Archives for May 2012

‘He said he likes Buffalo’s 3-4 defensive scheme, and he feels like he can fit in well at a hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker position.’

‘What’s unclear is what the Bills think about Young and whether he fits in their plans. The Bills and the player’s representatives provided no update after Young met with coaches and held an on-field workout at the team’s facility Wednesday.’

‘Jackson was ranked 83rd overall after his breakout 2011 season, which was on a record-setting pace before a cracked fibula in Week 11 ended his season after just 10 games. At the time of his injury Jackson was leading the league in yards per carry average (5.5), second in total scrimmage yards (1,376) and third in rushing yards (934). He was also fourth among running backs in receiving yards (442) and had more receptions of 25 yards or more than any other back in the NFL (6).’

‘Now Mulkey is switching back to football. He will likely try out as a defensive back or slot receiver for the Bills.’

‘”You know our history with injuries and you’ve got to play through them up here, especially the way we’ve been the last couple of years,” said Bills GM Buddy Nix. “But these guys we drafted are consistent and dependable. That is a factor.”‘

‘Erie County Legislature Chairwoman Betty Jean Grant said Tuesday she plans to hold a public hearing to give citizens a chance to weigh in on the future of Ralph Wilson Stadium.’

‘Young’s experience and great mobility could be attractive to Bills coach Chan Gailey. The Bills’ incumbent backup is Tyler Thigpen, who hardly played last year. He saw only mop-up duty in a loss at San Diego, completing 2-of-6 passes.’

‘”The team told us something would need to be decided on fairly soon,” Kelsay said. “I spoke with Mario. I actually brought it up to him, he didn’t bring it up to me. He completely understood.”‘

‘Young is 31-19 in his career as a starter.’

‘To put it bluntly, the word inside the NFL is that Young has a poor work ethic. In Tennessee he was a me-first player, blind to his own culpability for his misfortunes as an NFLer. And that while he accepted his backup role in Philly last year, he still said dumb things and regressed on the field.’

‘”I’m just trying to enjoy the whole experience,” Tanney said. “It’s been up and down emotionally. You have teams call you and you get excited. It was hectic. I’m just ready to get settled down, get to work and fight for a spot.”‘

‘”I’ve been in contact with the Bills’ quarterback coach David Lee all along,” said Tanney. “The Bills were one of the first teams to contact me after the draft.”‘

‘Session, a 6-foot-1, 210-pounder from Baltimore, will have familiar company with the Bills as UMaine teammate Derek Buttles was granted a free-agent tryout on Monday.’

‘The Bills have a starter in place in Ryan Fitzpatrick. Young presents a dual threat as a runner and passer, and would be regarded as a good fit in coach Chan Gailey’s wildcat formations.’

‘Patience doesn’t last forever. The time is coming where the Bills have to make good on the excitement they’ve created. Fans have waited long enough.’