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Which Uniform Did Terrell Owens Look His Best In?

Posted on 12 March 2010 by NFLShare

Lets have some fun with this! Terrell Owens has good looks combined with confidence, he takes pride in making sure he looks his best off the field.
Terrell has played for 4 different NFL teams and brought excitement to all of the cities he represented. He is a future Hall of Famer.
Putting football statistics aside, lets have some fun & vote which NFL team uniform Terrell Owens looked his best wearing.
At the end of the slide show there will be a pole so we all can vote on this fun topic.

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Bills Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted on 12 March 2010 by NFLShare


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With new general manager Buddy Nix committed to rebuilding the Bills through the college draft, acquiring more picks has become a topic of discussion as the off-season rolls along.

Buffalo, which has 10 picks in the April draft, is in position to add a few more were it willing and then able to enter into discussions with other clubs about trades.

Strong safety Donte Whitner, the No. 8 overall pick in 2006, and running back Marshawn Lynch, No. 12 overall in 2007, are two players whose careers hit a crossroads last season and could become bait in trade talks.

The play of Buffalo’s defensive secondary was among the few highlights of last season’s 6-10 finish, making Whitner expendable.

He hasn’t been a bad player – just not the impact player people expected of a…

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2010 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills Possibilities Rounds One Through Three

Posted on 12 March 2010 by NFLShare


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For the Buffalo Bills, the 2010 NFL Draft is a very important one. The Bills are entering a new regime, with a new GM, Buddy Nix, and a new head coach in Chan Gailey. Their roster in shambles, with very little depth, Buffalo needs to make the most out of the draft this year if they hope to compete in the highly talented AFC East division.

The 2009 Draft was a decent one for Buffalo, as they drafted DE/OLB Aaron Maybin with the No. 11 overall pick, however he was barely on the field last season.

Furthermore, they drafted two interior linemen in Eric Wood, whose season was cut short due to injury, and Andy Levitre.

They also selected FS Jairus Byrd out of Oregon, who was a ballhawk, and was named to the Pro Bowl after recording nine interceptions on the year, and TE Shawn Nelson, who showed promise early in the season, but was never able to stay consistent after being plagued by the injury bug that haunted the team.

This year, Buffalo is changing to a 3-4 defensive scheme under the new Defensive Coordinator, George Edwards, and are in the hunt for the franchise quarterback that is so coveted in the NFL.

Here are my choices for the best, worst, and most likely choices for each of the Bills draft picks for this year.

Round One, No. 9 Overall

Best Case: OT Bryan Bulaga, Iowa

With the No. 1 rated tackle, Russell Okung, most likely off the board, the Bills may have a chance at grabbing the quickly rising tackle from Iowa in Bulaga. However, many scouts see Bulaga as a right tackle, but he can be sufficient for this season.

 

Worst Case: DT Dan Williams, Tennessee

Williams is quickly rising up many draft boards, and if the quality tackles are off the board when it comes time for the Bills selection, they may opt to draft this defensive lineman to man the traditional nose tackle position that Buffalo needs.

 

Most Likely: OT Trent Williams, Oklahoma

Early in the season, Williams was the No. 1 or No. 2 rated tackle in the nation, depending on who’s boards you look at, but after a shaky transition from right to left tackle, his stock may have dropped him to where the Bills could pick him up. Williams is a big guy, at 6′5″ and 320, and would likely be a good fit at left tackle, next to Eric Wood.

 

Round Two: No. 41 Overall

Best Case: DT/DE Jared Odrick, Penn State

Jared Odrick would be a perfect fit for a defensive end in Buffalo. A playmaker and workhorse at 6′5″ and 306, he could be the dominating and disruptive pass rusher Buffalo needs up front.

 

Worst Case: OT Jason Fox, Miami

If Buffalo misses out on the top tackles, they may have to settle for Fox, out of “The U.” At 6′7″ he is huge , and has long arms that is needed to gain leverage at the position.

 

Most Likely: NT Terrence Cody, Alabama

Terrence Cody has dropped significant weight, and his stock is rising quickly. Buffalo grabs this mountain as the prototypical nose tackle they need to operate the 3-4 scheme.

 

Round Three, No. 73 Overall

Best Case: OLB Navorro Bowman, Penn State

Bowman is a first round talent, but is slipping fast due to questions regarding his work ethic. If he falls this far, he’d be a great successor to Schobel at the outside position, and could also light a fire under Aaron Maybin to compete.

 

Worst Case: WR Carlton Mitchell, South Florida

If the prospects Buffalo wants aren’t on the board, they get great value at a great price in Mitchell. At 6′4″, 215 he runs a 4.4, and would be a solid No. 2 receiver, allowing Lee Evans more man to man coverage.

 

Most Likely: Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan

Buffalo finds a quarterback with a strong arm, and is conditioned for the cold weather. He is a solid prospect, and after a year of development, could become the Bills’ franchise quarterback.

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Tight end Joe Klopfenstein rejoins Bills after testing free agency (The Canadian Press)

Posted on 11 March 2010 by NFLShare


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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – The Buffalo Bills have re-signed tight end Joe Klopfenstein a week after allowing him to become a free agent.

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Buffalo Bills re-sign TE Klopfenstein (AP)

Posted on 11 March 2010 by NFLShare


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The Buffalo Bills have re-signed tight end Joe Klopfenstein a week after allowing him to become a free agent. Klopfenstein, who was re-signed on Thursday, was active for four games with Buffalo last season and had one catch for 11 yards. He's a four-year NFL veteran who initially signed with the Bills in November after Derek Fine sustained a season-ending knee injury.

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Bills trainer to blame for StarCaps? (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted on 11 March 2010 by NFLShare


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Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Pat Williams blamed a trainer on his former team, the Buffalo Bills, for…

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NFL Free Agency 2010: Veteran Quarterbacks Now Looking for a Home

Posted on 10 March 2010 by NFLShare


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The opening volleys to the NFL offseason centered on experienced running backs:  Ladainian Tomlinson, Bryan Westbrook, and Thomas Jones were all cut by their respective teams for reaching the point of age-concern.

Thomas Jones was officially signed by Kansas City to give him the shortest unemployment term.  Ladainian Tomlinson appears close to signing with the Minnesota Vikings.

Following the opening stages of the offseason, a new position has surpassed the running back for limited job security—quarterback.

It began when the Carolina Panthers severed ties with longtime centerpiece Jake Delhomme.  The move was something of a surprise, as the long-term extension he signed after the 2008 season brought with it a fair share of guaranteed money.

A terrible 8:18 touchdown to interception ratio coupled with a great season-closing four game stretch by surprise youth Matt Moore sealed Delhomme’s fate.

Not long after, Cleveland severed ties with one-half of its 2009 quarterback-by-committee duo as Derek Anderson was cut.

Anderson posted the worst quarterback rating among passers with any significant number of starts.  His 42.1 rating in eight games was roughly eight points below much maligned Oakland Raider’s quarterback Jamarcus Russell.

Will either of these unemployed veterans find a home before the 2010 season begins?  Most likely.  Trying to discern where they will go is much more difficult.

Despite having the weaker season of the two quarterbacks, Derek Anderson should have a much better chance at finding gainful employment before too much time has passed.

Unlike Delhomme, Anderson can explain away some of his terrible results by virtue of playing for the worst statistical offense in football.  The small yardage gap between the 31st team (Oakland) and Cleveland would have been even greater were it not for a surprise surge to close out the year.

If Jerome Harrison had averaged 120 yards rushing per game instead of the insane 187 a game across the final three, then Cleveland would have finished nearly 20 yards below the next worst team.

Anderson is also much easier to employ as a 26 year old with only 34 starts under his belt.  His only full season was in 2007 where he posted a solid 3,783 yards with a 29:18 touchdown to interception ratio.

If a team feels he can regain that form given a better environment, they may be willing to extend an offer to the still developing player.

The ideal fit for Anderson would be Arizona.  The team just watched its hall of fame quarterback Kurt Warner retire, and only has one quarterback on the roster in Matt Leinart.

The team expressed faith in Leinart, stating that he is the starting quarterback for 2010, but he has thus far been unimpressive since being drafted 10th overall in 2006. 

Four years into the league, Leinart has a career passer rating of 71 despite playing alongside one of the best receiving corps in the NFL.  In one start and pieces of five other games, he put up a 64.6 rating in 2009.

Derek Anderson would give them a budget addition that could battle for the starting job without creating a locker room stir.  If Leinart can hold onto the starting role, then Arizona still lands an experienced backup who has Pro Bowl experience.

Derek Anderson has his fair share of deficiencies.  He is not particularly accurate and is prone to making poor decisions that can lead to turnovers.

He is a strong-armed and fearless thrower who is great at throwing up downfield jump-balls.  Just the kind of pass Larry Fitzgerald is so great at pulling down.  Going vertical with elite receivers is the best way to mask the flaws of Anderson’s cannon-armed game.

Jake Delhomme is a different matter.  Six straight seasons with a quarterback rating between 81 and 112 give him a much more storied career.

He is also 35 years old with very limited upside.  He appears to still be taking emotional baggage with him over an abysmal five-interception performance in a 2008 playoff loss to the Arizona Cardinals.  He put up bottom of the pack numbers despite playing on a solid Carolina Panthers team.

He is quick to deflect blame towards himself.  That may endear him to his teammates, but doesn’t make him a complete leader.

The team looking to sign him would do so for one of two purposes—to either give them an emergency one or two year rental or to be a mentor to a young developing player.

As an emergency rental he could land a home in Buffalo.  The team is in a rebuilding phase, having just reworked its entire front office.  They have three young quarterbacks on the roster, none of which look to be the long-term answer.

Picking up Delhomme would allow the team to rework its offensive line and/or front seven via the draft.  The move especially makes sense if Jimmy Clausen and Sam Bradford are off the draft board by the time Buffalo steps up with the ninth pick.

The Bills know they are a few years away from looking to the playoffs, and can buy some time with Delhomme to put a solid foundation down for whatever quarterback they want to be their next franchise guy.

More likely would be some team bringing him in to be a mentor and backup to a promising youth, while being able to take over in case of emergency.

Tampa Bay could be the ideal landing place for this.  As a rookie Josh Freeman showed some encouraging flashes.

All three of Tampa Bay’s wins came in Freeman’s nine starts, including upsets of the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints.  He put up three games of 250 yards or more, and had the same number of multi-touchdown games.

He also averaged two interceptions per game and was the lowest rated among the three first round rookies. 

Jake Delhomme is already well-versed in the NFC South, and could provide a good mentorship to the up and coming young Freeman without shaking the young player’s confidence with a domineering personality.

It may take waiting until how the draft shakes out, but both Jake Delhomme and Derek Anderson should end up finding willing teams before the 2010 season begins, giving each one last chance to be a quarterback in the NFL.

For more on Jake Delhomme’s departure from Carolina see here

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Terrell Owens: Welcome Back To the Buffalo Bills!

Posted on 10 March 2010 by NFLShare


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Hey Buddy Nix…there is a very talented receiver that is available as a free agent….he could most likely get you about 55 receptions, over 800 yards, and at least six touchdowns.

Buddy, do you think we need a guy like this?

I do realize that Terrell is at the end of his career, BUT this is a guy that could help a rebuilding Bills team.

If Terrell does not come back, the Bills are in a position in which they do not have any experience at the wide receiver position outside of Lee Evans. Hardy has proven he is injury prone, Josh Reed is gone. We do need a No. 2 receiver.

It appears that the Bills are committed to revamping the offensive line and are also looking to acquire either one or two quarterbacks. Why not resign the guy???

Terrell Owens gets the Bills organization:

  • Increased ticket sales
  • Merchandise and jersey sales
  • National exposure
  • A few more wins

It’s a no brainer Buddy!! At this point there are no other suitable free agent wide receivers out there to replace Terrell. Owens has said on many occasions that he enjoyed his time here….so bring him back!!

At this point, what do you have to lose?

 

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2010 NFL Mock Draft: Day One (Round 1)

Posted on 10 March 2010 by NFLShare


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This year’s draft is full of talent, and in my version of this seasons draft, defense and offensive line tops the charts. This year, the draft will be divided into 3 days, and I will have a mock for each round, with full explanations on the pick. Surprisingly, only four skill-position players made it into the first round.

Here are my selections, take them how you will. Leave comments regarding any hits, misses, or speculations you may have! All comments are appreciated, and will be responded to. This is my first ever mock, and wil have more to come!

Enjoy!

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Vikings KWilliams says he told some of positive test for banned substance (The Canadian Press)

Posted on 10 March 2010 by NFLShare


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MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Vikings lineman Pat Williams echoed teammate Kevin Williams in telling a judge he didn't know an over-the-counter weight-loss supplement contained a substance banned by the NFL.

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