Archives for May 15, 2017

'The Bills' interest in Schoen makes sense given that he got his NFL start in Carolina with Beane. He served as an intern in the Panthers' ticket office in 2000 before becoming a scouting assistant one year later. He would later scout the Southeast and Southwest for the Panthers before heading to Miami.'

'“I’m just coming here and trying to improve and earn my spot on the final 53-man roster,” he said. “Just get better day by day, whether it's as a backup running back or it's on special teams, because that's how you make your way in the league is on special teams.”'

'The Buffalo Bills' running back posted a video Sunday on his Instagram page of a special delivery he and his brother, LeRon, made to their mom, Daphne, for Mother's Day – a brand new, silver Jaguar complete with a big, red bow.'

'“It’s always good motivation,” Peterman said. “You can’t try to say it’s not because it definitely is when you have guys pass up on you that much. I’m extremely thankful to the Bills for giving me the opportunity.”'

'"Jim is tough, and his toughest fight of all was that he beat cancer, not once but twice. I saw him and his incredible wife as they were at a very low moment. Jill, very, very low moment. And it was amazing the way they fought. It didn't look good. I would have said, maybe it's not going to happen, but there was always that hope, because of Jim and Jim's heart. But I want to just say that it's great to have you here today Jim and these people are big, big fans."'

'In addition to his time with Miami, Schoen also worked for the Carolina Panthers. He served as a scouting assistant, National Football Scouting scout covering the Southeast and Southwest over seven seasons in Carolina.'

'Maybe a rookie shouldn't be considered as a breakout candidate, but Zay Jones has the opportunity to contribute significantly as a rookie. Jones is the odds on favorite to replace Robert Woods as Buffalo's No. 2 receiver.'

'The Dolphins could have blocked the move, but instead allowed Schoen to leave for a job he wanted with a division rival.'

'During his tenure in Miami, Schoen oversaw both the college and pro scouting departments. He served as a key liaison between Miami’s coaching staff and the personnel department.'

'His ties to Beane began with the Carolina Panthers, where the two broke into the NFL as interns a few years apart. Schoen spent seven years in Carolina's scouting department, while Beane worked his way up to become the Panthers assistant GM.'

'MMQB: Is Buffalo’s quarterback of the future on the roster now? McDermott: He is, in Tyrod Taylor.'

'Schoen has been a part of the Dolphins scouting staff for the last nine years, and has served as their Director of Player Personal for the last three. Before joining the Dolphins, Schoen earned his stripes with the Carolina Panthers where he worked as a Scouting Assistant and later promoted to the club's National Football Scouting scout. Schoen first broke into the business as a Ticket Office intern with the Panthers in 2000.'

'And yes, you guessed it: There is a Panthers connection.'

'"It's nothing like playing in it in high school and then playing and practicing on the professional level. It's way more intense," he said. "It's a blessing to be here.'

'And, speaking of connections, they extend to the coaching staff as well. Not just with Beane and head coach Sean McDermott, but with wide receiver coach Phil McGeoghan, who coached Buffalo's second round pick Zay Jones at ECU.'