Archives for May 2017

'Gutekunst, 43, has spent the last 18 years in the Packers' player personnel department. Gutekunst was promoted to the Director of Player Personnel in March of 2016 after serving as the director of college scouting for three years.'

'Beane has been with the Panthers organization for 20 years spending the past two years as the team's assistant general manager. This is the second time Beane has interviewed for an open general manager position in the National Football League. He interviewed for San Francisco's job in January before losing out to John Lynch.'

'Beane was Buffalo's first interview and had to come with an incredibly strong recommendation from head coach Sean McDermott, otherwise, this pairing would have had no shot of happening. Beane, very much in the mold of the Pegula's reported search for a Buffalo Sabres GM, fits the mold of someone with "new blood" that has plenty of league experience but has never held the permanent title of general manager before.'

'“Whatever you do right now is the impression that will last throughout the season. So make the impression you want to make right now when you come into minicamp” Milano said of the advice he received from Carter.'

'The troubling details of Kouandjio’s recent incident police, when he was found in a field partially clothed, is concerning. It remains to be seen if he’s physically and mentally well enough to play. Henderson still has to serve five games of a 10-game suspension. He doesn’t count against the 53-man roster during that time, so the Bills don’t lose anything by keeping him around, and then seeing how he looks after the suspension is over.'

'It's safe to say the Buffalo Bills' quarterback has changed his stance, though. Jones posted a photo of himself at Ohio State's graduation Sunday, dressed in his cap and gown. He earned a bachelor's degree in African-American Studies. Graduating from college is an accomplishment anyone can be proud of, but it comes with an interesting side story for Jones.'

'All things considered, Jones' spot on the roster is far from safe. He'll have to show that he's worth keeping on the roster over Yates during training camp and the preseason. If Jones doesn't stand out, Buffalo could try to stash him on their practice squad. A quarterback needy team, however, may be inclined to take a flier on Jones.'

'Last week, Jones tweeted a screenshot of his 2012 tweet as he prepared to graduate…'

'A year ago, Jones was drafted in the fourth round by the Bills, and he spent the 2016 season playing behind Tyrod Taylor and EJ Manuel. Jones attempted only 11 passes all year, but he heads into training camp as Taylor's backup and — more important — a college graduate.'

'Jones, 24, completed his goal of becoming the first member of his family to graduate college, earning his degree in African-American and African studies with his former OSU offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach (now Texas head coach) Tom Herman in attendance.'

'Brown, 32, has been serving as the Eagles' Director of College Scouting since he was promoted from the Assistant Director of College Scouting last year. Brown originally joined the Eagles as a west coast area college scout in 2013, and spent three years in the college scouting department with the New England Patriots.'

'Not only does he have a sense of humor, but now he has his college degree.'

'Bills buses, the ultimate combination of game day travel and tailgating party spot, seem to be surfacing in greater numbers these days. At least three of those are based in this area, two in Olean and one — Jenny’s Bus — that was seen parked at a local restaurant last week.'

'As Rapoport pointed out, members of the Patriots' scouting tree have had success in recent years. Jon Robinson of Tennessee, Thomas Dimitroff of Atlanta and Jason Licht of Tampa Bay are all current GMs with New England roots.'

'Boston played in 42 games the past three years with the Panthers, making 77 tackles, 10 passes defensed, three interceptions and two sacks. He started 16 games over that time, including 10 in the 2016 season. The Bills are woefully thin behind projected starters Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer at safety. Colt Anderson was re-signed, but he's primarily a contributor on special teams. After that, Jonathan Dowling, Trae Elston, Shamiel Gary, Joe Powell and expected undrafted free agents B.T. Sanders Jeremy Tyler will compete for one or two jobs.'