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Buffalo Bills
Location: Orchard Park, N.Y. | Stadium: Ralph Wilson Stadium (73,967) | Owner: Ralph Wilson | General Manager: Russ Brandon
Coach: Dick Jauron | League Championships: 2
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Bills report: Strategy and personnel
 

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Strategy and personnel · Notes, quotes · Inside slant
 

 

Lee Evans is bracing for the question he's likely to be asked repeatedly through training camp: "So who is the No. 1 receiver, you or Terrell Owens?" Evans has been Buffalo's top target the past three seasons, taking on that role after the departure of Eric Moulds. He's posted receiving marks of 82 catches for 1,292 yards and eight TDs, 55-849 and five and 63-1,017 and three.

But everything has changed now that Owens is on board. Both are versatile receivers that can catch the ball deep or over the middle. But even though Owens' production (his 69 catches for 1,052 yards and 10 TDs for Dallas last season was an "off" year for him) is impressive, Evans said it's meaningless to get caught up on No. 1 and No. 2 designations. On any given day, depending on what the defense offers, one could outperform the other.

"I don't really think that's the right question," said Evans when asked the 1-2 question. "I think you have two very explosive players and you do what you can to get both players involved. Talking about who is No. 1, who's what, when the defense gives you a look, you take advantage of it to that side, and certainly for some games, it may go back and forth, but I think the biggest thing is just for us both to work together and win football games and get to the playoffs."

FRANCHISE PLAYER
None.

TRANSITION PLAYER
None.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS (not tendered)

--C Melvin Fowler (not tendered as UFA June 1).

--LB Teddy Lehman (not tendered as UFA June 1).

--QB J.P. Losman (not tendered as UFA June 1).

--DE Corey Mace (not tendered as ERFA).

--OL Jason Whittle (not tendered as UFA June 1).

RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
None.

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS
None.

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED

--CB Cary Harris (6/183): Terms unknown.

--CB Ellis Lankster (7/220): Terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--QB Matt Baker: ERFA; terms unknown.

--DE Copeland Bryan: ERFA; terms unknown.

--OT Kirk Chambers: Potential UFA; terms unknown.

--LB Keith Ellison: RFA; $1.01M/1 yr.

--LB John DiGiorgio: Potential RFA; terms unknown.

--DB Dustin Fox: Potential RFA; terms unknown.

--RB Bruce Hall: ERFA; terms unknown.

--QB Gibran Hamdan: Potential RFA; terms unknown.

--RB Fred Jackson: ERFA; $7.5M/4 yrs, $1.1M SB/$650,000 RB; 2009 cap: $775,000.

--WR Justin Jenkins: Potential RFA; terms unknown.

--FB Corey McIntyre: Potential UFA; terms unknown.

--LS Ryan Neill: ERFA; terms unknown.

--TE Derek Schouman: ERFA; terms un known.

--TE Jonathan Stupar: ERFA; terms unknown.

--S George Wilson: RFA; tendered at $1.01M; terms unknown.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--QB Ryan Fitzpatrick: UFA Bengals; $6.9M/3 yrs, guarantees unknown.

--CB Drayton Florence: FA Jaguars; $6.6M/2 yrs, guarantees unknown.

--OG Geoff Hangartner: UFA Panthers; $9.6M/4 yrs, guarantees unknown.

--C/G Seth McKinney: UFA Browns; terms unknown.

--WR Terrell Owens: FA Cowboys; $6.5M/1 yr, $4M SB/$2.5M salary guaranteed.

--RB Dominic Rhodes: UFA Colts; 2 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR P.K. Sam: FA CFL; terms unknown.

--LB Pat Thomas: UFA Chiefs; 1 yr, terms unknown.

PLAYERS LOST

--LB Blake Costanzo (released).

--LB Angelo Crowell: UFA Buccaneers; $3M/1 yr.

--OG Derrick Dockery (released).

--CB Jabari Greer: UFA Saints; $22M/4 yrs, $1)M guaranteed.

--DE Anthony Hargrove: UFA Saints; terms unknown.

--OT Jason Peters (traded Eagles).

--C Duke Preston: UFA Packers; $2M/2 yrs, guarantees unknown.

--TE Robert Royal (released).

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Buffalo Bills Message Board
Reputation:87
Level:All-Star
Since:Nov 21, 2006

November 20, 2009 1:41 am

Well it appears that Perry Fewell will be coaching the final 7 games as an audition to remove the interim from his title. It was reported that Mike Shanahan is a choice for the Bills to replace Jauron with but I think that if the Bills finish well under Fewell that he stays on and takes the head coach job. It is also sounding like the Bi ...(more)

Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 30, 2009

November 17, 2009 6:32 pm
The firing of Dick Jauron made me feel like a kid on christmas mourning opening the big present that I had snuck in the attic 9 times to look at.  It was long overdue but I am so happy we can finally move on.  I had about 30 text messages from friends and fellow season ticket holders within 10 minutes of the news breaking, all of which were filled with things like "I can finally wear my ...(more)
Reputation:86
Level:All-Star
Since:Aug 25, 2009

November 17, 2009 6:34 pm

To me this is it for Edwards hes got 7 more games to prove he can be the Q.B of the Bills if not then i say trade or draft a new Q.B. Yes McCoy is probabably out of reach and to me tim tebow will fail in the NFL. Sam Bradford might be there for us and possibly Snead from Ole Miss.

Many will probabaly say im stupid fo ...(more)

Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Nov 24, 2006

November 19, 2009 10:06 am
Unconfirmed reports are that the Bills have signed QB Brian Brohm from the practice squad of the Packers

A young guy with plenty of upside could be a solid pick up if he learns the system quickly an
...(more)
Reputation:78
Level:Pro
Since:Mar 4, 2008

November 17, 2009 10:23 pm
Firing the coach does not change the team that is on the field on Sundays. This does nothing but make the organization look like they have no clue what they are doing!  Oh too late they did that by bringing back Levy, I ask myself, Why am I still a fan of the Buffalo Bills. I'm a faithful nut. No wait, this is the organization that fir ...(more)
Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Sep 23, 2008

November 19, 2009 1:14 pm
According to their interviews with the media, the boys are orgasmic over the departure of Jauron and the benching of Trent Edwards.

Sounds a lot like: red-over-red, the Captain's dead, vessel not under command; STEER CLEAR

Nothing like a little anarchy.

Let's see if the
...(more)
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 30, 2009

November 7, 2009 12:38 pm
<p> I have pretty much thrown this season in the trash just like an old bowl of leftovers...I know it is only week 9 but the play of the offense and more specifically Trent Edwards has made me realize that we are headed towards yet another rebuilding stage.  I dont really see any sign that would justify allowing Trent t ...(more)
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Feb 17, 2008

November 18, 2009 10:31 pm
The question then becomes, is Mike Shanahan interested in the Bills? Adam Schefter reported that the Bills had contact with him to fill the coaching vacancy. This would become one of the better moves the Bills front office has made, and if they do it, one of the last. Shanahan is one of those guys that not only coaches the team, but control ...(more)
Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Sep 23, 2008

November 17, 2009 4:24 pm
I'm euphoric over the firing of Jauron...

Now all I have to worry about is that the Bills have no proven starting offensive linemen, no tight end, only one starting linebacker (and he is thoroughly mediocre,
...(more)
Reputation:86
Level:All-Star
Since:Aug 25, 2009

November 18, 2009 7:59 pm
Wow all i can say is they finally fire their crappy coach then a give it to a even crappier one to take the helm. Well atleast that what it looks like by his first coaching decision.

Like really Edwards has been struggling but Fitzpatrick is a joke. Edwards had a solid first half anyways last week and all the blame cant go on him his o line is a disaster.

...(more)
Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Sep 23, 2008

November 15, 2009 5:15 pm
I have to take a long, hot shower after watching the Bills lose one of their pukish "contests". Even so, after the Titans shart-fest, I couldn't seem to clean up, no matter how I scrubbed. Is it just me?

Where is Art Model and the Irsays when you need them? Ral
...(more)
Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Nov 14, 2008

November 16, 2009 12:12 pm
I think this should really be the goal at this point. It seems like a long-shot, but I truly BILL-lieve. Generally, we will need a few of the equally horrid teams to win a few more games and the Bills to lose out. Here are the factors:

1. Bills losing out. This could easily be accomplished. All of their games except one are again
...(more)
Reputation:78
Level:Pro
Since:Mar 4, 2008

November 2, 2009 12:58 pm
8 games into this season, and the Bills play a decent 3 quarters, against NE, NO, HOUSTON. The Bills have one of the worse statistical offenses in the NFL and are still in these games. Then comes the 4th quarter, might as well go home or turn off the TV at that point, because WE'VE SEEN IF BEFORE.

Problem:Defense is on the field
...(more)
Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Sep 23, 2008

November 11, 2009 12:29 pm
Is there never an end to the nonsense? The Bills are two offense tackles and a starting QB away from being an NFL caliber team. I hope Tony Dungy isn't putting any stupid ideas into the stupid heads of the Bills inner circle. Those oafs have enough stupid ideas of their own.

Does anyone have even the slightest hope that the cur
...(more)
Reputation:82
Level:All-Star
Since:Sep 13, 2009

November 16, 2009 1:45 am
As much as we don't like Edwards, does anyone REALLY believe Fitz is the answer?  C'mon now. 




 
 
 
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