2003 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 http://www.buffalorumblings.com/ Updates on Coles, Fitzpatrick, Hangartner and Birk Rorschach_tiny by Brian Galliford on Feb 27, 2009 7:01 PM EST in News Comment 17 comments On the opening day of the NFL's 2009 free agent signing period, the Buffalo Bills made some waves by hosting WR Laveranues Coles and QB Ryan Fitzpatrick at team headquarters, along with other available veterans. The team is also bringing in OG Geoff Hangartner, and there have also been indications that Buffalo is linked to C Matt Birk. Thanks to a well-placed source close to the team, Buffalo Rumblings can exclusively reveal the latest on these visits. WR Laveranues Coles: Coles has not left Buffalo. The veteran wideout's visit was reportedly a very positive one for both parties. Coles will reportedly remain in Buffalo through this evening, and there is positive energy surrounding the entire situation. A deal does not appear imminent, but Buffalo's interest is very legitimate, and the feeling is mutual from Coles' end. There remains a strong possibility (note the lack of the word "probability", and we're certainly not confirming anything) that an accord can be struck. Coles is, however, receiving strong interest from other franchises as well. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick: Indications are strong that Fitzpatrick will become Buffalo's backup quarterback at some point over the weekend. His meeting with the team went very well, and it's not anticipated at this time that he'll make any more visits. Still, a signing isn't a certainty, but we are comfortable labeling it a probability. OG Geoff Hangartner: Though it was reported that Hangartner would be in Buffalo on Friday, his visit with Buffalo will not take place until tomorrow (Saturday) morning. Hangartner is reportedly a very high priority target for the Bills, and the team is expected to do all it can to keep Hangartner from leaving town without a deal. It is unclear exactly which position the team anticipates he would play in Buffalo, but popular opinion is that he's being courted as a center. C Matt Birk: Buffalo was, in fact, one of the teams that contacted Birk. However, the veteran is seeking a deal similar to the one that Jason Brown reportedly was offered in St. Louis this afternoon, which is in the vicinity of $7 million per season. Buffalo is not prepared to pay such a contract to any interior lineman, and thus Birk will not be making a trip to Buffalo. Still, depending on the type of money he can get elsewhere, there's a remote possibility that he'll re-consider if his market value drops. The door is not closed, but it's close. We do not, unfortunately, have any updates on the rest of the team's recent visitors, including OG Kendall Simmons, CB Drayton Florence and LB Jamie Winborn. Keep it locked in to Buffalo Rumblings for all the latest Bills free agency news. ...intriguing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan Trapped in Pats Land Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 This guy has pretty solid sources. Good news all round, I would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Any sense on how accurate Buffalorumblings is? I have no idea. I guess all we know from Chris Brown is that Coles left One Bills Drive. It's certainly possible he left to go talk things over with his agent at a hotel, and they'll meet up later - I get the sense Russ doesn't tell Brown anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan Trapped in Pats Land Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Any sense on how accurate Buffalorumblings is? I have no idea. I guess all we know from Chris Brown is that Coles left One Bills Drive. It's certainly possible he left to go talk things over with his agent at a hotel, and they'll meet up later - I get the sense Russ doesn't tell Brown anything. I've been an avid reader since he started it, and I would say he's generally pretty accurate. I don't always agree with his analysis.....but he's got a pretty good source from what I can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Did you catch where it said that the Bills would not pay $7 Million a year to an interior lineman? If that is the case, then there goes Birk and Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markghbelobils Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 niiiiiiccceeee! something like this happened with stroud last year were they said he was gone but he wasn't and we eventually got him hopefully same appears to happen here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenwick Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 The guy who writes for BuffaloRumblings is damn good. He also has other guys who have great depth of knowledge that contribute. It is a good read on the Buffalo Bills. I have them in my favorites along with twobillsdrive and BuffaloBills.com..... If any one knows some other sites that keep up with the Bills on a daily basis I would like to know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Did you catch where it said that the Bills would not pay $7 Million a year to an interior lineman? If that is the case, then there goes Birk and Brown. Gunshy, from the Dockery deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowtippur Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I would like to see this come together. Reading through a lot of the posts tonight it looks like a lot of people don't want Coles here because of injuries, age, or whatever reason. I think it would be great. For me, hopefully staying overnight means something positive, not just that he wants to hang out with Lynch and run down pedestrians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Gunshy, from the Dockery deal. That's exactly what I was thinking when I read that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Coles would be a huge lift to this team imo. The guy is good, and I think a perfect target for Trent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantankerous Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Coles would be a huge lift to this team imo. The guy is good, and I think a perfect target for Trent. I share that same opinion. I'd really like to see him added to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I share that same opinion. I'd really like to see him added to the team. You know what it is? Coles has to be seriously accounted for. He can make acrobatic catches and get the ball into the endzone. There is no way for this to not take heat off of Evans, let alone Trent. It isn't possible, unless of course there is no blocking. They better f ing draft some early round blockers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstngoal Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Coles isn't signing with the Bills because the team isn't paying him 6 million per season (his asking price). Coles just used the Bills as a bargaining chip for his real targets in Florida = the Fins or the Bucs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantankerous Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Plus Coles isn't a p-ssy and will go over the middle with no alligator arms. I won't hold my breath though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEeEassyy Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 SIGN COLES NOWWWWWW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yasin's BILLS Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 as much as I've seen coles play, he's short but some how he gets open pretty well, I thought he'd easily go play with Chad Pennington again, but we'll see what happens. We would have a deep depth for sure at the wide out position, but I'll easily take Coles over Kelley Washington, Kelley Washington is a big target, but didn't play well in the offensive role the cheat sheets and the bungles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Coles isn't signing with the Bills because the team isn't paying him 6 million per season (his asking price). Coles just used the Bills as a bargaining chip for his real targets in Florida = the Fins or the Bucs. i would think the bucs too, but i havent heard a thing about him down here yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In space no one can hear Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Underneath the Buffalo Rumblings article that was cited, the writer added 2 more comments in the discussion that followed: "There’s a difference between leaving the building and leaving the city. As I said in the article, Coles is still in town, and there’s a rumor circulating that he was in Buffalo last night as well. He’ll be in Buffalo at least through this evening". Buffalo Rumblings - all you care to know about the Buffalo Bills and more by Brian Galliford on Feb 27, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply 0 recs "We may have heard something about Coles dining with Lee Evans and Josh Reed this evening. Maybe". Buffalo Rumblings - all you care to know about the Buffalo Bills and more by Brian Galliford on Feb 27, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply 0 recs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 His flight delayed or somethin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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