Archives for April 18, 2009

‘In dealing Peters, the Bills immediately turn their draft focus to choosing one of the top left tackles: Baylor’s Jason Smith, Virginia’s Eugene Monroe, Alabama’s Andre Smith or Mississippi’s Michael Oher. Buffalo has the No. 11 overall pick and, now, the 28th selection to use on either a tackle or as trade bait to move up.’

‘Peters, on the other hand, simply disappeared last year and then showed up only when he had to for the first regular season game, when continuing the holdout would start costing him paychecks. Peters clearly wasn’t ready to play, and obviously gave no thought about how that effected his teammates, who knew very well Peters still had THREE years left on a deal he had renegotiated just a year before.’

‘Rhodes, who starred in Indianapolis’ Super Bowl victory after the 2006 season with 113 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries, should see a decent amount of playing time to start 2009. Marshawn Lynch, Buffalo’s top back, will miss the first three regular-season games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.’

‘He spent the 2007 season with Oakland and returned to the Colts last season, sharing starting duties with Joseph Addai. In 15 games, Rhodes had 538 yards rushing, including a team-leading six touchdowns rushing. He added 302 yards receiving and three TDs receiving.’

‘The veteran back is coming off a season in which he set a career high in receptions with 45 in 2008 as well as a career-high nine touchdowns.’

‘As predicted here three weeks ago, the Terrell Owens factor wasn’t that significant when it came to the NFL’s prime-time schedule.’

‘Last Dec. 6, the day before the Bills-Miami game in Rogers Centre, Lind wasn’t shy about making a bid for an additional game if the NFL added a 17th game to each team’s schedule. “Absolutely we’re going to go for that game, if it happens,” he said. “We’re going to look for that one and maybe another one.”‘

‘"It’s disappointing that a successful Canadian individual, who made his fortune in our country, would so intentionally disrespect the CFL and its history by coming out and feeling the need to support his stats, polls and findings by making it feel as though our league isn’t valued in this area," Argonauts co-owner David Cynamon said. "The CFL isn’t taking shots at the NFL for coming here, so why is he taking shots at the Argos and the CFL?"’

The Eagles land a big offensive tackle (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Eagles deal to get former Bills Pro Bowler Peters (Philadelphia Daily News)

Reid and Birds break tradition to land Peters (Delaware County Times)

Eagles trade three draft picks for All-Pro OL Jason Peters (Allentown Morning Call)

Eagles send picks to Bills for Pro Bowl left tackle (Wilmington News Journal)

Peters hits $60 million jackpot in Philly (ESPN)

Eagles Trade for, Then Sign LT Peters (Comcast SportsNet)

Eagles Score Big With Peters Trade (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)

Bold, Aggressive Trade Nets Peters (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)

‘Right tackle Langston Walker is a candidate to take over for Peters. Walker filled in on the left side during Peters’ holdout last year, and in Buffalo’s opener.’

‘There’s no debating that the trade of Jason Peters leaves the Bills with a void at left tackle. It’s a high priority position on any NFL team and Buffalo is no different. Armed now with three draft picks in the top 45 the Bills could select an offensive tackle with four premier talents in this year’s prospect pool. But there are other options already on Buffalo’s roster.’

‘Free-agent RB Dominic Rhodes agreed to a two-year, incentive-laden contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday, NFL.com’s Steve Wyche reports.’

‘”I would imagine all the AFC East defensive coordinators are happy about it.”‘