Buffalo Bills News - March 10, 2010

Toronto Argonauts land former Bills third-string quarterback Gibran Hamdan [1:37 PM]
CP reports: 'The six-foot-four, 220-pound Hamdan was an NFL free agent and was said to be interested in Toronto because it offered the best chance to play immediately.'

Posluszny brings winning attitude to school [1:37 PM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Their grandmother Cindy McCarey won the school visit last year because of a contest she entered when she bought a Pepsi product at a Tops store. As the experience finally unfolded today, the 6-foot-2 player was patient and gracious as he stopped to smile and pose again and again for photos with kids and grown-ups.'

Steelers sign Buffalo offensive tackle Scott [3:52 AM]
Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports: 'The Steelers signed unrestricted free-agent tackle Jonathan Scott to a multiyear contract, agent Jordan Woy confirmed today.'

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March 9, 2010

Schobel pondering future, not his bonus [3:27 PM]
Buffalo News reports: '"I had elbow surgery three weeks ago … it was a scope," Schobel said, referring to an arthroscopic procedure. "If I decide to play I'll come up and take the physical. .‚.‚. I want to play in Buffalo if I'm going to play."'

Bills DE Schobel still undecided on retirement [1:13 PM]
AP reports: 'The two-time Pro Bowl player was due the roster bonus on Tuesday. But there’s a provision in his contract that he must first pass a physical. Schobel failed his end of season physical because of an elbow injury, which was surgically repaired this offseason.'

Buffalo Bills sign offensive lineman Cornell Green [7:12 AM]
Rochester D&C reports: '"I love the Bills," Green said via a conference call with reporters. "There's a lot of tradition. I'm glad to have the opportunity to play here and be a part of the pride, history and tradition."'

Veteran tackle signs with Bills [7:11 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"I had an opportunity to visit a couple of other teams, but Buffalo made me feel real comfortable," he said during a conference call Monday night. "Everything was first class here. I feel comfortable coming here. I feel comfortable moving my family here. I'm glad to have an opportunity to play over here."'

Bills fail to provide sign of hope [7:11 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Something tells me Bills fans won't turn any ankles dashing off to purchase their tickets. By the way, the first payment for season tickets is due Friday.'

Bills sign OL Green [7:09 AM]
The Sports Network reports: 'Green, who will turn 34 years old this August, spent the last three seasons with the Oakland Raiders and made 38 starts.'

March 8, 2010

OT Green agrees to 3-year deal with Buffalo Bills [5:51 PM]
AP reports: 'Green becomes the first player to join the Bills since the NFL’s free-agency period opened Friday. He fills a significant need on a team that lacks depth at tackle after starter Brad Butler retired last month and with Demetrius Bell recovering from a knee injury.'

OL Green signs with Bills [5:50 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'Green (6'6" 315) is Buffalo's first signing of the free agent period, which began last Friday. A 10-year NFL veteran, Green is expected to man the right tackle position left vacant by the sudden retirement of Brad Butler last month. He’s spent the last three seasons playing mostly right tackle for the Oakland Raiders.'

OL Green visiting One Bills Drive [3:54 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'Green (6’6” 315) is a 10-year NFL veteran that has played both left and right tackle in his career. He’s spent the last three seasons playing mostly right tackle for the Oakland Raiders. Green has also played for Tampa Bay and Denver in his career. He was also on the roster of the New York Jets for his first two seasons in the league, but did not appear in any games.'

Hardy's past year rewarded [3:54 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'Named the Bills Ed Block Courage Award winner for 2009 by his teammates, Hardy will be representing the team at the annual Ed Block Courage awards banquet in Baltimore Tuesday evening.'

Bills to give Tebow a private workout [7:17 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'The Bills have been unclear about their quarterback situation, though they have given hints that Trent Edwards might get another shot at the starting job. But the fact that the Bills reportedly will work out Tebow in a private setting is an indication that they will continue to consider other options.'

Buffalo Bills not making any noise in NFL free agency [7:17 AM]
Rochester D&C reports: 'I'm sure new general manager Buddy Nix and new coach Chan Gailey would like to bolster the roster with a few quality free agents. Unfortunately, it is not their money to spend. And the sad reality is that the Bills don't have as much money to spend as many other teams. When the Bills do spend money, it usually isn't spent wisely.'

Patriots catch up with Bills’ Josh Reed [3:21 AM]
Boston Herald reports: 'While the 5-foot-10, 210-pound Reed did not enjoy his most productive year last season (27 catches, 291 yards), it’s important to remember the woeful offense he played in, as well as the quarterback troubles the Bills endured.'

March 7, 2010

Report: Tebow plans team workouts [7:56 PM]
ESPN reports: 'The Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks want to see what Tim Tebow can do in person.'

Whitner's status with Bills uncertain [5:06 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Jairus Byrd has a lock on the free-safety job. Wilson can play either safety spot. Scott is a strong safety.'

Separating fact from propaganda on QB draft prospects [5:05 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Will all of these four last until the ninth pick of the first round when Buffalo makes its selection? And if they do last, would the Bills have a positive conviction about any of them?'

March 6, 2010

If I Were Buffalo Bills GM Part V: Free Agency [8:12 AM]
Metro Community Newspapers reports: 'I want to add young free agents and veteran role players who can bridge the gap to younger guys for 2011. With the salaries of Evans, Owens, Schobel, Williams and Kelsay gone; I now have more money to play with.'

Inside slant [4:06 AM]
The Sports Xchange reports: 'But by most indications, new GM Buddy Nix and coach Chan Gailey are inclined to let one of the three current quarterbacks on the roster emerge as their 2010 starter while other areas of urgent need are addressed.'

Strategy and personnel [4:05 AM]
The Sports Xchange reports: 'Gailey confirmed that Chris Kelsay, Aaron Maybin, Chris Ellis and veteran Aaron Schobel (if he doesn't retire) would move to outside linebacker. The inside men are slated to be Paul Posluszny and Kawika Mitchell, providing he can recover from knee/thigh surgery.'

Notes, quotes [4:04 AM]
The Sports Xchange reports: 'After losing OT Brad Butler to retirement, the Bills will address the position hard in free agency and the draft, coach Chan Gailey said. "With the retirement of Brad, that puts us in position of need, even moreso than we were," Gailey said. Led by Oklahoma State's Russell Okung, Rutgers' Anthony Davis, Oklahoma's Trent Williams, Iowa's Bryan Bulaga and Maryland's Bruce Campbell, this is a banner year for college tackles.'

March 5, 2010

Ex-Chiefs offensive lineman visits Bills [7:03 PM]
Buffalo News reports: 'The Bills are looking for a veteran interior lineman because both players who filled that role in Buffalo last year no longer are on the team. Seth McKinney is a free agent. Richie Incognito, who was signed after McKinney got hurt and started the last three games, did not receive a contract offer from the Bills and also is a free agent.'

Free agent OG Wade Smith visits Buffalo Bills [7:02 PM]
AP reports: 'Smith arrived in Buffalo on Friday, and is scheduled to meet with Bills officials through Saturday, the team announced. He's an eight-year NFL veteran, who spent the past two seasons with Kansas City.'

OL Smith visits Bills [6:10 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'Smith (6’4”, 296) is an eight-year veteran that has played mostly guard and center in his time in the league. He has 34 starts in his career and spent the last two seasons in Kansas City where he made 16 of those starts serving mainly at right guard.'

Scott agrees to terms with Bills [6:09 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'Scott was coming off his best season in a Bills uniform, finishing third on the team in tackles while also contributing a pair of sacks and an interception. Perhaps most impressive was the safety’s midseason position switch to linebacker, when injuries decimated Buffalo’s linebacking corps.'

Buffalo Bills cautious as NFL free agency kicks off [8:24 AM]
Rochester D&C reports: '"You build a football team through the draft," Wilson said. "You can go out in free agency and sign a few that fit your team, but you can't just sign free agents and do it overnight."'

Bills re-sign Scott, tender offers to four others [3:50 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Not receiving offers were guard Richie Incognito, tackle Jonathan Scott, tight end Joe Klopfenstein and quarterback Gibran Hamdan.'

Source: Toronto Argos have an interest in Bills free agent quarterback Hamdan [3:49 AM]
CP reports: 'The six-foot-four, 220-pound Hamdan is among the NFL's free agents, allowing him to sign with the team of his choice, north or south of the border. But the source said Hamdan is interested in coming to Toronto because it gives him the best chance to play immediately.'

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