Bills sign TE Michael Gaines (merged)

[madness]

The Buffalo Bills were looking to upgrade their blocking tight end position before Sunday's opener following the release of Matt Murphy. The club feels that need has been effectively filled with the signing of Michael Gaineshttp://www.buffalobills.com/images/relatedicon.gif (http://www.buffalobills.com/news/news.jsp?news_id=5214#) Monday.

The fourth-year tight end has spent his entire career with the Carolina Panthers after they made him a seventh-round draft pick in 2004. But Gaines was put on injured reserve last Saturday when the club signed free agent safety Marquand Manuel and cornerback Dante Wesley. Gaines, however, opted for an injury settlement so he would have the opportunity to play for another team.

Gaines is healthy and able to play right away. He passed Buffalo's physical and performed well in a workout.

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/news.jsp?news_id=5214

[Michael82]

Good pickup! :up:

[njsue]

Good pickup! :up:

What are his stats?


Thank You

[Michael82]

Interesting news. He's the reason why they cut Matt Murphy....

[justasportsfan]

Interesting news. He's the reason why they cut Matt Murphy....


I thought it's because we're cheap.

[madness]

Interesting news. He's the reason why they cut Matt Murphy....

Yep, CB speculated that in his blog on gameday.

Murphy release

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</TD><TD align=right>Posted By: Chris Brown | Time: 12:41 PM ET | Link (http://buffalobills.com/blog/index.jsp?post_id=1874)

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>MURPHY RELEASE: I think the Matt Murphy release is tied to the fact that they have two in-line tight ends in Royal and Everett and they have just one true H-back in Ryan Neufeld. They were likely hoping that Derek Schouman would come along in camp to the point where they felt comfortable putting him on the roster, but he's still learning the nuances of the position at this level and is on the practice squad. It's my belief that they've found someone who they think can better fill the H-back role. Otherwise why release Murphy? When that unnamed person will be signed is a mystery to me.
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[Michael82]

Yep, CB speculated that in his blog on gameday.

Murphy release

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</TD><TD align=right>Posted By: Chris Brown | Time: 12:41 PM ET | Link (http://buffalobills.com/blog/index.jsp?post_id=1874)

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>MURPHY RELEASE: I think the Matt Murphy release is tied to the fact that they have two in-line tight ends in Royal and Everett and they have just one true H-back in Ryan Neufeld. They were likely hoping that Derek Schouman would come along in camp to the point where they felt comfortable putting him on the roster, but he's still learning the nuances of the position at this level and is on the practice squad. It's my belief that they've found someone who they think can better fill the H-back role. Otherwise why release Murphy? When that unnamed person will be signed is a mystery to me.
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I still see Murphy brought back now.

[bigbub2352]

He is better than Matt Murphy, and i like this pick up, for now he is the best we can get, but i feel an upgrade over matt murphy isnt very much but i will take it

[bigbub2352]

He is better than Matt Murphy, and i like this pick up, for now he is the best we can get, but i feel an upgrade over matt murphy isnt very much but i will take it

[blackonyx89]

His Stats....

http://www.panthers.com/Team/PlayerBio.aspx?id=7500

[The Spaz]

Big guy who can help with the running game.

[blackonyx89]

Yes! This guy even stuck it to us in a game as a Panther.

:biggrin:

Scored game-winning touchdown on three-yard reception with 2:16 remaining in the fourth quarter of 13-9 victory at Buffalo (11/27/05).

Welcome aboard!!!

[madness]

Double TE with Gaines and Royal.

'Money' has to love the sound of that.

[TigerJ]

Makes sense.

[justasportsfan]

His Stats....

http://www.panthers.com/Team/PlayerBio.aspx?id=7500
looks like a Royal clone. But hey, based on the injuries we have , good signing in case Royals goes down. We already lost Everret. :pray:

[blackonyx89]

looks like a Royal clone. But hey, based on the injuries we have , good signing in case Royals goes down. We already lost Everret. :pray:

I concur!!!

[Mr. Pink]

Didn't see this posted, if so, my bad....

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=txbillsgaines&prov=st&type=lgns

ORCHARD PARK, New York (Ticker) - In the wake of the neck injury to reserve tight end Kevin Everett (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7262/;_ylt=An3af6mhaljJyP3fTFHgWs8LubYF), the Buffalo Bills (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/buf/;_ylt=Alne..wrHItrGZWTViyBqRQLubYF) on Monday signed tight end Michael Gaines (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/6991/;_ylt=AvBhIaDCOQ6gWk9TqcYIy2cLubYF).
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.




Anyone know anything about this guy or seen him play?

[mikemac2001]

Didn't see this posted, if so, my bad....

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=txbillsgaines&prov=st&type=lgns

ORCHARD PARK, New York (Ticker) - In the wake of the neck injury to reserve tight end Kevin Everett (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7262/;_ylt=An3af6mhaljJyP3fTFHgWs8LubYF), the Buffalo Bills (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/buf/;_ylt=Alne..wrHItrGZWTViyBqRQLubYF) on Monday signed tight end Michael Gaines (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/6991/;_ylt=AvBhIaDCOQ6gWk9TqcYIy2cLubYF).
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.






Anyone know anything about this guy or seen him play?good speed for te all i really know ....never seen him do much

[Earthquake Enyart]

I really thought they would bring back Lonnie Johnson.

[tat2dmike77]

I really thought they would bring back Lonnie Johnson.

Or pete metzelars

[patmoran2006]

from yahoo..

A seventh-round draft pick in 2004, Gaines started 21 games and played in 42 for the Panthers over the last three seasons. He was used primarily as a blocking tight end. He caught 31 passes for 335 yards with two touchdowns.

[madness]

I'm telling Fox on you.

[alohabillsfan]

Yes, with our current passing attack I would jump at the first blocking TE avail. Marshawn is going to be ridden like a cheap ****.

[casdhf]

This guy has an ass on him like Corey Simon, just an FYI

[madness]

This guy has an ass on him like Corey Simon, just an FYI

Whatever, I'll give him a pancake for a pancake.

[don137]

As a season ticket holder if the Panthers I was real excited about signing Al Wallace and was real bummed when he got hurt because I really felt he would contribute and be a solid addition. Well, I can't say the same thing about Gaines. They gave the guy every opportunity and he really never was more than a journeyman. I think I saw where someone compared him to Robert Royal and I would say that is pretty accurate.

[Philagape]

Beggars can't be choosers :sigh:

[raphael120]

Two Robert Royals? Double the pleasure, double the fun.

[evol4276]

he is a big man if i remember correctly