Bills UDFA Thread

[DraftBoy]

TE Zach Pianalto-UNC

Agreements made tonight are in principle until the morning.

[X-Era]

TE Zach Pianalto-UNC

Agreements made tonight are in principle until the morning.Stickied

[NOT THE DUDE...]

sidney glover, ss, wv, to bills

[X-Era]

More on Glover:

http://www.msnsportsnet.com/profile.cfm?id=101638
http://www.newerascouting.com/2011/01/2011-draft-interview-west-virginia-s-sidney-glover/
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profilexnews.php?pyid=70068&draftyear=2011&genpos=SS

[wmoz11]

Domonic Cook to Bills (Univ. of Buffalo SS).

[Mr. Miyagi]

I have read that teams still can't sign UDFAs yet.

[Demon]

I have read that teams still can't sign UDFAs yet.

They can agree to terms but cant sign the dotted line until tomorrow.

[Demon]

ShanePHallam (http://api.twitter.com/#%21/ShanePHallam) Shane P. Hallam



#TexasTech (http://api.twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23TexasTech) Lb Brian Duncan going to the #Bills (http://api.twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Bills). Nice system fit, could make the practice squad.

[Demon]

Punter signed....

Sprow_ESPN (http://api.twitter.com/#%21/Sprow_ESPN) Chris Sprow



Nice that WSU punter Reid Forrest signed w/ Buffalo. Karma: Fellow Coug and former UFA Rian Lindell stuck there. #WSU (http://api.twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23WSU) #Bills (http://api.twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Bills)

[Demon]

RickHagedorn (http://api.twitter.com/#%21/RickHagedorn) Speedburners



Speedburner RB Emmanuel Moody had signed with the Buffalo Bills. Congrats Emmanuel!

[Demon]

BillsDraft (http://api.twitter.com/#%21/BillsDraft) Matthew Elder



Per Aaron Dietrich Bills add DE Luther Davis from Alabama

[Demon]

JaysonBraddock (http://twitter.com/#%21/JaysonBraddock) Jayson Braddock



#Bills (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Bills) get my #1 ranked #UDFA (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23UDFA) LB, Mario Harvey from Marshall

[NOT THE DUDE...]

mario harvey.... yes!!!!!! could he replace davis??

[DraftBoy]

Working to confirm, lots of missed information out there. I have the latest here;
http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/2011/07/open-thread-bills-udfa-signings/

[Demon]

Working to confirm, lots of missed information out there. I have the latest here;
http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/2011/07/open-thread-bills-udfa-signings/

Never followed him before but Jayson Braddock seems legit. Hope it's true.

[cookie G]

JaysonBraddock (http://twitter.com/#%21/JaysonBraddock) Jayson Braddock



#Bills (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Bills) get my #1 ranked #UDFA (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23UDFA) LB, Mario Harvey from Marshall

Yeah, I just saw that elsewhere...the 5'10 257 lb. fireplug that runs a 4.4 40. He'll earn his bones on special teams.

[DraftBoy]

Never followed him before but Jayson Braddock seems legit. Hope it's true.

Me either and I agree but with the Duncan mess already, Im going to side on caution.

[DraftBoy]

Yeah, I just saw that elsewhere...the 5'10 257 lb. fireplug that runs a 4.4 40. He'll earn his bones on special teams.

Also willing to put his hand down as a 43 DE for versatility sake. Very good pass rusher. They call him "Thumper"

[DraftBoy]

Spoke with Jayson via Twitter to make sure there was no confusion, he's running with it, and Im taking it.

Welcome to the Buffalo Bills Mario "Thumper" Harvey!!

[Bangarang]

Wanted Harvey from the get go. Glad to see we got him.

[DraftBoy]

Per Omar Kelly, Bills sign QB Adam Weber.

[cookie G]

Also willing to put his hand down as a 43 DE for versatility sake. Very good pass rusher. They call him "Thumper"

I don't know about a DE, but used correctly, he could be a dangerous weapon as a pass rusher.

Much like a little RB that can hide behind his OL, he can hide behind his DL on a stunt, and then be past the line before anyone sees him. Fast enough to run down most QB's too.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

THUMPER!!!! i think he will replace davis. right now our backup ilb will be

white/ harvey
torbor

[DraftBoy]

I don't know about a DE, but used correctly, he could be a dangerous weapon as a pass rusher.

Much like a little RB that can hide behind his OL, he can hide behind his DL on a stunt, and then be past the line before anyone sees him. Fast enough to run down most QB's too.

Absolutely my thought process as well!

[cookie G]

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[Demon]

Me either and I agree but with the Duncan mess already, Im going to side on caution.

JoeB_WGR (http://twitter.com/#%21/JoeB_WGR) Joe Buscaglia



Undrafted free agent and Texas Tech LB Brian Duncan (@Bdunc57 (http://twitter.com/Bdunc57)) confirms to a friend on Twitter that he's agreed with the Buffalo Bills.

[Demon]

RickHagedorn (http://api.twitter.com/#%21/RickHagedorn) Speedburners



Speedburner RB Emmanuel Moody had signed with the Buffalo Bills. Congrats Emmanuel!

Just a little extra confirmation on this....

DavidNelson86 (http://twitter.com/#%21/DavidNelson86) David Nelson



#BillsNation (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23BillsNation) welcome my boy Emmanuel Moody to the squad! Just Agreed to join as an UDFA. #Gators (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Gators)



lol

[homeslice5484]

Adam Weber is also a good pickup...now just need a vet backup

[Demon]

Adam Weber is also a good pickup...now just need a vet backup

Hold up....

BillsDraft (http://twitter.com/#%21/BillsDraft) Matthew Elder



Per Omar Kelly, Weber not signing with Bills! We are moving it to the rumor section of our post on BBD!


I love how this dude Omar Kelly goes from saying he signed with Bills to not signing with Bills, when the kid is probably past out sleeping this whole time so he can wake up early to actually with with whomever. lol

[homeslice5484]

I wonder why, this would be a good opportunity for him...

[Demon]

I wonder why, this would be a good opportunity for him...

Have you watched him play? I can't tell you with a stright face that i have, but i've read several scouting reports on him tonight since i read DraftBoy say he was being considered. A lot of positive in the reports, but the one negative is his arm strength. If this kid has a weak arm, which i doubt can be developed at the next level, he doesn't have a prayer of making it with us.

I'd also like to see people compare Weber vs. Levi Brown. But i'll wait for that until we get official word tomorrow if Weber is a Bill or not.

[homeslice5484]

No I have not, I watched some youtube highlights a while back and read about him.

[Demon]

No I have not, I watched some youtube highlights a while back and read about him.

I've liked a lot of his videos too. The weak arm is a turn off though, unless the people i was reading were just too harsh on the kid grading him, which is why i asked if you watched him closely or not.

[DraftBoy]

I have everything I know updated at BBD;
http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/2011/07/open-thread-bills-udfa-signings/#more-242

Im heading to bed, thanks for those that followed along on Twitter!

[X-Era]

Love the Harvey pickup.

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Harvey weighs 257 pounds, but stands at only 6 feet tall. Harvey possesses great speed and ran a 4.43, 40 yard dash on his pro-day. He also has good strength and benched 225, 27 times. Harvey has had very consistent and high level production since 2008. This year he exploded with 9 sacks to go with the 144 tackles. On the field, Harvey has good but not great instincts. His hips are a bit stiff but he has the burst and closing speed to make plays. He will give you everything he has and will fly into the hole to make the stop. Should not have trouble staying with most running backs and tight ends in coverage. Harvey has a lot to offer a team. Expect to see Harvey’s name called in rounds 4 through 6.

[Bills Juggernaut]

I'm hearing: RB Vai Taua

[Whysoserious?]

Multiple reports that Sanzenbacher will choose between the Bengals and Bills today.


Sanz was Ohio State's best WR last year. NEVER DROPPED A BALL.

[Whysoserious?]

if we get Dane, I bet he gets serious time in the slot...

He is similar to Brian Hartline and Anthony Gonzalez out of OSU, but better IMO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I08QqP7cE5A

dude makes great catches vs. Wiscy and more

[psubills62]

Interesting, Weber has reportedly signed with the Broncos.

[methos4ever]

Reports coming out that Thumper may have signed with the Steelers...

[psubills62]

And reportedly Sanzenbacher to Bears.

I know UDFA's aren't a big deal in the end, but it's pretty disappointing to hear we could have gotten both him and Harvey, but they went elsewhere.

[DraftBoy]

Updated Post, here's the current list;

TE Zach Pianalto-UNC
S Sidney Glover-West Virginia
S Domonic Cook-Buffalo
P Reid Forest-Washington State
RB Emmanuel Moody-Florida
DE Luther Davis-Alabama
RB Vai Taua-Nevada
LB Brian Duncan-Texas Tech
OT Rich Lapham-Boston College
LS Danny Aiken-Virginia

http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/2011/07/open-thread-bills-udfa-signings/#comment-200#comment-200

[X-Era]

Really like the Lapham signing. Yes, at this point we should probably think of him like Kyle Calloway last year. But, he's athletic for a big man and at times (maybe only a few) he looked better than Costanzo on that BC line.

He needs technique work badly but he's nimble enough for a RT backup... It will be interesting to see how it plays out with him.

[DraftBoy]

Bills have signed WR Kamar Aiken-UCF

[psubills62]

Is the Lapham signing official? The nepatriotsdraft site doesn't have him listed anymore (I think they had him on the list previously, but now doubting myself).

[DraftBoy]

Is the Lapham signing official? The nepatriotsdraft site doesn't have him listed anymore (I think they had him on the list previously, but now doubting myself).

Intial report is still up.

http://boston.sbnation.com/boston-college-eagles/2011/7/26/2294857/mark-herzlich-new-york-giants-rich-lapham-buffalo-bills-nfl-signings-news

[ServoBillieves]

When is there an official list. Will it be on bb.com or someplace else? I've got my hopes up twice and they got slapped down. I want to know when the pen hits the line.

[DraftBoy]

When is there an official list. Will it be on bb.com or someplace else? I've got my hopes up twice and they got slapped down. I want to know when the pen hits the line.

BB.com should release an official list.

I dont mean to get anybody's hopes up, but I have been very clear. Im reporting when players agree to deals in principle. They still can backout. It doesnt happen often but sometimes it does case in point is Harvey.

[psubills62]

BB.com should release an official list.

I dont mean to get anybody's hopes up, but I have been very clear. Im reporting when players agree to deals in principle. They still can backout. It doesnt happen often but sometimes it does case in point is Harvey.
At this point they can officially sign, though, correct?

[ServoBillieves]

BB.com should release an official list.

I dont mean to get anybody's hopes up, but I have been very clear. Im reporting when players agree to deals in principle. They still can backout. It doesnt happen often but sometimes it does case in point is Harvey.

Oh no I umderstand DB just wanted to know when it's clear. it seems like theres a lot of head scratching going on and I just want to be sure on things.

[Michael82]

@thekeyplay (http://twitter.com/#!/thekeyplay) The Key Play 8 #Hokies (http://twitter.com/#!/search?q=%23Hokies) now will sign, Chris Hazely just to the Bills.




25 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#!/thekeyplay/status/95903698127036416)

InsideTheLeague (http://twitter.com/#!/InsideTheLeague) Neil Stratton by drocksthaparty @



@NFLDraftInsider (http://twitter.com/NFLDraftInsider) Nevada CB Doyle Miller to Bills

12 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#!/InsideTheLeague/status/95907168590639104)

[Michael82]

drocksthaparty (http://twitter.com/#!/drocksthaparty) Damond Talbot



Bills just signed Rob Eddins DE from Ball State, per @SpainCosby02 (http://twitter.com/SpainCosby02)

4 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#!/drocksthaparty/status/95909379718660096)

SpainCosby02 (http://twitter.com/#!/SpainCosby02) Spain Cosby by drocksthaparty



#shoutout (http://twitter.com/#!/search?q=%23shoutout) to my #homeboy (http://twitter.com/#!/search?q=%23homeboy) @RobE_IV (http://twitter.com/RobE_IV) just got signed to the Buffalo Bills I'm proud of ya bruh

6 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#!/SpainCosby02/status/95908854814085120)

[bf1]

super bowl here we come.

[Michael82]

REPNthe27 (http://twitter.com/#!/REPNthe27) Rajric Coleman



Yump its official I'm a buffalo bill

12 hours ago (http://twitter.com/#!/REPNthe27/status/95719056459575297)

[Michael82]

http://a2.twimg.com/profile_images/1446135454/image_normal.jpg (http://twitter.com/#!/KingOfEastTexas) @KingOfEastTexas (http://twitter.com/#!/KingOfEastTexas) Isaiah Thompson


well looks like imma be a buffalo bill.... NY here i come




2 hours ago (http://twitter.com/#!/KingOfEastTexas/status/95866924155678720)

[psubills62]

So that's 1 CB and 3 safeties? They really focused on the skill positions with these UDFA's. Would love to see them get some big boys come unrestricted free agency.

[ServoBillieves]

A lot of these guys seem really enthusiastic in their tweets about being a Bill... Yeesh...

[DraftBoy]

At this point they can officially sign, though, correct?

Yes.

[DraftBoy]

Updated List;

Zach Pinalto (TE, North Carolina)
Sidney Glover (S, West Virginia)
Dominic Cook (S, Buffalo)
Brian Duncan (LB, Texas Tech)
Reid Forrest (P, Washington State)
Luther Davis (DE, Alabama)
Emmanuel Moody (RB, Florida)
Vai Taua (RB, Nevada)
Daniel Aiken (LS, UVA)
Chris Hazley (K, Virginia Tech)
Isaiah Thompson (OL, Houston)
Rich Lapham (OL, Boston College)
Kamar Aiken (WR, UCF)
Doyle Miller (CB, Nevada)
Rajiric Coleman (S, Utah State)
Rob Eddins (DE, Ball State)

http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/2011/07/open-thread-bills-udfa-signings/

[The Jokeman]

How many young Safeties do we need? We drafted Williams and Norris who both could play there and signed three more UDFA? I realzie Whitner's gone but that's excessive considering we still have Wilson, Byrd and Scott on the roster meaning we probably need 1 or 2 at most.

[Bangarang]

Supposedly we also signed kicker Chris Hazley out of Virginia Tech.

[Dantheman1280]

Kamar Aiken has the potential to make the PS. He has good size and good hands, he struggles with concentration at times. I have played pick up basketball with this guy when I went to UCF and the dude can jump out of the gym.