Bills have LB Warrick Holdman in for a visit

[Ickybaluky]

Per Adam Schefter (http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10123609):


Buffalo welcomed former Chicago Bears standout Warrick Holdman, who spent the past two seasons with the Washington Redskins. The Bills are seeking some linebacking help, and Holdman might be able to add some veteran depth.

[Devin]

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=player colSpan=2>Strong side guy probably.

# 57 Warrick Holdman
</TD><TD align=right width=134 rowSpan=2>http://images.nfl.com/images/helmets/134x121/NFL.gif</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=70>http://images.nfl.com/images/players/60x80/133309.jpg</TD><TD class=playerbio>Position: OLB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 243
Born: 11/22/1975
College: Texas A&M
NFL Experience: 9 </TD></TR><TR><TD align=right colSpan=3 height=16>http://images.nfl.com/images/teams/275x16/NFL.gif</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR class=teamsbg><TD><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=playerNavOn height=20> Career Stats (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/133309) </TD><TD class=playerNav>|</TD><TD class=playerNav height=20> Game Logs: </TD><TD class=playerNav height=20> 01 (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/133309/gamelogs/2001) </TD><TD class=playerNav height=20> 02 (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/133309/gamelogs/2002) </TD><TD class=playerNav height=20> 03 (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/133309/gamelogs/2003) </TD><TD class=playerNav height=20> 04 (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/133309/gamelogs/2004) </TD><TD class=playerNav height=20> 05 (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/133309/gamelogs/2005) </TD><TD class=playerNav height=20> 06 (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/133309/gamelogs/2006) </TD><TD class=playerNav>|</TD><TD class=playerNav height=20> Situational Stats (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/133309/splits/2006) </TD><TD class=playerNav>|</TD><TD class=playerNav height=20> Team Roster (http://www.nfl.com/teams/rosters/WAS) </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=1 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR class=bg0 align=left><TD class=bg0 colSpan=13>Defensive Stats</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 align=middle><TD>Year</TD><TD>Team</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Total</TD><TD>Tkl</TD><TD>Ast</TD><TD>Sacks</TD><TD>Int</TD><TD>Yds</TD><TD>Avg</TD><TD>Lg</TD><TD>TD</TD><TD>Pass Def</TD></TR><TR class=bg3 vAlign=center align=right height=15><TD align=left>1999</TD><TD align=left>Chicago Bears</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>67</TD><TD>54.0</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=center align=right height=15><TD align=left>2000</TD><TD align=left>Chicago Bears</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>62.0</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>3</TD></TR><TR class=bg3 vAlign=center align=right height=15><TD align=left>2001</TD><TD align=left>Chicago Bears</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>107</TD><TD>93.0</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>1.5</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>8</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=center align=right height=15><TD align=left>2002</TD><TD align=left>Chicago Bears</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>19</TD><TD>15.0</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1</TD></TR><TR class=bg3 vAlign=center align=right height=15><TD align=left>2003</TD><TD align=left>Chicago Bears</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>73</TD><TD>59.0</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>2</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=center align=right height=15><TD align=left>2004</TD><TD align=left>Cleveland Browns</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>78</TD><TD>49.0</TD><TD>29</TD><TD>0.5</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>2</TD></TR><TR class=bg3 vAlign=center align=right height=15><TD align=left>2005</TD><TD align=left>Washington Redskins</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>23</TD><TD>16.0</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=center align=right height=15><TD align=left>2006</TD><TD align=left>Washington Redskins</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>53.0</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>2</TD></TR><TR class=bg3 id=total_CAREER_DEFENSE vAlign=center align=right height=15><TD class=bg4 align=left>TOTAL</TD><TD class=bg4 align=left> </TD><TD class=bg4>105</TD><TD class=bg4>516</TD><TD class=bg4>401.0</TD><TD class=bg4>115</TD><TD class=bg4>5</TD><TD class=bg4>1</TD><TD class=bg4>0</TD><TD class=bg4>0.0</TD><TD class=bg4>0</TD><TD class=bg4>0</TD><TD class=bg4>18</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[Devin]

At this point probably another posey, but cheap....is a vet and solid depth.

[SABURZFAN]

we could use a veteran like him.

[Ickybaluky]

He played for Jauron in Chicago.

[Mr. Pink]

Sadly Coy Wire might be better than this chump right now.

Standout? When was this guy a standout? He's never been anything more than average and he isn't even that good anymore.

[more cowbell]

wow the bills could bring in peyton manning for a visit and someone would *****.

the guys obviously just being brought in for a visit and if hes signed its pretty much for depth...id take him over haggan...stamer...digorgio and manning....

[Mr. Pink]

Cowbell, I'd take you at LB over this guy...Hell, I'd take Bling Bling Fin Fan as depth over this guy.

As a Browns fan I saw this guy hyped up on his arrival in Cleveland and he was complete and utter garbage. Now, he's coming off even less productive years than his season in Cleveland. And we should be happy that the only guys we entertain on defense are chumps? I really don't understand the mentality of some fans any more.

Is this organization in such a sad state of affairs we cheer and applaud bringing in any joe schmoe off the streets now? By the way, I'm being serious on that question.

[more cowbell]

I'm not applauding the move but I do think we need a veteran linebacker on the roster. Just because you have previous issues with the guy because he wasn't as good as his "hype" doesn't mean he couldn't be a decent backup.

[gr8slayer]

He's an Aggie, sign him up.

[Nighthawk]

Good depth if added and a veteran presence in the locker room and in the LB unit.

[Devin]

Cowbell, I'd take you at LB over this guy...Hell, I'd take Bling Bling Fin Fan as depth over this guy.

As a Browns fan I saw this guy hyped up on his arrival in Cleveland and he was complete and utter garbage. Now, he's coming off even less productive years than his season in Cleveland. And we should be happy that the only guys we entertain on defense are chumps? I really don't understand the mentality of some fans any more.

Is this organization in such a sad state of affairs we cheer and applaud bringing in any joe schmoe off the streets now? By the way, I'm being serious on that question.

Im gonna go out on a limb and guess hed merely be a depth guy I doubt hed be starting.

[Ickybaluky]

As a Browns fan I saw this guy hyped up on his arrival in Cleveland and he was complete and utter garbage.

However, he had the best season of his career in 2001 with the Bears.

Remember who was the head coach of that team?

[gr8slayer]

Im gonna go out on a limb and guess hed merely be a depth guy I doubt hed be starting.
ST's :up:

[TigerJ]

Can he play Tampa 2? That's the only question that matters. It's looks like he was actually pretty productive last season. At 32, he's older, but could potentially have a couple useful years left, but can he play the Tampa 2

[OpIv37]

this would be a depth signing, which is fine because we have no depth at the position. But he's not the answer we need.

[Bills4Life34]

Im kool with us getting Holdman. We Need some Vet Leadership on defense.

[clumping platelets]

I yr at the minimum would be worth the investment

[Night Train]

wow the bills could bring in peyton manning for a visit and someone would *****.

" He missed a couple open guys in the Pro Bowl ! He's not so hot. "

[jamze132]

I don't see anything wrong with bringing in a guy for a look. If the FO thinks he can help the team out in any type of capacity, then I'm sure they will offer him something, which right now, I am sure he will accept to ensure he has a job this year.

[Jan Reimers]

However, he had the best season of his career in 2001 with the Bears.

I was better back in 2001, too.

[bigbub2352]

He is too old can anyone say Eddie Robinson, i guess depth but league minimum for someone his age is more that a guy with some potential

[patmoran2006]

He's just like Takeo Spikes... The crippled version.

Supposed its better than Hagan or Wire though.. but still.

[mayotm]

Despite what some on this board think,not everybody the Bills bring in for a visit is intended to be a starter. The league is filled with role players. If signed, he could provide some needed depth. If signed, he may not even make the team.

[User Manuel]

Cowbell, I'd take you at LB over this guy...Hell, I'd take Bling Bling Fin Fan as depth over this guy.

As a Browns fan I saw this guy hyped up on his arrival in Cleveland and he was complete and utter garbage. Now, he's coming off even less productive years than his season in Cleveland. And we should be happy that the only guys we entertain on defense are chumps? I really don't understand the mentality of some fans any more.

Is this organization in such a sad state of affairs we cheer and applaud bringing in any joe schmoe off the streets now? By the way, I'm being serious on that question.

What is the harm in checking him out? We can always cut him.

[Mudflap1]

I think this would be a very good pickup. Not saying he'll step up and be a starter/difference maker, but he could be. At one time he and Rosevelt Colvin were big guns on that Chicago defense Jauron built.

If we can get a good deal for him, I'd definitely give him a try.

Jon

[patmoran2006]

As long as his name and starter arent mentioned in the same sentence, I wouldnt mind him.

[Mudflap1]

I don't care who starts if they earn it.

Jon

[patmoran2006]

I don't care who starts if they earn it.

Jon
If Holdman is still breathing he's better than any of our backups.

[Mudflap1]

Kinda my point.

Jon

[mikemac2001]

He's just like Takeo Spikes... The crippled version.

Supposed its better than Hagan or Wire though.. but still.

i kinda want to see wire at LB just blitzing he was always decent at that goes full speed...but thats about it

[oak tree 12]

At this point probably another posey, but cheap....is a vet and solid depth.
he's no posey he is a very fast tampa 2 expiranced linebacker,would be great depth. posey couldnt get out of his own way!!!!!!!!!!!!!