‘As a versatile player adept both as a receiver and blocker, Pettigrew would seem to fit in nicely with a team that got little production from the tight end spot last season, and let its 2008 starter, Robert Royal, go to the Cleveland Browns via free agency. "[Pettigrew is] a catch-and-block candidate, which is hard to find," Modrak said. "A big, rangy guy who will improve his route running and he’ll block which isn’t always the case." But Pettigrew was arrested in January for assaulting a police officer – an incident that is gaining considerable attention given Bills players other off-season troubles. Modrak, however, looked flustered when pressed on the issue of Pettigrew’s off-field conduct. And when asked pointedly if the Bills would avoid Pettigrew because of this factor Modrak responded: "No, he’s not off the board."’