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Buffalo Bills News - May 13, 2012

Buffalo Bills to add Bill Polian to Wall of Fame [5:02 AM]
Rochester D&C reports: '“When you see the names on the Wall of Fame — Kelly, Thomas, (Kent) Hull, Smith, (Andre) Reed and so many others — it just seems appropriate that Bill’s name is included. So I’m excited for Bill and his family that he is receiving the highest honor this franchise can bestow upon an individual. It’s certainly well deserved.”'

NFL backup Young yet to locate that lost glory [5:01 AM]
Fort Worth Star Telegram reports: 'Is this what Young's career has come to -- beating out Tyler Thigpen for a backup job?'

Alex Tanney, Div. III quarterback and YouTube sensation, getting a chance to impress [5:00 AM]
New York Daily News reports: '“He did some good things,” Bills coach Chan Gailey said after Tanney’s first workout on Friday. “First day for any quarterback is hard. ... I like his quick throwing motion. He seems to have a strong arm. He seemed to pick up things fairly well. We’ll see how the rest of the weekend goes.”'

Glenn, Graham add Size and Speed to Bills Offense [4:59 AM]
WGRZ-TV reports: '"To be honest with you he's exactly what we thought. He's a raw route runner. He can run fast. He can catch a football. I'm anxious to see how he can develop," said Bills head coach Chan Gailey.'

Brooks Knows Patience and Opportunity [4:58 AM]
WGRZ-TV reports: 'Brooks told the media after Saturday's rookie camp session "You would think that not playing would make you want to change schools but for me it was a fight. I wanted to be the best at what I did and at LSU we're known for having great defensive backs so I knew I had to come out there and work. Those guys pushed me to the point where I'm at now."'

''Trick Shot QB'' Enjoys First Workout With Bills [4:57 AM]
WGRZ-TV reports: '"It felt good to be out there. I'm just trying to pick up as much as I can to learn the offense," Tanney said.'

Polian named Bills 28th Wall of Famer [4:56 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“I can’t tell you how excited I am,” said Polian not long after he was given the news by Bills Hall of Fame owner Ralph Wilson. “I told Mr. Wilson I really couldn’t find words adequate to express my gratitude and happiness. It’s a milestone in my life and a milestone in the life of my family. I’m so grateful that my children, all of them, grew up in Buffalo and especially my grandchildren can share this moment with my wife and me. I have such a warm spot in my heart in Buffalo, for all the friends we’ve made there, all of the wonderful times that we’ve had there. It’s just marvelous to come back and have this opportunity.”'

Jackson surprises mom with gigantic gesture [4:55 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'Screaming might be an understatement as Fred’s mother had a difficult time composing herself after finding out the home she was standing in was hers, and that it was paid off.'

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May 12, 2012

Tryout QB Tanney more than a trick shot artist [9:29 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“I had never seen the video, still haven’t by the way. The video I saw was football and that I heard about was football. Then we had some reports from when he was working out after his year. The things that he was doing and we liked what we heard so see if we can get him in here and let him compete,” said Gailey.'

Bills add Young to challenge Thigpen [5:59 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"We're looking always to try to improve our team — get deeper and get more competition, and that's what this is," Bills General Manager Buddy Nix said. "It's a competition for the backup quarterback job. Not the starter, obviously, I've said that 100 times. He knows it. That's the way it is. It's just to try to get us better."'

Graham's off and running for Bills [5:58 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"You try to see the effort that a guy gives. You try to see if a guy is a lazy guy or a worker. You're trying to figure that out. You're trying to figure out, does a guy retain what you teach him? Can he hold on from day one to day two what you taught in day one, and add on to day two? So you're looking at that," Gailey said. "Those are the two main things. They're talented guys, or they wouldn't be here to start with."'

Vince Young already a distraction for Buffalo Bills [5:57 AM]
Rochester D&C reports: 'It took seven questions, all pertaining to Young, before coach Chan Gailey grew tired of the topic and felt the need to inform the media, “Ya know, we started rookie camp today, guys.”'

Young's role with Bills only as backup [5:56 AM]
Toronto Sun reports: '"It's a competition for the backup quarterback job. Not the starter," Nix told reporters Friday afternoon. "Obviously I've said that 100 times. (Young) knows it. That's the way it is. It's just to try to get us better."'

Bills reach deal with free-agent QB Vince Young [5:55 AM]
AP reports: 'The Bills announced the deal on Friday, a little over a week after 2006 NFL rookie of the year worked out for the team at its facility.'

Bills sign QB Vince Young [5:54 AM]
The Sports Network reports: 'Young has thrown for 8,964 yards with 46 touchdowns and 51 interceptions in 60 career games. He also has 12 rushing touchdowns.'

Bills Gilmore not intimidated in his first NFL day [5:53 AM]
WGR-AM reports: 'plays and just trying to work on my technique, but today went pretty good. I felt pretty good. It was my first day back on the field actually guarding people since probably my Bowl game, so I felt pretty good. I'm just trying to get my feet wet and compete.”'

Buckle up, Fitz [5:52 AM]
WGR-AM reports: 'If Fitzpatrick isn't delivering, how short is the leash? I asked Buddy Nix about what exactly happens if his starting quarterback struggles and the fans start to get a little antsy.'

Bills begin rookie camp [5:51 AM]
WGR-AM reports: 'The coaches only get these guys for three days and then they’re off. Gailey said, “You try to see the effort that a guy gives. You want to see if a guy is a lazy guy or if he is a worker. You're trying to figure that out. You try to figure out does a guy retain what you teach him, can he hold own from day one to day two what you taught him day one and add on day two, so you're looking at that. Those are the two main tings. They're talented guys or they wouldn't be here to start with. So they've got talent. It's a matter of trying to evaluate right off the bat. What level of talent a little bit, but really work ethic and retention.”'

Bills sign Vince Young to 1-year deal [5:50 AM]
WGR-AM reports: 'The deal also has $1 million in playing time bonus incentives.'

Bills Kickoff Rookie Camp [5:49 AM]
WGRZ-TV reports: 'Bills top overall pick Stephon Gilmore reflected on his first official day with the team. "With the blue and red on. It felt good and I'm happy to be a Bill."'

''Trick Shot QB'' Enjoys First Workout With Bills [5:48 AM]
WGRZ-TV reports: 'Tanney said the video was not intended to try and gain attention for himself as a small school star who might otherwise not have gotten a look. "It was really just me and my friends fooling around," he said.'

Roster spot no guarantee for Vince Young in Buffalo [5:47 AM]
NFL.com reports: 'Young is set to make $2 million, with another $1 million in incentives, according to ESPN. There was no mention of guaranteed money. Young will have to earn his way on the team, much less challenge Fitzpatrick for playing time.'

Transcript: Minicamp Day One Recap [5:46 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'Let me just say this to start with: He won’t be a distraction here and neither will anybody else. It may start out but it won’t last. I promise you. That’s not a problem. I think he is a guy that with our - we’ve got two of the best quarterback coaches in the business starting with Coach Gailey and then David Lee - those guys are good teachers. They will (have him) do what he can do best and trust me he’s a big, good athlete. You know he can do a lot of things for you.'

Vince Young agrees to terms with Bills [5:45 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '“We think adding Vince to our roster will create more competition for the backup quarterback position,” said Bills General Manager Buddy Nix. “He brings with him some unique physical abilities that most are aware of and that will make the competition interesting. It’s all about improving our team.”'

May 11, 2012

Jackson signing counters NFL view on over-30 decline [9:38 AM]
The Sports Xchange reports: 'Tying up a running back that just turned 31 would normally raise eyebrows, but Jackson's case is unique. He's a "young" 31, graduating from Division III Coe College in 2003 and spending four seasons playing indoor league football and in NFL Europe trying to get his shot in the NFL.'

Strategy And Personnel [9:37 AM]
The Sports Xchange reports: 'Why Florence and not fellow veteran Terrence McGee to be let go at this time? A contributing factor was Florence's $4 million base salary. McGee, coming off knee surgery, had reworked his deal to take less money.'

Bills' core proudly a band of NFL rejects [9:37 AM]
The Sports Xchange reports: '"All three of us bonded over that right away about three years ago," Fitzpatrick said. "It's cool for us. Outside of all the football talk and how excited we are about the upcoming season, just in terms of the lessons, you look at Fred and what's he's done. Just as a life lesson, somebody that's chased his goal for so long ... and now to be rewarded for everything's he's done."'

Mulkey at a career crossroad [5:31 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"I'm not looking to waste anyone's time. I really think I can do this, and that's what I'm looking to show this weekend," Mulkey said.'

Bills agree to terms with six rookies [5:30 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Rookie signings are coming at a fast pace this spring. The new collective bargaining agreement signed in 2011 included a rookie wage scale that simplified the structure of deals for drafted players and made negotiations easier. Furthermore, the salary cap remained roughly the same as last year, which means rookie deals will be similar to last year's.'

Buffalo Bills reach deals with 6 of 9 draft picks [5:29 AM]
AP reports: 'That leaves Buffalo with its top three picks unsigned, including South Carolina cornerback Stephon Gilmore, who was selected 10th overall. Unsigned prospects can participate in minicamps, but must be under contract before reporting for training camp.'

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