Craig Ochs

WhatIfSports.com's NFL simulation engine provides predictions, box scores and statistics for every NFL game throughout the season. We used the simulation engine to project the Buffalo Bills' 2012 campaign by "playing" their actual 2012 schedule 1,001 times. The statistical inputs to the simulation are based on rigorous analysis of every team's roster, depth chart and statistically-based player ranking. Roster modifications have been made to...  

The Buffalo Bills have officially announced their 2012 schedule for their Off-Season Training Activities, or OTA’s.  They will begin on July 26 th at St. John’s Fisher College in Rochester, New York.  This will amazingly be the thirteenth ...  

The Buffalo Bills made the splurge of free agency by signing Mario Williams. If they want to make any moves during the season, though, they may have to free up some money.Everyone is at risk—veterans and newcomers to the NFL alike. The veterans, however, often make the easiest targets because they have the biggest contracts and their time in the league may be running short.Some veterans come with a high amount of "dead money," which is the...  

Listed at 6-foot-1 and 225 pounds, Session had 132 catches for 1,364 yards and five touchdowns in 48 career games with the Black Bears. This past season, Session played in all 13 games for Maine, hauling in 38 catches for 398 yards and two touchdowns.  

It’s only the second day of OTAs for the Buffalo Bills, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to talk about. Here are some of the early headlines out of Bills camp. David Lee Working Magic with Fitz’s Mechanics New quarterbacks coach David Lee ...  

If the Buffalo Bills can get a breakout season from a few key players, they can finish what they started last season and what has continued into the offseason.They were a breakout team in 2011 until a rash of injuries and a confluence of other circumstances led to a 1-8 finish to their season.Staying healthy will be a good start. Although adding Mario Williams was a means to an end defensively, he can't do it alone. It'll really help if they...  

With all the improvements on the line, though, the Bills are still missing an explosive threat in the passing game. Wide receiver Stevie Johnson is a solid option but he's not going to blow the top of a defense, and the same can be said for David Nelson.  

The Buffalo Bills Training Camp will again be held at St. John Fisher College this year. The Bills will return to town on Thursday, July 26...  

The Buffalo Bills on Wednesday announced that 2012 training camp will begin on July 26 at St. John Fisher College in Pittsford, NY. Only 57 days to go!  

NFL Network Insider Jason La Canfora reports that “the Buffalo Bill[s] will announce a multi-year contract extension for running back Fred Jackson, according to a team source.” Per La Canfora, the deal is expected to be announced at 2:00 p.m. ET. Jackson’s extension is great news for the Bills’ offense, which felt the veteran’s absence last season after he went down with a leg injury. In just 10 games last year, Jackson recorded 934 rushing...  

The Buffalo Bills will be a playoff team in 2012.That is not a typo. This is not a joke. It isn't some sick, twisted prank I'm playing on the poor souls in Buffalo that could really use some playoff football in their lives.The fact of the matter is the Bills are a vastly improving team, so much so that they should be right in the thick of the wild card hunt this season, possibly even vying for the AFC East Championship.I'm not going to make...  

The first practice at St. John Fisher is scheduled for 3 p.m. on July 26.  

The first practice at St. John Fisher is scheduled for 3 p.m. on July 26.  

The first practice at St. John Fisher is scheduled for 3 p.m. on July 26.  

Collected Buffalo Bills links from around the internet after their first day of OTAs.  

The Buffalo Bills are unsure when wide receiver Stevie Johnson will return from minor groin surgery ... a new deal—are the keys to Buffalo's offense around quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.  

Former Chabot College standout is expected to miss most -- if not all -- of the team's offseason minicamp practices to give him time to recover from groin surgery  

Bleacher ReportTorell Troup: The Forgotten Man on the Buffalo Bills' Defensive LineBleacher ReportThe Bills allowed 139 rushing yards per game in 2011, which ranked 28th in the league. They also gave up 19 rushing touchdowns. So while fixing the pass-rush was a huge priority this offseason, it's obvious the Bills need to figure out how to stop the ...  

At the bye week, they were 4-2 en route to a ... Gilmore is joined by what may be one of the biggest steals of the draft: OG Cordy Glenn from Georgia. The Bills need o-line help, and this is first round talent in the second.  

AUSTIN -- They call him The Boss for a reason ... Lauren Elaine Trapani,... FORT WORTH — Zach Johnson won the Colonial for his first victory since also winning at Hogan’s Alley two years ago, pulling ahead Sunday when Jason Dufner finally ...  

Vince Young didn't call the Buffalo Bills a "Dream Team." He also didn't say that playing backup to Ryan Fitzpatrick, a former seventh-rounder, was a dream come true for someone who was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2006 draft. What he did say ...  

Jeff Thomas had to wait two days to finally get a destination, but the Indiana linebacker will get at least a chance to hook on with an NFL roster. Thomas said Tuesday that he has received an invitation to attend the Buffalo Bills’ rookie mini-camp on May 11. He has to perform there to earn [...]  

The argument could be made that the Buffalo Bills made one of the biggest Free Agency signing this offseason. Obviously the Denver signing of QB Peyton Manning dominated the early headlines. Big time. And it should have. That was obviously a huge signing, which may have changed the shape of the AFC West for the next few years. It also has a ton of risks, too, given how obsessed you are with previous injuries. The Bills, however, spent $100...  

It has been very clearly shown that the Buffalo Bills plan on being AFC playoff contenders in 2012. They made a huge splash in free agency. They had a pretty good draft. Every move the Bills have made has seemed to improve the team and the fans are ...  

Reminder: Need Buffalo Bills Mock Draft Pick abailey, please send me your pick for the Bills. Please email me with two possible picks, and the write up for why you want that player. The two picks are in case the Carolina Panthers take your first choice.  

Yesterday we knocked out a few picks in our Windy City Gridiron Member Mock Draft, and by the way, you guys are doing a fine job with the selections and writeups. Today we'll start the festivities off with Acreman20 making the choice for the Buffalo Bills. And with the 10th pick in the WCG Mock Draft, the Buffalo Bills select... OT, Riley Reiff, Iowa Acreman20: Buffalo's biggest needs heading in to the off-season were defensive end...  

Despite having one of the best home-field advantages in football at Ralph Wilson stadium, the Buffalo Bills will continue to give up one game a year for the foreseeable future. The team got approval from the NFL to continue their series north of ...  

The Buffalo Bills uncharacteristically made a big splash this offseason in terms of free agent signings. Ending the 2011-2012 season with various holes in their roster, Buddy Nix made an effort to not just fill these glaring holes, but bring in Pro Bowl ...  

The Buffalo Bills Have The Best And Worst Of T…Buffalo Low DownBetween the application itself, personality tests, and math questions, they seem like they never end. Then there's a test called the Wonderlic. For those of you who have never taken one, it sounds scarier than it is. The Wonderlic is basically a ...and more »  

News: Merriman says he feels the best he's felt in three years after ... Impact: The former number three overall pick will compete with Tyler Thigpen to be the backup to Ryan Fitzpatrick, with little chance of leaping Fitz to become a starter in the ...  

Buffalo Bills wide receiver David Clowney is only too happy to share the results of his HIV and SDT tests with the world. Most people keep this type of stuff personal and confidential, but not Clowney. Apparently this Bills football player ...  

He can move the chains when the Bills are on their own side of the field. Spiller loves the smell of the blood in the water and thrives when Buffalo crosses midfield. It’s not a mathematical equation, it’s only football, so this isn’t exact but it ...  

ATLANTA, Ga. — National Football League owners voted on Tuesday to provide permission for a five-year extension of the Buffalo Bills deal to play selected home games in Toronto. The Bills play one regular-season home game a year in the domed-stadium ...  

Not since the days of Jay Riemersma have the Buffalo Bills possessed a tight end that could be a legitimate threat in the passing game. When Scott Chandler emerged early last season catching four touchdowns in the first three games of the season, people ...  

The Buffalo Bills are "very close" to agreeing on a five-year extension with the Rogers Centre to continue the team's Canadian series, according to John Kryk of the Toronto Sun, who cites sources close to the matter. Kyrk's sources tell him that the new ...  

Mario Williams has moved around a lot lately. In his final season in Houston, he transformed from a right defensive end to an outside linebacker. Then he left town for the big dollars and quiet life of Buffalo, N.Y. Now Williams is moving back to a new ...  

After the Mario Williams signing, Bills fans believed they finally acquired the pass-rusher they needed to greatly improve their defense. Not many people knew who Mark Anderson was when he signed a four-year, $27.5 million contract a few weeks later.  

The event will feature live music, silent auctions and various raffles. Great food and drinks will be served at food stations around the room. The Night of Champions is open to the public. Tickets are only $50 and can be purchased by calling JRC ...  

For the past few seasons, the Buffalo Bills have voyaged up north to showcase NFL football to Canadian fans. This means the loyal fans of Buffalo have one less opportunity to see them at Ralph Wilson Stadium. But this series also exposes the game to Canada ...  

Going for a slightly sleeker look, the NFL has unveiled its new uniforms designed by Nike. The league and Nike showed off the new gear in grand style Tuesday with a gridiron-themed fashion show at a Brooklyn film studio.  

We have just entered the worst time to be NFL fans. Sure, they say the NFL season never really ends, but we've just started the two month lull before training camp kicks off in July. John Clayton's a little scary to look at, and Merril Hoge's ties are ...  

Due to the improved pass rush, the fourth-year safety from Oregon is in a prime ... the Bills will be well on their way to having a strong and balanced defensive unit. Erik: Byrd will be an important piece to the Bills future in the secondary, and the ...  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills' bid to extend their series of playing regular-season games in Toronto could take a big step forward before the end of the month, barring a setback in negotiations. The Bills regard the series, which began ...  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.—The Buffalo Bills’ bid to extend their series of games in Toronto could take a big step forward before the end of the month, barring a setback in negotiations. League spokesperson Michael Signora wrote in an email on Tuesday that the ...  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills' bid to extend their series of playing regular-season games in Toronto could take a big step forward before the end of the month, barring a setback in negotiations. The Bills regard the series, which began five years ...  

The Buffalo Bills have lofty ambitions entering this NFL season after an off-season full of forward steps in the eyes of their fan base. The prospect of fighting for the AFC East division title and making a deep run in the playoffs is something that the ...  

BUFFALO, NY - The Buffalo Bills hosted a tour of the cities of Buffalo and Niagara Falls for 18 members of the 2012 rookie class Monday. WEB EXTRA: Click here for a photo gallery from the Bills' rookie tour. The tour gives the Bills' newest members a look ...  

Bills WR David Nelson is going to be in Rochester this evening (Friday). Nelson will be making an appearance at the Lilac Festival in Rochester, tonight for country band Steel Magnolia’s concert. He will join WBEE for a live broadcast from ...  

Based on Twitter posts and message boards, Bills fans have mixed feelings about Young’s arrival. Some worry that he may disrupt the team chemistry the organization has steadily built the past couple of seasons. Others see him as an upgrade at the backup ...  

Rogers Media president Keith Pelley maintained that optimism in a statement ... "While I am cautiously optimistic, we have nothing to announce at this time." Bills CEO Russ Brandon was out of the office and not available for comment. The Sports Business ...  

Bills defensive end Mario Williams can do plenty of things to justify his six-year, $100 million contract, but he can't do it all by himself. A high sack total would make the dollars seem worth it on paper, but as we know, paper champions are the worst ...  

It's easy to write off the value of a rookie's performance in their first mini camp. There's no pads, and more importantly, no established veteran players. It's still comforting for a franchise when their first-round pick dominates in the way an elite ...  

And it doesn't hurt the Bills' chances of drafting a guy when Thigpen has proven to be mediocre at best. Guys like Kirk Cousins of Michigan State, Ryan Lindley of San Diego State and Case Keenum of Houston are all options for the Bills. Cousins could be a ...  

The Buffalo Bills have made a huge splash this offseason and are actually doing things the right way. This could lead to something fans have been dreaming about for almost over 15 years: a Super Bowl appearance. Now, as any fan of the sport knows ...  

The Buffalo Bills have made some very bold moves in the draft and astonished the world by signing a six-year contract with defensive end Mario Williams, which entitles him to $100 million dollars. Vince Young, the overall No.3 draft pick was initially ...  

He goes 91 yards in 18 plays, Vince Young did, and had a 3rd-and-8 and threw a touchdown to, of all people, Riley Cooper, to win the game, 17-10. I saw it again. All he does is win games in the NFL. Young won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2006 and ...  

Longtime NFL executive Bill Polian will be inducted into the Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame, the team said Sunday. Polian served as the team's general manager from 1986 to 1993, turning a losing franchise into a perennial Super Bowl contender, winning NFL ...  

After the signing of Vince Young by the Buffalo Bills on Friday, everyone seems to be buzzing about ... One reason is, throughout his football career, he has always been a winner. Starting in high school, Young carried his team through many regional ...  

Buffalo Bills' defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt knew all the players on the field Friday during rookie camp, including Nick Clark, an undrafted free agent looking for a roster spot on the NFL team. While instructing players, Wannstedt called out to ...  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix had no difficulty assessing Vince Young's attributes after agreeing to a one-year contract with the free-agent quarterback on Friday. Strong arm. Great mobility. And then there's his winning ...  

In signing former No. 3 overall pick Vince Young to a one-year deal on Friday, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, the Buffalo Bills may have solidified their status as the 2012 Dream Team (just don't tell Vince). Some people, myself included, were ...  

Houston native and former Madison High School football standout Vince Young has signed with the Buffalo Bills , according to a report by Adam Schefter. In an ironic twist of events, now Young is not only teammates with Mario Williams , the player the Texans picked over him with the first selection in the 2006 NFL Draft, but they are both playing for the Bills, a longtime Houston foe. Vince Young ...  

He was also in Pittsburgh for a portion of the Kordell Stewart era. The Bills starting quarterback for the 2012 season will be Ryan Fitzpatrick but, despite the multi-year extension he signed last year, it's not that crazy to think Young could challenge ...  

The Buffalo Bills have been one of the most aggressive teams in the National Football League this offseason, making several big moves in an attempt to put the team in a position to contend in the AFC East in 2012. The Bills kept busy on Friday, inking free-agent quarterback and 2006 NFL offensive rookie of the year Vince Young to a two-year, $2 million contract. Here's an early look at the ...  

The Buffalo Bills surprised their critics with their aggressive tactics this offseason, signing one of the market’s top free agents in defensive end Mario Williams and pairing him with another gifted pass-rusher in Mark Anderson.The Bills did not carry those aggressive tactics into draft day, but with extra fourth- and fifth-round picks, they simply needed to make strong draft choices to complete a great offseason.Did they do so? Read...  

As of now, the Buffalo Bills currently have 10 linebackers on their roster. However, that number is sure to shrink throughout training camp as players fight for playing time. While Kelvin Sheppard and Nick Barnett are locks at middle linebacker and ...  

ORCHARD PARK — Yes, Vince Young is comfortable with his role in Buffalo ... is very familiar with from his AFC South playing days is defensive end Mario Williams, the former Houston star pass-rusher. And Young’s eager to serve in whatever ...  

Vince Young is headed to Buffalo after singing a one-year contract with the Bills . Young, who spent last season as the backup quarterback in Philadelphia, singed a one-year contract with a base salary of $2 million according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen . Young can earn an additional $1 million in incentives. Last week, Young traveled to Buffalo to workout for the Bills. This is the second ...  

The quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick. Many people believe Fitzpatrick took strides ... Most people would agree that those receivers were superior to the group of wide receivers the Bills had in 2011. After signing with Buffalo, he was only thrown into the ...  

Is there a woman on your Mother's Day gift list who is a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan, sticking with them through all the bad seasons in hopes of making the playoffs again someday? For that female Bills fan, check out this collection of five gifts ideas, available at the Yahoo! Sports Shop.  

“I’m here to play football and not throw trick shots,” said Tanney ... a YouTube sensation for being the “Trick Shot Quarterback,” is taking his NFL tryout with the Buffalo Bills very seriously and knows it will take more than being able to ...  

Bleacher ReportBuffalo Bills Will Have to Earn Respect the Old-Fashioned Way in 2012Bleacher ReportWhile most football experts will concede that the Bills are going to be better, and have improved, they are not willing to concede anything yet to Buffalo. Instead, the experts act like they were all born in Missouri, the "Show Me State", where seeing ...Heath-Rawlings: Bills following Lions' blueprintSportsnet.ca (blog)Defensive incumbents...  

The Buffalo Bills selected South Carolina’s Stephon Gilmore and Louisiana State’s Ron Brooks in the 2012 NFL Draft, paving the way to release veteran cornerback Drayton Florence, who has been with the team for three seasons. The battle for the two ...  

Let's face it. The 2011 Buffalo Bills broke our hearts last season after starting the season 5-2, only to finish at the bottom of the AFC East division with a 6-10 record, marking the 13th straight season the franchise failed to make the playoffs.However, after an exciting offseason and draft, there is finally some optimism for Bills fans around the nation. This slideshow takes a look at why the Bills could become playoff contenders in 2012...  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Bills have delivered on their promise to reward running back Fred Jackson by signing him to a contract extension. The deal was announced Monday at a news conference attended by Jackson and team officials. Jackson, who ...  

In the third installment of my “Predicting the Bills’ Breakout Players of 2012″ series, I’ll take a look at undrafted third-year wide receiver David Nelson out of Florida. David Nelson was signed in the 2010 offseason as an undrafted wide receiver ...  

Ideally, White is a role player and an occasional spell option behind Jackson and Spiller. Former Cowboys running back Tashard Choice was higher on the depth chart last season, but if White can make the most of a full offseason program, that could change.  

Opposing ViewsBuffalo Bills Do What's Right, Give Fred Jackson a 2-Year DealOpposing ViewsBy Rob Kotaska In an off-season full of highs for Bills fans, today may have provided the peak. The Bills did the smart thing giving running back Fred Jackson a two-year extension worth 8 million dollars. The move last week to cut Drayton Florence has ...and more »  

Chris: Mr. Frenz, to me, the Bills' true "statement game" will be the Week 4 battle against the New England ... tape for them to watch on the Bills offense to find out how to counter what they do well. Long-term, another win over the Patriots would send ...  

Photo Credit: © booboo121 Another tuxedo cat bonus this week. Booboo was adopted from a rescue shelter when he was about four months old, and is the master of the household. He sleeps with his human mom, and after a little trial and error has his favorite food, cat litter, and even has his own toybox, including daBird, his (and thousands of other cats') favorite. Maybe he's just a little spoiled because he's the first cat his mom ever had...  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills’ bid to extend their series of playing regular-season games in Toronto could take a big step forward before the end of the month, barring a setback in negotiations. League spokesman Michael Signora ...  

While it’s now certain that Stevie Johnson will be the Buffalo Bills’ No. 1 wide receiver entering the year ... Graham ran a 4.41 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, and has drawn comparisons to Pittsburgh’s Mike Wallace. He is strictly a deep threat ...  

Vince Young is now headed to Buffalo where he could be getting his last, best chance to prove he's a legitimate quaterback with help from coach Chan Gailey, Gregg Rosenthal writes. More ... Young worked out for the Bills last week throwing to ...  

“We felt like he was going to have an opportunity to go somewhere and maybe compete for a starting spot. So whoever gets Vince Young is going to get a steal at this stage of the offseason.” Vince Young needs to re-evaluate his attitude approach on the fiel  

When the Buffalo Bills added two cornerbacks, two linebackers and two offensive tackles in the 2012 NFL Draft, they created a training camp position battle at each of those positions. It's a good thing, too, especially since they lacked depth at each ...  

BUFFALO, N.Y - As the Buffalo Bills and Erie County negotiate a new lease agreement and renovation plan for Ralph Wilson Stadium, we found out what county taxpayer money paid for in the current agreement. Two On Your Side obtained a list of operations and ...  

Playing behind Ryan Fitzpatrick with the Buffalo Bills may not seem like an ideal situation for Vince Young, but right now, it's the best shot he has to revive his relatively disappointing career. Young worked out for the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday and has ...  

With the Bills going back to a 4-3 defensive front, Sheppard will return to his natural Mike linebacker position he played in the Tigers’ defense. During his time at LSU, Sheppard racked up an incredible 311 tackles, 26 of which were for a loss ...  

The competition for roster spots in the Buffalo Bills secondary may not get started until training camp, but that doesn't mean the team can't pare down the list a little before camp gets underway. That's exactly what they did when they released cornerback ...  

Free agent quarterback Vince Young looked to be in great shape at a workout for the Buffalo Bills, a man who could end up on the receiving end of the Heisman Trophy winner's passes, wideout David Nelson said Wednesday. It's unclear what the Bills think ...  

Vince Young signed today on a one year deal with the Buffalo Bills worth a reported $2 million. He’ll enter the season as the backup to Ryan Fitzpatrick. That amount of money is not very expensive for a backup quarterback in the NFL, and if ...  

With the 2012 NFL Draft in the rear view mirror, it’s time to take a look at the training camp positional battles that will ultimately determine the opening day starters. In my first installment, I’ll take a look at the offensive tackles, a position ...  

On the heels of drafting two cornerbacks in the 2012 NFL draft, the Buffalo Bills have released 31-year-old Drayton Florence, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. The news isn’t terribly surprising, seeing that Florence struggled in 2011 and the team brought in rookies Stephon Gilmore and Ron Brooks. Though he saw a ton of playing time over the past two years, Florence gave up big plays and didn’t play with any desirable level of...  

The secondary market can create a flurry of action as a second free agency period, so to speak, begins. This bri ... NFL.com’s Jason LaCanfora is reporting that the Bills have released cornerback Drayton Florence. Florence was a starter for the Bills the ...  

The Grade 6 student brought Buffalo Bills safety George Wilson to his school Friday after winning an online contest, where the NFL star chatted with students, spoke of the importance of hard work and education and signed items for the kids. The Bills ...  

Hart High grad and Stanford safety Delano Howell was one of 10 undrafted players signed by the Buffalo Bills after the NFL draft. Howell played in the defensive backfield for Stanford in his junior and senior seasons. He is expected to be a special teams ...  

May 4, 2012 - The Buffalo Bills, like every other team in the NFL, are preparing for the 2012 season. The offseason is long and solidifying a game plan for a new year is tricky. Even though the offseason rosters have increased to 90 players this ...  

CBSSports.com (blog)Vince Young will work out with Buffalo BillsWashington Post (blog)(Jim McIsaac / Getty Images) As if anyone needed a reminder of the precarious nature of being a quarterback who is a first-round NFL draft pick, there's this: Vince Young is expected to work out today for the Buffalo Bills.Source: Bills to work out Vince YoungESPNBills to work out Vince YoungPhiladelphia Inquirer (blog)QB Vince Young to work out for Buffalo...  

BUFFALO, N.Y.—Buffalo Bills receiver Stevie Johnson is scheduled to have what his agent ... Corp will compete for the No. 3 job in Buffalo behind returning starter Ryan Fitzpatrick and veteran backup Tyler Thigpen. Missouri State running back Chris ...  

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A five-minute YouTube video was enough to make quarterback Alex Tanney an overnight sensation for displaying his uncanny accuracy. Tanney created a big buzz last year in the self-titled "Trick Shot Quarterback" video by showing ...  

How's the possibility of adding Vince Young sound? The veteran free agent quarterback ... Buffalo made one of the biggest splashes in free agency in March by signing defensive end Mario Williams to a six-year, $100 million contract — the largest made ...  

The Bills have a hole in their depth chart behind starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (if Fitzpatrick doesn't qualify ... He threw 114 passes last year in relief of Michael Vick, and completed just 66 of them. He threw nine touchdowns against four ...  

University of Maine football standout Derek Buttles has agreed to a free ... he did play against Pittsburgh and made seven catches for 148 yards and a score. Buttles is the fourth Black Bear to join the NFL ranks this spring, joining Jerron McMillian ...  

Like every other delusional fan from the other 30 NFL cities I sat back after this weekend’s draft and thought, “Man, my team nailed this one”. And for the first time in a while that may be close to reality. Certainly there were some choices that I ...  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills have selected Western Michigan kicker John Potter with their ninth and final pick in the NFL draft. Selected 251st overall, Potter completed his four-year career with 333 points, to set a school record among kickers.  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills have selected Florida State offensive tackle Zebrie Sanders with their first of two fifth-round picks in the NFL draft on Saturday. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 308 pounds, Sanders was selected with the 144th overall pick.  

On day two of the 2012 NFL draft, the Buffalo Bills stuck to business and selected Georgia offensive lineman Cordy Glenn. A big, athletic mover who can play multiple positions, Glenn will be an immediate asset to the Bills’ line and will establish ...  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills turned their attention to addressing offensive needs in a big way by selecting mammoth Georgia offensive lineman Cordy Glenn in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday. Picked 41st overall, the 6-foot-5, 348 ...  

Powell led the nation in both overall punting and net punting in 2011 ... so it will be interesting if Powell is able to claim a roster spot. FSU will be represented at the Bills' training camp this year. Now the only question is how Bradham, Sanders ...  

Almost overnight, pillars of a once strong offensive line like Jerry Ostroski, and Ruben Brown have been replaced by scabs like Colin Brown, Cordaro Howard, Ed Wang, Jason Watkins, Jonathan Scott-- and this is just the last 3 years. For years the Bills ...  

With the 10th overall pick, the Buffalo Bills boosted their secondary by taking Stephon Gilmore, a cornerback from South Carolina. Here's what our scouting reports had to say about Gilmore: Pros: It is unusual to start a cornerback's scouting report by praising his run defense, but Gilmore stands out in this area. He often played the "force defender" role for the Gamecocks, deterring running backs from trying to run to the weak side of...  

The Buffalo Bills today announced a renewed partnership with the hotel of the Buffalo Bills, and the venue where the team stays before each home game played at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The Adam’s Ma...  

After the NFL draft, teams revisit the free agent market to fill ... Young, who turns 29 later this month, visited the Buffalo Bills today and could possibly fill in as a backup to starter Ryan Fitzpatrick. Young could contribute for the Bills ...  

He was part of a Texas recruiting class, which contained future NFL players Rodrique Wright, Justin Blalock, Brian Robison, Kasey Studdard, Lyle Sendlein, David Thomas, Selvin Young, and Aaron Ross. This class has been cited as one of the ...  

(read with sarcasm, eh). The Bills have the 10th pick overall. Pundits everywhere who seem to know jack and squat have them pegged at reaching for a tackle. As stated before in comments: the Bills O-line, while far from perfect, is not the weakness that ...  

With pick No. 178, Buffalo selected Mark Asper, a three-year starter for the Oregon Ducks ... it’s worth mentioning since the team does need a quality backup to starter Eric Wood. Based on the eyeball test, Asper may be a bit too tall for center ...  

The Bills are keeping their options open so that, when the time comes, they can decide where the best value lies. But if the Bills stay put with their pick, the better value would likely be Luke Kuechly. The Boston College linebacker's stock has also been ...  

The Buffalo Bills are in an interesting position where their free agent splashes and the early success the team enjoyed in 2012 have created the feeling that the team can win now if it gets its draft picks right. With 10 picks, the Bills will have plenty ...  

His so-called inability to play physically? Watch the NFL as extensively as I do, and you’ll know that very few linebackers take on blocks. That’s a time-worn cliché that really has little practical application. Fans might be clamoring for a top-rated ...  

Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick had no complaints trading 100-degree temperatures back home in Arizona for a 30-degree day in Buffalo. And Shawne Merriman was so excited to be attending the Bills’ first day of a voluntary conditioning program Monday that ...  

Now that would be something for a bumbling franchise where a long line of Nix’s most recent predecessors’ flirtations ... combined $62 million in free agency to sign offensive linemen Derrick Dockery and Langston Walker in 2007. And let’s not forget ...  

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 season, Buffalo would like to return the favor.  

He was also in Pittsburgh for a portion of the Kordell Stewart era. The Bills starting quarterback for the 2012 season will be Ryan Fitzpatrick but, despite the multi-year extension he signed last year, it's not that crazy to think Young could ...  

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills receiver Stevie Johnson is scheduled to have what his agent described as "very minor" surgery to repair a groin injury that nagged the player for most of last season. C.J. Laboy confirmed in an email Monday that ...  

Earlier this week I mentioned that Vince Young was coming to visit the Buffalo Bills for a workout.  Young has now completed that workout and left Buffalo with no contract offer in hand. Despite players saying that the workout went well no ...  

Representing the Buffalo Bills, ArrowDread with the 41st pick in Arrowhead Pride's 2012 NFL mock draft... LaMichael James RB/KR/PR- Oregon 5'8"- 195lbs Strengths: Olympic speed. Can run, catch, return kicks. Always threat to score. Weaknesses: Fear of Roller Coasters. Jell-o elbow. Overrated comparison: Barry Sanders Underrated comparison: Dontrell Savage Just Right comparison: Brian Westbrook. Arrests: Arrested on charges of...  

Trying to figure out what the Buffalo Bills are going to do with the 10th overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft has been difficult. There have been a ton of names over the last month or so linked to the Bills in Round 1: Melvin Ingram, Courtney Upshaw, Dre Kirkpatrick, Justin Blackmon, Michael Floyd, Riley Reiff, Jonathan Martin, Stephon Gilmore, Luke Kuechly and Cordy Glenn. I know what you’re thinking. At pick 10, a prediction shouldn’t be this...  

The Buffalo Bills' schedule is out—that means it's time for extensive evaluation. Because the draft will change a lot things for all 32 teams in the NFL and the fact that we simply don't know how good or bad teams will really be each year, it'd be ...  

Enter Malik Jackson, a 6'5" 284-pound freak with 33.75" arms ... His collegiate production edged his brother by a sizable margin, but Garrett has tight end in his blood and loves the game of football. Again, we look to a player who has experience on ...  

But can he play in the NFL? The Trick Shot Quarterback racked up nearly two million views on Youtube, and now, he’s scored an invitation to throw passes with the Buffalo Bills. Mashable reports that Tanney was invited to attend a Buffalo ...  

A brutal early travel schedule (four of first six on the road, including back-to-back games at San Francisco and Arizona) gives way to a soft stretch later on where they get Indianapolis, Jacksonville and St. Louis, followed by a Toronto home game against ...  

Memo to the NFL: the Bills aren't content being the doormat of the AFC ... Not to mention, Buffalo also has 10 draft picks to get even better. General Manager Buddy Nix, who took over the job after the 2009 season, has never shied from taking the best ...  

A similar attitude should exist in reference to the ten teams above. It is very hard to make it to the World Series, let alone two in a row; the outcome is almost beside the point. The eight post-1920 two-time losers don’t have a great deal in common ...  

The Bills have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL based purely on strength of schedule, but the construct of their season makes it a bit more difficult to project exactly how they'll finish. Like any team, the Bills have their "easy" stretches and ...  

The Buffalo Bills are facing a critical season in 2012. Chan Gailey is entering his third year as head coach—a generally make-or-break year for NFL head coaches—and the team has finally put together a competitive roster that is expected to challenge ...  

The 2012 NFL draft is going to begin in little more than one week, so we are going to take a momentary break from focusing on draft selection strategy and shift our attention to the 2012 NFL schedule that was just released. For the entire NFL 2012 regular-season schedule, click here.In looking at the Buffalo Bills 2012 NFL regular-season schedule that was just released today, several things stand out. First of all, the Bills finally return to...  

Despite that and the fact that they haven't qualified for the playoffs since 1999, there is a sense of optimism in Buffalo heading into the 2012 season as there is some light at the end of the tunnel. The Bills made some big moves this offseason as they re ...  

That list includes: Reggie Corner Jairus Byrd, Aaron Williams, Justin Rogers and Da'Norris Searcy. For the fan-base, putting their faith and time in another first-round corner will inspire a collective sigh and eye-roll. It's not that the talent and ...  

On his reaction to being selected by the Buffalo Bills: I am stunned. I am excited. I never could have thought I would get drafted and would be able to play for a team like the Buffalo Bills. On what he was doing when he was drafted: I was watching.  

Since Mario Williams signed a six-year $100 million deal with the Buffalo Bills this offseason, expectations for the team have been extremely high.Ticket sales are reflecting the fans' excitement, and why shouldn’t Bills fans be giddy? The team just signed one of the best defensive ends in the game, and he has all of the tools he needs to succeed in 2012.The first reason Williams will succeed next season is the system. The Bills are reverting...  

Not only is he the club's leading receiver, he's one of the few guys anywhere who figured out how to solve Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis. I'm serious ... while right tackle Erik Peters and center Eric Wood are solid. Look for Kraig Urbik to start at ...  

In the interest of ever-valuable time and Internet space, we'll keep this list down to just the players who could possibly be available from the third pick and beyond, since the first two are all but locked in. There's a small possibility the Bills could ...  

The Buffalo Bills landed a playmaker in Marcell Dareus with their first pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. It happened to fill a major need in their defense as well. The Bills will look to do the same thing with their first-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft ..  

The Bills showed that they are not messing around with some big DE signings in free agency. Now they need to continue that positive momentum towards catching the Jets and Patriots with something they haven't done regularly - convert a top 12 pick into a ...  

Riley Reiff, OT Iowa After losing Demetress Bell to the Philadelphia ... another thing the Bills sorely lacked last year was playmakers at wide receiver. David Nelson and Stevie Johnson are very talented receivers in their own right, but they're not ...  

The Bills shocked the entire world by re-signing problematic receiver, Steve Johnson to a five-year contract extension worth $36.25 million dollars this off-season.  Buffalo rarely spends money on people with character concerns, and considering ...  

Buffalo Bills 2012 Mock Draft: Full 7-Round ProjectionsFantasy KnuckleheadsThe Bills have certainly made a splash in free agency by locking up the best defensive player on the market in Mario Williams, but they still need to have a solid draft if they want to be in contention for the AFC East title. The Bills could also look ...  

The Buffalo Bills surprised a lot of folks last year with their jump in offensive production. The team finished in the top half of the league in passing yards, rushing yards and points per game. Meanwhile, quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick set career highs in ...  

The NFL Draft is quickly approaching and it's time for a last minute primer. The Bills have done a great job shoring up their defensive line, which was a beyond pressing need heading into the off-season. While adding an elite three-down left end like Mario ...  

Poll: Buffalo Bills' left tackle?ESPN (blog)Who will start at left tackle for the Bills next season? Left tackle is one of the most important and highest-paid positions in the NFL. Buffalo tried to get away with playing three players at the position last year and it didn't work. The Bills need a ...A closer look at Bills 2012 opponentsBuffaloBills.comBuffalo Bills Mock Draft: The Ultimate 2012 NFL Mock DraftBleacher Report2012 NFL Draft: Do...  

For the third consecutive year, the Buffalo Bills will don a new uniform. Though the 2012 Nike kit will be similar to the 2011 Reebok kit, a fresh look could change up the old ways of Buffalo.Last season proved that consistency and depth were the only real things holding them back.The Bills not only competed with quality football teams last year, they beat them. The AFC Champions were defeated by the Buffalo Bills. And when was the last time...  

With their first four picks in the 2011 NFL draft, Buffalo selected defensive tackle Marcell Dareus, cornerback Aaron Williams, middle linebacker Kelvin Sheppard and strong safety Da’Norris Searcy. The first three of those players will be defensive ...  

The Buffalo Bills made their share of big splashes in free agency, and with the 2012 NFL Draft right around the corner, there are a lot of options for the Bills with the 10th overall selection. Which way should they go? To debate the topic, we bring in B/R ...  

The move is big news because Bell was one of the few left tackles remaining in free agency. But the story behind his signing, and the player he will initially replace in Philly, makes the announcement even more intriguing. It is the second time in three ...  

Did the Buffalo Bills fix holes on offense? The Buffalo Bills, who finished 6-10 and last in the AFC East, get a solid "A" for their offseason acquisitions in free agency and their selections in the draft. General manager Buddy Nix made very ...  

Nike introduced their new NFL uniforms today. With the exception of the Seattle Seahawks, most uniforms didn’t see much change. The Bills have added a white collar to the jersey and a Bills logo to the pants. Since the Bills and the rest of the NFL are ...  

Despite their bad showing down the stretch, the Bills' strong start was certainly encouraging ... silly not to at least take a look at some of the free agents left out there. Gary Brackett, while an injury risk, is certainly an above-average 4-3 'Mike ...  

The Buffalo Bills' biggest offseason need was defensive end. That is, until Mario Williams and Mark Anderson both received nice paydays to be bookend D-ends in the new 4-3 front being installed by Dave Wannstedt. With that, the Bills can comfortably turn ...  

Buffalo Low Down2012 NFL Draft: Who Do You Want the Buffalo Bills To Select In the First Round?Buffalo Low Down(Credit: Robert Mayer-US PRESSWIRE) With the Draft now less than a month away, fans have had plenty of opportunity to look into the prospects the Bills could select with the #10 pick. So now that you've “met” a lot of these guys (and if you haven't ...and more »  

John Potter became one of the most dependable kickers in the Mid-American Conference, but maybe it was one unusual statistic that sold the Buffalo Bills on the former Western Michigan University kicker’s commitment to the game. Potter holds ...  

With the NFL Draft just under a month away, the Buffalo Bills are prepping themselves for a busy day in the war room. On Monday, they found out they'll have to prepare a little more. As owners gathered for their annual meetings in Palm Beach Florida ...  

Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey tried his best on Tuesday to propose a NFL rule change, but a majority of owners didn't buy what he was selling. Gailey's proposal, in the interest of saving time, was to take reviews out of the hands of the head ...  

The Bills finished last in the division with a 6-10 record after being swept by the Miami Dolphins (6-10) last season. The result was a last-place schedule that is ranked 29th in the NFL. Buffalo has a chance to make a jump but must improve on ...  

Have you ever heard of the term Bills Mafia?  And if you have, do you have any idea what it means to be a member?If you're into social media, you may have seen a #BillsMafia hashtag on Twitter.  But have you wondered how it started and why it has become the football equivalent of GoodFellas or The Godfather?Most die-hard fans of the Buffalo Bills caught on to Bills Mafia last summer, when a website was created to reach out to Bills fans...  

As injuries are inevitable in the National Football League, it is essential for the Buffalo Bills to sign a decent quarterback to backup Ryan Fitzpatrick. My sincerest apologies to all of the Tyler Thigpen lovers out there, but Buffalo needs to acquire a ...  

Providence, Rhode Island - Brown All-Ivy wide receiver Alex Tounkara-Kone will get an opportunity to display his skills at the next level, signing a contract to attend the Buffalo Bills three-day Rookie Mini-Camp on May 11. NFL scouts had ...  

“We think adding Vince to our roster will create more competition for ... On Twitter, Bills defensive end Mario Williams tweeted to Young (@VinceYoung): “Glad to have you!” Defensive back Leodis McKelvin tweeted. “Welcome to the team!”  

BUFFALO, N.Y.-The Buffalo Bills will play the Miami Dolphins in prime time this season. The Bills will host the Dolphins on Thursday night November 15 with the kickoff scheduled for 8:20 pm. Four of the Buffalo Bills first six games are on the road.  

According to Chris Brown of the Inside the Bills Blog, team GM Buddy Nix has talked with running back Fred Jackson about a contract extension: “Fred and I have visited a couple of times,” said Nix. ”Fred has been vocal some about wanting a new deal ...  

He was part of a Texas recruiting class, which contained future NFL players Rodrique Wright, Justin Blalock, Brian Robison, Kasey Studdard, Lyle Sendlein, David Thomas, Selvin Young, and Aaron Ross. This class has been cited as one of the ...  

With the 41st pick of Pride of Detroit's 2012 NFL mock draft, the Buffalo Bills select Mississippi offensive tackle Bobby Massie. CLF is serving as the Bills' general manager, and his reasoning for the pick is below. In round one, the Buffalo ...  

He blew leaves on your lawn, called the police on your dog, locked his door and turned off the lights on Halloween. You didn’t trust him with your football team. Bill Polian? Well, back in the day, he could be as cantankerous as a mountain ...  

Started 40 games for South Carolina in the rugged SEC and played against top-flight receivers such as A.J. Green and Julio Jones, both high former first ... So, too, was Boston College linebacker Luke Kuechly, and Alabama safety Mark Barron ...  

but obviously here at Ralph Wilson Stadium. We see that in season tickets, individual game tickets, suites and sponsorships.” Brandon said the spike in ticket sales in Southern Ontario is directly attributable to the regionalization push the ...  

CSN Mock Draft, Pick 10: The Bills select ...Comcast SportsNet PhiladelphiaThe Harvard gunslinger fell back down to earth and the Bills fell out of contention. Now, many in Western New York are wondering how poor of a decision the Fitzpatrick extension will prove. For a team that's been searching for answers under center ...Buffalo Bills Should Add US/Canada Flag Patch on New UniformsBuffalo RisingNFL Mock Draft 2012: Buffalo Bills Bolster LB...  

At No. 105 overall, they selected Florida State outside linebacker Nigel Bradham. He’s a bigger body at 6’2” and 241 pounds who will fit defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt’s 4-3 scheme, and he also has nice length and reach with 33.75” arms.  

ORCHARD PARK — Going into the 2012 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills, the fans that root for them, and the media who cover them, knew exactly what their prime needs were. There wasn’t even a debate: Cornerback, offensive tackle, wide receiver ...  

Linebacker: Nick Barnett and Kelvin Sheppard fill two starting spots in the Bills’ 4-3 look quite well and Kirk Morrison will get first shot at the third spot. Adding someone who could push him this year and replace him down the road would be ...  

David Nelson had some moments in the slot, and the team is high on Donald Jones and Marcus Easley, but this draft has a deep receiving class, and the Bills haven’t found a legitimate No. 2 threat. They could use a big receiver who can get open ...  

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The only way you can outwardly tell Fred Jackson has made it to the big time in professional football is his necklace. It’s some fairly ostentatious bling, a long silver chain with a couple of jewel-encased words at the bottom.  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — When it came to adding depth to their revamped defense on the final day of the NFL draft, the Buffalo Bills couldn’t pass up the opportunity to pick a Tank. That’s exactly what they did with their second of two fifth ...  

The Buffalo Bills have selected Florida State outside linebacker Nigel Bradham with their first of two fourth ... the team in tackles for three straight seasons since Marvin Jones did that from 1990-92. We'd like your thoughts on this story.  

The senior receiver has been invited to attend the Buffalo Bills’ rookie camp. Session, a 6-foot-1 ... In keeping with the professional theme, UMaine senior Kevin Phanor also has signed a contract to play with the Stuttgart Scorpions of ...  

Hairston was a fourth-round pick in 2011 who saw vast playing time as a rookie after Demetrius Bell went down with an injury. In talking about the cornerback position, Nix acknowledged that you can never have enough, especially in the Bills ...  

Behind those guys, the Bills have developing talent in Arthur Moats, Chris White, this year’s fourth-rounder Nigel Bradham and now Tank Carder. Danny Batten may also get time at linebacker depending on the team’s plan for him in the new 4-3.  

Ryan Fitzpatrick – The “Amish Riffle” electrified the Bills’ offense in 2011.  Fitzpatrick threw for just under 4,000 yards (3,832 yards) and added an impressive 24 touchdowns, as he was a critical cog in the Bills’ 5-2 starts.  

The Bills closed the draft taking Western Michigan kicker John Potter with the 251st pick. The players the Bills selected over the final four rounds are expected to compete for backup spots, adding necessary depth to a team that's raised ...  

Sometimes I get the feeling that at this time of year when Buddy Nix is having a long ... s favorite self-deprecating lines is that he’s usually not the smartest guy in the room, but I know the Buffalo general manager is smart enough to ...  

Analysis:  The Bills finally took an outside linebacker in the fourth round, a position that they clearly needed with Shawne Merrimen showing last season that he is too beat up to occupy a starting position.  At 6’1”, 240 pounds, Nigel ...  

This is something that ESPN AFC East blogger James Walker had the team do in the site’s blogger’s draft (trading from 10 back to 16), and I can definitely see his reasoning. Looking at this year’s draft, as well as most of the prospects ...  

Is Cleveland, a team desperate for skill players, going to go with Alabama running back Trent Richardson at No. 4 or Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Blackmon? Will Miami buy into all the late Ryan Tannehill hype and take the Texas A ...  

Several Buffalo Bills Alumni members will be honored this month for their work in the Western New York community. Former Buffalo Bills players Booker Edgerson, Charley Ferguson, Lou Piccone, Ed R...  

Then Floyd, Coples, and Kuechly. Walter Football does not even list DE as a need for Carolina. They have Charles Johnson on one side and Greg Hardy on the other who was not that bad. I think they can get a DE later. But the people have spoken.  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills continue adding depth to their offensive line by selecting Oregon guard Mark Asper in the sixth round of the NFL draft on Saturday. Listed at 6-foot-7 and 325 pounds, Asper was picked 178th overall.  

His rookie season, Vince won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award ... However, according to Bills journalist Chris Brown’s Twitter account, the Buffalo Bills have invited Young to try out for their squad. The Bills have three ...  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Defensive end Mario Williams was happy to finally begin putting faces to the names of his new Buffalo Bills teammates. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick had no complaints trading in his golf clubs and 100-degree temperatures back home in Arizona for a 30-degree day in Buffalo.  

By signing Mario Williams and Mark Anderson, the Bills solidified the defensive end spots in Dave Wannstedt’s 4-3 front. With the D-line position extremely deep, the Bills, we hear, likely will turn their attention to linebacker at some point in the upcoming draft, as it might be the biggest need on defense, along with adding another cornerback. It is not as high of a priority as left tackle or finding a No. 2 wide receiver, but depth is an...  

Vince Young, the third overall pick in the 2006 draft, is going to be in Buffalo on Wednesday , auditioning to be a backup Bill. The audition won't be for the starting job he wanted , but hey, it beats no audition at all. The Bills have a hole in their depth chart behind starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (if Fitzpatrick doesn't qualify as a depth chart hole himself ‒ more on that in a minute). The only name behind him is Tyler Thigpen...  

Big-time free agents usually get their way. If Mario Williams wanted the Bills to manufacture him a brand new shoehorn made of solid gold before every game, he probably could've gotten it. One thing he can't have though, is his preferred jersey number, 90. That belongs to long-time Bill Chris Kelsay, and he doesn't want to give it up. Here's Kelsay on why the 90 is staying with him , via the Buffalo News: "People who have never played don...  

It was no secret the Bills, who allowed the fewest sacks in the NFL (23) in 2011, needed a left tackle out of this draft after Demetress Bell signed with the Eagles. Despite what GM Buddy Nix has said about his confidence in Chris Hairston, depth was necessary for Ryan Fitzpatrick’s blind side, and Buffalo felt fortunate that Cordy Glenn fell to the 41st pick. Glenn played some guard in Georgia and has the size to play inside at 6-5 3/4 and...