After analyzing the draft needs of all 32 teams, PFT will review how well each team addressed those needs. Up next: The Tennessee Titans. What they needed: Guard, defensive end, wide receiver, safety. Who they got: Round 1: Chance Warmack, OG, Alabama Round 2 : Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee Round 3: Blidi Wreh-Wilson, CB, Connecticut…
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Locker says shoulder’s feeling much better
The good news for the Titans, there’s nothing resembling hitting anytime soon. Because Jake Locker can do everything else. Three months after surgery on his left shoulder, The Titans quarterback said he’s been cleared by doctors for all other activities, as the team begins voluntary workouts. “I’m feeling great,” Locker said, via Jim Wyatt of…
Team needs: Buffalo Bills
Last offseason, the Bills tried to strengthen their team around quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in hopes of ending their playoff drought. They grabbed some promising players in the draft, but the season still went south and it’s harder than ever to ignore the fact that the team doesn’t have the franchise quarterback that’s a prerequisite for…
Cordarrelle Patterson, Tyler Bray make pre-draft visits to Bills
Former Tennessee wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, one of 23 prospects who accepted the NFL’s invitation to attend the draft in two weeks, is visiting the Bills on Thursday, the club said. Patterson’s college teammate, quarterback Tyler Bray, is also visiting Buffalo on Thursday. Bray also worked out for the Bills over the weekend. According to the Bills’…
Kevin Kolb fired up about Bills system, offensive line
Though he was the first quarterback tossed overboard by the Cardinals this offseason, Kevin Kolb thinks he’s landed in a better place. Between an offensive philosophy that suits his style, and better protection, he thinks the stage is set for him to play well this year for the Bills. Kolb told Mark Gaughan of the…
ProFootballTalk: One-on-one with C.J. Spiller
ProFootballTalk: C.J. Spiller joins Erik Kuselias to discuss the quarterback change for the Buffalo Bills. Spiller was a big fan of Ryan Fitzpatrick, but understands why a move was made. Spiller also discussed the NFL draft and said that he usually only watches the first round before changing the channel.
PFT on NBC Sports Network: C.J. Spiller
There’s been a big change on the Bills offense this offseason with quarterback Kevin Kolb joining the team while Ryan Fitzpatrick shuffled off to Cincinnati. On Thursday’s edition of Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports Network, Erik Kuselias will find out what Bills running back C.J. Spiller thinks about the change. Whether Kold, Tarvaris Jackson…
Nix convinced Jackson he’d have chance to compete
Tarvaris Jackson had an awful experience in Buffalo last year, but said that a conversation with general manager Buddy Nix convinced him he’d get something this year he didn’t get last year — a chance. Jackson was stuck behind Ryan Fitzpatrick and Tyler Thigpen last year, and just saw the Bills go get Kevin Kolb…
PFT Live: Kent Somers, Tim Graham
Two teams making changes at quarterback are the focus of Tuesday’s PFT Live. Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic joins the show to talk about the Cardinals’ pursuit of Carson Palmer, who looks on his way out in Oakland, from all accounts. The Cards already have added Drew Stanton to a QB depth chart that…
Saturday one-liners
New Dolphins DT Vaugn Martin says he had offers from the Pats, Eagles, Chargers, Chiefs, and Seattle. Former Bills QB Frank Reich will hold his annual Call to Courage Award Breakfast on April 6; this year’s event includes a 20-year look back at the greatest comeback in NFL history. WR Danny Amendola will wear No.…
Friday morning one-liners
The Dolphins signed Vaughn Martin before he could visit the Seahawks. Fifty years ago Thursday marked an important date in Jets history. Patriots OT Sebastian Vollmer, per the Boston Herald, feels “really good now” as he recovers from knee surgery. The Bills are partnering with a blood- and organ-donation group. Ravens WR Torrey Smith and…
Hasselbeck “still in shock” after being cut by Titans
Last week was a strange one for veteran quarterback Matthew Hasselbeck. Cut by the Titans before being scooped by the Colts, Hasselbeck essentially swapped shades of blue in the AFC South. “I’m still in shock a little bit. It happened so fast,” Hasselbeck tells Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean. “But there’s no reason for anyone…
Report: Three teams showing interest in Seahawks QB Matt Flynn
The market for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Flynn could finally be heating up after remaining lukewarm so far this offseason. According to Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com, the Jacksonville Jaguars are the most likely destination for the Seahawks backup quarterback to end up if he’s traded this offseason. The Oakland Raiders and Buffalo Bills are…
Fitzpatrick swallows pride to accept backup role
For a Harvard man, it took Ryan Fitzpatrick a bit longer to realize it than most others. But becoming a backup quarterback was a psychological as well as economic step back for the former Bills starter, who joined the Titans to back up Jake Locker. “You have to swallow your pride a little bit,” Fitzpatrick…
Geno Smith to have private workout with Bills today
Even though this isn’t viewed as a banner year for quarterbacks, the teams that need quarterbacks are still taking a close look at the ones available. According to the Bills’ official website, the Bills are conducting a private workout with West Virginia’s Geno Smith today. The Bills sent a contingent including general manager Buddy Nix,…
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