Nix on why OT Sanders slid
By many accounts Florida State OT Zebrie Sanders was a third-round prospect, but the Bills landed him in the middle of round five. What happened? Bills GM Buddy Nix had a theory. “I’ll tell you why he...
View ArticleKiper’s grade for Bills
ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper has put out his draft grades. Here’s what he had for the Bills. Kiper gave Buffalo a B- overall grade and a B grade for value. This is what he wrote. Summary: I had the...
View ArticlePotter’s big leg
Bills seventh-round pick K John Potter is seen by Buffalo as a kickoff specialist. After having so many of their own opponents blast it through the end zone to neutralize kick returner Brad Smith last...
View ArticleKing tips hat to Nix
SI.com’s Peter King in his Monday Morning QB Column offered a tip of the hat to Bills GM Buddy Nix for his work over the weekend in the 2012 NFL draft. King handed he and San Francisco GM Trent Baalke...
View ArticleMore kudos for Bills draft
The Bills have been given a good deal of credit for their 2012 draft haul of nine new players. Most liked Buffalo’s top two choices, but as the dust settles further on the draft, draft analysts are...
View ArticleMayock on Bills draft
NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock is still wrapping up his reviews of each NFL club’s draft haul last week. He just gave the following synopsis on Buffalo’s draft class. Appearing on the Rich Eisen...
View ArticleFan Friday 5-4
In the wake of the NFL draft here is the latest edition of your questions from AskChris@bills.nfl.net. Let’s get to it. 1 – Hi Chris I enjoy reading your articles and blog -thanks for the insight into...
View ArticleInside the Bills draft room
Just wanted to make everyone aware that our much anticipated Inside the Bills Draft room special is now available at the media center of Buffalobills.com. Here’s a small snippet of what Bills GM Buddy...
View ArticleNix on how Glenn pick came to be
As part of our Inside the draft room special on Buffalobills.com, GM Buddy Nix and head coach Chan Gailey walk us through what happened in the draft room through the course of the team’s first three...
View ArticleThe trade up for Graham
Here’s a peek at what went down in Buffalo’s draft room on draft weekend when they decided to trade up for WR T.J. Graham in round 3. In an exclusive interview with Buffalobills.com, head coach Chan...
View ArticleBills chose not to move up in Rd 2
In our exclusive interview with Bills GM Buddy Nix and head coach Chan Gailey about what unfolded in the Bills draft room on the first two days of the draft there were a few items that wound up on the...
View ArticleDraft choice jersey numbers
Here is the list of jersey numbers to be worn by Buffalo’s 2012 draft class this weekend at rookie minicamp. CB Stephon Gilmore – 27 OT Cordy Glenn - 77 WR T.J. Graham - 11 LB Nigel Bradham - 53 CB Ron...
View ArticleRookie minicamp participants
Here’s a rundown of who is participating in this weekend’s rookie minicamp. We’ll have you covered on the happenings this weekend on Buffalobills.com. First-year players are listed at the top, followed...
View ArticleTank was first to sign
Bills fifth-round pick Tank Carder was the first to sign on the dotted line after six of the nine draft choices agreed to terms late in the week. Buffalobills.com was there. Here’s our one-on-one...
View ArticleWhere they’re lining up
Here’s a look at where Buffalo’s draft choices have been lining up in rookie minicamp. Top pick Stephon Gilmore has been lining up at RCB this weekend. Cordy Glenn has been lining up exclusively at LT....
View ArticleParameters for Glenn
As draft choices across the league continue to sign, the contract parameters, if they needed to be narrowed down anymore have been for second-round pick Cordy Glenn. That’s because Chiefs second-round...
View ArticleOur 1-on-1 with Gilmore signing
Here’s our exclusive 1-on-1 with Stephon Gilmore just moments after signing his contract at One Bills Drive this morning. Gilmore is just the seventh first-round pick to sign in the league and the...
View ArticleExclusive Glenn 1-on-1
Our exclusive one-on-one interview with second-round pick Cordy Glenn just moments after he signed his rookie contract is ready for viewing. Glenn heaved a sigh after he finished signing all his...
View ArticleWhy mock drafts don’t help prospects
NFL draft prospects always are curious as to where they might be drafted. In making the decision to declare for the draft underclassmen often submit a request to the NFL Advisory Board, which assesses...
View ArticleBills offseason making the grade
The Bills still have a long wait before they can prove how much better they are on the field, but as far as the media pundits are concerned Buffalo had a stellar offseason of acquisitions. USA Today...
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