Bills taking another look at Manny Wright?

[Ickybaluky]

From ESPN's Len Pasquarelli (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2920574&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2finsider%2fcolumns%2fstory%3fcolumnist%3dpasquarelli_len%26id%3d2920574):


Wright not giving up: A past supplemental draft bust, defensive tackle Manny Wright, has a new agent, and, he hopes, a new chance at resurrecting his career. The former Southern California standout, chosen by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2005 supplemental lottery and reduced to tears by then-head coach Nick Saban during a training camp practice that summer, recently hired veteran agent Angelo Wright. He has shed about 25 pounds, is in far better shape than he's been in awhile, and wants another shot.

Whether he'll get it or not, even in a league that craves the kind of size and raw athleticism he possesses, remains to be seen. Wright played in just three games with the Dolphins in 2005 and posted four tackles and a sack. In his second camp, in 2006, he reported in dismal shape again, blaming his lack of conditioning on his mother's home cooking, left camp because of depression and sat out the entire year. Wright was released by the Dolphins this spring, claimed by Buffalo, and then waived by the Bills six days later. Remarkably, the Bills are one of the franchises with some interest in taking another look at Wright.

[justasportsfan]

maybe it's his mom we are looking at to cook for our current DT's and put some meat on them.

[OpIv37]

if this is true and we're taking another look at a DT that we just cut a couple months ago, it doesn't bode well for the Walker situation or the coaches' faith in our current DT's.

[Dolphanzeke]

Fins gave up a 5th for wright not a 3rd.

[Saratoga Slim]

if this is true and we're taking another look at a DT that we just cut a couple months ago, it doesn't bode well for the Walker situation or the coaches' faith in our current DT's.

maybe it's just a flier for camp on a guy who has a big upside, but I'm inclined to agree that its probably some indication that we're less than happy with the DT situation.

[jamesiscool]

maybe it's just a flier for camp on a guy who has a big upside, but I'm inclined to agree that its probably some indication that we're less than happy with the DT situation.

we said the exact same thing the last time we signed him.... then he got cut.

[DraftBoy]

I said when we brought him in last time, he's got talent, if his weight is under control why not bring him back?

[Meathead]

who knows sometimes depression takes a while to get under control and a new med can make a life changing diff. ya neva no

[FlyingDutchman]

who knows sometimes depression takes a while to get under control and a new med can make a life changing diff. ya neva no

Thats what has me worried if we were to take a shot on him. Getting him physically fit is one thing. Depression can be something genetic and last his life time. Who knows if he could be fine for a while and then go off the deep end some day. Look at the former center for Oakland, Robbins.

[dolphan117]

Fins gave up a 5th for wright not a 3rd.Which is a pretty glaring error Len.

[Night Train]

The Bills just cut him. Sometimes your first instinct is dead on.

[RedEyE]

Another look? You can't miss 'em.

[HHURRICANE]

Sorry, but if we bring him back than this is insane. Now is everyone feeling good about the D?

[dolphan117]

I will say this- The dude does have some pretty serious football talent. If he ever gets that depression sorted out he will be a player for somebody.

[Talk0fNewYork]

he has potential

[TigerJ]

Never hurts to look.

[ParanoidAndroid]

He just has to stay on his meds.

[SABURZFAN]

i hope Pasta Belly is wrong.the last thing we need is more camp fodder.

[!Papacrunk!]

I may be wrong, but I think he's done this before. Lost the weight and seemed to finally "get it" but then easily slides back in to his old ways. For his benefit, maybe he has finally caught on and he can truly show off the talent he seemed to have had flashed before. On the other side he could be another guy in the Mike Williams mold.

[HHURRICANE]

He just has to stay on his meds.

I wish it was that easy. I feel bad for this guy but most likely he's done.

The Bills passed on him for a legitimate reason so why bring himback?

[!Papacrunk!]

I wish it was that easy. I feel bad for this guy but most likely he's done.

The Bills passed on him for a legitimate reason so why bring himback?

maybe they gave him another chance ( a guy that has had a lot of chances for as young as he is) to get in shape and they'd give him another look

[Bert102176]

everyone deserves a chance, just some are lucky and get that chance that many don't get and I feel that the Bills do see something in this guy that says he has the potential, but it's up to him to prove he can do it. I'm all for giving him another chance

[Earthquake Enyart]

He wants to play for a coach who doesn't yell.

[raphael120]

Jauron: Ok, Manny..come on in here, get a piece of the big group hug!