Archives for July 26, 2013

‘Against their division opponents over the last 13 seasons the Bills have compiled a combined record of 25-57. That’s a winning percentage of just over 30 percent (.304). That win percentage is almost 15 percent lower than their success rate against their non-division opponents over that span (.452).’

‘A key issue preventing Byrd from signing could be his desire for a no-franchise clause, which would prohibit the Bills from franchising him again next year. The Bills gave cornerback Nate Clements a no-franchise guarantee in 2006, clearing the way for him to sign with the San Francisco 49ers the next year.’

‘Is Marrone the right man for the job?’

‘Mike Leach was his coach with the Cougars. As far as taking what he learned from Leach to the NFL Tuel said, “I think some, you can use some of the getting the ball out quick, but as far as concepts and the structure of the offense, it’s not very similar, no.” Washington State plays a spread offense which isn’t what Nathaniel Hackett is doing here in Buffalo.’

‘The safety can elect to stay away until after Week 10 of the season if he so chooses, then must sign the franchise tag to avoid losing an accrued season in the National Football League. The Bills can only negotiate a one-year deal with Byrd, and Byrd’s camp could push to put a restriction on the deal to disallow Buffalo from giving him the franchise or transition tag again in 2014.’

‘How will all the pieces fit in to Pettine’s puzzle? Here’s a position-by-position look at the Bills on defense…’.