TEs available

[ChristopherWalken]

Looks as if they'll need to sign someone:

Player / Position / Status / Height / Weight / Experience / 2009 Team / 2010 Team

Agnone, Robert TE Released 6-6 256 Rookie NE TBD

Dinkins, Darnell TE UFA 6-4 260 8th Season NO TBD
Estandia, Greg TE Released 6-8 265 3rd Season CLE TBD

Fitzsimmons, Casey TE UFA 6-4 260 7th Season DET TBD
Foschi, J.P. TE RFA 6-3 265 3rd Season CIN TBD
Gaines, Michael TE UFA 6-2 267 6th Season CLE TBD
Heiden, Steve TE Released 6-5 270 11th Season CLE TBD
Madsen, John TE Released 6-5 240 4th Season CLE TBD
Miller, Billy TE UFA 6-3 252 10th Season NO TBD
Mines, Fontel TE Released 6-4 244 2nd Season CHI TBD
Robinson, Jeff TE UFA 6-4 250 16th Season SEA TBD
Sherry, Matt TE RFA 6-4 250 2nd Season CIN TBD
Smith, L.J. TE UFA 6-3 245 7th Season BAL TBD
Yoder, Todd TE UFA 6-4 251 10th Season WAS TBD

Info provided by NFL.com: http://www.nfl.com/freeagency#players-tab-set-1:players-grid-container-position/players-list-links-position:pos-te

[dannyek71]

I always like Fasano. What's up with him?

[X-Era]

Looks as if they'll need to sign someone:

Player / Position / Status / Height / Weight / Experience / 2009 Team / 2010 Team

Agnone, Robert TE Released 6-6 256 Rookie NE TBD
Campbell, Dan TE UFA 6-5 265 11th Season NO TBD
Dinkins, Darnell TE UFA 6-4 260 8th Season NO TBD
Estandia, Greg TE Released 6-8 265 3rd Season CLE TBD
Fasano, Anthony TE RFA 6-4 255 4th Season MIA TBD
Fitzsimmons, Casey TE UFA 6-4 260 7th Season DET TBD
Foschi, J.P. TE RFA 6-3 265 3rd Season CIN TBD
Gaines, Michael TE UFA 6-2 267 6th Season CLE TBD
Heiden, Steve TE Released 6-5 270 11th Season CLE TBD
Madsen, John TE Released 6-5 240 4th Season CLE TBD
Miller, Billy TE UFA 6-3 252 10th Season NO TBD
Mines, Fontel TE Released 6-4 244 2nd Season CHI TBD
Robinson, Jeff TE UFA 6-4 250 16th Season SEA TBD
Sherry, Matt TE RFA 6-4 250 2nd Season CIN TBD
Smith, L.J. TE UFA 6-3 245 7th Season BAL TBD
Yoder, Todd TE UFA 6-4 251 10th Season WAS TBD
Fasano, Gaines, or Heiden. It wont be, it will be some obscure UDFA from this years draft.

Troupe is out there too.

[JCBills]

I always like Fasano. What's up with him?

I'd send a pick or two for him, even if it is to Miami. Wanted him in the draft baaaaad.

[ChristopherWalken]

I always like Fasano. What's up with him?

Good point.

Fasano signed with Miami in June. The accuracy of the list is somewhat questionable.

[ChristopherWalken]

FYI:

Gaines was released in Houston for Derek Fine

[ChristopherWalken]

Dan Campbell on IR


...editing list ...

[DaBillzAhDaShiznit]

We'll be watching the waiver wire....

[BuffaloBlitz83]

I like Billy Miller

[Night Train]

Reuben Gant, Buster Barnett, Jay Riemersma..

[BertSquirtgum]

what about pete metzelaars? i hear he is a pretty good tight end.

[stuckincincy]

CIN '09 #3 Chase Coffmann may be available. He was a big Mizzou college noise. CIN drafted him with a bum foot, and he is one of the spread offense TEs - little blocking skills, little idea about blocking.

Nice attitude. But with #1 Gresham, my guess is that he doesn't make the roster - perhaps practice squad. Depends if Reggie Kelly comes back from injury - Kelly is a fine blocker. They also have a player named Dan Coats. Hot 'n cold hands. I think he gets a roster spot just because.


CIN bought Bet Utrect a while back - wiling, but proved to have hands of iron. Out of the NFL now - busted sternum IIRC.

BUF is going to have to scrape around for a TE - Losing Shouman, whatever one may think about him, is a blow.

[clumping platelets]

:ill:

[dannyek71]

Lj Smith was always a decent target for McNabb

[methos4ever]

http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2010/08/23/realistic-te-options/

Vets
Darnell Dinkins (6’4″ 266) – last played for the Saints. At 33-years old he’s a player that would understand his role. Good technique sound blocker, short area receiver.

Casey Fitzsimmons (6’4″ 270) – last played for the Lions. The 29-year old is a sound fundamental blocker, good hands and a short to intermediate route runner. Can handle TE, FB, H-back roles. Classic utility player.

J.P. Foschi (6’3″ 265) – last played for the Bengals. The 28-year old is a better receiver than blocker. Good hands and short to intermediate route runner. Considered a wall off type blocker.

Michael Gaines (6’2″ 267) – most recently with the Texans. The former Bill is now 30, but still has good athleticism for a stocky build. Good power and strength on run blocking. Reliable receiver.

Sean Ryan (6’5″ 260) – was last with the Redskins this offseason. The Orchard Park native is more of a blocker than a pass catcher with a total of 26 receptions in a five-year career.

Rookies
Jake Ballard - (6’6″ 256) – played college ball at Ohio State and was recently released by the Giants after missing the majority of that club’s training camp with a hamstring injury. No word on his current health at this time.

Colin Peek – (6’6″ 255) – was recently released by the Falcons. Played college ball at Alabama after transferring from Georgia Tech. Played under Chan Gailey for the Yellow Jackets, but transferred when Gailey was replaced by Paul Johnson and triple option offense knowing it would be no place for a TE to flourish.

Andrew George – (6’3″ 247) – was most recently with Carolina. Played his college ball at BYU where he was the second TE behind Baltimore draft choice Dennis Pitta.

T.C. Drake – (6’5″ 248) – was undrafted signing of Kansas City, but released in the spring. Played his college ball at Kentucky.

[BuffaloBlitz83]

LJ was awful in baltimore last year

[stuckincincy]

:ill:


I'm surprised they haven't made an acquisition yet. Telling...

[justasportsfan]

MIchael Gaines seems to be another Matthews but with better hands :idunno:

[methos4ever]

Maybe Peek? I liked him at Alabama as a blocker and (limited) receiver...not sure though..

[DesertFox24]

Collin Peak just got cut by Falcons how long before he is a Bill?

[BuffaloBlitz83]

Billy Miller played well in NO in the 2 TE offense with Shockey. I know we have no Brees

[djjimkelly]

what about pete metzelaars? i hear he is a pretty good tight end.


hes the o line coach in indy lol

[NOT THE DUDE...]

i want colin peek! he is solid

[jpdex12]

whenever the first cuts are is when we will probably wait to sign a TE. How long until then?

[stuckincincy]

They signed Foschi

[X-Era]

August 31st is the cut to 75... with the IR moves they made and having a few slots open, I could see a vet or two getting signed.

[wozrob11]

i know its a dream but could the bills use there magic and some how some way get greg olsen from chi town ?