Buffalo Bills News - April 25, 2013

Top prospects spill about Bills visits [1:51 AM]
Toronto Sun reports: 'Here’s what four of them told me about how those visits went...'.

Why Buffalo Can't Afford to Spend Its First Pick on Nassib [1:50 AM]
CBS Sports reports: '"Long-term? I think you're looking at a guy who could be a good backup and who, when he plays, can win a few games for you. But I don't look at him as a future starter."'

The passing of a legend [1:49 AM]
WGR-AM reports: 'He knew EVERYBODY! I was captivated as he would tell stories about having dinner with Vince Lombardi. He could pick up the phone and talk to anyone in the NFL, from the Commissioner to the game's legendary owners to the top General Managers. If I wanted to find out what the Bills were thinking, who better to ask than Larry? Ralph Wilson used to call him for opinions and advice.'

What Do Stats Say About The Bills' Recent Draft Picks? [1:48 AM]
WGR-AM reports: 'In a WGR-conducted study using a ProFootball Reference's Approximate Value metric (a stat very comparable to baseball's Wins Above Replacement), the Bills' draft picks ranked 29th in the NFL when compared to the production of the rest of the NFL during the last three drafts.'

Bills' best and worst case scenarios on Day 1 [1:47 AM]
WGR-AM reports: 'Guess what, they all tie in to the quarterback position. And they all work under the assumption that by 41 all the quarterbacks they like will probably be gone.'

Bills draft strategy [1:46 AM]
WGR-AM reports: 'I know there are other needs, plenty in fact, and I know there are many skeptics about this class of quarterbacks but I don’t care.'

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April 24, 2013

The Time Is Now To Take A QB [9:00 PM]
BillsDaily.com reports: Will they take a quarterback with the eighth overall pick in the draft or won't they? That question is the reason why the Bills have perhaps the most intriguing draft of any NFL team. Just their luck they know they need a franchise quarterback in a year where they is no clear cut franchise player at the position. I strongly believe they need to take one anyway. How many years can you go with ignoring the most important position in the league?

Bills scored a big break from schedule-maker [10:52 AM]
Olean Times Herald reports: 'That said, the schedule-maker was extremely kind to the Bills over the final quarter of the season. For three of the previous four seasons, Buffalo has had a trio of December games at “The Ralph,” a prescription for non-sellouts due to the combination of poor record-induced apathy and winter weather.'

Bills may add Dansby to linebacking corps [1:59 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Dansby, 31, who was a quality starter for the Miami Dolphins the last three seasons, visited One Bills Drive, the team confirmed. Dansby was released in March because the Dolphins jumped at the chance to get younger and – they think – better. Miami signed 27-year-old Dannell Ellerbe from Baltimore to replace Dansby.'

George Hasiotis on waterfront stadium [1:58 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'It’s a fallacy to think, and it’s wrong-headed to think, that the Bills have [anything] to do with this ... If you want to buy a piece of property, you’ll get preclearance for financing, but you will not be able to proceed with financing or due diligence. You do the study, you do the site survey, you do all of that. But you need to go to the financing institution or to the license holder – in this case the NFL – with the property.'

No secret: Bills are QB-focused entering NFL draft [1:57 AM]
AP reports: '''I've said this from Day 1, this quarterback class is better than everybody thinks it is,'' Nix said last week. ''I've said this from the start that two or three of these guys will be franchise quarterbacks. I believe that.'''

Bills host free agent LB Karlos Dansby [1:56 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'Dansby is coming off a very productive 2012 season in which he led the Dolphins with a career-high 134 tackles and also added a sack. The veteran linebacker has also been remarkably durable having missed just eight games over his first nine NFL seasons.'

April 23, 2013

Local boy, school mingle with NFL star [7:58 AM]
Kitchener Waterloo Record reports: 'Spiller spent the morning talking to the students and running them through drills as part of the NFL’s Play 60 program, which encourages kids to exercise for an hour a day. Townshend also received a $5,000 grant through the contest. The visit was one of four put on by the NFL in Canada this year. “It’s about giving back and putting smiles on the kids’ faces and letting them share in an experience that will hopefully last a lifetime,” said Spiller. “I’ll know I’ll remember it.”'

Why the Bills should take a QB at No. 8 [1:59 AM]
Toronto Sun reports: 'Since late last fall, Nix himself has fanned all those flames. Perhaps too much so, and that’s maybe by design. Maybe the club actually intends to pick something other than a QB.'

Report: Bills having LB Dansby in for visit [1:58 AM]
WGR-AM reports: 'Dansby, 31, will be visiting with Buffalo both Monday and Tuesday. A veteran linebacker with experience in both major defensive systems was a potential need for the Bills when the new league year began in March. Dansby has been a starter all nine years he's been in the NFL.'

April 22, 2013

Bills’ Wood moves to front of the line [3:33 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '“Oh, yeah,” said Wood, who is going into his fifth NFL season. “Bring it on. We’re excited about the tempo. Hopefully, we can make defenses compromise. That’s kind of the way the league is gearing, switching up the tempo."'

With the 8th pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills should select... [3:32 AM]
Auburn Citizen reports: 'Tavon Austin, wide receiver, West Virginia.'

April 21, 2013

Former equipment manager sues Buffalo Bills, alleges ageism [7:13 PM]
Rochester D&C reports: 'In recent years, the lawsuit alleges, Hojnowski has been subjected to age discrimination, including being passed over for a promotion given to a colleague with almost three decades less experience. The position was not posted nor were there interviews, according to the lawsuit.'

Waiting on a quarterback would be risky for Bills [1:59 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '“I think Buffalo, the closer we get … they’re becoming the most fascinating team in the draft in terms of what they’re gonna do,” said Todd McShay, ESPN draft analyst, on a conference call Friday. “Because not only will they take a quarterback at 8? Will they move out of 8? If they go with a different position at 8, will they try to move up and get one of these quarterbacks in the first round?”'

Former equipment manager sues Bills, alleging ageism [1:58 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'The suit also says he was just 15 months away from reaching retirement age and qualifying for the post-retirement medical insurance benefit his wife asked about.'

Could Ryan Nassib be the Buffalo Bills' next quarterback? [1:57 AM]
Rochester D&C reports: '“At the end of the day, it’s not like picking a college,” Nassib said, pointing out that when he was coming out of Malvern Prep outside Philadelphia, he held the cards and chose SU. “In the NFL a team picks you, so you never know. Right now I’m just trying to be the best fit for any team and whatever team calls my number, I want to be ready to go.”'

Ex-equipment manager sues Buffalo Bills [1:56 AM]
AP reports: 'Hojnowski's suit claims he was fired shortly after his wife inquired about a health insurance benefit he would qualify for when he turned 55.'

April 20, 2013

Opportunity big for Bradham [8:42 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“I see myself fitting in well,” Bradham said of the new scheme. “I feel like the scheme is really good for me, as far as where I can use my speed, my ability to cover, and pretty much be able to get some big plays and big hits on some guys this season.”'

Plenty of defensive line talent in the draft [1:59 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'With Kyle Williams, Marcell Dareus, Alan Branch and Torell Troup on the roster, the Buffalo Bills wouldn’t seem to have a pressing need for an interior defensive lineman at No. 8 overall, but with a new defensive scheme, it can’t be ruled out.'

Marrone and staff push tempo early [1:58 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“I think coming into it one of the things that we wanted to get accomplished as a team was one we wanted to establish a tempo, the way we practice, the way we go about our business,” said Marrone. “You’ll see different changes as we start going through with the OTAs. What we wanted to do as far as installation is create that base with more of a huddle and obviously once you have that foundation you’ll see us actually be a lot faster.”'

April 19, 2013

Buffalo Bills 2013 schedule: The good, bad and ugly [5:45 PM]
Auburn Citizen reports: 'The Bills were 6-10 last season, so they weren't exactly one of the best teams in the NFL. But the good news is their 2013 opponents had a combined .473 winning percentage in 2012. That means the Bills have a favorable schedule. (But remember: They also have a lot of question marks entering this season.) The Bills will play 10 of their 16 games against teams that finished below .500 in 2012.'

Wheatfield's Mulkey works out with Buffalo Bills [1:40 PM]
Niagara Gazette reports: '"The competition is obviously higher being with the vet guys," Mulkey said. "It's not free agents and rookies out here. It's all vets. So if I can hold my own and perform well, I have a better chance of staying around."'

Bills schedule one to savor [1:39 PM]
Niagara Gazette reports: 'While last year the Bills were stuck with home games in December against non-division opponents, this season most of the home games are wrapped up by mid-November. I don't count the Toronto game as "home" and, as mentioned, a home game against Miami seems to be one of those exceptions when Bills fans don't mind the cold, in fact they relish it.'

Bills enjoy energy at voluntary workouts [1:59 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '“But that’s what we need. We need change, and we need to see something different and hear something different and be exposed to different things.”'

Bills get fair-weather home slate, open with Pats [1:58 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Marrone is the 17th head coach in Bills history. Only one of his 16 predecessors won the first game of his tenure. That was Marv Levy in 1986. Marrone has a big challenge to become No. 2. The Patriots have beaten the Bills 18 of the last 19 and 23 of the last 25 meetings.'

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