‘The Bills improved their depth at defensive tackle by acquiring veteran Darwin Walker from the Philadelphia Eagles, but did they improve their ability to stop the run?’
Archives for April 1, 2007
Strategy and personnel
‘Given these needs, Buffalo may find itself flipping a coin between Cal RB Marshawn Lynch, Mississippi ILB Patrick Willis and Michigan CB Leon Hall. Obtaining veteran DT Darwin Walker in the Spikes’ deal probably removes Louisville DT Amobi Okoye from their viewfinder.’
Notes, quotes
‘Spikes showed steady improvement all last season after his Achilles’ surgery, so it’s a bit of a surprise the Bills would trade him if they are indeed serious about winning. Or perhaps they were just convinced he’d never be the Pro Bowl player he was and at $9.5 million over the next two seasons, represented unwise fiscal planning.’