Rosters for Bills Coaches

[DraftBoy]

No. Name Position HT/WT School
81 Acho, Sam DL 6-3 / 260 Texas
82 Aiken, Danny DS 6-4 / 255 Virginia
18 Allen, Anthony RB 6-0 / 229 Georgia Tech
57 Bailey, Allen DL 6-4 / 285 Miami
35 Black, Ahmad DB 5-9 / 189 Florida
60 Boling, Clint OL 6-5 / 315 Georgia
3 Brown, Curtis DB 6-0 / 184 Texas
17 Bynes, Josh LB 6-2 / 235 Auburn
77 Carpenter, James OL 6-5 / 300 Alabama
9 Clay, Charles RB 6-3 / 235 Tulsa
14 Dalton, Andy QB 6-3 / 220 TCU
27 Devine, Noel RB 5-8 / 180 West Virginia
85 Dial, Preston TE 6-3 / 237 Alabama
4 Etheridge, Zac DB 6-0 / 213 Auburn
87 Gates, Edmond WR 6-1 / 200 Abilene Christian
76 Gilbert, Marcus OL 6-5 / 320 Florida
12 Gilchrist, Marcus DB 5-11 / 190 Clemson
86 Hankerson, Leonard WR 6-3 / 205 Miami
17 Henry, Chas P 6-3 / 222 Florida
62 Hudson, Rodney OL 6-2 / 282 Florida State
56 Irving, Nate LB 6-1 / 231 NC State
30 Jasper, Josh K 5-11 / 160 LSU
99 Jenkins, Jarvis DL 6-4 / 315 Clemson
8 Johnson, Ronald WR 6-0 / 185 USC
84 Kerley, Jeremy WR 5-10 / 192 TCU
66 Kirkpatrick, Jake OL 6-3 / 305 TCU
20 Locke, Derrick RB 5-9 / 190 Kentucky
65 Love, DeMarcus OL 6-5 / 315 Arkansas
46 McCarthy, Colin LB 6-2 / 240 Miami
2 McDaniel, DeAndre DB 6-1 / 215 Clemson
12 McElroy, Greg QB 6-3 / 225 Alabama
90 McPhee, Pernell DL 6-4 / 285 Mississippi State
40 Miller, Von LB 6-3 / 243 Texas A&M
91 Neild, Chris DL 6-2 / 301 West Virginia
61 O'Dowd, Kristofer OL 6-5 / 300 USC
29 Patrick, Johnny DB 6-0 / 190 Louisville
7 Ponder, Christian QB 6-3 / 227 Florida State
15 Powell, Bilal RB 6-1 / 215 Louisville
42 Reed, Brooks DL 6-3 / 262 Arizona
1 Salas, Greg WR 6-2 / 210 Hawaii
11 Sheppard, Kelvin LB 6-3 / 240 LSU
79 Sherrod, Derek OL 6-6 / 305 Mississippi State
6 Smith, Courtney WR 6-5 / 230 South Alabama
88 Stocker, Luke TE 6-6 / 253 Tennessee
98 Taylor, Phil DL 6-4 / 340 Baylor
53 Thornton, Cedric DL 6-4 / 295 Southern Arkansas
16 Van Dyke, DeMarcus DB 6-1 / 185 Miami
59 Watkins, Danny OL 6-4 / 310 Baylor
50 White, Chris LB 6-4 / 245 Mississippi State
45 Williams, D.J. TE 6-2 / 251 Arkansas
34 Wright, K.J. LB 6-4 / 250 Mississippi State
24 Wright, Shareece DB 5-11 / 185 USC
73 Ziemba, Lee OL 6-8 / 319 Auburn

[EricStratton]

I know this is the senior bowl so it's only seniors but can declared juniors play in the other all-star games?

[elltrain22]

81 Acho, Sam DL 6-3 / 260 Texas
82 Aiken, Danny DS 6-4 / 255 Virginia
18 Allen, Anthony RB 6-0 / 229 Georgia Tech
57 Bailey, Allen DL 6-4 / 285 Miami
35 Black, Ahmad DB 5-9 / 189 Florida
60 Boling, Clint OL 6-5 / 315 Georgia
3 Brown, Curtis DB 6-0 / 184 Texas
17 Bynes, Josh LB 6-2 / 235 Auburn
77 Carpenter, James OL 6-5 / 300 Alabama
9 Clay, Charles RB 6-3 / 235 Tulsa
14 Dalton, Andy QB 6-3 / 220 TCU
27 Devine, Noel RB 5-8 / 180 West Virginia
85 Dial, Preston TE 6-3 / 237 Alabama
4 Etheridge, Zac DB 6-0 / 213 Auburn
87 Gates, Edmond WR 6-1 / 200 Abilene Christian
76 Gilbert, Marcus OL 6-5 / 320 Florida
12 Gilchrist, Marcus DB 5-11 / 190 Clemson
86 Hankerson, Leonard WR 6-3 / 205 Miami
17 Henry, Chas P 6-3 / 222 Florida
62 Hudson, Rodney OL 6-2 / 282 Florida State
56 Irving, Nate LB 6-1 / 231 NC State
30 Jasper, Josh K 5-11 / 160 LSU
99 Jenkins, Jarvis DL 6-4 / 315 Clemson
8 Johnson, Ronald WR 6-0 / 185 USC
84 Kerley, Jeremy WR 5-10 / 192 TCU
66 Kirkpatrick, Jake OL 6-3 / 305 TCU
20 Locke, Derrick RB 5-9 / 190 Kentucky
65 Love, DeMarcus OL 6-5 / 315 Arkansas
46 McCarthy, Colin LB 6-2 / 240 Miami
2 McDaniel, DeAndre DB 6-1 / 215 Clemson
12 McElroy, Greg QB 6-3 / 225 Alabama
90 McPhee, Pernell DL 6-4 / 285 Mississippi State
40 Miller, Von LB 6-3 / 243 Texas A&M
91 Neild, Chris DL 6-2 / 301 West Virginia
61 O'Dowd, Kristofer OL 6-5 / 300 USC
29 Patrick, Johnny DB 6-0 / 190 Louisville
7 Ponder, Christian QB 6-3 / 227 Florida State
15 Powell, Bilal RB 6-1 / 215 Louisville
42 Reed, Brooks DL 6-3 / 262 Arizona
1 Salas, Greg WR 6-2 / 210 Hawaii
11 Sheppard, Kelvin LB 6-3 / 240 LSU
79 Sherrod, Derek OL 6-6 / 305 Mississippi State
6 Smith, Courtney WR 6-5 / 230 South Alabama
88 Stocker, Luke TE 6-6 / 253 Tennessee
98 Taylor, Phil DL 6-4 / 340 Baylor
53 Thornton, Cedric DL 6-4 / 295 Southern Arkansas
16 Van Dyke, DeMarcus DB 6-1 / 185 Miami
59 Watkins, Danny OL 6-4 / 310 Baylor
50 White, Chris LB 6-4 / 245 Mississippi State
45 Williams, D.J. TE 6-2 / 251 Arkansas
34 Wright, K.J. LB 6-4 / 250 Mississippi State
24 Wright, Shareece DB 5-11 / 185 USC
73 Ziemba, Lee OL 6-8 / 319 Auburn

The guys in bold are very interesting. OVerall, this is a very talented group, and we should get some good scouting on these guys.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

Want to see how phil taylor does

[Bangarang]

Is Ponder going to play?

[DesertFox24]

Courtney Smith is a guy to look at as well, someone we could draft in second or third round.

[DraftBoy]

I know this is the senior bowl so it's only seniors but can declared juniors play in the other all-star games?

No they cannot and I can explain more when I have more time during my lunch break.

[DraftBoy]

Is Ponder going to play?
No official word yet but he is there.

[madness]

Is Ponder going to play?

He's saying he's healthy (obviously) but there are rumors he might not go...


And as a result, Ponder said he feels better now than he has all year."It will be a big deal for me to establish with the coaches that I'm healthy," he said. "I think, for me, it's the opportunity to elevate my draft stock and to make an impression. I do think you've got to go in with a little confidence and recognize the opportunity. I mean, it is what it is; you're playing in front of NFL scouts and personnel, and it can make or break you. I've done a lot of work preparing myself, and I hope to do well."

Read more: Ponder is ready to prove himself | tallahassee.com | Tallahassee Democrat (http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20110124/FSU03/101240326/Ponder-is-ready-to-prove-himself#ixzz1BxqsRFZk) http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20110124/FSU03/101240326/Ponder-is-ready-to-prove-himself#ixzz1BxqsRFZk


We’ve not received official word but speculation is Christian Ponder of Florida State is unlikely to play because of injury. The belief is his replacement will end up being Nathan Enderle of Idaho. Again, this is not confirmed.

http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/

[DraftBoy]

Courtney Smith is a guy to look at as well, someone we could draft in second or third round.
Too high right now. Need to see him prove he can get seperation first.

[Beebe's Kid]

Want to see how phil taylor does

Do we have to wait for poll?

Back on topic...

Thanks DB. There are a lot of interesting players on that roster, and I am excited.

[Bangarang]

Live coverage of the practice starts at 3:30 on the NFL network which can be streamed on atdhe.net

[elltrain22]

DB, just curious but what is your top 5 wish list of who we draft 1st?

[DraftBoy]

DB, just curious but what is your top 5 wish list of who we draft 1st?

If we stick 3-4;
1. Dareus
2. Peterson
3. Bowers
4. Solder
5. Fairley

If we go 4-3;
1. Fairley
2. Darues
3. Bowers
4. Peterson
5. Solder

Very fluid though and subject to change.

[DesertFox24]

Too high right now. Need to see him prove he can get seperation first.

Agree, but he and DeAndre Brown are Vincent Jackson look a likes physically and I could see Buddy Nix drafting one of them.

I think when this draft is all said and done people are going to be like we did not address all of our holes, but I think we are going to get good value.

[better days]

He's saying he's healthy (obviously) but there are rumors he might not go...Nathon Enderle? When did Idaho get moved below the Mason-Dixon line? I do not see him on the listed roster for the South.

[Bangarang]

Are the official weigh in numbers out yet?

[DraftBoy]

Are the official weigh in numbers out yet?

They are, go to the Scouting Zone official thread for the link.

[DraftBoy]

Nathon Enderle? When did Idaho get moved below the Mason-Dixon line? I do not see him on the listed roster for the South.

The geographic location isn't really closely followed.

[DraftBoy]

Agree, but he and DeAndre Brown are Vincent Jackson look a likes physically and I could see Buddy Nix drafting one of them.

I think when this draft is all said and done people are going to be like we did not address all of our holes, but I think we are going to get good value.

Stay away from Brown, far far away.

[better days]

The geographic location isn't really closely followed.

If he is on the South roster I guess not, Idaho in the South is crazy but as I said I do not see him listed on the roster in this thread.

[DraftBoy]

If he is on the South roster I guess not, Idaho in the South is crazy but as I said I do not see him listed on the roster in this thread.
That's because as of now Ponder is going to test his health. If he can't go Enderle is rumored to be the replacement if needed.

[better days]

That's because as of now Ponder is going to test his health. If he can't go Enderle is rumored to be the replacement if needed.

Well wouldn't Enderle still be on the Roster if Ponder does play? I know QB's generally play a half at most in this game.

[madness]

Interesting blurb from CB:

Sr. Bowl staff draft history (http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2011/01/24/sr-bowl-staff-draft-history/)

<small>Posted by Chris Brown on <abbr title="2011-01-24T10:55:54+0000"> January 24, 2011 – 10:55 am </abbr> </small>

Over the past five years 10 NFL coaching staffs have helped prepare the prospects that play for the North and South teams in the Senior Bowl. And over that period of time 23 players were drafted by the team of the coaching staff that worked with them in Mobile.
Here’s the breakdown of what Senior Bowl participants wound up drafted by the NFL coaching staff that coached them Senior Bowl week.
2006
North Team – coaching staff – Tennessee Titans —- Players drafted (1) – DL Jesse Mahelona (5th)
South Team – coaching staff – San Francisco 49ers —- Players drafted (4) – DE Manny Lawson (1st), RB Michael Robinson (4th), DE Parys Haralson (5th), DB Marcus Hudson (6th)
2007
North Team – coaching staff – Tampa Bay Buccaneers —- Players drafted (3) – G Aaron Sears (2nd), S Tanard Jackson (4th), RB Ken Darby (7th)
South Team – coaching staff – San Francisco 49ers —- Players drafted (6) – LB Patrick Willis (1st), OL Joe Staley (1st), WR Jason Hill (3rd), DE Ray McDonald (3rd), DE Jay Moore (4th), RB Thomas Clayton (6th)
2008
North Team – coaching staff – Oakland Raiders —- Players drafted (none)
South Team – coaching staff – San Francisco 49ers —- Players drafted (1) – C Cody Wallace (4th)
2009
North Team – coaching staff – Cincinnati Bengals —- Players drafted (2) – P Kevin Huber (5th), DB Morgan Trent (6th)
South Team – coaching staff – Jacksonville Jaguars —- Players drafted (2) – WR Mike Thomas (4th), RB Rashad Jennings (7th)
2010
North Team – coaching staff – Detroit Lions —- Players drafted (none)
South Team – coaching staff – Miami Dolphins —- Players drafted (4) – DL Jared Odrick (1st), LB Koa Misi (2nd), OT John Jerry (3rd), LB A.J. Edds (4th)
While the different variables at work in the draft are plentiful, it’s clear to see which teams felt more comfortable drafting players they got to know in the week they spent with them at the Senior Bowl, even if they didn’t coach them the whole week, with some prospects playing on the team they did not coach at the Senior Bowl.
But San Francisco, which drafted 11 players from the Senior Bowl in three coaching stints and Miami, which drafted four players last year clearly put a value on what they were able to gain in the daily interaction with players they coached or were around in the practice setting in Mobile.
It’ll be interesting to see if Chan Gailey and his staff take a similar approach come draft weekend.

[Bangarang]

Washington QB Jake Locker could not have been more impressive in the press conference! #SeniorBowl
about 19 hours ago via ÜberTwitter

This kid is going to really impress with his attitude, work ethic, and arm. If he does well with better talent around him, his stock is going to absolutely sky rocket.

[elltrain22]

Interesting blurb from CB:

Sr. Bowl staff draft history (http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2011/01/24/sr-bowl-staff-draft-history/)

<small>Posted by Chris Brown on <abbr title="2011-01-24T10:55:54+0000"> January 24, 2011 – 10:55 am </abbr> </small>

Over the past five years 10 NFL coaching staffs have helped prepare the prospects that play for the North and South teams in the Senior Bowl. And over that period of time 23 players were drafted by the team of the coaching staff that worked with them in Mobile.
Here’s the breakdown of what Senior Bowl participants wound up drafted by the NFL coaching staff that coached them Senior Bowl week.
2006
North Team – coaching staff – Tennessee Titans —- Players drafted (1) – DL Jesse Mahelona (5th)
South Team – coaching staff – San Francisco 49ers —- Players drafted (4) – DE Manny Lawson (1st), RB Michael Robinson (4th), DE Parys Haralson (5th), DB Marcus Hudson (6th)
2007
North Team – coaching staff – Tampa Bay Buccaneers —- Players drafted (3) – G Aaron Sears (2nd), S Tanard Jackson (4th), RB Ken Darby (7th)
South Team – coaching staff – San Francisco 49ers —- Players drafted (6) – LB Patrick Willis (1st), OL Joe Staley (1st), WR Jason Hill (3rd), DE Ray McDonald (3rd), DE Jay Moore (4th), RB Thomas Clayton (6th)
2008
North Team – coaching staff – Oakland Raiders —- Players drafted (none)
South Team – coaching staff – San Francisco 49ers —- Players drafted (1) – C Cody Wallace (4th)
2009
North Team – coaching staff – Cincinnati Bengals —- Players drafted (2) – P Kevin Huber (5th), DB Morgan Trent (6th)
South Team – coaching staff – Jacksonville Jaguars —- Players drafted (2) – WR Mike Thomas (4th), RB Rashad Jennings (7th)
2010
North Team – coaching staff – Detroit Lions —- Players drafted (none)
South Team – coaching staff – Miami Dolphins —- Players drafted (4) – DL Jared Odrick (1st), LB Koa Misi (2nd), OT John Jerry (3rd), LB A.J. Edds (4th)
While the different variables at work in the draft are plentiful, it’s clear to see which teams felt more comfortable drafting players they got to know in the week they spent with them at the Senior Bowl, even if they didn’t coach them the whole week, with some prospects playing on the team they did not coach at the Senior Bowl.
But San Francisco, which drafted 11 players from the Senior Bowl in three coaching stints and Miami, which drafted four players last year clearly put a value on what they were able to gain in the daily interaction with players they coached or were around in the practice setting in Mobile.
It’ll be interesting to see if Chan Gailey and his staff take a similar approach come draft weekend.

Thanks for posting. Very interesting. I could def' see us taking 2-3 of these guys.

[better days]

This kid is going to really impress with his attitude, work ethic, and arm. If he does well with better talent around him, his stock is going to absolutely sky rocket.

Well, his arm is the question mark. He had a bad year. I think he is a 2nd rnd pick at best.

[Bangarang]

Well, his arm is the question mark. He had a bad year. I think he is a 2nd rnd pick at best.

His decision making and accuracy are his biggest question marks imo. His arm has never been the issue.

[ZacGriffi~82]

i haven't given up on Locker. even in his worst game he still found ways to get it done. he was the heart and soul of that team and would will them to victory. his numbers were atrocious in his bowl game but the announcers kept raving about him regardless and for good reason. the man is a competitor and i think he has the physical skills to make it.

he reminds me of Cutler with less arm but way more up top. to me he is the perfect QB for us to take because he needs to sit the bench for a couple of years.

[better days]

His decision making and accuracy are his biggest question marks imo. His arm has never been the issue.

I was referring to his lack of accuracy when I said his arm was the question mark. No question he can throw the ball, too bad he can't hit the broad side of a barn.

[Bangarang]

I was referring to his lack of accuracy when I said his arm was the question mark. No question he can throw the ball, too bad he can't hit the broad side of a barn.

This is going to be a huge week for him no doubt. As it stands right now, I don't think he'd make it past the Seahawks in the 1st round. However, a big week could move him up in the draft.

[tampabay25690]

This kid is going to really impress with his attitude, work ethic, and arm. If he does well with better talent around him, his stock is going to absolutely sky rocket.

I agree.
I bet he is the 2nd or 3rd QB drafted....

[Bangarang]

http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Weigh-In.php

Another good site with official weigh ins, arm length, hand size, and initial size/body reactions.

Ponder looks to be in a very good shape, compared to the other qb's. Also has the biggest hands.



edit: Their notes on the Kickers/Punters were pretty amusing.

[tampabay25690]

Well, his arm is the question mark. He had a bad year. I think he is a 2nd rnd pick at best.

His arm???
Maybe accuracy or trying to run 1st but definitley not his arm.
Has 1 of the best arms in NCAA.

[better days]

This is going to be a huge week for him no doubt. As it stands right now, I don't think he'd make it past the Seahawks in the 1st round. However, a big week could move him up in the draft.

John Clayon lives in Seattle & has been a big fan of Locker. In the spring & summer, he did not think the Seahawks would not have a pick high enough to land him, now he thinks Locker may fall to the 2nd rnd but if he plays well in the Senior bowl & does well at the combine, you never know.

[Michael82]

Anyone else worried that Gailey is going to fall in love with Ponder? :ill:

[Bangarang]

Anyone else worried that Gailey is going to fall in love with Ponder? :ill:

If by worried you mean excited, then yes, I'm very worried.

[Mad Max]

Anyone else worried that Gailey is going to fall in love with Ponder? :ill:

Yes. Very. The only QB I would want out of the state of Florida should hail from the University of Miami.

And there's no U of M QB worthy of drafting this year.

[tampabay25690]

Anyone else worried that Gailey is going to fall in love with Ponder? :ill:

Hell yea Mikey.........
Not a Ponder fan at all...

[B-DON]

I would love ponder here in the 2nd or 3rd

[BILLSROCK1212]

Hell yea Mikey.........
Not a Ponder fan at all...
you're a florida fan...won't take much stock in that opinion...no offense :)

[Bangarang]

Any reviews/write ups regarding how day 1 went?

[better days]

you're a florida fan...won't take much stock in that opinion...no offense :)

I am a Gator fan as well but if Ponder is any good & the Bills drafted him I would root for him. I don't know if he played so poorly because of his injury or he just sucks.

[better days]

His arm???
Maybe accuracy or trying to run 1st but definitley not his arm.
Has 1 of the best arms in NCAA.

How do people not equate accuracy with the arm??????? When I said his arm, I meant he did not throw accurately with his arm.

[Nighthawk]

How do people not equate accuracy with the arm??????? When I said his arm, I meant he did not throw accurately with his arm.

No offense, but I've never heard of somebody questioning a QB's arm in reference to accuracy. That's why people are confused on your post. No biggie...

[better days]

No offense, but I've never heard of somebody questioning a QB's arm in reference to accuracy. That's why people are confused on your post. No biggie...

Well what do people equate accuracy to if not the arm & throwing motion?

[tampabay25690]

you're a florida fan...won't take much stock in that opinion...no offense :)

Fl fan or not how could anyone be a fan of ponder????????
The guy maybe had 3 great games at FSU.....

[tampabay25690]

I would love ponder here in the 2nd or 3rd

I think he is available in the 4-6 round...

[tampabay25690]

I am a Gator fan as well but if Ponder is any good & the Bills drafted him I would root for him. I don't know if he played so poorly because of his injury or he just sucks.

Then you should know better....
Name me a game he was actually a great QB????
He seemed to be injured his whole career at FSU....

[tampabay25690]

How do people not equate accuracy with the arm??????? When I said his arm, I meant he did not throw accurately with his arm.

Well I think everyone thought you meant the strength of his arm..........My bad...
Yea he is a bit off on passes no doubt....
Has all the athletic ability in the world though....

[mikemac2001]

Dude Tampa your bias and ponder is smooth gonna be the next big thing...plus when in comes to qbs I always bet on black

[better days]

Then you should know better....
Name me a game he was actually a great QB????
He seemed to be injured his whole career at FSU....

No, I totally agree. I have never seen him play a good game myself, but as I said I don't know if he just sucks or if it was because of injury. If it was because of injury, as you said can he ever stay healthy?

[wmoz11]

Accuracy doesn't just come from the arm. Footwork has lot to do with it. When you question someone's arm, usually it's in reference to strength. Accuracy is a completely different attribute, not a subset of the arm.

[better days]

Accuracy doesn't just come from the arm. Footwork has lot to do with it. When you question someone's arm, usually it's in reference to strength. Accuracy is a completely different attribute, not a subset of the arm.

Good point about footwork. The arm is a big part of it though, but you are right it is about more than the arm. I will not use arm anymore when questioning accuracy.

[X-Era]

Stay away from Brown, far far away.At WR, Hankerson is a guy to watch. Everytime I watched him he impressed me more. Solid hands, deceptive ability to get open, and he gets lots of YAC. I like him.

[X-Era]

Dude Tampa your bias and ponder is smooth gonna be the next big thing...plus when in comes to qbs I always bet on blackPonder doesn't impress me at all. Questionable decision making and a questionable arm? No thanks.

[DraftBoy]

At WR, Hankerson is a guy to watch. Everytime I watched him he impressed me more. Solid hands, deceptive ability to get open, and he gets lots of YAC. I like him.

6'1, 76" wingspan, 10 5'8" hands