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Bills Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:47:48 PDT

On draft day, the Buffalo Bills claimed to have no concerns over Indiana wide receiver James Hardy's character.

Less than three weeks later, however, the team has already performed public relations damage control after a gun incident involving their second-round draft pick.

"We have spoken to law enforcement officials and they have informed us that they looked into this and have no plans to pursue the matter any further," the Bills said in a statement released after Hardy allegedly pulled a registered gun on his father during an argument in a person's backyard in Fort Wayne, Ind., on May 11.

"We also spoke to James last night and will continue to speak with him, but indications are that this matter has been resolved."

Resolved to the point that Hardy...

Father of Bills WR Hardy doesn't press charges (AP)

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:46:00 PDT

A woman called police saying Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver James Hardy was beating up his father and had pulled a gun when she yelled for him to stop. The witness told officers she called out for Hardy to stop after hearing a loud noise in the back yard about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, according to a city police report.

Bills release injured TE Kevin Everett (AP)

Tue, 13 May 2008 06:59:23 PDT

The Buffalo Bills released Kevin Everett on Tuesday, clearing the way for the former tight end to receive disability benefits for the spinal cord injury that ended his career. Everett was initially paralyzed from the neck down after a violent collision with then-Denver receiver Domenik Hixon on a kickoff return in last year's season opener.

Bills release injured TE Everett (PA SportsTicker)

Tue, 13 May 2008 05:09:33 PDT

The Buffalo Bills have made the difficult decision to cut ties with Kevin Everett.

Bills hope Omon's production carries over into NFL (AP)

Sat, 03 May 2008 14:35:20 PDT

Having scored 98 touchdowns -- that's right, two short of 100 -- in four years at college, Xavier Omon has a knack for finding the end zone. "Let's hope it stays that way," the running back said, cracking a smile. The Buffalo Bills hope so, too, after getting their first glimpse of the sixth-round draft pick out of Northwest Missouri State during a three-day rookie minicamp this weekend.

Bills have 78 million reasons to want to play in Toronto (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:00:18 PDT

The Buffalo Bills will receive $78 million — more than double their calculated 2006 operating income...

A different kind of NFL recruit (AP)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:32:16 PDT

Nearly 15 minutes pass before the first question about football and the Detroit Lions gets asked. Like every other player drafted by the NFL last weekend, Caleb Campbell has been poked, probed, weighed, timed and tested to exhaustion. None, though, have had their motives so thoroughly scrutinized. "I know they're rebuilding their defense," cadet Capt.

Bills to be paid $78 million to play in Toronto (AP)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:28:45 PDT

The Buffalo Bills will receive $78 million -- more than double their calculated 2006 operating income -- to play eight games in Toronto over the next five years. The payment to the Bills was disclosed for the first time in Rogers Communications' 2008 first-quarter report released Tuesday. The Toronto-based company is part of a consortium that negotiated a deal with the Bills to have them play five...

Bills addressed necessities with draft picks (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:24:34 PDT

Based on their needs, the Buffalo Bills could not have asked for a better scenario on the first day of the...

AFC grades: Top marks for Pats, Steelers, Raiders (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:14:00 PDT

Darren McFadden figures to be a huge boost for Oakland's offense and QB JaMarcus Russell.

NFL Draft Dish: Round 7 analysis (SportingNews.com)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:45:32 PDT

News, notes and observations of the 2008 NFL draft's seventh round.

OL Bell drafted by Bills; puts father Karl Malone behind him (AP)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:46:41 PDT

Demetrius Bell is no longer trying to follow in the footsteps of his father -- basketball great Karl Malone -- after the two-sport college athlete was drafted by the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Nor does the swingman-turned-offensive lineman care whether "The Mailman" notices. The two have been estranged for most of Bell's life.

NFL Draft First-Round Selections (AP)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:42:46 PDT

The first-round picks in Saturday NFL draft: 1) Miami Dolphins -- JAKE LONG, 6-7, 315, Michigan, OT: Bulldozer of a tackle in the run game who can also be a solid insurance policy for any franchise QB. Has the strength to move the pile and aggressiveness and smarts to clear out second-level blockers.

Bills draft CB McKelvin with 11th pick (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:31:04 PDT

The Buffalo Bills elected to upgrade their secondary with their first pick Saturday, taking Troy cornerback Leodis McKelvin with the 11th overall selection in the NFL draft.

NFL draft interest mixed among current players (AP)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:25:35 PDT

Dre' Bly has no plans to watch the NFL draft. Jerricho Cotchery plans to take in the entire 16 hours. While die-hard NFL fans will spend almost an entire spring weekend holed up inside getting hypnotized by Mel Kiper Jr., interest in the draft varies among current NFL players. "I've got two boys that play baseball and they each have a game on separate teams, so I'll have two games to go to," said...

New pro league would be NFL feeder (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:17:00 PDT

From the United States Football League to the XFL, alternatives to the NFL have traditionally fizzled not long...

32 Questions: Draft edition (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:57:00 PDT

This weekend's draft will have little effect on team rankings.

Seven players, seven smart draft-day trades (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:06:39 PDT

It's fun to play GM, and that's why pro football pundits and fans love doing mock drafts. But why stop at just predicting the picks? Why not some "mock trading" while we're at it?

'Linebacker U' schools ready to send new crop of to NFL (AP)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:48:57 PDT

Few programs can compete with Penn State's reputation as "Linebacker U." The Nittany Lions boast LaVar Arrington, Shane Conlan and Jack Ham among its NFL alumni. Miami, Southern California and Illinois have plenty of tradition, too. Now they're all ready to send a new crop of 'backers to the pros. The Hurricanes might be the most prolific school in recent years, with top prospect Tavares Gooden set...

DRAFT 2008: NFL Draft Team Capsules (AP)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:29:53 PDT

1. MIAMI DOLPHINS (1-15)= LAST SEASON: The worst season in franchise history, including an 0-13 start, led to the Dolphins' fourth coaching change since 2004. New football czar Bill Parcells brought in coach Tony Sparano and general manager Jeff Ireland, both from the Dallas Cowboys. THEY NEED: Name a position.

Mock draft: Pick any player in the league (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:36:38 PDT

Here's a take on what would happen in Round 1 of the 2008 draft if the teams were allowed to pick players already in the league. I'll admit it: It's silly. But it's also a lot more interesting than perusing another standard mock draft, version 16.4.

Mocks to the max: Clifton Brown's NFL mock draft (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:36:31 PDT

NFL draft boards are all stacked, so strap it up for a simulating experience. We've got every corner covered -- and every lineman, receiver and safety, too -- in our quartet of first-round mock drafts. Join us, for Goodell's sake.

Buffalo will take best cornerback available (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:08:28 PDT

The Buffalo Bills appear headed for the best cornerback available in the April 26 NFL draft according to the...

QB Losman likely staying in Buffalo despite trade request (AP)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:13:11 PDT

J.P. Losman doesn't appear to be going anywhere despite his request that the Buffalo Bills trade him. "J.P.'s on this roster and he's a part of this organization. And we anticipate J.P.'s going to be on this team," Bills chief operating officer, Russ Brandon, said Wednesday. "He's here and that's how we're approaching it," Brandon added.