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Football News http://wgr550.com Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:23:01 EST en-us Kennedy starting to like it here Jimmy Kennedy played with former Bill Pat Williams in Minnesota last season. Kennedy said in ever city he's played in, they've asked him to learn every position on the defensive line. He has played in both a 4-3 and 3-4 scheme with St.Louis, Jacksonville, Chicago and the Vikings. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:09:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5738125 DT Kennedy To Address Media in OP NFL.com's Jason La Canfora reported via his Twitter page on Wednesday evening that the Bills will bring free agent DT Jimmy Kennedy into town for a visit later this week. That visit is going on Friday at One Bills Drive, and Kennedy will address the local media at 12:15 p.m.   Kennedy started only one game last season in Minnesota but played in 13, recording three sacks and 18 tackles. Kennedy was the 12th overall selection in the 2003 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora">Click here to view La Canfora's Twitter feed.</a> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:35:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5724665 Bills Re-Sign Klopfenstein The Bills have re-signed tight end Joe Klopfenstein, who appeared in one game for Buffalo last season.  He made one catch in the season finale against the Colts.  Klopfenstein was signed twice by the Bills last season.  The 26-year old has made 38 starts in his career.  Shawn Nelson is the only other tight end under contract on the Bills roster.  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:57:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5731260 Bills interest in Vick "dried up" (WGR 550) -- The Buffalo Bills interest in Michael Vick has "dried up," according to ESPN's Sal Paolantonio. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:53:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5728704 Bengals Bag Bryant; Host Owens The Cincinnati Bengals have signed free agent wide receiver Antonio Bryant to a 4-year, $28 million dollar contract.  Bryant visited the Bengals earlier in the week and had also drawn interest from the Miami Dolphins.  Bryant's signing comes on the heels of Terrell Owens' visit with the Bengals.  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:36:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5723567 Gibran Hamdan Heading to Toronto Gibran Hamdan is leaving the NFL for the CFL. The former Bills quarterback has signed with the Toronto Argonauts through 2011. Hamdan was released by the Bills during this past season to make room for Brian Brohm. He did not play in the regular season for Buffalo. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:04:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5723392 Report: Bills Sign OL Cornell Green NFL Network is reporting that the Bills have signed OL Cornell Green to a 3-year contract worth $9 million. Green paid a visit to Orchard Park on Monday afternoon and, apparently, liked the fit. Green is a 10-year NFL veteran who spent the past 3 years in Oakland, starting in all 38 games in which he appeared. He can play both left and right tackle. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:14:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5708748 Kelsay To Return Next Season According to foxsports.com's Adam Caplan, the Bills have picked up a $500,000 roster bonus on DE Chris Kelsay, ensuring his return to the team next season.  Kelsay is set to make $3.7 million in base salary this season and is expected to switch to linebacker in head coach Chan Gailey's 3-4 defense.  He had 62 tackles, five sacks and a forced fumble for the Bills during the 2009-2010 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 14:09:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5707825 Bills Paid a Visit by OL Wade Smith A day into NFL free agency, the Bills have their first visitor to Orchard Park. Free agent OL Wade Smith was at One Bills Drive on Friday. Smith (6’4”, 296) is an 8-year veteran that has played mostly guard and center. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 18:44:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5696241 Peppers Lands in Chicago; Boldin to Baltimore The Chicago Bears have won the Julius Peppers sweepstakes, signing the free agent defensive end to a six-year deal.. Peppers is taking a physical in Chicago and will earn $12-14 million a year for six years, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:08:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5695327 NFL Offseason Tracker: Cromartie to NYJ? (WGR 550) -- The Chargers and Jets have reached an agreement in principle to send cornerback Antonio Cromartie to New York. Cromartie, a 2007 All-Pro, will partner with Darrelle Revis in New York. Some reports are saying the compensation is a 2011 draft pick, but the details haven't formally been released. Other reports have the Chicago Bears heavily recruiting... Fri, 5 Mar 2010 06:47:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5693533 Scott stays for two (WGR 550) -- Safety Bryan Scott will be with the Buffalo Bills for another couple years after signing a two-year deal to kick off free agency in the National Football League, according to the Associated Press' John Wawrow. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 06:35:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5693506 NFL Free Agency: Bills tender Ellison We'll post all the links we can to help you be most prepared for Midnight (and the subsequent arrival of this year's Jeff Posey). The Bills have tendered offers to Keith Ellison, George Wilson, Ashton Youboty and Derek Schouman.   Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:08:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5686686 Jets To Release Thomas Jones The New York Jets will release running back Thomas Jones this week.  Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum informed Jones that he'll hit the open market when free agency begins on Friday.  Jones is 31-years old and set career highs with 1,402 yards and 14 touchdowns for the Jets top-ranked rushing attack this season.   Jones had 319 yards and a touchdown in two games against the Bills this season. Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:33:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5666303 Campbell to Bills? A potential trade rumor has surfaced involving the Bills and the Washington Redskins.   The Washington Post's Jason Reid says the word around Indianapolis is that the Bills could acquire quarterback Jason Campbell from the Redskins for safety Donte Whitner and a draft pick.  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:52:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5647302 Brian Westbrook Released For the second straight day, an NFL team has released its all-time leader in yards from scrimmage. The Philadelphia Eagles cut Brian Westbrook on Tuesday. Westbrook missed nine games in 2009 with concussion and ankle problems. The back played 8 seasons with Philly. The Chargers released Ladainian Tomlinson on Monday. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:55:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5632101 Bills Add a Coach The Bills have announced that Daryl Daye will take a job as assistant coach to Chan Gailey. Daye will handle the team's day-to-day administrative operations as well as team travel and training camp duties. This is Daye's first NFL job. He worked at the college level for 25 years, most recently as the defensive coordinator at Missouri Southern. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:43:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5614170 Brad Butler Retires Bills lineman Brad Buter is hanging up his cleats. Butler missed most of the 2009 season after suffering a right knee injury that required surgery. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:45:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5607588 Bills release seven The Bills have let go seven players include special teams aces John Wendling and Justin Jenkins. Others gone are 2008 fourth round pick TE Derek Fine, LB Ashlee Palmer, C Marvin Philip, DE Marcus Smith and DE Jermaine McGhee Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:58:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5593299 Deciphering Coach-speak 101 at OBD Bills head coach Chan Gailey helped introduce and reintroduce some coaches into Buffalo football on Thursday at One Bills Drive. Nick Mendola was there to delve through the discussions between the media and offensive coordinator Curtis Modkins, defensive coordinator George Edwards and special teams coach Bruce DeHaven. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:05:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5568688 Paolantonio: Bills interested in McNabb (WGR 550) -- ESPN's Sal Paolantonio said that the Bills were among three teams who inquired into the availability of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:51:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5553478 WHITE: How to get the Bills to Superbowl XLV So...you say that the Buffalo Bills seem like they’re miles away from a championship.  The talent on the team isn’t good enough to field a Superbowl-caliber team, and the coaching staff is less than spectacular at this point.  Right?  Right.   So?   Can the Bills make Superbowl XLV?  Probably not.  But I challenge you to come up with a better plan than mine.  THIS is how the Bills, if it’s in any way possible, get to Dallas in 2011. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:58:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5547124 Did Super Sunday Say Anything About Bills? Nick Mendola was asked to react to Gregg Williams winning a Super Bowl, and took it in an entirely different direction. How do some players the Bills undervalued work for other teams, and what can an almost brand new front office do to not let good players leave town? Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:39:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5546041 Jauron Flies East for New Job (WGR 550) -- A lot of Bills fans labeled Dick Jauron a goat during his time in Buffalo, but the former head coach has found new footing as an Eagle. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 07:46:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5519053 Revenue sharing news... and it's good! (WGR 550) -- For once, it seems a ruling has gone in the favor of the relatively-little guy. ESPN's Chris Mortensen is reporting that the NFLPA has won a decision that will keep the supplemental revenue sharing system in shape for the 2010 season. The system benefits eight-to-12 of the smallest clubs in the league. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 07:22:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5511032 Bills add three assistants, retain one (WGR 550) -- The Bills have four more coaches in the fold for 2010, one a holdover from Dick Jauron and Perry Fewell's 2009 staff. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:23:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5504261 Report: Gailey to consider Vick (WGR 550) -- ESPN's Len Pasquarelli says sources tell him new Bills coach Chan Gailey is indeed interested in talking about Michael Vick as his starting quarterback. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 06:22:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5503163 Bills DC candidate now jobless (WGR 550) -- When the Chiefs took the defensive coordinator title away from Clancy Pendergast and handed it to Romeo Crennel, it seemed that Pendergast's days in Kansas City were numbered. On Thursday, right after John Clayton told Mike Schopp and The Bulldog that Pendergast could head to Buffalo to be the Bills defensive coordinator, that number sunk to zero. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:35:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5491685 Another nod to the 3-4? (WGR 550) -- Two things to glean from the Bills' reported hiring of Giff Smith as outside linebackers coach, and I think both are entirely reasonable. 1) They are going to a 3-4. 2) There's a good chance they'll take Derrick Morgan with the No. 9 over all pick if he's available. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:05:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5475641 From Buffalo to the Super Bowl (WGR 550) -- From Buffalo to Indianapolis to Miami, Jamey Richard's journey to the Super Bowl has been anything but orthodox, and the University at Buffalo alumnus and Colts offensive lineman is still trying to take it all in. "It's been unreal," Richard said during a Tuesday morning appearance on The Howard Simon Show. "From winning the game to trying to let it..." Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:26:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5468471 Report: Fifth Bills assistant departs (WGR 550) -- A fifth Buffalo Bills assistant from the 2009 staff has found his way onto another NFL team's staff, according to a report out of Denver. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:54:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5447198 Kelly sheds interesting insight (WGR 550) – Always outspoken, Jim Kelly joined The Howard Simon Show late in Thursday’s show to give some insight into the Bills decision to hire Chan Gailey as head coach, as well as spread the news on a great new promotion to help the quest for universal newborn screening. Kelly also spoke about Tim Tebow, Michael Vick and more. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:44:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5439168 WHITE: Time to talk Vick It’s time to have the discussion.  If not today, you’ll have it in a week.  Perhaps a month?  Two?  Michael Vick’s name will be brought up in trade rumors.  He’s already been linked to the Buffalo Bills in the last calendar year by several credible sources, including his mentor, Tony Dungy.   So the question is:  Just how badly do you want an upgrade at QB? Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:38:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5434907 Graham: Many wanted the HC job (WGR 550) -- We're the type of people who'll put Tim Graham in the 20 percent of believable reports, and the ESPN reporter joined The Howard Simon Show late Wednesday morning, laying out some more names that he knew wanted the Bills head coaching job, while backing up his report that Marty Schottenheimer was among them. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:01:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5432134 Fiedler: Gailey can lead (WGR 550) -- After spending parts of two seasons in Minnesota and Jacksonville, quarterback Jay Fiedler found a home in Miami with offensive coordinator -- and new Bills head coach -- Chan Gailey, and never looked back. Fiedler joined The Howard Simon Show for a Wednesday morning talk on his former offensive coordinator. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:53:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5431767 Immediate Reactions: Gailey Press Conference They were here after the draft, every game and the firing of Dick Jauron, so why not another edition of Nick Mendola's "Immediate Reactions," this time listening to Bills general manager Buddy Nix and new head coach Chan Gailey wax over the WGR airwaves as the author drives to Ohio? Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:03:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5425774 WHITE: Chan Gailey - Before, During, and After Jeremy White is at One Bills Drive for today's announcement that Chan Gailey is the team's next head coach.  Here's a running commentary of thoughts along the way... Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:46:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5425307 MENDOLA: The Kids Are (Now) Alright (WGR 550) -- Three football-related things are screaming at Nick Mendola this Sunday evening, and only one doesn't involve the precarious immediate future of the Buffalo Bills. The loudest one involves the transformation of a team willing to identify a quarterback, ignore the veteran b.s. and let him be the guy from Day One. Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:12:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5413046 Ex-Bills coach inked by Pittsburgh; Fewell news (WGR 550) -- Two former Bills coaches are in the news. One's been hired by the Steelers, while ex-interim head coach Perry Fewell had another defensive coordinator interview, but is holding out hope for the Bills job. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:22:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5397147 Bruce Smith pleads guilty (WGR 550) -- Pro Football Hall of Famer and Buffalo Bills legend Bruce Smith plead guilty Thursday  in response to a May DUI in Virginia. The former defensive end was fined $1,000 and given a 90-day suspended sentence in a plea agreement with prosecutors who agreed to drop charges on refusing to take a breath test and speeding. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:02:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5398301 Grimm to interview; SI's King talks candidates (WGR 550) -- There's news on a couple sides of the coaching front. Head inside for notes on Russ Grimm, Bill Cowher, Mike Zimmer and more. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:31:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5390010 An endorsement for Frazier (WGR 550) -- In order to get to know Minnesota defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier a little better, The Howard Simon Show welcomed in a man who covers the team, and knows a little bit about football, for some Frazier talk. “In the mold of a Tony Dungy or a Mike Tomlin, I would say he’s going to be a pretty good football coach," said Larry Fitzgerald, Sr., writer for the... Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:14:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5389559 Tim Graham: Young coach's fortunes rising (WGR 550) -- ESPN's Tim Graham sang the praises of Brian Schottenheimer as potential head coach of the Bills during an informative and often-funny appearance on Tuesday's edition of The Howard Simon Show. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:30:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5382260 Weekend "Quest" review: Rivera, Grimm, Garrett news (WGR 550) -- The "Quest For A Coach" doesn't work for the weekend, it works all weekend. Your Monday wrap-up on candidates for the Bills head coaching job in inside. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:11:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5374700 "Bill"-board, v.2 (WGR 550) -- Here we go again. A Buffalo-based web site has raised enough money to erect a billboard aimed at convincing Bill Cowher to come to Buffalo. Fri, 8 Jan 2010 07:49:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5362867 WGRZ: Schottenheimer thinks Cowher interested (WGR 550) -- WGRZ's Adam Benigni is reporting that the Bills continue to pursue former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher to fill Buffalo's vacant coaching position, although Vic Carucci told Channel 2 that Cowher is unlikely to come despite passionate pursuit from the suits at One Bills Drive. Fri, 8 Jan 2010 07:28:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5362776 Wiley on Cowher, Schottenheimer, Buffalo (WGR 550) -- ESPN's Marcellus Wiley joined The Howard Simon Show for a Thursday morning appearance and named another factor that may be deterring coaches like Bill Cowher from ending up as Bills head coach. Wiley also talked about his connections with Buddy Nix and Marty Schottenheimer. Thu, 7 Jan 2010 09:46:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5355712 WIVB: Grimm contacted, not initially interested (WGR 550) -- Channel 4 has spoken with Arizona Cardinals assistant coach Russ Grimm. This is taken from their WIVB.com report: "The Bills have reached out to Arizona Cardinals Assistant Head Coach Russ Grimm, asking for an interview. NFL sources say Grimm is very high on the Bills list of potential coaches.  But Grimm..." Thu, 7 Jan 2010 08:11:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5355409 CONFIRMED: Billick no official contact with Bills (WGR 550) -- WGR has spoken with Brian Billick, and the former Ravens head coach was willing to talk about his coaching future and its connection with Buffalo. As reported Tuesday on The Howard Simon Show, Billick has had no official contact with the Bills, that he has not interviewed with the team and has no interview set up with the team. Wed, 6 Jan 2010 11:54:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5348292 Shanahan will coach Washington (WGR 550) -- The Associated Press is reporting that the long-rumoured is true: former Broncos boss Mike Shanahan will be the new head coach of the Washington Redskins, to the tune of five years and $35 million. Wed, 6 Jan 2010 07:40:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5347336 Bills deny relocation story (WGR 550) -- The man behind a new football palace in Los Angeles is interested in moving one of seven teams to the City of Angels, and sees Buffalo as one of his prime options. The Bills have issued a statement ostensibly denying any desire to sell the team or relocate. Wed, 6 Jan 2010 07:32:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5347318 Should the NFL stop teams from sitting starters? Before you read this, Nick Mendola wants you to know that he hates the Jets more than any team in the NFL, and that it pains him to type this column. Tue, 5 Jan 2010 07:50:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5339821 Locker Clean-out Day (WGR 550) -- Much was said involving little of importance as another failing season at One Bills Drive came to a close with Monday's locker clean-out day for the Buffalo Bills. Terrell Owens, Marcus Stroud and Aaron Maybin were among those to comment at length on the future of the team. Mon, 4 Jan 2010 10:53:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5332977 Immediate Reactions, Wk17 Photo caption: The Bills win over the Colts wasn't all smiles, as Buffalo fan Denis Pirincci forgot to take off his jersey before burning it for warmth (Not really). Nick Mendola gives a full-wrap on Buffalo's beatdown of Indy's second-and-third string. Sun, 3 Jan 2010 16:26:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5327114 Immediate Reactions, Wk 16 Nick Mendola could use some flowery language to talk about Week 16 and pretend there was some sort of stage set for the start of something special, but the truth is far from it. The Buffalo Bills are a subpar football team ravaged by injury that's in great need of leaders and a quarterback, especially the latter. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:29:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5292194 Immediate Reactions, Wk15 Nick Mendola really thought about trading his Sabres/Leafs tickets for admission to the Pats/Bills game. He didn't, and now feels bad for the folks, like the gentleman-at-left (that's not Nick), who didn't stop with delicious tailgate chili, instead opting to watch the Bills waste another glorious chance to beat New England. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:45:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5259454 Immediate Reactions, Wk14 The Bills may be bad, but they aren't Chiefs bad. Yeesh. Kansas City deserves a better pick than Buffalo, and Nick Mendola thinks "Operation 7-9" just may be on. Check out his thoughts before he takes the on-air reins from Mike Schopp and The Bulldog at 6:25 p.m. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:38:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5217553 Report: New digs for Tolbert (WGR 550) -- Working with Terrell Owens and Lee Evans has proved to be a nice stepping stone for Bills receivers coach Tyke Tolbert, if a Neworleans.com report is true. Tolbert (pictured above with Owens) played wide receiver at Louisiana State University in the late 1980s, and now he'll coach that position at his college haunt. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:12:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5210755 Let's find some Bills truths Nick Mendola's "morning after" a nightmare in bed with Toronto needs two things: coffee and talk about next year. He wants your help in figuring out universal truths for the 2010 Buffalo Bills project. Fri, 4 Dec 2009 08:42:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5168907 Immediate Reactions, Wk12 For the second-straight week, Nick Mendola had real, actual fun watching Buffalo BIlls football, and this time they won. See if Nick thinks it's time to open the book on a formal investigation into the future of Perry Fewell. Nick takes over post-game duties from Schopp & The Bulldog at 6:25 p.m., and would love to hear from you. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5132357 Immediate Reactions, Wk11 It's a hard day to type about the Bills. Are you excited because the team seemingly issued an indictment against Dick Jauron? Are you miserable because you think the team is now closer to the No. 14 pick instead of No. 4, and that's going to somehow make or break the 2010 campaign for your beloved Bills? Are you still trying to make either heads or tails out of what you just witnessed? Are you ready to hit the Arena to see the last E-Street show, maybe ever? For Nick Mendola, most of the answers are: Yes. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:24:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5098692 A Change of Pace (WGR 550) -- What a difference a coach makes. Whether or not, it's the same-old, same-old come Sunday in Jacksonville, Perry Fewell's practices are anything but similar to Dick Jauron's preparation sessions. Music blared during the portion of Friday's practice the media is allowed to watch, and it wasn't the same Offspring song Jauron's camp popularized during... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:26:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5093139 McShay on QBs, Maybin (WGR 550) -- If you want to see a light at the end of the tunnel, check in with ESPN's Todd McShay, who gave an incredibly interesting interview on The Howard Simon Show late in Friday's show. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:53:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5092705 Immediate Reactions, Wk10 A lot of people will tell you they'd rather see an exciting team win than a boring team lose. Bills fans didn't get much of either, but they did get another 'L' to add to their collection. Nick Mendola breaks down the game, and a color analyst so poor he can barely fathom it, in concert with his 6:25 p.m. post-postgame show on WGR. Tune in and call! Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:05:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5057179 The Bills' First-half report card How does this 3-5 rank in the bevy of below .500 starts in the 2000s? Nick Mendola breaks down the broken down after eight games. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:36:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5026886 Excuse me, Mr. Wilson (WGR 550) -- When Browns owner Randy Lerner met with two members of the Dawg Pound earlier this week to discuss the miserable experience that is being a Browns fan, my first thought was this: "What would I say if I was in a room with Ralph Wilson?" Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:43:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5006720 Immediate Reactions, Wk8 For those -- like Nick Mendola -- hoping for some sort of hope-filled reprieve from the ruthless tradition that is November/December Bills football of the 21st century, you're forgiven for your naivete. Get a glimpse of Nick's post-game thoughts before he takes the airwaves from Mike Schopp at 6 p.m. EST. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:28:00 EST http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4970263 Immediate Reactions, Wk7 For the second week in a row, the Bills gave their fans a 'W,' even if it was pretty ugly at times. A flu-ridden Nick Mendola takes you through the moments that stood out from Buffalo's 20-9 win over Carolina. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:06:00 EDT http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4927870 Bills rookies hit the streets (WGR 550) -- Honestly, ask yourself this question -- What would you rather have: the Key to the City or a dozen brand new hats and a free ride on Buffalo's magical mass transit system? The answer and more, as Nick Mendola hung out with the Bills rookies for part of their tour of Buffalo. Tue, 19 May 2009 17:31:00 EDT http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4026729 Bills wrap up rookie camp The Bills had just one morning practice with their rookies. When practice was over, Dick Jauron addressed the team, but one of the young players did too. Sun, 3 May 2009 12:57:00 EDT http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3930903 Former Bills great and U.S. Congressman dies. The man who quarterbacked the Bills to their two AFL championships has died. Jack Kemp passed away today. He announced five months ago that he had cancer. Sat, 2 May 2009 23:07:00 EDT http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3929780 How would Hill look in Bills blue? Seattle had put the franchise tag on LB Leroy Hill which meant he was guaranteed 8.3-million dollars for one season. The Seahawks drafted Aaron Curry with the fourth overall pick and then lifted the franchise tag because Hill hadn't signed his tender offer. That means Hill is a free agent. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:36:00 EDT http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3892103 Live Pick-by-pick Immediate Reactions (WGR 550) -- As the NFL Draft goes, so does WGR. I'll be here all afternoon and evening updating and critiquing picks as they happen. If you're online, this is the place to be. Email me as the day goes with any thoughts, and I'll include them: <a href="javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(110,105,99,107,64,119,103,114,53,53,48,46,99,111,109)+'?'">nick@wgr550.com </a> LATEST PICKS: No. 64 -DEN (from PIT)- Richard Quinn, TE, North Carolina No. 63 -ARZ- Cody Brown, DE, Connecticut No. 62 -TEN- Sen'Derrick Marks, DT, Auburn No. 61 -MIA (from IND)- Sean Smith, DB, Utah No. 60 -NYG- William Beatty, OT, Connecticut No. 59 -CAR- Sherrod Martin, S, Troy No. 58 -NWE- Sebastian Vollmer, OL, Houston No. 57 -BAL- Paul Kruger, DE, Utah No. 56 -IND (from MIA)- Fili Moala, DT, Southern Cal No. 55- ATL- William Moore, S, Missouri No. 54 -MIN- Phil Loadholt, OL, Oklahoma No. 53 -PHI- LeSean McCoy, RB, Pitt No. 52 -CLE (from NYJ)- David Veikune, OL, Hawaii No. 51 -BUF (from DAL)- Andy Levitre, OT/OG, Oregon State No. 50 -CLE (from TB)- Mohamed Massaquoi, WR, Georgia No. 49 -SEA- Max Unger, OT, Oregon No. 48 -DEN- Darcel McBath, CB, Texas Tech No. 47 -OAK- Michael Mitchell, S, Ohio No. 46 -HOU- Connor Barwin, DE, Cincinnati No. 45 -NYG- Clint Sintim, LB, Virginia No. 44 -MIA- Pat White, QB, West Virginia No. 43 -CAR- Everette Brown, DE, Florida State No. 42 -BUF- Jairus Byrd, CB, Oregon No. 41 -NWE (from GB)- Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut No. 40 -NWE (from OAK)- Ron Brace, DT, Boston College No. 39 -JAX- Eben Britton, OT, Arizona No. 38 -CIN- Rey Maualuga, LB, Southern Cal No. 37 -DEN (from SEA)- Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest No. 36 -CLE- Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State No. 35 -STL- James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State No. 34 -NWE- Patrick Chung, S, Oregon No. 33 -DET- Louis Delmas, S, Western Michigan FIRST ROUND: No. 32 -PIT- Evander "Ziggy" Hood, DT, Missouri No. 31 -ARZ- Chris "Beanie" Wells, RB, Ohio State No. 30 -TEN- Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers No. 29 -NYG- Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina No. 28 -BUF- Eric Wood, C, Louisville No. 27 -IND- Donald Brown, RB, Connecticut No. 26 -GB (from NWE)- Clay Matthews, Jr., LB, Southern Cal No. 25 -MIA- Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois No. 24 -ATL- Peria Jerry, DT, Mississippi No. 23 -BAL (from NWE) - Michael Oher, OT, Mississippi No. 22 -MIN- Percy Harvin, WR, Florida No. 21 -CLE- Alex Mack, C, California No. 20 -DET- Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State No. 19 -PHI (from CLE) - Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri No. 18 -DEN- Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee No. 17 -TB (from CLE)- Josh Freeman, CB, Kansas State No. 16 -SD- Larry English, LB, Northern Illinois No. 15 -HOU- Brian Cushing, LB, Southern California No. 14 -NO- Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State No. 13 -WSH- Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas No. 12 -DEN- Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia No. 11 -BUF- Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State No. 10 -SF- Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech No. 9 -GB- B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College No. 8 -JAX- Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia No. 7 -OAK- Derrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland No. 6 -CIN- Andre Smith, OT, Alabama No. 5 -NYJ (from CLE)- Mark Sanchez, QB, Southern Cal No. 4 -SEA- Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest No. 3  -KC-  Tyson Jackson, DE, Louisiana State No. 2 - STL - Jason Smith, OT, Baylor No. 1 - DET - Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:36:00 EDT http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3889062 Bills 50th anniversary team. The Bills are having a draft party out here. They just announced their 50th anniversary team to the fans in the stadium. Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:03:00 EDT http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3889154 Rhodes is introduced. The newest Buffalo Bill is in Orchard Park. Dominic Rhodes says he's already started looking at tape of the Bills offense and he's happy to be here. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:16:00 EDT http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3857557 Rhodes a Bill With Marshawn Lynch suspended for the first three games of the season and Fred Jackson uphappy with his contract situation the Bills have agreed to terms with Colts free agent RB Dominic Rhodes. Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:43:00 EDT http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3848525 So now what? Now that the Bills have agreed to a deal with the Eagles for their Pro Bowl tackle what's next? Peters is in Philadelphia and it's possible the trade hinges on Peters getting a new contract with the Eagles. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:25:00 EDT http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3847516 Dhani "Tackles" WGR Cincinnati Bengals linebacker and bow-tie enthusiast Dhani Jones has a show on The Travel Channel with one of the coolest concepts you can dream up for a professional athlete. Nick Mendola caught up with him to talk about the show, his family in Buffalo, Michigan football and more. Mon, 6 Apr 2009 11:51:00 EDT http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3784177 2009 Draft Podcast v.3 - Oregon St. OL Andy Levitre Andy Levitre talks with Nick Mendola about his visit with the Bills and more. April 3. Thu, 2 Apr 2009 11:49:00 EDT http://audio.wgr550.com/m/audio/22055867/2009-draft-podcast-v-3-ore-st-ol-andy-levitre.htm?pageid=28472 2009 Draft Podcast v.2- Wake Forest DB Chip Vaughn He visited the Bills earlier this week, now hear what Wake Forest defensive back Chip Vaughn is all about. Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:54:00 EDT http://audio.wgr550.com/m/audio/22055627/2009-draft-podcast-v-2-wake-forest-db-chip-vaugh.htm?pageid=28472 Is trading Peters the play? Nick Mendola breaks down the options with Jason Peters, who is believed to be looking for more than $11.5 million-per-year from the Bills. Sign him, trade him, or let him rot? Nick chooses... Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:41:00 EDT http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3754310 First Bills Championship coach has died. The man that led the Bills to their first two AFL championships has died. The Chicago Tribune has confirmed that Lou Saban passed early this morning in South Carolina. Saban was 87. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:53:00 EDT http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3742908 Why Owens is missing What a jerk that Terrell Owens is. The Bills wide receiver is missing the first few days of a 12-week, voluntary strength-training session. Why? According to the team's web site, he will be an honored guest of the Alzheimer’s Association at their sixth annual gala in Washington D.C. Wednesday evening. There goes the locker room. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:19:00 EDT http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3725141 Tuesday with the Commish (WGR 550) -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will meet with embattled Bills running back Marshawn Lynch to discuss Lynch's run-ins with the law Tuesday. CBS Sportsline's Clark Judge reports that persons close to the situation expect the Bills back to be suspended for one or two games, but that no decision will be made until... Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:14:00 EDT http://wgr550.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3682479