Jarius Byrd

[SABURZFAN]

is he in buffalo or is he still dealing with getting his education squared away? i haven't heard anything on him and was wondering? if he's still gone, when is he reporting? anybody know? :idunno:

[Dr. Lecter]

His schooling is not done and by NFL rules he is not allowed to attend any organized team activities until he is done.

[SABURZFAN]

when is he done? it sucks that he's missing time.

[Jan Reimers]

I think I read the magic date is June 12th.

[SABURZFAN]

I think I read the magic date is June 12th.


the sooner the better.

[Jan Reimers]

the sooner the better.
You got it, particularly with the guy is making a position switch, even though CB to Safety is not the toughest move.

[OpIv37]

I'll be surprised if he starts Week 1, but I won't be surprised if he ends up starting for Simpson/Scott later in the season.

[Yasgur's Farm]

It is June 12th latest...

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/bills-2nd-round-pick-to-miss-otas/953f9e7f-f945-4a5c-8636-ee90886a2855

Not that it makes any difference... mini camp ends Thursday (6/11)


It’s happened before and as long as the league rule is in place it will continue to happen when OTAs begin for the Bills later today and for other NFL teams. Buffalo’s second-round draft choice <nobr>Jairus Byrdhttp://www.buffalobills.com/assets/img/icon-article-link.gif (http://www.buffalobills.com/team/roster/jairus-byrd/48488e58-c1d9-49f9-9b3d-557c6380565f/)</nobr> will miss all of the team’s OTAs due to the final exam schedule at his university.

Final exams at the University of Oregon do not begin until June 8 and run through June 12. The NFL has a rule working in conjunction with the NCAA that states the following.
“If final examinations at a player’s school conclude after May 16, the player may not participate in any activities other than the three-day minicamp until after the player’s final day of examinations.”

Buffalo’s OTAs run up until June 8 with their mandatory minicamp scheduled for June 9-11, meaning Byrd would miss all of the workouts between now and the mandatory minicamp. Naturally missing practice time is not sitting well with the second-round pick.

“I think just like anybody he’s a competitive individual, so he wants to be here when his team is here,” said Bills defensive backs coach George Catavolos. “But he has an obligation to get his degree. These are the way the rules are and you have to abide by them.”

[TigerJ]

He'll get some tutoring, but his real work will start at training camp. Fortunately, he's supposed to be a film room and study fanatic. He'll have the bookwork down so he can concentrate on the on field stuff come training camp.

[thenry20]

NFL rules prohibit him from taking practice and unfortunately he won't be able to attend until Training Camp starts.

[Marvelous]

Speaking o' Byrd,,,Have we signed any rooks yet guys? I just have no internet time anymore.. :mad:

[Yasgur's Farm]

No signings yet.