UDFA Signings Thread

[BLeonard]

Figured we could have a single thread to post all of the UDFA signings.

-Bill

[Night Train]

Tyler Bray wasn't drafted.

Everyone told him to stay at Tenny. He bombed the interview at the Combine and isn't ready.

[Dr. Lecter]

Via Twitter - Matt Scott to Jacksonville

[Dr. Lecter]

Brandon Kaufmann, WR Eastern Washington
Ryan Turnley, C Pittsburgh
Drew Smith, RB Albany

All to the Bills

[gonzo1105]

we've also apparently signed Howard LB Keith Pough

[Night Train]

Brandon Kaufmann, WR Eastern Washington
Ryan Turnley, C Pittsburgh
Drew Smith, RB Albany

All to the Bills

Kaufmann is very interesting. Small college but big stats, breaking the FCS single-season record with 1,850 receiving yards on 93 catches (19.9 yard average) and scoring 16 touchdowns. Huge at 6-5 216 and runs in the mid 4.5's. Leaper who comes down with the ball in a crowd. Great hands. Tested well at combine.

[gonzo1105]

Jeff Tuel QB Washington State has signed with the Bills

[ServoBillieves]

We got Turnley? Awesome. Also to make it interesting we got Kaufmann? My boy Dickerson has to be sweating at this point. Time to step up!

[T-Long]

Got D. Rogers too!!!!

[T-Long]

Full list as of 8:35pm

Drew Smith, RB, Albany
Brandon Kaufman, WR, Eastern Washington
Ryan Turnley, C, Pittsburgh
Keith Pugh, LB, Howard
Jeff Tuel, QB, Washington State
Da’rick Rogers, WR, Tennessee Tech
Jordan Dangerfield, FS, Towson

[BertSquirtgum]

I like the Da'Rick signing. Wish they signed Bray instead of Tuel.

[kingJofNYC]

Almost sounds too good to be true.

At least this will pleas k-oneputt

[Mr. Miyagi]

What an AWESOME draft this year, even the UFDAs are good finds.

Either Marrone is taking over the draft or at least Gailey isn't here anymore to get in the way.

[gonzo1105]

Next up apparently: Izaan Cross DT Georgia Tech....Maybe Buddy got a tip from Chan Gailey on that one(sarcasm)

[lmcshadow]

Jeff Tuel, QB, Washington State – Physically-gifted quarterback, but failed to hold the starting quarterback job through his senior season at Washington State.
Drew Smith, RB, Albany – 6’1″, 225-pound power back who ran for 18 touchdowns in his senior season.
Da’Rick Rogers, WR, Tennessee Tech – Projected to be a mid-round draft pick, likely fell due to character concerns but has huge upside as a big, physical and athletic wideout who can go up and make plays on the football. Has a good shot at making the Bills’ final roster as an outside playmaker given his size, strength and quickness in space.
Brandon Kaufman, WR, Eastern Washington - Very tall wideout who led the FCS in receiving yards as a junior before declaring as an early entrant for the 2013 NFL Draft. Talented downfield receiver whose best value may come as a red-zone target if he is able to make the roster.
Ryan Turnley, C, Pittsburgh – Tall but slow center who could also provide depth at guard.
Keith Pough, OLB, Howard - Instinctive, athletic small-school linebacker with a chance to make the roster as inside/outside linebacker depth. Small but showed at Howard he can really play.
Jumal Rolle, CB, Catawba
Jordan Dangerfield, FS, Towson – Short but hard-hitting small-school safety.
Last updated: 4/27 8:48 p.m. ET

[lmcshadow]

What an AWESOME draft this year, even the UFDAs are good finds.

Either Marrone is taking over the draft or at least Gailey isn't here anymore to get in the way.
Charlie (Chan) Gailey says
"Madness twin brother of genius because each live in world created by own ego. One sometimes mistaken for the other."

[DraftBoy]

The link to the site where all the signings are posted;

http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/2013/04/2013-buffalo-bills-udfa-tracker/

[THRILLHO]

Is it just me or have we never been this active in UDFA? I understand we have a lot of holes to fill this year, but it seems like we are being more aggressive this year.

[lmcshadow]

Yo THrill Its noT you..It how the rest of the NFL has worked for years but we wouldnt know thaT WOULD wE VIA ThE dICK AND gAILEY sHOW

[gonzo1105]

I know this is a severe long shot but I thought i'd throw this out for questioning anyways because of his thin frame. Is there anyway that we could be converting Kaufman to Tight End. I highly doubt he would have signed with us if we told him thats what we were doing. Like I said long shot but if we could bulk him up another 15 pounds he might make sense as a receiving tight end.

[Jeff1220]

Historically, the Bills have had some pretty good finds in UDFA.

[SquishDaFish]

Wow I LOVE some of these signings! Pugh and Rodgers! Sweet

[gonzo1105]

We just signed WR Terrell Sinkfield from Northern Iowa. Why is this significant you might ask? Sinkfield is known as the guy during pro day workouts that supposedly ran a 4.19 40 yard dash. Obviously, I think thats an overexaggeration but he still is fast as hell.

Nevermind, he apparently signed with the Dolphins instead!

[lmcshadow]

Historically, the Bills have had some pretty good finds in UDFA.
tHATS ONE THING I CAN AGREE WITH.

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[elltrain22]

We sure have upgraded our WR's. I hated our WR's last year, and actually for probably the past 10+ years. This group is young, fast as heck, and will be very exciting to watch! IMO, I think Rodgers will be, at the very least our 3rd or 4th wr this season. What a terrific addition.

[jills]

Da'rick Rogers as a UDFA? Now that's a big fat YES!

[gonzo1105]

Apparently we have also signed CB Nickell Robey from USC. Thats another big one as he was supposed to be a mid rounder. His drawback is his size as he is like 5'8 170

[BillsU]

We just signed WR Terrell Sinkfield from Northern Iowa. Why is this significant you might ask? Sinkfield is known as the guy during pro day workouts that supposedly ran a 4.19 40 yard dash. Obviously, I think thats an overexaggeration but he still is fast as hell. Nevermind, he apparently signed with the Dolphins instead! Who knows where he signed he seemed to bounce to a couple teams. Right now it says he signed with the Dolphins.

[Tatonka]

i am shocked.. im actually completely stoked about the group of WRs we have now.. with the addition of these two UDFA.. we now have the fastest wr in the draft.. the tallest wr in the draft, and the biggest pot smoker in the draft!

[BillsU]

i am shocked.. im actually completely stoked about the group of WRs we have now.. with the addition of these two UDFA.. we now have the fastest wr in the draft.. the tallest wr in the draft, and the biggest pot smoker in the draft! That's all that matters...lol

[BillsU]

Drew Smith, RB, Albany Brandon Kaufman, WR, Eastern Washington Ryan Turnley, C, Pittsburgh Keith Pugh, LB, Howard Jeff Tuel, QB, Washington State Da’rick Rogers, WR, Tennessee Tech Jordan Dangerfield, FS, Towson Nickell Robey, CB, USC Zach Chibane, OG, Syracuse Jumal Rolle, CB, Catawba Kendall Gaskins, RB/FB, Richmond Vernon Kearney, CB, Lane Aaron Tipoti, DL, Cal

[psubills62]

@adbrandt: Told undrafted player we'd sign him for $500 bonus. Said he didn't have that much but could get it soon. I said "No, we pay you!"

[swiper]

Jeff Tuel QB Washington State has signed with the Bills

Very nice pick-up.

http://www.wsucougars.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/tuel_jeff00.html

[SCBILLFAN1]

Is it just me or have we never been this active in UDFA? I understand we have a lot of holes to fill this year, but it seems like we are being more aggressive this year.

It's because we're changing schemes ...................again

[THE END OF ALL DAYS]

@adbrandt: Told undrafted player we'd sign him for $500 bonus. Said he didn't have that much but could get it soon. I said "No, we pay you!"
Is that for real or made up?

[SquishDaFish]

Is that for real or made up?

Thats for real from his past working in front office

[YardRat]

I started compiling a list of 'wants' as soon as the Bills made their last pick. Some (WR Marquess Wilson, DE David Bass, TE Justice Cunningham) ended up getting drafted anyway. Others (QB Matt Scott, LB Thomas Chase, RB Stefphon Jefferson (jeez, I'm really starting to hate Tennessee again...bastards)) signed elsewhere. Da'Rick Rogers was on my short list, that was a nice pick up. The only guy I have on my list (17 names) that I believe is still available is G Theo Goins, Central Florida.

[DraftBoy]

Add Georgia Tech 5 Tech DE Izaan Cross.

[swiper]

Add Georgia Tech 5 Tech DE Izaan Cross.

#30 on your list!

[X-Era]

Zack Chibane- Syracuse G- I like this kid. He's got a chance to stick.

[X-Era]

Keith Pough can flat out fly to the ball. Plays like his hair is on fire.

[ParanoidAndroid]

This is going to be a very young team.

[jamze132]

Is it just me or have we never been this active in UDFA? I understand we have a lot of holes to fill this year, but it seems like we are being more aggressive this year.

It's cheaper to sign UDFA than actual FA who can help win football games.

[paladin warrior]

any word about OG . Does bills take OG ????????

[BillsU]

any word about OG . Does bills take OG ???????? We signed 2 the G from Syracuse and the C/G from Pitt.

[paladin warrior]

We signed 2 the G from Syracuse and the C/G from Pitt.THANK GOD . What his name??

[Meathead]

bray to kc

[GvilleBills]

This is going to be a very young team.

...and fast...and aggressive...
Gonna be some growing pains this year, but should be a lot of fun.

[Buffalo Thriller]

Did Howard University really copy our logo 100%?

[DraftBoy]

Did Howard University really copy our logo 100%?

Other way around.

Howard has had that logo since the 1920's. The Bills stole the logo since it was copyrighted.

[stuckincincy]

Here's the NFL UDFA site. It's periodically updated.


http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000164809/article/undrafted-freeagent-contracts-for-all-32-nfl-teams

[DraftBoy]

DB Kip Edwards-Missouri to the Bills

[k-oneputt]

Almost sounds too good to be true.

At least this will pleas k-oneputt

I am pleased. I like the Rogers signing and Tuel. I think both have a good shot to make the team.

[Albany,n.y.]

I am pleased. I like the Rogers signing and Tuel. I think both have a good shot to make the team.

Tuel is more of a practice squad player his 1st year. The best case scenario is that in his rookie year, Manuel has 2 veterans on the roster and in year 2, if Tuel has shown enough after a season on the practice squad, then he replaces one of the vets.

[DraftBoy]

Tuel will have to beat out Corp first in the rookie minicamp on the 10-12th.

[k-oneputt]

Manuel, Kolb, Tuel.

They won't keep Jackson to be 3rd string. So it's Tuel or Corp. I'll go with Tuel.

[ParanoidAndroid]

Other way around.

Howard has had that logo since the 1920's. The Bills stole the logo since it was copyrighted.

That's actually false. The story was written by an alumnus who did not have it right. Yes, they have been the Bison since the 20's and yes they had a logo, but not the "Flying Bison." It was created by an artist who worked for the NFL in the 70's named Stevens Wright. (He just passed away this past March)

[k-oneputt]

Tuel will have to beat out Corp first in the rookie minicamp on the 10-12th.

Well that didn't take long.

[Mski]

Tuel will have to beat out Corp first in the rookie minicamp on the 10-12th.
rookie minicamp hasnt started yet, and he already beat out Corp :D

[DraftBoy]

That's actually false. The story was written by an alumnus who did not have it right. Yes, they have been the Bison since the 20's and yes they had a logo, but not the "Flying Bison." It was created by an artist who worked for the NFL in the 70's named Stevens Wright. (He just passed away this past March)

This story appears to be a lot of he said she said with no real clear history of how it happened. I had been told the image Wright created was based very closely off of what Howard was using due to its non-copyrighted image rights.

[SABURZFAN]

Zack Chibane- Syracuse G- I like this kid. He's got a chance to stick.

uh oh... this poor kid is doomed now.

[SABURZFAN]

Keith Pough can flat out fly to the ball. Plays like his hair is on fire.

scratch another one...

[swiper]

bray to kc

How many QBs does KC have on the roster now?

[swiper]

Alex Smith (from 49er trade)
Chase Daniel (from Saints)
Ricki Stanzi (formerly Iowa QB)
Tyler Bray (Tennessee Vols)
Alex Tanney (http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=alex+tanney&view=detail&mid=39A63DABE1231E59CA6339A63DABE1231E59CA63&first=0&FORM=NVPFVR)(the Monmouth QB whose trick-throw video earned him an invite to the Bills in 2011)
Dayne Crist (http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/78606/why-jake-heaps-is-different-from-dayne-crist) (Kansas Jayhawks)

Some good young QB prospects in that camp. Too many however.

[DraftBoy]

Alex Smith (from 49er trade)
Chase Daniel (from Saints)
Ricki Stanzi (formerly Iowa QB)
Tyler Bray (Tennessee Vols)
Alex Tanney (http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=alex+tanney&view=detail&mid=39A63DABE1231E59CA6339A63DABE1231E59CA63&first=0&FORM=NVPFVR)(the Monmouth QB whose trick-throw video earned him an invite to the Bills in 2011)
Dayne Crist (http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/78606/why-jake-heaps-is-different-from-dayne-crist) (Kansas Jayhawks)

Some good young QB prospects in that camp. Too many however.

FWIW Tanney's trick shot video didn't earn him a minicamp invite, but his play did. It's a bit unfair to take away everything he accomplished over his career.

[swiper]

FWIW Tanney's trick shot video didn't earn him a minicamp invite, but his play did. It's a bit unfair to take away everything he accomplished over his career.

Aaron Corp > Alex Tanney

[DraftBoy]

Aaron Corp > Alex Tanney

Maybe but only one of them currently has a job.

[Dr. Lecter]

Not anymore:

Released FB Patrick DiMarco, LB Cory Greenwood, OL Bryan Mattison and QB Alex Tanney.

[DraftBoy]

Not anymore:

Released FB Patrick DiMarco, LB Cory Greenwood, OL Bryan Mattison and QB Alex Tanney.

BRING HIM IN!

[swiper]

Been there. Done that.

Hopefully Tuel is better than both he and Corp.

[MoormanRules8]

FWIW Tanney's trick shot video didn't earn him a minicamp invite, but his play did. It's a bit unfair to take away everything he accomplished over his career.

The kid set all kinds of school records and lit up the DIII Scene. That's what you have to do to get noticed by the NFL, be totally dominant at the lower levels. Even then he was a PS project for some team, WAY too raw on the fundamentals and skills needed to be successful in the NFL.

Players like him and our own Brandon Kaufman tear it up at their level but need time to come around. I really wish the NFL would partner up with the UFL as a sort of minor league like the NFL Europe was. I think it would benefit both significantly, the UFL would gain credibility because NFL caliber players would be there, and the NFL would have a farm system to send kids down to help them develop skills while still owning their rights.

The UFL season doesn't co-inside with the NFL season I don't believe, maybe the Playoffs do, but either way, you can call the guys back whenever you want like Baseball or Hockey. I think it would also allow the UFL to expand into more markets which would love an NFL team but could never support it. It would also help be an extension of the NFL brand, in the deal the NFL could get part of the gate, part of the TV Revenue, and merchandise.

Seems like a perfect partnership, but the NFL loves monopolies, so I don't think they would ever do it.

[DraftBoy]

The kid set all kinds of school records and lit up the DIII Scene. That's what you have to do to get noticed by the NFL, be totally dominant at the lower levels. Even then he was a PS project for some team, WAY too raw on the fundamentals and skills needed to be successful in the NFL.

Players like him and our own Brandon Kaufman tear it up at their level but need time to come around. I really wish the NFL would partner up with the UFL as a sort of minor league like the NFL Europe was. I think it would benefit both significantly, the UFL would gain credibility because NFL caliber players would be there, and the NFL would have a farm system to send kids down to help them develop skills while still owning their rights.

The UFL season doesn't co-inside with the NFL season I don't believe, maybe the Playoffs do, but either way, you can call the guys back whenever you want like Baseball or Hockey. I think it would also allow the UFL to expand into more markets which would love an NFL team but could never support it. It would also help be an extension of the NFL brand, in the deal the NFL could get part of the gate, part of the TV Revenue, and merchandise.

Seems like a perfect partnership, but the NFL loves monopolies, so I don't think they would ever do it.

If the new USFL ever gets rolling then you have what you want. They are willing to run a spring minor league for football teams.

[MoormanRules8]

If the new USFL ever gets rolling then you have what you want. They are willing to run a spring minor league for football teams.

I don't know if they are coming back for a 5th season. Their attendance was reportedly up, but they have said nothing since last year.

[DraftBoy]

I don't know if they are coming back for a 5th season. Their attendance was reportedly up, but they have said nothing since last year.

USFL not UFL

[MoormanRules8]

USFL not UFL

I didn't know the USFL was making a come back.

[DraftBoy]

I didn't know the USFL was making a come back.

Yep was supposed to launch this spring but got delayed to March 2014;
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/03/22/usfl-relaunch-delayed/2011467/

[MoormanRules8]

Yep was supposed to launch this spring but got delayed to March 2014;
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/03/22/usfl-relaunch-delayed/2011467/

Wow thanks for the info.