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(Message started by: DirkDiggler on Feb 15th, 2005, 7:20pm)
Title: Bills Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Feb 15th, 2005, 7:20pm
The Buffalo Bills have named JP Losman starter for next year.   And now this:

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/3399066

Yep, Bledsoe will be released on Wednesday.  Obviously Losmans value goes up, and Bledsoes go down.  Will Bledsoe land somewhere as a starter or will he be a back up?  
Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by lumber2121 on Feb 16th, 2005, 9:13am
Losman's value does go up, but what happens to the value of Moulds and Evans?  Apparently, Losman is working a lot with QB coach Sam Wyche during the off season.  

It will be very interesting to see what kind of QB Losman will be.  Will he want to run too much or will we be able to sit in the pocket, when necessary, and make the reads and throws necessary to be a quality NFL QB?  

Moulds and others made some very supportive statements about Losman's ability.  We shall see.

I guess we will have to wait until training camp.
Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Feb 23rd, 2005, 12:26pm
Per AP: The Bills may trade Travis Henry to the Cardinals for OT L.J. Shelton.  No links or details yet, and they can't announce this until the trading period opens on March 2nd.
Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Feb 25th, 2005, 2:02pm

on 02/23/05 at 12:26:23, Callie wrote:
Per AP: The Bills may trade Travis Henry to the Cardinals for OT L.J. Shelton.  No links or details yet, and they can't announce this until the trading period opens on March 2nd.


Here's that link you were looking for...

http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/8221832
Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by lumber2121 on Feb 28th, 2005, 12:20pm
This is a great article.  The main reason is that the article referenced the "Rochester Democrat and Journal" as the source of the information.  As a Western New Yorker, I am very aware of the medicority of the Rochester Democrat and CHRONICLE.  I find it hilarious that the paper finally gets some publicity and their name is butchered. :D

As a Bills fan, I would like to see this trade happen.
Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Mar 5th, 2005, 4:08pm
Holcomb to Buffalo?

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/news.jsp?news_id=3124
Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Mar 5th, 2005, 7:44pm

on 03/05/05 at 16:08:24, Callie wrote:
Holcomb to Buffalo?

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/news.jsp?news_id=3124


I honestly thought Holcombs service would of been more sought after.  He will ride the pine since Losman is starter. This is a good signing for Buffalo to have insurance in case Losman goes down or sucks.
Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by lumber2121 on Apr 21st, 2005, 12:42pm
Shane Mathews resigned with the Bills as the 3rd string QB.  He is being kept, in part, to be another veteran presence to help Losman learn the game.  

This is old news, but the Bills also signed guard Mike Gandy (formerly of the Bears) and Bennie Anderson (Ravens).  Also, Jason Peters (a very athletic 300 lb. former TE) and Justin Bannan (DL) have been moved to OL.  Both were very effective in limited work last year.  All of this shows the Bills are working on their biggest weakness, the offensive line.  

The fantasy spin on this is that Willis McGahee put up good numbers last year with a patch-work line.  Just wait until he has a full year running behind a revamped line.  Also, the guys I mentioned appear to be geared toward run blocking.  So look for Mularkey to use the run to wear down opponents and then go for a deep strike through the air.  This could lead to a greater risk, but more big play potential for Lee Evans.  
Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 29th, 2005, 10:21pm
Henry update...  Or, should I say, non-update?  From "The REAL Feed":

RB Henry no-show at Bills' mandatory minicamp (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/football/nfl/wires/04/29/2020.ap.fbn.bills.henry.0196/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (29.04.2005 16:35)

Any thoughts, fellas?  With the current plethora of NFL tailbacks, Henry is kind of stuck.  Boy, it would be a shame if this guy's once VERY promising career went down the tubes. [smiley=downthetubes.gif]
Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by sameoldsameold on Apr 29th, 2005, 10:27pm
poor guy i wish him the best though...i really think he has gotten a raw deal and i hope everyone works out for him....he is a top back
Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by lumber2121 on May 2nd, 2005, 11:59am
Unfortunately for Henry, it looks like he may miss this year or end up with another team in a running back my committee situation.  However, he will be a free agent after this season.  He is still relatively young and has a lot of good years left in him.  I do not think him holding out will tarnish his reputation.  He is known as a hard worker who is extremely tough.  Eventually, he will end up putting up big numbers with someone.  
Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by DB on Aug 5th, 2005, 1:27pm
In-depth article on JP's progress.  

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/8702112

I like him but think he only has value in keeper leagues right now.  I guess Holcomb could come in and do well if JP gets off to a slow start.

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 28th, 2005, 2:41am
Bills FF-specific Player Rankings are up:

http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/bills/bills-footballinfoframes.htm.

Thanks, Matt!  Good job!

Enjoy, fellow Gridironers! [smiley=lickinmychops.gif]


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