Time To Pay The Bills

[goDawgs1433]

Nice move, sending out an unproductive part for some needed help and depth on the O-Line.

Can't wait to see what you do in FA and through the draft.

[mfbmike]

Bills Make Out Like Bandits In Free Agency

To say it was a productive free agency period for the Bills would be hitting the nail on the head.

- WR Earl Bennett (83) signed to a 6 year deal worth $36.66M.

Bennett, 24, spent his first 2 years a Chicago Bear and put together a solid 2010 campaign, making 66 catches for 750 yards and 11 touchdowns. With the depature of Terrell Owens - Bennett, Lee Evans, and Davone Bess now make up the Bills receiving core. For the second consecutive year, the Bills have signed a young receiver out of free agency. Bess had a successful 1st season as a Bill. They expect the same out of the Vanderbilt grad.

- K N. Folk (96) signed to a 2 year deal worth $6.00M.

For the past two years, the Bills have seen any field goal outside of the 45 yard range fall short or go wide left/right off the foot of Rian Lindell. The former Dallas Cowboy, Nick Folk, is a significant upgrade to Lindell and has shown he has a boot. Last season. Folk connected on 7 of 9 field goals from 50 yards out, including a 56 yarder that was his longest of the season.

- TE J. Finley (77) signed to a 5 year deal worth $7.25M.

This Texas alum spent his first 3 years in the NFL as a member of the Packers. The Bills kept up their pursuit of young talent in acquiring Jermichael Finley. And while he probably won't see as many passes coming his way as fellow tight end Shawn Nelson, the Bills see untapped potential in Finley.

- QB Tarvaris Jackson (71) signed to a 3 year deal worth $6.63M.

Jackson threw for 1000 yards and 6 touchdowns backing up Jay Cutler in Chicago a season ago. With Ryan Fitzpatrick and Matt Moore out of Buffalo (Thank God), the Bills are hoping Jackson's athleticism and ability to scramble can disrupting opposing defense's balance when he is in the game.

- DT Joshawn Parker (81) signed to a 5 year deal worth $5.93M.

Probably the Bills' biggest steal of this year's free agency. Drafted by San Diego a season ago, Parker tallied up 30 tackles, 4 sacks and 2 forced fumbles in his rookie campaign. Marcus Stroud will serve as a mentor to the young Parker. Should Parker develop into even a fraction of what Stroud is today, this signing will go down as one of the biggest steals in NFL Free Agency history. (Madden Generated Player/Rookie from a season ago)

- HB Devin Moore (63) signed to a 1 year deal worth $1.13M.

Filling out the roster. Kid comes with a 95 speed rating.

Around The League 2011 Free Agency Recap

Notable Signings:

- WR Terrell Owens (89) - 3yr/23.64M deal with the San Diego Chargers
- CB Josh Wilson (86) - 6yr/57.10M deal with the San Francisco 49ers
- QB Matt Hasselbeck (84) - 2yr/16.21M deal with the Tennessee Titans
- RE Mathis Kiwanuka (84) - 5yr/39.80M deal with the Chicago Bears
- LG Kyle Hosier (83) - 5yr/27.04M deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars
- C Jamaal Jackson (83) - 5yr/29.51M deal with the Tennessee Titans
- RE Darryl Tapp (82) - 5yr/27.50M deal with the Detroit Lions
- CB Chevis Jackson (82) - 4yr/28.20M deal with the Kansas City Chiefs
- CB Brandon Carr (81) - 4yr/27.56M deal with the New York Jets

[Justo]

very nice job in FA, Jackson could come in and run that Wildcat

lol, you thought the Chargers fucked you up before, just wait till they throw TO in the mix

[DoubleDeuce]

Are you using NCAA 10 draft classes?

[mfbmike]

very nice job in FA, Jackson could come in and run that Wildcat

lol, you thought the Chargers fucked you up before, just wait till they throw TO in the mix

Yeah, Jackson should be fun to throw out there for some PA Waggles and such.

When I saw TO sign to the Chargers, that was the first thing that crossed my mind. I ran into them in both wild card rounds. If I manage to run into them in the postseason for the third year straight, :shot:

Philip Rivers to T.O. cheese mental image sends chills down my spine.

I figure I gave them an aging Hall of Fame receiver and I got in return a young DT with some potential. :beer:

Earl Bennett is a beast. I don't know why he didn't catch a ball in his rookie season.

Pretty sure he is the leading receiver in Vandy history.

He's going to be catching shit for me out of the slot. I'm kinda excited with this very balanced receiving core. Not one of my receivers is rated over 90, but 3 80's should be sweet.

With T Jack in Buffalo it's time to bring in the "WildJACK" offense.

thrash:

Are you using NCAA 10 draft classes?

Negative. Draft classes are Madden-generated. Sorry?

[mfbmike]

2011 Draft Helps Bills Fill Some Voids



The Bills announced today that they have signed the following players to rookie contracts.

RE Mike Tolliver - 6'2" 259lbs. Houston (85 OVR, A POT)
LE Taylor Brooks - 6'5" 266lbs. New Mexico (72 OVR, C POT)
ROLB Evander Grimble - 6'3" 235lbs. Kentucky (70 OVR, B POT)
CB Theodore West - 5'10" 183lbs. Winston-Salem (75 OVR, A POT)
WR Sean Wheeler - 6'1" 209lbs. Towson State (72 OVR, C POT)






This wraps up offseason.

[LC AAU]

I'm just making sure you know this.

You know you can get your draft classes off NCAA 10 too right?

Sounded like you were confused.

[mfbmike]

Yeah, I'm aware. But I don't own that shitty game.

I figured they might be available somewhere for download on the interwebs but haven't looked.

Mike Tolliver.

Who the fuck needs Aaron Schobel now?

[DoubleDeuce]

Nice draft. Your late rounders look to be sleepers

[Aso]

Holy Shit 6'-11" Thas epic cheese. Very nice draft though

[mfbmike]

Buffalo Bills 2011 Preseason Recap

23 vs. 16

28 vs 23

15 @ 30

20 @ 27

Preseason Final Record: (2-2)

[mfbmike]

Holy Shit 6'-11" Thas epic cheese. Very nice draft though

AHAHAHA. Woops. Could you imagine a 6'11 receiver? He's 6'1". Slight typo. :ko:

[goDawgs1433]

Nice, nice draft Mike. Got some much needed help on D.

[mfbmike]

There was a number of free agent signings and injuries that took place during the preseason. Here's a quick recap before we head into the regular season.

Events:

- Panthers HB D. Williams has decided to skip training camp, in order to pursue another interest.

Transactions:

- The 49ers have signed QB B. Leftwich, TE A. Smith
- The Cardinals have signed QB L. Mccown, QB D. Culpepper, DT D. Robertson
- The Eagles have signed QB S. Wallace, RE M. Howard
- The Jaguars have signed QB C. Simms
- The Panthers have signed QB T. Smith, MLB E. Barton

Serious Injuries:

- (CHI) CB Charles Tillman out 7 weeks with Fractured Foot
- (CLE) ROLB Kamerion Wimbley out for season with Complete MCL Tear
- (ARI) QB Kurt Warner out 3 weeks with Dislocated Hip
- (ARI) SS Adrian Wilson out for season with Severe Concussion
- (DAL) ROLB Demarcus Ware out for 6 weeks with Dislocated Hip
- (NYJ) LOLB Greg Ellis out for 8 weeks with Torn Quadricep
- (NE) WR Wes Welker out for 10 weeks with Herniated Disk

[mfbmike]

2011 Buffalo Bills Depth Chart Released

Quarterback:

1. Trent Edwards (82)
2. Tarvaris Jackson (71)

Halfback:

1. Marshawn Lynch (89)
2. Fred Jackson (80)
3. Devin Moore (63)

Fullback:

1. Quinn Johnson (80)

Wide Receiver:

1. Lee Evans (85)
2. Davone Bess (85)
3. Earl Bennett (83)
4. Sean Wheeler (72) R*
5. Roscoe Parrish (65)
6. James Hardy (63)

Tight End:

1. Shawn Nelson (79)
2. Jermichael Finley (77)

Offensive Line:

LT Even Britton (87), Levi Jones (79)
LG Andy Levitre (84)
C Eric Wood (82)
RG Mike Kormylo (82)
RT Lemar Springs (83)

Defensive Line:

LE Aaron Maybin (85), Taylor Brooks (72) R*
DT Marcus Stroud (92)
DT Joshawn Parker (81), Kyle Williams (75)
RE Mike Tolliver (85) R*

Linebacker Core:

LOLB Clint Ingram (81), Keith Ellison (70)
MLB Paul Posluszny (86), Eilar Jay (77)
ROLB Kawika Mitchell (81). Evander Grimble (70) R*

Cornerback:

1. Leodis Mckelvin (89)
2. Terrence Mcgee (83)
3. Cary Harris (78)
4. Thedore West (75) R*

Safety:

SS Donte Whitner (86)
FS Jairus Byrd (81), Ko Simpson (78)

Special Teams:

K Nick Folk (96)
P Brian Moorman (89)
KR/PR Roscoe Parrish (95)