Archives for May 1, 2009

‘"Before we both knew it we both were looking out the window, trying not to make eye contact with each other because we were both crying," Aaron Maybin said. "He spent a lot of time relaying how badly he wanted to see his son be successful."”

‘"I try not to read any of the press. At the end of the day, all you’re going to do is get yourself worked up over nothing," Maybin said, addressing the critics, who wondered whether he was either a one-year wonder or a one-dimensional pass-rusher. "Obviously, people are going to speak on what they think they know and what they see. Until my play starts to speak for itself, I’ll let people say what they will."’

‘”I’m happy to be able to get up here and get going,” said Bills top pick Aaron Maybin. “I’ve been anticipating this time for so long that the fact that it’s finally here makes me really happy.”‘

‘Listed at 6-foot-7 and 318 pounds, Bell was a three-year starter in college and projected to be a late-round pick in last weekend’s NFL Draft.’

‘The Buffalo Bills officially announced in an e-mail today that they have signed 10 undrafted college free agents.’

‘The opportunity is limited, but it’s one that most NFL hopefuls don’t pass up. The Bills invited 30 free agent players in for a three-day weekend tryout. The prospects will practice with Buffalo’s new draft class, 2008 practice squad players and undrafted rookie free agents that were signed this week.’

‘Here’s a quick look at the prospects that were added after the draft was over with some expert comment on their abilities from the Bills scouting department.’

‘There are no more excuses. Edwards has two quality receivers now in Owens and Lee Evans. Josh Reed is in his prime and one of the best slot receivers in the sport. They’re deep at No. 4. The Bills drafted Shawn Nelson, a tight end who can stretch the field. They have three running backs who can catch the ball.’

‘"He really has an instinct for attacking the line of scrimmage and he’s got really good speed and all of the things that premier pass rushers have. It’s very apparent that he can disrupt a game by himself."’

‘A team source says the Bills are gearing up to run a no-huddle offense in 2009. It would maximize their skill players and perhaps neutralize any offensive-line deficiencies by wearing out defenders.’

‘As part of Kids Day, the Chicago game will feature many exciting pre-game activities for children as well as a special commemorative collector’s item giveaway for all fans 14 years of age and under.’