‘Waddle has played in 61 career games, starting 31 of them, with the Lions and Patriots. He joined the NFL with Detroit as an undrafted free agent out of Texas Tech in 2013. After being waived by the Lions late in the 2015 season, Waddle landed in New England. He’s been a part of two Super Bowl winners.’
Archives for March 17, 2019
Inside the Bills: Resetting team needs after opening wave of free agency
‘“There’s still guys out there, so it doesn’t mean that because I’m standing here I’m done,” Beane said. “We’re continuing to look. Who knows? Somebody could call in a week and say, ‘hey, we signed this other guy, do you want to trade for this guy?’ Most of our attention after this weekend will be on the draft, but if there is a guy here who becomes available, whether it’s a cap release, a trade whatever, we’ll continue to try to find upgrades to the roster.”‘
Roth: 10 free agents later, Bills prove they aren’t NFL’s Siberia after all
‘The Bills’ free agent largesse — 10 players counting a previous move — allowed Beane to gleefully sack the post-Brown narrative that players don’t want to be part of Buffalo and the team’s vision for success. In fact, the young GM threw a bean ball right between the eyes. A North Carolina native proud of where he currently lives and works.’
Buffalo Bills sign free agent Patriots o-lineman LaAdrian Waddle
‘Waddle played in 16 games for the Patriots in 2018 and made six starts. He was an undrafted free agent in 2013 and has split time over the course of his six-year career between Detroit and New England.’
7 things to know about new Buffalo Bills OL LaAdrian Waddle
‘Waddle is relatively young at 27 years old. Although he hasn’t had the same success since his first two years in Detroit, Waddle brings a lot of experience to Buffalo. He’s appeared in 61 regular season games in his career and has made 31 career starts.’
Captain Josh Allen? Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane believes QB can ‘earn that C on his chest’
‘“In spite of all his physical talents too, he is a guy that has the intangibles that you want from a quarterback. He’s a big time leader. I think he will… year two walking in as the guy, he will feel himself. Hopefully he shows that he earns that C on his chest . I think it even started with some of the things that I was unaware of; when these guys came in yesterday four or five of them mentioned to me that he was the first guy from this team – because we can’t talk to them during that negotiation period – we’re only dealing with the agent, Josh called them within minutes of it getting out.”‘
Source: Buffalo Bills to host Houston DT Ed Oliver on top-30 pre-draft visit
‘In three seasons at Houston, Oliver recorded 192 total tackles, 53 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks. He also recorded 11 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.’
Buffalo Bills 2019 free agency signings, ranked: Cole Beasley, John Brown and more
‘Beasley’s ability to get open will help Allen be a more accurate passer. It will open up opportunities for Brown and Foster down the field, too.’
Sunday’s New England Coverage
Patriots lose backup tackle LaAdrian Waddle to Buffalo (Boston Herald)
New England Patriots Free Agency 2019: LaAdrian Waddle signs with Buffalo Bills (Springfield Republican)
LaAdrian Waddle signs with Buffalo Bills (Providence Journal)
Patriots Lose Another Offensive Tackle As LaAdrian Waddle Joins Bills (NESN)
Ex-Patriots tackle LaAdrian Waddle stays in AFC East, signs with Bills (NBC Sports Boston)
Underrated Patriots player signs with Bills (WEEI-FM)
Bills sign former Patriots OT LaAdrian Waddle
‘The 6-6, 315-pound Waddle has started 31 NFL games, including seven over the past two years with the Patriots. He can play both left and right tackle.’
Bills add former Patriots offensive lineman
‘Waddle is a six year NFL veteran. He spent his first three seasons with Detroit and his last three with New England.’
Bills add another lineman in OT LaAdrian Waddle
‘He’s expected to compete for the starting job with fellow free agent signee Ty Nsekhe, whom the Bills signed away from Washington.’
Top 10 fun facts about the Bills’ 2019 free agent signings
‘Beasley isn’t the only Bills wideout that’s made a splash during his tenure in the NFL. John Brown, also known as “Smokey,” a nickname that he’s carried with him since birth, sure knows how to pump up a crowd with his quick feet and big-play ability. With quarterback Josh Allen tasked with getting him the ball, Bills fans can expect a warm “Welcome to the Smoke show.”’