Dwan Edwards

[The Spaz]

Dwan Edwards is at OBD!

[psubills62]

Really? Nice...looks like the Bills are finally becoming semi-active.

[DBrown77]

OBD keeps things on the down low

[Dying_-2-_Live]

This would be nice

[Dying_-2-_Live]

just wondering how you might know this?

[patmoran2006]

Would by a mile be their best pickup this offseason.

I'm trying to gather more info right now. Love this possibility

[PECKERWOOD]

Link or I do not believe you.

[ZAZusmc03]

If we signed him, I would be pretty happy.

[Italian Stallion]

No link needed...I just got the VText, they say he's touring the facilities

[Ron Burgundy]

No link needed...I just got the VText, they say he's touring the facilities

I got it, too, but here's some kind of linkage.

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2010/3/16/1375693/bills-hosting-de-dwan-edwards-on

[The Spaz]

Check BB.com's twitter.

[The Spaz]

Link or I do not believe you.

Kiss my ass. LOL

[PECKERWOOD]

So if signed, he would presumably be a starter correct? Who goes then? Stroud or Williams? Or are we seriously considering Williams at NT?

[Mad Bomber]

Link or I do not believe you.
V-text.

It's true. Not all information comes from the Internet.

[PECKERWOOD]

Kiss my ass. LOL

:)

If he signs, maybe.

[Mahdi]

If the Bills land Edwards and Davis on the same day that would be HUGE. Our run D would go from horrible to solid in 1 day.

Stroud - Harvey - Edwards would be a nice DL.

[The Spaz]

Could we sign both Andra Davis and Dwan Edwards? That would be nice.

[patmoran2006]

So if signed, he would presumably be a starter correct? Who goes then? Stroud or Williams? Or are we seriously considering Williams at NT?

He started for Baltimore over the last half of 2009, I'm sure he'd start in Buffalo's 3-4, would probably make Spencer JOhnson the first man off the bench.

[Michael82]

That would be an awesome pickup! Please don't let him leave, Buddy! :pray:

[The Spaz]

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3/DL-Edwards-visiting-Bills/b8083f82-b78e-4c51-a1db-ba1bbf45a673

[justasportsfan]

The fact that Edwards has made two visits without signing a deal despite being one of the hottest names on the market prior to the opening of free agency has led many to suspect that his contract demands are significant.:ill:

[The Spaz]

DL Edwards a grinder

Seeing Baltimore free agent Dwan Edwards here at One Bills Drive today (Tuesday) is an encouraging sight.

What I like about Dwan Edwards game is he’s a grinder. In a 3-4 system the defensive ends are not going to rack up a lot of big time stats like DEs in a 4-3.

They’ve got to do a lot of the dirty work to allow the linebackers to make plays. They’ve got to hold the point of attack and help to stretch out run plays. Edwards is known as a blue collar player, and a darn good one.

Evidence of that is being ranked among the top 10 unrestricted free agents out there when the signing period began.

Edwards had two free agent visits within the first week of the signing period (Seattle, Denver), but he hasn’t signed yet, likely giving the Bills hope that they can close a deal. Time will tell.

http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2010/03/16/dl-edwards-a-grinder/

[Mahdi]

So where's Andre Davis? There is no OFFICIAL mention of him being at OBD.

[jdbillsfan]

If the Bills land Edwards and Davis on the same day that would be HUGE. Our run D would go from horrible to solid in 1 day.

Stroud - Harvey - Edwards would be a nice DL.

Wouldn't Kyle Williams start over Harvey?

Williams is definitely a more proven commodity.

[patmoran2006]

He's meeting the media in about 10 minutes..

[patmoran2006]

So where's Andre Davis? There is no OFFICIAL mention of him being at OBD.

He's there.. He's at the facilities right now

[Mahdi]

Wouldn't Kyle Williams start over Harvey?

Williams is definitely a more proven commodity.
I just dont think a 306 LB DT who's weakness is run defense fits as a 3-4 NT.

IMO, Harvey has the edge due to his size alone.

[justasportsfan]

He's meeting the media in about 10 minutes..


"i'm glad to be a buffalo bill. Thank you Mr. Wilson and Mr. NIx. Now it's time to rip off Marsha's head"

[Slim]

He's there.. He's at the facilities right now

We will never hear from him again.

[The Spaz]

LB Davis at One Bills Drive



The Bills hosted free agent linebacker Andra Davis on Tuesday. He’s the second free agent visiting joining free agent DL Dwan Edwards.

Davis is one of the most experienced free agent linebackers available in the 3-4 defensive system. The eight-year veteran has 93 career starts to his credit. He played for Denver in 2009 as they shifted to a 3-4 defensive alignment.

His previous seven NFL seasons were spent in Cleveland where the 3-4 system was a mainstay under his former head coach Romeo Crennel for Davis’ last four seasons there.

The 31-year old has been a productive tackler, racking up at least 100 in a season five times in his career, including a personal best 199 with the Browns in 2005.

Davis (6’1”, 251) was entering the second-year of a two-year contract with the Broncos, but was unexpectedly released by Denver following a 90 tackle, 3.5 sack season on March 11.

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3/LB-Davis-at-One-Bills-Drive/48b05a81-241b-4967-9ea2-1999b0f5ee63

[Mahdi]

The Bills can really have a nice mix of players on the DL for different situations.

I can see Edwards kicking inside to NT on passing downs with Sp. Johnson as the DE with Stroud.

On first and second you have Stroud and Edwards as the DEs and whoever the NT will be, Draft pick or Harvey.

[patmoran2006]

One thing I can tell you with complete certainty is that Edwards' contract demands are not cheap.. Nix will definitely have to shell out some bucks to ink him.

Having said that, its a no brainer to me.. He's the perfect 3-4 DE for this defense and at 29 years old can be around for a long time.. Great investment for Buffalo.

[PECKERWOOD]

Dwan Edwards and Andra Davis would make me feel pretty good.

[justasportsfan]

One thing I can tell you with complete certainty is that Edwards' contract demands are not cheap.. Nix will definitely have to shell out some bucks to ink him.



Who's your source?



The fact that Edwards has made two visits without signing a deal despite being one of the hottest names on the market prior to the opening of free agency has led many to suspect that his contract demands are significant.

Oh wait. nevermind. Awesome reliable source :up:

[TigerJ]

If the Bills land Edwards and Davis on the same day that would be HUGE. Our run D would go from horrible to solid in 1 day.

Stroud - Harvey - Edwards would be a nice DL.

Not that I dislike Harvey's measurables, and feel good story, but he is far from a proven commodity. He may be good, but he may still be pretty raw, and who really knows if he'll ever pan out. Buffalo still needs to look at DT possibilities, though with the free agent market being pretty thin now, that may have to wait until the draft.

[Griz78]

Maybe they knew they had to do something since they extended the Season Ticket 1st Payment Deadline. Plus they saved money by getting rid of Peters, Walker, Owens, Reed, Denney.

[Ed]

Considering we didn't get an expensive coach, we've dumped a lot of salary, and only added Green for 3 mil/year, I really hope we don't let Edwards leave over money.

[patmoran2006]

Davis is going to meet with the media at 2:30 according to a press release just got.

[Slim]

Davis is going to meet with the media at 2:30 according to a press release just got.

Did Edwards meet the media yet? Once these guys are gone they aren't coming back.

[BillsWin]

Cody in the second, Davis and Edwards, maybe even Porter (though I hate the guy) and we are in business...

[DesertFox24]

Pat, with Davis meeting the media does that mean he is signing?

Any word from you guys if we are going to sign these guys, would make my offseason.

[Slim]

Pat, with Davis meeting the media does that mean he is signing?

Any word from you guys if we are going to sign these guys, would make my offseason.

No, typically every player who visits OBD meets the media on thier way out.

[Mahdi]

No, typically every player who visits OBD meets the media on thier way out.
Meeting with the Buffalo media raises his contract demands elsewhere.

[patmoran2006]

Dont know anything yet.. But to my understanding Edwards met the media BEFORE he met certain people in the organization, which is kinda weird.

Josina Anderson, a reporter from Denver who has a good relationship with Davis' agent, seems to think Davis will end up here.

[jdbillsfan]

Cody in the second, Davis and Edwards, maybe even Porter (though I hate the guy) and we are in business...

I don't think Cody is going to make it to the 2nd. Would be a steal if he did though.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Dont know anything yet.. But to my understanding Edwards met the media BEFORE he met certain people in the organization, which is kinda weird.

Josina Anderson, a reporter from Denver who has a good relationship with Davis' agent, seems to think Davis will end up here.

Hmm that is strange, I pray it's true. I did find it weird that he met with the media so quickly upon arriving.

[buffalobillsfan95]

Davis is going to meet with the media at 2:30 according to a press release just got.
is there any way to watch this???

[patmoran2006]

Dwan said Buffalo is his last free agent visit.

That's all I know right now.. Dont know if that's good or bad.

Also said that Justin Bannon said good things about Buffalo to him.

[Slim]

Dwan said Buffalo is his last free agent visit.

That's all I know right now.. Dont know if that's good or bad.

Also said that Justin Bannon said good things about Buffalo to him.

so he left OBD?

[The Spaz]

so he left OBD?

Doesn't sound like it.

[Slim]

Dwan said Buffalo is his last free agent visit.

That's all I know right now.. Dont know if that's good or bad.

Also said that Justin Bannon said good things about Buffalo to him.

Pat can you drive around OBD in your Taurus with "Sign Dwan" signs drapped all over your car. I would but i live 5000 miles away. Thanks in advace.

[buffalobillsfan95]

Pat can you drive around OBD in your Taurus with "Sign Dwan" signs drapped all over your car. I would but i live 5000 miles away. Thanks in advace.
or we we can just do what we usually do... get the man a billboard!!!!

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Dwan said Buffalo is his last free agent visit.

That's all I know right now.. Dont know if that's good or bad.

Also said that Justin Bannon said good things about Buffalo to him.

Interesting seeing Denver signed there line I can't see him going there so that leaves us and Seattle. We have a scheme that fits him better and a better football town. Seattle will spend more money on him (probably) and is a nicer city. Please overpay for this guy Buffalo.

[patmoran2006]

My guess, and again this is PURELY a guess== is that if one or both get signed it would likely be tomorrow, or later tonight with a press conference for tomorrow.

Again. GUESS.. I know nothing considered "inside info" about either right now at all.. Its just a feeling I get from the times and schedule today.

Could get a "leak" later an an official announcment tomorrow.

And/or quite possibly, neither guy could sign, period.

We're waiting this one out. NOBODY even knew about Dwan Edwards until he entered the Building today.

I told you several times, Scott Berchtold and Buddy Nix are mad at the media and now do everything in their power to keep things secretive.

[Slim]

My guess, and again this is PURELY a guess== is that if one or both get signed it would likely be tomorrow, or later tonight with a press conference for tomorrow.

Again. GUESS.. I know nothing considered "inside info" about either right now at all.. Its just a feeling I get from the times and schedule today.

Could get a "leak" later an an official announcment tomorrow.

And/or quite possibly, neither guy could sign, period.

We're waiting this one out. NOBODY even knew about Dwan Edwards until he entered the Building today.

I told you several times, Scott Berchtold and Buddy Nix are mad at the media and now do everything in their power to keep things secretive.

I think Davis will sign. I REALLY doubt Dwan will. Which isn't really exciting at all.

[Philagape]

I told you several times, Scott Berchtold and Buddy Nix are mad at the media and now do everything in their power to keep things secretive.

I can't possibly imagine why.

[patmoran2006]

Interesting seeing Denver signed there line I can't see him going there so that leaves us and Seattle. We have a scheme that fits him better and a better football town. Seattle will spend more money on him (probably) and is a nicer city. Please overpay for this guy Buffalo.

Baltimore is very much in play for Edwards.

Edwards is doing exactly what Jimmy Kennedy did (and as a business man he should do)

Baltimore will bring him back at a certain price.. Edwards is checking out his options, and if he gets blown away with an offer he'll sign.. If not, he'll go to Baltimore and continue on.

The Ravens would like him back, they just dont want to pay what presumably a team or two is willing to pay for him. That's always been the Ravens style.. Their DL go out and get much better money in the open market than if they re-sign.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Ya I was actually thinking that it's a Kennedy situation part duex. I tell you though, it gives me a case of the blue balls, football style.

[patmoran2006]

Video of interview with Chris Brown (he really didn't say much)

http://www.buffalobills.com/

[Slim]

Video of interview with Chris Brown (he really didn't say much)

http://www.buffalobills.com/

Say goodbye to Dwan.

[Michael82]

I can't possibly imagine why.

:rofl:

[BertSquirtgum]

he must not have been too impressed with our 20 year old training equipment.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

So Pat, is Dwan still in the building?

[Michael82]

he must not have been too impressed with our 20 year old training equipment.

What 20 yr old training equipment? We got some newer stuff in the fieldhouse locker room and training room...

[BertSquirtgum]

mikey, weren't you the one saying the field house is way outdated and needs to be upgraded?

edit: last spring i believe it was

[Michael82]

mikey, weren't you the one saying the field house is way outdated and needs to be upgraded?

edit: last spring i believe it was

I don't remember saying that...

But when I went inside the Bills locker room on draft day, I was surprised how old the training room looked, at least the bikes. But then I heard that the players don't work out there. They do it inside of the Fieldhouse instead.

[BertSquirtgum]

maybe it was about the locker room. i'm 75% sure it was you. who cares though. as long as they actually do have adequate training equipment.

i was just thinking about all the injuries. ****ty equipment and ****ty training? i was putting two and two together.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Sending out the PAT SIGNAL, has Dwan left the building.

[patmoran2006]

Honestly.. Dont know.. He was there at 3pm that's all I know.

and Davis didnt sound too promising either.

[The Spaz]

Can we strike out again?

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Honestly.. Dont know.. He was there at 3pm that's all I know.

and Davis didnt sound too promising either.

Well that's actually good, this would be a great signing but inevitable, they will blow it.

[BertSquirtgum]

Well that's actually good, this would be a great signing but inevitable, they will blow it.

i have a feeling, they already blew it.

[Michael82]

Damn. It doesn't look good for Edwards.... :(



Free-agent defensive end Dwan Edwards left his visit with the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday without a deal, which might lead to his return to the Ravens.
Edwards has made three visits during free agency and has yet to receive an offer.
"[Free agency] has been a little difficult. I'm not going to lie," Edwards said in his first comments since becoming a free agent at the beginning of this month. "I kind of new coming in some teams might have some issues with my neck."
Edwards had spinal fusion surgery after missing the 2008 season. He said he is completely healthy.

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/blog/2010/03/edwards_leaves_bills_without_a_deal.html

[T-Long]

Damn. It doesn't look good for Edwards.... :(


http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/blog/2010/03/edwards_leaves_bills_without_a_deal.html

Just came to post it....looks like it will be just like Jimmy Kennedy.

[Michael82]

Just came to post it....looks like it will be just like Jimmy Kennedy.

Yup...although I find it interesting that none of the teams he went to even gave him an offer. I wonder if that means his neck injury fails the physical. Or else they are worried that it will be a problem in the future...

[T-Long]

Yup...although I find it interesting that none of the teams he went to even gave him an offer. I wonder if that means his neck injury fails the physical. Or else they are worried that it will be a problem in the future...
In the interview with bb.com, he says the Bills doctor was fine with it...although he may have told the team different. That's the kind of stuff that as fans, we don't know.

[methos4ever]

If they didn't even make an offer to him or both of them, perhaps something just didn't click with those guys and the staff?

[SquishDaFish]

If they didn't even make an offer to him or both of them, perhaps something just didn't click with those guys and the staff?

Edwards is the only one who didnt get an offer we signed Davis

[methos4ever]

Edwards is the only one who didnt get an offer we signed Davis
Sorry for being unclear - I meant Edwards and Kennedy.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

yeah buffalo would have signed him if his neck was ok, it probably didnt check out...

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Or maybe it's just Dwan is looking for a Canty type of deal. I really wanted him and if we lose out him we better bring in Nick Eason.