By Rogers Centre, posted 01 06 2012
On Wednesday, May 30, Buffalo Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, TE Scott Chandler, WR Donald Jones, and DT Kyle Williams will be attemded batting practice with the Toronto Blue Jays prior to the start of the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles game at Rogers Centre.
By Buffalo Bills, posted 18 05 2012
ORCHARD PARK, NY – The Buffalo Bills today announced the signing of second-round draft selection (41st overall) T Cordy Glenn. In accordance with team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Glenn made 50 starts in 53 games played at Georgia and matched the school-record for most starts by a Bulldog offensive lineman. The 6-6, 345-pound offensive lineman was a first-team All-Southeastern Conference selection in 2011.
Glenn is the eighth of the Bills’ nine draft picks to sign with the team.
By Buffalo Bills, posted 17 05 2012
ORCHARD PARK, NY – The Buffalo Bills today announced the signing of first-round draft selection (10th overall) CB Stephon Gilmore. In accordance with team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Gilmore, a two-time All-Southeastern Conference selection at South Carolina, started all 40 games played. The 6-1, 190-pound cornerback recorded 181 tackles (140 solo), 17 passes break-ups, eight interceptions and seven sacks in his Gamecocks career.
Gilmore is the seventh of the Bills’ nine draft picks to sign with the team.
By Buffalo Bills, posted 16 05 2012
On how he feels about this opportunity:
It’s just being around a great team. I had a chance to watch the guys play a lot last year on film because pretty much the guys who they were playing we were right behind when I was in Philly (Philadelphia). As well as with Coach Gailey and Coach D. Lee, I call him, Coach (David) Lee. I know he’s been trying to recruit me for a long time since I was coming out of high school to come to Arkansas. To get a chance to come here to study, work hard and listen to the knowledge that they have to bring to the game, my game, make my game even better I thought that was a great opportunity for myself.
On what he took from last season in Philadelphia to make this season better:
One thing I learned a lot of was a lot of film work. Last year and all my previous years I’ve been taught how to be a pocket passer. A lot of guys asked, “Why aren’t you going to run the ball anymore?” My biggest thing was I was trying to learn how to...
By Buffalo Bills, posted 11 05 2012
ORCHARD PARK, NY – The Buffalo Bills today announced that fourth-round draft selection (105th overall) LB Nigel Bradham, fourth-round draft selection (124th overall) CB Ron Brooks, fifth-round draft selection (144th overall) T Zebrie Sanders, fifth-round draft selection (147th overall) LB Tank Carder, sixth-round draft selection (178th overall) OL Mark Asper and seventh-round draft selection (251st overall) K John Potter have agreed to terms. In accordance with team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Bradham led the Florida State defense in tackles for three consecutive years (2009-11). The 6-2, 241-pound linebacker registered 306 tackles (189 solo) and 21.5 sacks in 53 games with 39 starts.
Brooks played in all 53 games from 2008-11 at Louisiana State. The 5-10, 190-pound cornerback recorded 90 tackles, 12.5 stops for a loss, 5.5 sacks and returned each of his three interceptions for touchdowns with the Tigers.
Sanders, a four-year starter at Florida...
By Buffalo Bills, posted 07 05 2012
General Manager Buddy Nix:
Another good day for us. It’s a big day for the Bills. It’s a big day for Fred Jackson and his family. We always said we want to try to keep our good players and we’ve done it again today with what we think is one of the best backs in the league. I’m going to turn this over to Fred. It’s his day, Fred Jackson.
Running Back Fred Jackson:
Big day. First and foremost I want to thank Buddy (Nix) and the whole Bills organization: Mr. Wilson and Jim Overdorf for all the work they did and they put in with my agent Ron Raccuia. They got it done. I always said that I wanted to be here and now I have that opportunity to be here. I thank my wife for putting up with me. With football I know it’s not always easy, the kids love it, Grandma for watching them. It’s just a happy day. I’m happy to be here. I’m glad that this is over with and now I can focus on playing football.
On the length of the contract extension:
Two...
By Buffalo Bills, posted 27 04 2012
General Manager Buddy Nix:
It is my pleasure to introduce to you our first selection with the number 10 pick from South Carolina Stephon Gilmore. You hear me enough so I am going to turn it over to him.
Stephon Gilmore:
On his impression of Buffalo and the Bills franchise:
It has been a great experience meeting a lot of great people around the organization. I met a couple of players. My Mom and Dad are here with me, and my girlfriend. I am just enjoying my time here.
On if he was surprised when the Bills selected him:
I was not surprised. I knew they were in the hunt of picking me and I am happy they chose me. I am happy to be a part of this organization. I am just ready to play some football now.
On if he had gotten a good vibe from the Bills before the draft:
They did not really give me a hint of what they were going to do. But I enjoyed myself down here and did not expect to come back down here. But I did and I am happy with...
By Buffalo Bills, posted 27 04 2012
On being drafted by the Buffalo Bills:
Stephon Gilmore: It is a great feeling to be a Buffalo Bill. They have great fans and they picked me at the 10 spot so I am happy to play for them.
On if he had any idea the Bills intended to take him:
SG: Kind of. I went on a visit to the Bills and got to visit the city a little bit. It is a great feeling. They believe in my talent. I am looking forward to playing for them. Like I said they have great fans and I am looking forward to helping that defense out.
On if he feels prepared to play in the NFL after playing in the SEC:
SG: I think I am going to be ready. Just keep working hard and doing everything that got me to this point right now. I’m just going in to compete and to compete like I have always been doing.
On what he feels comfortable doing in terms of football skills:
SG: I think I can play press man and off man pretty well. I can do whatever the coaches want me to do. Whatever they...
By Buffalo Bills, posted 27 04 2012
On what he likes about the selection of South Carolina DB Stephon Gilmore:
Buddy Nix: We talk about needing corners with some size and adding speed to our team. I think we did both with (Gilmore). (Gilmore) has been a 40 game starter in a pretty good league. He has good ball skills, he has great speed, and he is a good tackler. He was high on our draft board from the start. I thought when corners started going that there might be a good chance he would not be there. But we were fortunate, I think, to get him. He will help our football team.
On what Gilmore’s forty speed was:
BN: He was high 4.3’s.
On how Gilmore was used in college and how physical of a corner he is:
BN: That is a big thing now. The way they spread you out, the offenses do. First of all, you have to be big enough to match up against the (Patriot’s) tight ends—especially in our division. What they will do, and the same thing we do, is spread you out with five receivers and...
By Buffalo Bills, posted 27 04 2012
QB RYAN FITZPATRICK
On what he wants to accomplish on the first day back:
Just getting everybody back in and seeing what kind of shape everybody’s in. Really catching up with guys, seeing how their offseason was. A lot of the guys had different surgeries and injuries that they had to heal up from. Some of it is just seeing how they’re doing. We’ll get in, we’ll have a team meeting and get to talk to the guys some more, interact with the coaches. It’s really one of those deals where we’ve got the new guys so getting a chance to speak with Mario (Williams) and some of the other guys and everybody just getting acquainted with each other.
On what his reaction was to the team signing DE Mario Williams:
I was in Costa Rica for a wedding and there was only internet access in the lobby, so with the three day ordeal that it was every 20 minutes I was walking down to the lobby looking at my phone. Finally when it happened obviously I was...
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