

'Moore has also played for the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots.'

'Moore was with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season, where he had 45 tackles, six pass break ups and three forced fumbles.'

'Last week, I outlined four defensive players the Bills might select. Here are four offensive players who could very well be available – and fit the Bills – at pick number 19…'.

'In need of depth all over the defense, the Bills have made another move to fortify the cornerback position with veterans in the event that either Stephon Gilmore or Ronald Darby get injured this season. Moore and Corey White, the cornerback the Bills signed on Monday, both have a considerable amount of starting experience.'

'As we well know, the Bills have a bit of a weakness at right tackle. The team still doesn’t know what they’re going to get out of Seantrel Henderson next season, and his main competition — Jordan Mills — wasn’t particularly inspiring in his five-game audition late last season. Plus, the Bills only have left tackle Cordy Glenn under contract for one season, which isn’t ideal for forward thinkers. Adding a player like Jack Conklin, who seems to be a fit for the Bills’ run-heavy scheme, would theoretically shore up right tackle this year, and help the Bills move on more easily if Glenn doesn’t agree to a long-term deal with the team.'

'As of right now, the only sure thing on the Bills roster on the defensive line is Marcell Dareus. Kyle Williams is coming off a season-ending knee injury, Corbin Bryant is likely a better rotational player than a starter for a team, and the Bills’ “depth” behind the trio is Lavar Edwards, Jerely Worthy, and T.J. Barnes. So, why would A’Shawn Robinson in particular fit? Robinson can fit basically any defense, and can play several positions for a team. A disruptive player, Robinson used his long arms and plus-movement ability to penetrate the backfield as either a five-technique defensive end, or as a nose tackle for Alabama. With those being the roles he would fill with the Bills, it’s easy to project him as a potential target.'

'Moore, 26, is coming off a 2015 season with Tampa Bay where he started more games than in any of his four previous NFL seasons. In nine starts as the nickel corner with the Bucs, Moore posted 45 tackles, six pass breakups, an interception and three forced fumbles.'