West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith was predicted by many analysts to be the first quarterback selected in Thursday’s NFL draft, but surprisingly, the Buffalo Bills selected E.J. Manuel over Smith with the 16th overall pick. “There was a lot of confirmation going on for me, so it was more so a matter of when they [...]
Geno Smith Shines at West Virginia Pro Day
March 15, 2013 | Posted by
West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith shined by completing 60-of-64 throws at his pro day in front of NFL scouts Thursday in Morgantown, West Virginia. Smith, who is considered to be one the best quarterback prospects in the 2013 draft, got off to slow start. He threw a 40-yard pass that had a lot of air [...]
Bills’ LB Shawne Merriman Announces Plans to Retire
March 6, 2013 | Posted by
Buffalo Bills linebacker Shawne Merriman announced Tuesday night on his website that he plans to file retirement papers and end his NFL career after eight seasons in the league. “I retire today not because I don’t feel I can go out there and still play the game at a very high level,” Merriman wrote. “I [...]
Report: Lovie Smith To Interview For Bills’ Head Coach Job
January 3, 2013 | Posted by
Lovie Smith, fired after nine strong years as coach of the Chicago Bears, likely will not be out of work long. His first interview comes this weekend in Buffalo, where the Bills axed Chan Gailey and have begun their search for a new leader. Many were surprised Smith was dismissed with another year left on [...]
Rex Ryan Shoots Down New York Daily News’ Report
December 28, 2012 | Posted by
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan adamantly shot down the New York Daily News story that reported he would welcome being fired by Jets owner Woody Johnson if he does not intend to make any offseason changes to the offense on Friday. “If Woody’s not willing to do what it takes to fix the team, then [...]
Tim Tebow Opts Out of Jets Wildcat Packages
December 24, 2012 | Posted by
New York Jets backup quarterback Tim Tebow opted out of all Wildcat packages Sunday in a 27-17 loss to the San Diego Chargers, according to ESPNNewYork.com. Tebow reportedly became irritated when he was passed over for third string backup quarterback Greg McElroy to start Sunday’s game that he told coaches earlier in the week that [...]
Mario Williams Has Wrist Procedure; Will Not Miss Games
October 24, 2012 | Posted by
Mario Williams’ left wrist had been bothering him for a few weeks. Finally, on Wednesday, the high-priced defensive end had what the Buffalo Bills called “a procedure” to relieve discomfort. Best of all, Williams is not expected to miss any time. Coach Chan Gailey said he expects Williams to return to practice next week once [...]
Bills’ Marcell Dareus’ Brother, Simeon Gilmore, Killed in Triple Homicide
September 12, 2012 | Posted by
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus has been excused to be with his family after his younger brother was one of three people shot and killed in a suburb of Birmingham, Ala., last weekend. Coach Chan Gailey, while expressing his condolences to Dareus and his family, added that Dareus plans to return in time to [...]
Bad To Worst For Bills; WR David Nelson’s Season Over
September 11, 2012 | Posted by
Apparently, it was not bad enough that the Buffalo Bills were destroyed, 48-28, by the New York Jets Sunday. To add to the carnage of a team projected to be a contender this season, the Bills lost top running back Fred Jackson for at least three weeks to injury and receiver David Nelson for the [...]
Vince Young Bids Farewell to Buffalo Bills Fans
August 27, 2012 | Posted by
The Vince Young era in Buffalo proved to be short-lived following the arrival of Tarvaris Jackson from Seattle. In a Monday morning tweet, Young thanked Bills fans in what was an apparent signal that he had been cut by the club. “I want to thank the Bills organization for the opportunity,” he wrote, “and wish [...]
