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BILLS SIGN CB GILMORE

editor — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:23:39 +0000

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.

QB Vince Young

editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:02:54 +0000

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...

BILLS SIGN THREE FREE AGENTS

editor — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:20:06 +0000

ORCHARD PARK, NY – The Buffalo Bills today announced that the team has signed free agents FB Dorin Dickerson, T James Carmon and S Nick Saenz. Dickerson and Saenz participated in the team’s Rookie Mini-Camp on a tryout basis. In accordance with team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Dickerson entered the NFL as a seventh-round (227th overall) draft pick by Houston in 2010 and saw action in seven games with the Texans. The 6-1, 226-pound Pittsburgh product was released by Houston prior to the 2011 season and sport a portion of the year on the Pittsburgh and New England practice squads.
Saenz (pronounced SIE-nz) joins the Bills as an undrafted free agent from the University of Houston. The 6-0, 195-pound safety recorded 240 tackles (135 solo) in 52 games for the Cougars from 2008-11.
Carmon, a 6-7, 320-pound undrafted free agent from Mississippi State, started 10 of 11 games in 2011 for the Bulldogs.
Buffalo also announced that the team has...

Head Coach Chan Gailey

editor — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:30:28 +0000

On the three day Rookie Mini-Camp:
We had great effort. We got to see some guys run around and try to retain what we had taught them for three days. It was very good work in my opinion. We were able to get outside all three days and we were able to get a lot accomplished.

On if he was impressed with the information retained by the players:
Yea, impressed with some and not impressed with others. But that’s the way it is. You’re trying to find that out. You can watch them run, jump and change direction but you don’t know their mental capacity. That’s the one thing you don’t know off film, so you’re trying to get a good gauge of that going into this weekend.

On what grade he would give to the nine draft picks for retaining information:
They did a good job. I don’t give grades. Grades show up on Sunday afternoons.

On if CB Stephon Gilmore had the look of a first-round pick:
He did a great job during the weekend. He is a big,...

SIX DRAFT PICKS AGREE TO TERMS

editor — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:41:08 +0000

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...

BILLS ANNOUNCE TRYOUT PLAYERS

editor — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:09:20 +0000

ORCHARD PARK, NY – The Buffalo Bills today announced that the team has invited the following 21 free agents to attend Rookie Mini-Camp from May 11-13 on a tryout basis:

C Taylor Boggs – Humboldt State
RB Zach Brown – Pittsburgh
DE Vince Browne – Northwestern
TE Derek Buttles – Maine
WR Roddell Carter – Alabama-Birmingham
LB Nick Clark – Alfred
CB Dominic Cook – Buffalo
WR Gino Crump – Arizona
FB Dorin Dickerson – Pittsburgh
DE Sean Ferguson – Mississippi State
WR Kevin Fitzpatrick – Marist
DE Corey Hart – Alabama A&M
DT Johnny Hollins – Texas Southern
LB Emmanuel Lamur – Kansas State
CB Byron Mulkey – Buffalo
S Nick Saenz – Houston
WR Derek Session – Maine
DE Bernard Smith – Louisiana-Lafayette
QB Alex Tanney – Monmouth College
LB Jeff Thomas – Indiana
DT Logan Walls – Georgia Tech

RB Fred Jackson Press Conference w/ GM Buddy Nix & QB Ryan Fitzpatrick

editor — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:56:41 +0000

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...

RB JACKSON SIGNED TO CONTRACT EXTENSION

editor — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:09:12 +0000

ORCHARD PARK, NY – The Buffalo Bills today announced that RB Fred Jackson has signed a contract extension with the team. In accordance with team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Jackson led the Bills in rushing for the third straight year in 2011, posting 934 yards on 170 carries with six touchdowns in 10 games. He finished the season first in the AFC (second in the NFL) with a 5.5 rushing average.

A 6-1, 216-pound Coe College product, Jackson signed with Buffalo as an undrafted free agent in 2006. Jackson has totaled 3,794 rushing yards on 817 carries and 16 touchdowns and added 175 catches for 1,535 yards and four touchdowns in 66 games with 38 starts.

Bills Transcript: CB Stephon Gilmore Press Conference

editor — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:03:20 +0000

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...

Bills Transcript: First Round Selection CB Stephon Gilmore Conference Call

editor — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:36:47 +0000

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...