May 31, 2009 | StateFans Nation
Just some quick summer football notes related to some former Wolfpackers that may be of interest to you.
O Schobel, Schobel! Where Art Thou Schobel?
Seven and a half sacks - that's what Aaron Schobel has come up with since signing his $50.5 million contract extension... by Michael McMasters 12 reads Opinion Seven and a half sacks - that's what Aaron Schobel has come up with since signing his $50.5 million contract extension.
The Buffalo Bills Defense: Playmakers Please Apply
The Buffalo Bills defense in the past few years has lacked consistent playmakers on the defensive line, linebacker, and in the secondary.
Billsa 2006 class in good shape three years out
Marv Levy's first and second-last draft as Buffalo Bills general manager set a decent standard for this year's class.
Bills' McCargo gets fresh start
Defensive tackle John McCargo is not making any excuses for his first three years as a Buffalo Bill, which could be a good sign.
The Bills and the 4-3/3-4 Hybrid
Already ranked 14th in the league in total defense last year, they headed straight in that direction in the 2009 NFL draft even after trading Jason Peters their "Premier" LT.
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Picking projects a risky venture for Bills
The Bills added eight new players to their roster over the weekend but in doing a recount, I come up with 12.
The Associated Press
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The Associated Press
Bills go big, bulking up lines in NFL Draft
If signing Terrell Owens was considered a big move for the Bills this offseason, wait until you see how much bigger they got in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft on Saturday.
Buffalo went front-first, addressing immediate needs in opening the draft by using its two first-round picks to select Penn State defensive end Aaron Maybin at No. 11 and Louisville center Eric Wood at No. 28. Not done yet, the Bills added more bulk by trading two draft picks (75th and 110th) to Dallas for the 51st pick, with which Buffalo selected Oregon State offensive lineman Andy Levitre.
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Buffalo Bills seek quick help in NFL Draft
After three consecutive 7-9 records and nine straight years without an NFL playoff appearance, you could say the heat is on the front office of the Buffalo Bills this weekend.
Last December, while laughing off the loss to Miami in Toronto, Ralph Wilson said more than once that his team didn't have enough talent.
If signing T.O. bought the Buffalo Bills some much-needed sizzle this off-season, general manager Russ Brandon realizes he'll have to provide far more substance for his team to become a bona fide contender.
Buffalo Bills 2009 Draft Preview
Jason Peters #71 of the Buffalo Bills looks for a tackle against the Miami Dolphins on December 9, 2007 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
I was thinking about this on my way home from work yesterdaya when was the last time the Bills had more than one first round draft pick before draft day? I am pretty sure most people can recall 2004 a ' the Bills took Lee Evans at #11 before trading back into first round with the Dallas Cowboys to nab J.P. Losman at #22. 2006, strangely, wasna TMt ...
4/20 Jerry Sullivan on The Howard Simon Show
Has netted at least one result that that"... [ 12:00 ] ..." they get Britain has the same spot in the draft they picked John McCargo .
AFC East Needs: Bills and Dolphins
This is the fifth in a series of free agency and predraft reports Real Football Services is filing for newyorkjets.com. The opening wave of free agency came and went in a flash, and now things have slowed to trot as teams have already been bargain-shopping. Most of the contracts being signed now are for one-year deals at the veteran minimum, which ...
Modrak likes Bills' talent level
Tom Modrak says he knows the Buffalo Bills need more talent but he believes the team has a strong core of young players.
Modrak: Bills roster builders 'have to be better'
Dick Jauron seemed alone in the crosshairs at the end of 2008 until Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson released a statement the head coach would be retained despite three straight 7-9 seasons.
Will the Bills break out of their current run of offensive mediocrity? Maybe it's the funny monochrome uniforms, maybe it's the sleepy demeanor of Dick Jauron, or maybe it's the low wattage coming from Lake ...
If available, Texas defensive end Brian Orakpo would fit in nicely with the Bills.