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DesertFox24
03-07-2011, 08:00 AM
I was wondering if any of our media posters (DB, X-ERA, TLONG, etc...) could post what pro days the bills have gone to and if possible who was there.

For example if Buddy, Chan, and the OC are at a pro day we are seriously looking at someone at that pro day.

Anyway thanks if possible.

psubills62
03-07-2011, 09:01 AM
I saw on bb.com MB's that the Bills visited the Troy pro day (Jerrel Jernigan, I believe, was the main guy). Not sure how trustworthy that is, though, as I don't remember seeing a source.

DraftBoy
03-07-2011, 09:13 AM
Its difficult to gauge who was where, but as I hear about it, Ill be let you know.

Go ahead and assume they will be at Auburn and Missouri already.

k-oneputt
03-07-2011, 09:26 AM
I saw on bb.com MB's that the Bills visited the Troy pro day (Jerrel Jernigan, I believe, was the main guy). Not sure how trustworthy that is, though, as I don't remember seeing a source.

Troy pro day, Buffalo Bills, I would say that's a pretty safe bet. Actually I would guarantee that one.
They might also want to check out a couple of other schools in that area, Alabama and Auburn. From what I hear they have some good football players.

DraftBoy
03-07-2011, 11:27 AM
Here is a pretty good schedule of when most of them are;
03/03/2011 Baylor, FAU, Tulane, Utah State
03/04/2011 Alabama State, Albany State, Lindenwood, Troy, Weber State
03/07/2011 Arkansas Tech, Central Arkansas, Rhode Island, Tuskegee
03/08/2011 Alabama A&M, Arkansas, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Auburn, Fordham, Liberty, Minnesota, Northwestern, Oklahoma, Prairie View A&M
03/09/2011 Alabama, BYU, California-Davis, California, Clark-Atlanta, Colorado State, Georgia Tech, Kent State, Mississippi State, Nebraska-Omaha, North Texas, Northern Colorado, Portland State, Rutgers, West Georgia, Wisconsin, UTEP
03/10/2011 Akron, Buffalo, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Nebraska, Northern Illinois, Ohio, Texas Tech, West Texas, Wofford
03/11/2011 Eastern Illinois, Idaho, Jackson State, Ohio State, Oregon State, Purdue, Southern Miss, TCU, Tennessee
03/12/2011 Arizona
03/14/2011 Air Force, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, LSU, Montana, Newberry, Wake Forest, Widener
03/15/2011 Bowling Green, Eastern Kentucky, Emporia State, Florida, Kansas State, McNeese State, Montana State, Pittsburgh, Robert Morris, Southeast Louisiana, Towson
03/16/2011 Arkansas-Monticello, Bowie State, California (PA), Delaware, Florida A&M, Illinois, Indiana, James Madison, Louisian-Monroe, Marshall, Maryland, Michigan State, Penn State, Virginia Union, William & Mary
03/17/2011 Appalachian State, Grambling State, Lehigh, Louisiana Tech, Michigan, Missouri, North Alabama, Stanford, Virginia, Virginia Tech, West Virginia
03/18/2011 Arkansas State, Indiana State, New Mexico State, Northwestern State (LA), Temple, Virginia Union
03/21/2011 Abilene Christian, Georgia Southern, Iowa, North Dakota State, Valdosta State
03/22/2011 Iowa State, Mississippi, Nevada, South Dakota State
03/23/2011 Boston College, Central Florida, Connecticut, East Carolina, Iowa State, North Carolina State, Tennessee-Chattanooga, Texas State
03/24/2011 Boise State, Maine, Middle Tennessee State, UNLV, New Hampshire, New Mexico, San Diego State, South Florida, Southern Illinois, Tennessee State, Western Kentucky
03/25/2011 Arizona State, Ball State, Wofford
03/28/2011 Central Missouri, Cincinnati, Citadel, Missouri Western, Northwest Missouri State, Rice
03/29/2011 Coastal Carolina, Texas, UCLA, Utah
03/30/2011 New Mexico State, North Carolina Central, Northern Iowa, Southern California, Texas A&M-Kingsville, Washington
03/31/2011 North Carolina, Stephen F. Austin
04/01/2011 Eastern Washington
04/04/2011 Southern Methodist
04/07/2011 Jacksonville State, Notre Dame

DesertFox24
03-07-2011, 12:11 PM
Thanks everyone.

psubills62
03-07-2011, 12:19 PM
Troy pro day, Buffalo Bills, I would say that's a pretty safe bet. Actually I would guarantee that one.
They might also want to check out a couple of other schools in that area, Alabama and Auburn. From what I hear they have some good football players.
I'm sure the Bills were the only team at Troy's pro day, too.

DraftBoy
03-07-2011, 12:28 PM
I'm sure the Bills were the only team at Troy's pro day, too.

17 teams I believe.

k-oneputt
03-07-2011, 12:36 PM
I will pencil in Jernigan for the Bills.
Might as well make it 3 out of last 4 years.

DesertFox24
03-08-2011, 09:06 AM
Here is a good site that list some pro days and teams that were there.

http://thejaggernaut.com/

We were at Wyomings the other day looking at their FS Chris Prosinski (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1116187)

psubills62
03-08-2011, 09:42 AM
Troy pro day, Buffalo Bills, I would say that's a pretty safe bet. Actually I would guarantee that one.
They might also want to check out a couple of other schools in that area, Alabama and Auburn. From what I hear they have some good football players.
Looks like the Bills had that idea all on their own:


Bills confirm that Buddy Nix is attending today's Auburn Pro Day with Cam Newton. Chan Gailey is not there.

http://twitter.com/MikeCatalana

k-oneputt
03-08-2011, 09:57 AM
[quote=psubills62]Looks like the Bills had that idea all on their own:


When it comes to drafting the small schools they sure do.
The Bills just keep developing players don't they ?
Maybe this is the year for McKelvin, if not, the bust bus is filling up fast with Bills draft picks.

DraftBoy
03-08-2011, 10:35 AM
[quote=psubills62]Looks like the Bills had that idea all on their own:


When it comes to drafting the small schools they sure do.
The Bills just keep developing players don't they ?
Maybe this is the year for McKelvin, if not, the bust bus is filling up fast with Bills draft picks.

Why harping on the small school guys? You got what you wanted with the top Bills drafter at the Auburn pro day today.

k-oneputt
03-08-2011, 10:46 AM
I'm hoping Newton gets drafting in front of us actually, and I'd rather have Dareus or Bowers over Fairley.

DraftBoy
03-08-2011, 10:46 AM
I'm hoping Newton gets drafting in front of us actually, and I'd rather have Dareus or Bowers over Fairley.


As would I.

DesertFox24
03-08-2011, 01:15 PM
I want no part of Newton or Fairly.

X-Era
03-08-2011, 03:45 PM
As would I.YOu can add me to the list who prefers Bowers or Dareus over Fairley.

Fairley strikes me as a guy who may never play up to snuff... I question his motivation.

DraftBoy
03-09-2011, 10:48 AM
Bills confirmed at Kent State today.

DesertFox24
03-09-2011, 12:38 PM
Bills confirmed at Kent State today.

Say that on twitter who are they looking at you think?

The bills have had a lot of scouts at pro days.

Personally I like they are going out and talking to coaches and the players but I really hope their board is off of game tape not pro days.

Granted if a player has bad character and that is found out at combine pro day take him off board by all means.

psubills62
03-09-2011, 12:51 PM
Say that on twitter who are they looking at you think?

The bills have had a lot of scouts at pro days.

Personally I like they are going out and talking to coaches and the players but I really hope their board is off of game tape not pro days.

Granted if a player has bad character and that is found out at combine pro day take him off board by all means.

I hope they're looking at ILB Cobrani Mixon, among others.

IIRC, DB had posted before that they've been to Kent State games (one was vs. Ohio I believe? - they were looking at an Ohio ILB there).

DraftBoy
03-09-2011, 01:38 PM
I hope they're looking at ILB Cobrani Mixon, among others.

IIRC, DB had posted before that they've been to Kent State games (one was vs. Ohio I believe? - they were looking at an Ohio ILB there).

FS Brian Lainhart
ILB Cobrani Mixon
DE Zach Williams

would be my guesses, almost all would be PFA's.

The kid from Ohio's name was Noah Keller btw.

X-Era
03-09-2011, 06:56 PM
FS Brian Lainhart
ILB Cobrani Mixon
DE Zach Williams

would be my guesses, almost all would be PFA's.

The kid from Ohio's name was Noah Keller btw.Keller is a later round guy I like along with Derrell Smith from Syracuse and Tyler Replogle from Indiana.

DraftBoy
03-10-2011, 07:47 PM
Bills were at the UK Pro Day.

DraftBoy
03-10-2011, 09:08 PM
Bills confirmed at Wofford pro day.

k-oneputt
03-10-2011, 09:37 PM
Bills confirmed at Wofford pro day.

Who are they looking at ? The basketball players.

DraftBoy
03-11-2011, 07:22 AM
Who are they looking at ? The basketball players.

Pat Illig and Tommy Irvin.

DraftBoy
03-12-2011, 11:06 AM
Bills confirmed at Ohio State.

DraftBoy
03-15-2011, 11:38 AM
Bills are at Delaware today.

Bangarang
03-15-2011, 12:20 PM
Bills are at Delaware today.

Anybody besides Devlin worth mentioning coming out of Delaware? Also, any idea how we feel about Devlin?

psubills62
03-15-2011, 12:23 PM
Bills are at Delaware today.
Just curious, do you know how many other teams are there?

DraftBoy
03-15-2011, 02:29 PM
Anybody besides Devlin worth mentioning coming out of Delaware? Also, any idea how we feel about Devlin?

WR Tommy Crosby
FS Anthony Walters
SS Anthony Braxton
DT Siddiq Hayes

I think you have to like a lot of what Devlin brings in terms of intagibles, and his system was never going to reproduce large numbers because its based on quick hitting passes.

Devlin manages the game well, makes smart decisions but needs to trust his arm more and make throws down the field.

DraftBoy
03-15-2011, 02:30 PM
Just curious, do you know how many other teams are there?

Bengals, Packers, Buccaneers, Falcons, Eagles, Giants, Jets, Bills, Lions, Dolphins and Jags.

DraftBoy
03-15-2011, 02:30 PM
Bills are also at Air Force today.

k-oneputt
03-15-2011, 02:48 PM
WR Tommy Crosby
FS Anthony Walters
SS Anthony Braxton
DT Siddiq Hayes

I think you have to like a lot of what Devlin brings in terms of intagibles, and his system was never going to reproduce large numbers because its based on quick hitting passes.

Devlin manages the game well, makes smart decisions but needs to trust his arm more and make throws down the field.

Maybe he doesn't trust his arm because he doesn't have confidence in it to make the throws downfield ?

DraftBoy
03-15-2011, 03:27 PM
Maybe he doesn't trust his arm because he doesn't have confidence in it to make the throws downfield ?

Not true, he's shown on tape he has plenty of arm and Ive spoken to scouts who have seen him in warmups easily toss the ball 40-50 yards on a rope.

k-oneputt
03-15-2011, 06:45 PM
Ok, I'll take your word on it. We'll see.

DraftBoy
03-15-2011, 07:32 PM
Ok, I'll take your word on it. We'll see.

I promise you on this. Its not a lack of arm strength its a mental thing with him.

Bangarang
03-15-2011, 07:33 PM
Delaware QB Pat Devlin reportedly had a miserable Pro Day Tuesday, so bad it could cost him a spot in the draft altogether.
Devlin has strung together one of the worst offseasons of any draft-eligible quarterback, completing 2-of-7 passes for 22 yards and a pick in January's East-West Shrine Game before Tuesday's display. The Penn State transfer showed up 30 minutes late to his Pro Day, and his passing drills were littered with under- and over-throws. FCS scouting guru Josh Buchanan believes Devlin may off draft boards after the brutal performance. Mar. 15 - 4:41 pm et

Sucks to be Devlin right now if true.

DraftBoy
03-15-2011, 07:35 PM
Sucks to be Devlin right now if true.


Wow that's completely shocking, spoke with Devlin in the preseason and he seemed to have his head on straight. Oh well maybe as a PFA pickup with something to prove.

psubills62
03-15-2011, 08:28 PM
Sucks to be Devlin right now if true. This is the blurb from the source article:

QB Pat Devlin (6035, 225) chose to stand on his combine numbers but did perform position drills. He had a bad day though as he worked out over 30 minutes late which caused two teams to leave early. He overthrew or underthrew so many passes causing his coaches and teammates to express concern that he does not throw this poorly normally. He had too much air on flag routes and Devlin himself even expressed disappointment. This performance has likely put him on the bubble to even get drafted.
http://www.jbscouting.com/index.php/blog/1640-del-pro-day

DraftBoy
03-15-2011, 09:08 PM
Bills confirmed at both Nebraska and Pitt.

DraftBoy
03-16-2011, 01:14 PM
Bills confirmed at Illinois today.

DraftBoy
03-16-2011, 01:26 PM
Just confirmed Buffalo is at the Maryland Pro Day.

DesertFox24
03-16-2011, 01:43 PM
Thanks DB and everyone for the updates.

Bangarang
03-16-2011, 05:45 PM
No shocker that Christian Ponder had a solid proday. Apparently all his throws were on the money. Been saying we'll be drafting this kid in the 2nd for a while now.

DraftBoy
03-17-2011, 07:30 AM
Bills confirmed at Penn State and Arkansas-Monticello Pro Days.

DesertFox24
03-17-2011, 07:33 AM
Bills confirmed at Penn State and Arkansas-Monticello Pro Days.

Who is at Arkansas Monticello?

DraftBoy
03-17-2011, 07:41 AM
Who is at Arkansas Monticello?

The only guys I have in my database for them are;
Scott Buisson QB 5'10 180
150-257, 2065yds, 16 TD, 9 INT
Tripp Boatner OT 6'5 320
Carlton Johnson OLB 6'1 200
68 tackle, 6.5 TFL, 2 Sacks, 2 INT, 4 PD, 1 FF, 2 QBH
Marcus VanBuren CB 6'0 180
36 tackles, 2 TFL, 3 INT, 11 PD, 2 FF
Joseph Lockwood WR 6'2 180
17 rec, 334 yds, 1 TD
Jywin Ceaser WR 5'10 175
43 rec, 543 yds, 6 TD

VIDEO: http://www.uamsports.com/news/2011/3/16/FB_0316111344.aspx

psubills62
03-17-2011, 08:21 AM
The only guys I have in my database for them are;
Scott Buisson QB 5'10 180
150-257, 2065yds, 16 TD, 9 INT
Tripp Boatner OT 6'5 320
Carlton Johnson OLB 6'1 200
68 tackle, 6.5 TFL, 2 Sacks, 2 INT, 4 PD, 1 FF, 2 QBH
Marcus VanBuren CB 6'0 180
36 tackles, 2 TFL, 3 INT, 11 PD, 2 FF
Joseph Lockwood WR 6'2 180
17 rec, 334 yds, 1 TD
Jywin Ceaser WR 5'10 175
43 rec, 543 yds, 6 TD

VIDEO: http://www.uamsports.com/news/2011/3/16/FB_0316111344.aspx
The QB and OLB are pretty undersized. I'm guessing Buffalo was looking at the OT and CB.

cookie G
03-17-2011, 08:48 AM
Mario Harvey supposedly ran in the low 4.4 at 257 lbs. and did 27 reps on the bench.

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x27441136/Harvey-is-speedy-during-pro-day

Wednesday offered another opportunity for Harvey to validate his blazing quickness as the now 257-pounder raced in front of professional scouts as part of MU's pro day at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

With no media member allowed in and only one Marshall-associated camera there to catch it, the man known as "Thumper" added to his speed mystique once again.

His agent, Isaac Conner, witnessed it. So did former teammate Lee Smith.

"I don't know the official, but I guess they averaged it out and it's in the low 4.4s (seconds)," said Conner, who flew into Huntington from Knoxville, Tenn, Wednesday morning to watch his client. "And he only ran it once because he kind of had a little tug on the hamstring. So he decided not to run it a second time just so he could finish all the drills."

"He ran like a receiver," said Smith, who also participated Wednesday. "Unbelievable. He's just a freak athlete."

So not 4.35 seconds. But then again, low 4.4s on a heftier frame is something Harvey and Conner will take as a résumé builder for the upcoming NFL Draft.

psubills62
03-17-2011, 09:12 AM
Harvey is a guy I've heard about and liked for most of the year. The fact that he ran so well (even considering the fast tracks at universities and the conversion to "official" times) is very encouraging. I'd love to pick him up as an ILB. Have to wonder when Al Davis will pull the trigger on him, though.

DesertFox24
03-17-2011, 09:39 AM
I love Harvey.

I would not be mad at all if the bills picked up Kelvin Sheppard and Mario Harvey. Our 4 MLBs would be Poz, Sheppard, Harvey, Batten.
OLB would be Moats, Kelsay, Merriman, Coleman.

We will probably carry 9 to 10 so throw in Maybin and Davis.

Bangarang
03-17-2011, 09:39 AM
Would love Harvey in the later rounds. The guy would be a special teams machine and compete for a LB spot.

cookie G
03-17-2011, 11:14 AM
Not such a good pro day for Wilson

Illinois ILB Martez Wilson struggled at the Fighting Illini Pro Day according to multiple accounts.
Wilson demonstrated "stiffness," according to Sporting News' Russ Lande, and CBS Sports' Rob Rang heard even more scathing reviews. "Everyone left that workout disappointed with him," said one scout. "His footwork was bad, his hands were bad, even his countenance was bad. ... He didn't look like he wanted to be there." This won't ease concern that Wilson was a workout wonder at the Combine, running the fastest forty among linebackers. Mar. 17 - 10:24 am et

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6584/martez-wilson

DraftBoy
03-17-2011, 12:32 PM
Buddy Nix is at Missouri today.

Bills are also at WVU today.

Bangarang
03-17-2011, 03:15 PM
Looks like Gabbert had a very good pro day.



Missouri QB Blaine Gabbert was very accurate at his highly anticipated pro day Thursday as he completed 44 of 49 passes according to reports.
The Columbia Daily Tribune reported that three of the five incompletions were catchable balls. The figures are impressive when one considers that he didn’t have his Missouri receivers available.

http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2011/03/17/accurate-day-for-gabbert/

Also


Shea: Gabbert was flawless on under-center snaps and excelled at moving outside the pocket
about 1 hour ago via ÜberSocial

DraftBoy
03-18-2011, 07:40 AM
Bills confirmed at App State yesterday as well.

DraftBoy
03-20-2011, 01:23 PM
Bills confirmed at New Mexico State Pro Day to watch CB Davon House.

DraftBoy
03-21-2011, 11:52 AM
Bills confirmed at Virginia Tech and Stanford

DraftBoy
03-22-2011, 06:47 PM
Bills confirmed at UGA Pro Day, working to find out if they were at Nevada.

DraftBoy
03-22-2011, 07:20 PM
Confirmed via photos on website that Bills were in Nevada.

Bangarang
03-23-2011, 09:45 AM
Confirmed via photos on website that Bills were in Nevada.

Any idea how Kaepernick looked?

psubills62
03-23-2011, 09:47 AM
Any idea how Kaepernick looked?
He reportedly looked terrific.


Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick was an unofficial 36-of-38 in the Wolf Pack's Pro-Day workout.

Kaepernick reportedly received "great" feedback from scouts and personnel types after the performance that was witnessed by QBs coaches from the Jags and Panthers. Kaepernick, a late first- or second-round prospect, already has meetings scheduled with the Broncos, Dolphins, 49ers, and Titans.
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6530/colin-kaepernick

DraftBoy
03-23-2011, 06:36 PM
Bills confirmed at Hampton Pro Day today to watch DT Kenrick Ellis. Could play the 5 tech DE in our 3-4 front.

scartown
03-23-2011, 07:03 PM
Bills confirmed at UGA Pro Day, working to find out if they were at Nevada.

The Bills were in attendance. Only six teams weren't there.

http://tinyurl.com/6h2qvoz

DraftBoy
03-27-2011, 05:00 PM
Bills confirmed at South Florida, and Northern Colorado.

Also willing to bet they are Miami's pro day but not confirmed yet,

Bangarang
03-27-2011, 05:29 PM
Bills confirmed at Hampton Pro Day today to watch DT Kenrick Ellis. Could play the 5 tech DE in our 3-4 front.

That is a really really big boy to play 5 tech.

X-Era
03-28-2011, 06:12 PM
Nix just said he will watch Quinn and the two LB'ers (Carter and Sturdivant) on Thursday and Bowers on Friday:

http://twitter.com/#!/BuffaloBills/statuses/52507837645078528

DraftBoy
03-29-2011, 04:42 PM
Pretty sure Bills were at Citadel Pro Day to see CB Cortez Allen up close and personal.

DraftBoy
03-29-2011, 04:43 PM
Bills confirmed at Coastal Carolina Pro Day.

DraftBoy
03-29-2011, 09:23 PM
Bills confirmed at Texas.