Archives for April 27, 2012

‘”I don’t think you could ever have enough good corners in the NFL,” said Bills head coach Chan Gailey. “More so today than I believe 10 to 15 years ago and it’s even more so today I believe. You have to have good corners.”‘

‘Gilmore did visit Buffalo before the draft and thinks he can fill that role. “They have a great defense and they are just looking for a piece to help them be an even better defense. I hope I am that piece and I am going to come in and work hard, like I said, and make plays to help my team win.”‘

‘nice scenario seemed to be taking place as Carolina had the ninth pick, setting up a short drive for Gilmore from his native Rock Hill. But the Panthers chose Boston College linebacker Luke Kuechly with that selection, allowing the Bills to pounce on Gilmore.’

‘”We talked about needing a corner with size and adding speed to our team and I think we did both with this guy,” Nix said. “This guy has been a 40-game starter in a pretty good league. He’s got good ball skills and he’s got great speed. He’s a good tackler. He was high on our draft board from the start. When the corners started going I thought there might be a chance he wouldn’t be there. We were fortunate I think to get him and he’ll help our football team.”‘

‘”We talked about needing a corner with size and adding speed to our team and I think we did both with this guy,” said Bills GM Buddy Nix. “This guy has been a 40-game starter in a pretty good league. He’s got good ball skills and he’s got great speed. He’s a good tackler. He was high on our draft board from the start. When the corners started going I thought there might be a chance he wouldn’t be there. We were fortunate I think to get him and he’ll help our football team.”‘

‘I went on a visit to the Bills and got to visit the city a little bit. It is a great feeling. They believe in my talent. I am looking forward to playing for them. Like I said they have great fans and I am looking forward to helping that defense out.’