Archives for March 14, 2008

‘There are some other fullbacks worth pursuing in the draft — Jehuu Caulcrick from Michigan State, for instance — but if the Bills are committed to truly improving the position, they’ll take an early look at Hillis and Schmitt, both of whom will likely be taken between the third and fourth rounds.’

‘Defensive end James Hall visited One Bills Drive. He’s a 31-year-old, eight-year veteran who would be a situational pass rusher if he signed with the Bills.’

‘The Bills won the Courtney Anderson sweepstakes. Too bad it was a sweepstakes of one. Buffalo signed the fifth-year free agent tight end to a two-year contract to boost their 31st-ranked passing game. At 6-feet-7, Anderson is a tall target who could be a useful weapon in the red zone if he can realize his potential and new offensive coordinator Turk Schonert devises ways to use him. Otherwise, he’s just another body that may or may not even make the final 53-man roster.’

‘Arizona’s Bryant Johnson is still on the Bills’ radar but it’s almost certain they will spend the No. 11 pick in the draft on a wideout.’

‘The Bills will be in attendance at the Pro Day of Oklahoma wide receiver Malcolm Kelly, who didn’t run at the Scouting Combine or the Sooners’ Pro Day due to a thigh injury. Kelly will work out for scouts on April 9. According to buffalobills.com, the Bills are scheduled for 120 college Pro Days this spring leading up to April’s draft. New COO Russ Brandon, who has no experience in scouting for a living, will be on the road some with lead scout Tom Modrak learning the ropes. "He knows what we’re doing, but to get a good look at some of these guys will be beneficial to him on draft weekend," Modrak said.’

‘"Because I’m Canadian, I’d love to see the NFL in Canada, but I’d be heartbroken if the Bills ever wound up leaving Buffalo," Christie said. "It just wouldn’t be the same."’