LifetimeBillsFan
05-03-2008, 05:50 PM
It sounds from this article like Xavier Omon also had a good couple of practices for the Bills at the Rookie Mini-camp:
Bills hope Omon’s production carries over into NFL
By JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP)—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 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/buf/;_ylt=AoDZaZ4iDwEc5YbS_1oi1GodsLYF) 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.
“It’s hard to project on to the next level, but he’s a guy that we’re very pleased with,” coach Dick Jauron said, noting it’s difficult to overlook Omon’s ability to score, even if it might have been at the Division II program. “He’s scored a lot. He knows what it’s like to score. It’s not unusual for him. … And we’re going to find out if he can do it at this level because we need it.”
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The Bills are coming off a season in which their offense finished 30th in the NFL in yards gained, while scoring a league-worst 20 touchdowns, which was also the fewest in franchise history in a 16-game season.
The question in Buffalo is where Omon might fit on a depth chart flush with talented young players.
It’s a group headed by Marshawn Lynch (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/8266/;_ylt=AiuGzGUB1MKF52ghfR_mEvgdsLYF), the former first-round pick, who is coming off a stellar rookie season, in which he had 1,115 yards rushing and seven touchdowns. Rounding out the group are Fred Jackson (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/8063/;_ylt=Ai5OMq6yeIhm7UFq_QOpJ54dsLYF), who showed promise in taking over the backup job last season, and Dwayne Wright (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/8365/;_ylt=AqJiTF0bg_2ua2ILFVSrpb0dsLYF), Buffalo’s fourth-round pick last year.
.....He has a strong first step and soft hands, which he showed off by catching most every pass thrown his way during the past two days of practice.
In scouting Omon, assistant general manager Tom Modrak said the challenge was determining whether the player’s success was the result of facing lesser competition at the Division II level.
“A lot of guys did a lot of work on him … and the conclusion was: this transfers, or we think it’ll transfer,” Modrak said. “He was maybe a man among boys in some respects, but he looks like he’s moving around well out here. We’re excited.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=A0wNdcyK6RxIoiEAaQAdsLYF?slug=ap-bills-omon&prov=ap&type=lgns
edited: please don't post articles in their entirety...thanks!
Bills hope Omon’s production carries over into NFL
By JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP)—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 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/buf/;_ylt=AoDZaZ4iDwEc5YbS_1oi1GodsLYF) 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.
“It’s hard to project on to the next level, but he’s a guy that we’re very pleased with,” coach Dick Jauron said, noting it’s difficult to overlook Omon’s ability to score, even if it might have been at the Division II program. “He’s scored a lot. He knows what it’s like to score. It’s not unusual for him. … And we’re going to find out if he can do it at this level because we need it.”
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The Bills are coming off a season in which their offense finished 30th in the NFL in yards gained, while scoring a league-worst 20 touchdowns, which was also the fewest in franchise history in a 16-game season.
The question in Buffalo is where Omon might fit on a depth chart flush with talented young players.
It’s a group headed by Marshawn Lynch (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/8266/;_ylt=AiuGzGUB1MKF52ghfR_mEvgdsLYF), the former first-round pick, who is coming off a stellar rookie season, in which he had 1,115 yards rushing and seven touchdowns. Rounding out the group are Fred Jackson (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/8063/;_ylt=Ai5OMq6yeIhm7UFq_QOpJ54dsLYF), who showed promise in taking over the backup job last season, and Dwayne Wright (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/8365/;_ylt=AqJiTF0bg_2ua2ILFVSrpb0dsLYF), Buffalo’s fourth-round pick last year.
.....He has a strong first step and soft hands, which he showed off by catching most every pass thrown his way during the past two days of practice.
In scouting Omon, assistant general manager Tom Modrak said the challenge was determining whether the player’s success was the result of facing lesser competition at the Division II level.
“A lot of guys did a lot of work on him … and the conclusion was: this transfers, or we think it’ll transfer,” Modrak said. “He was maybe a man among boys in some respects, but he looks like he’s moving around well out here. We’re excited.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=A0wNdcyK6RxIoiEAaQAdsLYF?slug=ap-bills-omon&prov=ap&type=lgns
edited: please don't post articles in their entirety...thanks!