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(Message started by: StegRock on Feb 15^th, 2006, 1:03am)

Title: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 15^th, 2006, 1:03am

QB job up for grabs... From "The REAL Feed":

Jauron opts for competition for Bills' starting QB job (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2330733&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (14.02.2006 17:52)
Newly hired Buffalo coach Dick Jauron said he'll open the quarterback competition this spring between J.P. Losman and Holcomb.

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Feb 15^th, 2006, 7:49am

on 02/15/06 at 01:03:33, StegRock wrote:

If the way the season played out last year stays through the offseason, Losman will be keeping the bench warm while Holcomb is the starter. Losman was dreadful while Holcomb was decent. (I personally don't think either of them is anything to brag about)

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by DevinM on Feb 15^th, 2006, 1:24pm

Neither of them are but for all intensive purposes, Losman as playing his rookie year (his actual rookie year he was sidleined with a broken leg most the season).

Almost every game after the KC game he improved, the Chargers game he was about the only bright spot. A lot of it has to do with inept coaching.

While the kid is certainly no allstar, a lot of young QB's (Eli Manning anyone) have crappy first years.

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by DevinM on Feb 22^nd, 2006, 12:49pm

Clements Franchised.

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Feb 22^nd, 2006, 4:05pm

Here is a link from the REAL FEED on Clements being tagged:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2339805&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Feb 23^rd, 2006, 8:19pm

Former 1st round pick Mike Williams cut:

http://www.sportsline.com/u/partners/aol/frameset.htm?http://cbs.sportsline.com/

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by DevinM on Feb 25^th, 2006, 2:12am

on 02/23/06 at 20:19:26, BarnabyWilde wrote:

Former 1st round pick Mike Williams cut:

http://www.sportsline.com/u/partners/aol/frameset.htm?http://cbs.sportsline.com/

What a monumental waste of money, time, and talent.

The most sloppy, unmotivated waste of a player in recent draft memory.

He hit it big and just doesnt seem to care anymore.

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by DevinM on Mar 2^nd, 2006, 1:51am

Big Sam Adams, Mark Campbell and Lawyer Milloy all cut today.

Moulds and potentially Bennie Anderson may be cut tomorrow.

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 12^th, 2006, 4:37pm

Just thought I'd throw this out there... From "The REAL Feed":

Bills sign WR Davis (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4009376.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (12.03.2006 13:09)

This guy once had what appeared to be a bright future... [smiley=shrug.gif]

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 13^th, 2006, 8:44pm

We knew this was coming... From "The REAL Feed":

WR Moulds asks Bills to release him (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/03/13/2020.ap.fbn.bills.moulds.0555/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (13.03.2006 20:03)

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Mar 30^th, 2006, 1:44am

Bills looking to trade Losman?

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AoC9Iccf_xz2HrzZrIiEHBVDubYF?slug=cr-meetings032906&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 10^th, 2006, 6:02pm

"It's a movie, 'Back to the Future'. It's a gameshow, 'The Price is Right'... It's... [smiley=yikes.gif] Peerless Price back in Buffalo!!!" [smiley=scared.gif] Currently topping "The REAL Feed":

WR Price back with Bills (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/04/10/2020.ap.fbn.bills.price.0560/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (10.04.2006 17:36)

The thing I always wondered... Is how can a man without peers be on a team, no less a price without peers??? [smiley=laugh.gif] ... [smiley=silence.gif]

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 27^th, 2006, 3:27pm

Draft preview from "The REAL Feed":

Buffalo Bills draft preview (Offense) (http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/buffalo-bills-draft270406.php)
NFL News: RealFootball365.com (27.04.2006 11:09)
With the NFL Draft just two days away, it's time to really begin in earnest to think about what positions the Buffalo Bills will need to address on both sides of the ball.

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 29^th, 2006, 12:18am

This barely even merits mentioning... From "The REAL Feed":

Bills sign RB Anthony Thomas (AP) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-bills-thomas&prov=ap&type=lgns)
Yahoo! News: Democratic Party (28.04.2006 22:22)
The Buffalo Bills signed free agent running back Anthony Thomas on Friday, a day before the NFL draft. The signing reunites Thomas with new Bills coach Dick Jauron. The two spent three years in Chicago together when Jauron coached the Bears from 1999-2003. Contract terms were not immediately dis...

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 1^st, 2006, 7:02am

Draft grade from "The REAL Feed":

Levy passing on Leinart could cripple Bills' future (http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/2006/05/buffalo-bills-draft010506.html)
NFL News: RealFootball365.com (01.05.2006 02:19)

In 2006, the Bills better hope one of their three quarterbacks becomes a star, otherwise they'll wonder what could have been as they left the draft's best quarterback, Matt Leinart, on the board.

We'll have to wait and see if Levy's old-fashioned tack works out...

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 2^nd, 2006, 3:14am

Bills' secondary could be primary for years to come... Currently from atop "The REAL Feed":

Buffalo's secondary could shine for years (http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/2006/05/buffalo-bills-secondary020506.html)
NFL News: RealFootball365.com (02.05.2006 02:00)
In this past weekend's NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills' brain trust, led by GM Marv Levy, assistant GM Tom Modrak and head coach Dick Jauron made upgrading the defensive secondary their most important issue.

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 6^th, 2006, 4:43pm

Long-term defense considerations... currently top "The REAL Feed":

Bills promise Clements he won't be franchised in '07 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2435562&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (06.05.2006 13:00)
A promise made by Buffalo Bills officials to five-year veteran Nate Clements could well turn out to be very bad news for the franchise.

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by Callie on May 6^th, 2006, 8:17pm

on 05/06/06 at 16:43:34, StegRock wrote:

...and further down the article:

It is unusual, but not unprecedented, for a team to stipulate that it will not exercise the franchise marker on a player. The Seattle Seahawks did it last year as part of the one-year qualifying offer signed by tailback Shaun Alexander. After his record-breaking 2005 season, and only days removed from unfettered freedom in March, Alexander signed a long-term extension to remain with the Seahawks.

Which may mean that Clements will have a showcase year!

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 8^th, 2006, 7:11am

Key injury update currently tops "The REAL Feed":

Bills LB Spikes takes next step in long rehab (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/05/08/2020.ap.fbn.bills.spikes.0690/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (08.05.2006 04:30)

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 30^th, 2006, 5:07pm

Regarding the new defensive scheme the Bill's are adopting,... from "The REAL Feed":

A closer look at the Bills' new defensive scheme (http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/2006/05/buffalo-bills-defense300506.html)
NFL News: RealFootball365.com (30.05.2006 02:00)
Because of its proven track record, the Tampa 2 is gaining popularity in the NFL, and the Bills hope to join three other notable teams who use it.

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 9^th, 2006, 9:11pm

Disappointing lineman let go... Currently topping "The REAL Feed":

Bills release Anderson before his contract is up (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/06/09/2020.ap.fbn.bills.moves.0156/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (09.06.2006 19:39)

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 12^th, 2006, 8:35pm

McGahee's back... From "The REAL Feed":

After offseason absence, McGahee reports to minicamp (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2481470&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (12.06.2006 20:30)
Fourth-year veteran tailback Willis McGahee, the only player on the roster who had not participated in any of the Bills' voluntary offseason conditioning and practice sessions, was in attendance Monday for the opening of a mandatory three-day minicamp.

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 30^th, 2006, 9:02pm

Quarterback "battle" less hotly contested as one falls out due to injury... From "The REAL Feed":

Bills' Nall, expected to vie for QB job, out indefinitely (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2534756&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (30.07.2006 20:13)
Buffalo quarterback Craig Nall is out indefinitely after injuring his left hamstring two days ago, a potentially significant setback for a player who was expected to compete for the starting job.

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 1^st, 2006, 1:48am

Spikes on his way back... according to "The REAL Feed":

Bills' LB Spikes takes another big step in comeback (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/07/31/2020.ap.fbn.bills.spikes.0659/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (31.07.2006 20:09)

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 2^nd, 2006, 9:47pm

Here's where the Bills stand with their first-rounder... according to "The REAL Feed":

Bills, first-round pick said to be $1.1 million apart (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/02/2020.ap.fbn.bills.whitner.0441/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (02.08.2006 18:34)

I wish I had such problems... :-/ But, hey, as the argument goes, I'm not a (hard-working) professional athlete... ?.?.? ... [smiley=uh.gif]

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 3^rd, 2006, 7:41pm

Bills NOT to become the greatest show on outdoor turf (that is still what they play on there, right?)... according to "The REAL Feed":

Fairchild not intending to turn Bills offense into 'Rams' East (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/03/2020.ap.fbn.bills.fairchild.0715/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (03.08.2006 18:11)

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by MordecaiCourage on Aug 4^th, 2006, 2:16am

Evans sits a day with a bruised shoulder... From off "The REAL Feed":

Bruised shoulder keeps Bills WR Evans out of practice (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2538990&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (04.08.2006 01:07) Buffalo Bills starting receiver Lee Evans missed practice Thursday night because of a bruised left shoulder.

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 5^th, 2006, 5:21pm

First-rounder ([smiley=nervous.gif] ... ;)) signed... Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Bills ink first round pick, S Whitner (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4034279.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (05.08.2006 16:30)

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 7^th, 2006, 1:52am

According to "The REAL Feed", here are the five things to watch out for with the Bills...

Bills: Five things to know (http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9588996/rss)
CBS SportsLine.com - Columns by Clark Judge (07.08.2006 01:05)
Five things to know about the Bills as Clark Judge continues our tour of NFL training camps.

... And, Losman should be given a (second) chance...

Camp tour: Come on, give J.P. his chance already (http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9588982/rss)
CBS SportsLine.com - Columns by Clark Judge (07.08.2006 01:05)
It's d?j?-vu in Buffalo, as the Bills face their yearly quarterback controversy. But why? J.P. Losman has all the tools to succeed as an NFL starter, he just needs be given a serious chance, Clark Judge says.

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 7^th, 2006, 3:59pm

Disappointing player cut... From "The REAL Feed":

Bills release LB Posey after he loses starting job (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2542172&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (07.08.2006 13:36)
The Buffalo Bills released linebacker Jeff Posey on Monday after the eight-year veteran lost his starting job to Angelo Crowell.

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by MordecaiCourage on Aug 10^th, 2006, 12:05pm

McGahee looking to improve... From off "The REAL Feed":

Looser, leaner McGahee prepared to improve on last year (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/10/2020.ap.fbn.bills.mcgahee.0729/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (10.08.2006 06:31)

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 11^th, 2006, 5:20am

Holcomb gets first shot... From "The REAL Feed":

QB Holcomb to start for Bills in preseason opener (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/10/2020.ap.fbn.bills.qbs.0539/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (11.08.2006 00:32)

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 15^th, 2006, 4:49am

And, now Losman's (back) "in the lead"... according to "The REAL Feed":

Losman pulls ahead in Bills QB competition (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/14/2020.ap.fbn.bills.losman.0284/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (15.08.2006 00:15)

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by DB on Aug 15^th, 2006, 11:54am

Losman now being the front runner is no surprise to me. Not that I think he will be a huge fantasy factor this year, but I do think he has a pretty bright future. In fact, even though Holcomb started the first preseason game, I believe the coach did that because he did not want Losman's confidence shattered early by the Panthers' stellar "D". It was better for him to come in and do well against the back-ups, which he did. Also, I could not understand the commentators who did the highlights on ESPN and NFL Network who said that Holcomb sucked and Losman did not fare any better. In fact, Losman started off slow, then moved the team down the field several times.

The bottom line is that I like having him in a keeper league and think that he will begin to blossom this year. I don't understand why also the reviews and magazines say he sucks based on last year when he had no experience and was expected to win. Granted, he is no E. Manning and maybe no P. Rivers, but in time he will be pretty good.

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 22^nd, 2006, 10:58pm

Spikes hoping finally to get untracked with the Bills. From "The REAL Feed":

Bills LB Spikes' preseason debut a `possibility' Saturday (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/22/2020.ap.fbn.bills.spikes.0466/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (22.08.2006 20:12)

Title: Re: Bills Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 26^th, 2006, 7:09pm

Spikes to play... Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Bills LB Spikes to start against Browns (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/26/2020.ap.fbn.bills.spikes.1st.ld.writethru.0229/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (26.08.2006 18:09)