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[Tatonka]

Bills | Acholonu Signed - from www.KFFL.com
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 17:34:13 -0700

Agent Paul Sheehy has confirmed to KFFL that the Buffalo Bills have signed undrafted rookie free agent OLB D.D. Acholonu (Washington State). Terms of the deal were undisclosed.

[The Spaz]

OLB/DE D.D. Acholonu 6'2"1/4 241 Lbs.

Good burst and edge quickness. Has good balance, straight-line speed and quick, active hands. Good Motor, effort and chase speed from the back side. Excellent work ethic.

http://www.dispatch.com/news/sports02/sep02/osu-ws/image/www_ea_osuwash_01.jpghttp://media.theinsiders.com/Media/College_Football/101_DDAcholonu.JPG

http://washingtonstate.theinsiders.com/2/206028.html

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/cougars/145909_coug29.html

This guy gets to the QB quite a bit!:up::beers:

[hintexas]

OLB/DE D.D. Acholonu 6'2"1/4 241 Lbs.

Projected as a 6th round pick
Pros: DD started at DE in college and was incredibly effective as a speed rusher, had great pursuit ability, and a knack for stripping the ball. He can drop into zone coverage, is an excellent tackler, very athletic, and with upside.

Cons: He is just too small for an every down DE. Would be ok as a situational rush specialist but I feel is an ideal candidate to convert to OLB. He has great skill and size package for such a move and should excel.
Draft Exchange Analysis:

He will need a little time to make the adjustment to OLB but I feel with his skills and size would be ideal in that position. He has put up huge numbers as a pass rusher and whatever position they consider him at, he should definitely get a chance to make an NFL roster.

[casdhf]

Sounds like a good move. You can never have enough fast LBs. Hope he's more successful than Corey Moore.

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by casdhf
Sounds like a good move. You can never have enough fast LBs. Hope he's more successful than Corey Moore.

That whole draft sucked thanks John!:down:

[ShadowHawk7]

Sounds like a great move! :up: He had no flaws listed other than he had to move to OLB. Should be a stud STer if nothing else.

This is my wish list of FA signings now:
Kentrell Curry FS 6-1, 200 Georgia
(to compete w/ Wire, PP, and Reese. Could be a gem.)
Jason Peters TE 6-4, 335 Arkansas
(Like having an extra tackle on the field, great for two TE sets.)
Shannon Snell OG 6-4, 315 Florida
(I'm really suprised this guy wasn't drafted, we should give him a look.)
Robert Kent QB 6-4, 222 Jackson State
(Very underrated, could provide solid backup)
Doug Easlick FB 5-11, 240 East Carolina
(Best blocking FB in the FA, ok hands, decent runner.)
Jarrett Payton RB 6-0, 220 Miami
(I really like this guy, should provide solid backup to WM and TH. Will fight for 3rd RB spot w/ Joe Burns.)

[LtBillsFan66]

Bills | Acholonu Signed - from www.KFFL.com
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 17:34:13 -0700

Agent Paul Sheehy has confirmed to KFFL that the Buffalo Bills have signed undrafted rookie free agent OLB D.D. Acholonu (Washington State). Terms of the deal were undisclosed.

[Dozerdog]

Originally posted by billsfanone
Bills | Acholonu Signed - from www.KFFL.com
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 17:34:13 -0700

Agent Paul Sheehy has confirmed to KFFL that the Buffalo Bills have signed undrafted rookie free agent OLB D.D. Acholonu (Washington State). Terms of the deal were undisclosed.
It would have been easier to quote him, ya dufus...;)

[ShadowHawk7]

lol, ya! It will be very interesting to see if any of our backup LBs (Stevenson, Crowell, or this new guy) can push Posey for his starting spot. I'd like to see some competition there.

[mypoorfriendme]

its been said before but i thought id reiterate...im sick of these "over-acheivers" aka "under-talenters"

(sorry i had to make up a word)

[AndreReed83]

One guy I'd like to see us sign is Oklahoma Univ. RB Renaldo Works. He would be a perfect replacement for Sammy Morris.

[B-DON]

did everage get drafted?

[SoCalBillsFan]

No B-Don, I'd like to see us get him.

[BuffaloRanger]

So would every other team.

[B-DON]

please td bring in everage im begging you

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by mypoorfriendme
its been said before but i thought id reiterate...im sick of these "over-acheivers" aka "under-talenters"

(sorry i had to make up a word)

They're all undrafted free agents, what do you want?

[The Spaz]

The Bills apparently signed:

S Rashad Baker, CB Jabari Greer, DE/OLB Constantin Ritzman

http://media.theinsiders.com/Media/NFL/92104_Rashad-Baker.JPG
<b>S Rashad Baker</b>

http://www.jacksonsun.com/sports/collegefootball/images/greer.jpg
<b>CB Jabari Greer</b>

<b>DE/OLB Constantin Ritzman</b>

[The Spaz]

TE/QB Nathan Chandler 6'6" 250

http://www.hawkcentral.com/teams/football/2003/photos/092103photo1.jpg
<b>TE Nathan Chandler</b>

http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/iowa/galleries/footbl_100403/chandler_100403-lg.jpg
<b>QB Nathan Chandler</b>

[The Spaz]

TD just confirmed the signing on WGR Radio.

http://www.billszone.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10011/jasonpetersark1.JPG
<b>TE Jason Peters</b>

[TypicalBill]

nice!

[Jan Reimers]

Spaz - Chandler or Peters?

[The Spaz]

RB Shaud Williams 5'8" 190 Lbs.
Extremely productive. Combines vision, balance and elusiveness. Very good lateral quickness. Shows speed getting to and through the hole. Can accelerate and break away from the pack. Good route-runner. Great work ethic. Bench-presses more tnat twice his weight (375 pounds). Good hands. Effective as a cut blocker.

http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/sports/031012/alabama.jpg

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by Jan Reimers
Spaz - Chandler or Peters?

Both

[Jan Reimers]

If the list so far is really Acholonu, Baker, Greer, Ritzman, Chandler, Peters and Williams, we're doing great! There are probably 4 keepers in that group.

[EDS]

And everyone was *****ing and moaning that the Bills didn't draft Peters in the 4th!!! Guess TD out-smarted all you arm-chair GMs.

The cynicism about this draft is unbelievable. I think the Bills have really helped themselves the last few days. They now have one of the deepest and most talented receiver groups, excellent depth at DT, some quality TE prospects and a potential franchise QB with an absolute rocket launcher and Kelly-like moxie. Add in McGahee and the Bills now have as much depth and skill on offense as any team in the league.

The offensive line may not have been addressed as well as some might like, but this was a really weak draft for the offensive line. Mostly projects who will need a year or two to develop.

[Jan Reimers]

Originally posted by EDS
And everyone was *****ing and moaning that the Bills didn't draft Peters in the 4th!!! Guess TD out-smarted all you arm-chair GMs.

The cynicism about this draft is unbelievable. I think the Bills have really helped themselves the last few days. They now have one of the deepest and most talented receiver groups, excellent depth at DT, some quality TE prospects and a potential franchise QB with an absolute rocket launcher and Kelly-like moxie. Add in McGahee and the Bills now have as much depth and skill on offense as any team in the league.

The offensive line may not have been addressed as well as some might like, but this was a really weak draft for the offensive line. Mostly projects who will need a year or two to develop.

Great post. I couldn't agree more, EDS.

[Hounds]

Williams is from Andrews, Texas which is just down the road from where I live. He was a great running back in highschool and went to Texas Tech he transfered to Alabama because he didnt like the philosophy that new head coach Leach brought to Tech. He gave a passioned speech defending his coach last year when Alabama fired their coach. He has all the moves but his size has always been a question. He is a big time leader and you could see that when he deafended his old coach, with all of his teamates standing behind him. So he had 4 differant head coaches in college and I think with a more stable coaching system he could really become a good player. I wanted Roy to go to the Bills so bad that I never thought about a running bcak from this area going to the team

[chernobylwraiths]

Originally posted by The Spaz
RB Shaud Williams 5'8&quot; 190 Lbs.
Extremely productive. Combines vision, balance and elusiveness. Very good lateral quickness. Shows speed getting to and through the hole. Can accelerate and break away from the pack. Good route-runner. Great work ethic. Bench-presses more tnat twice his weight (375 pounds). Good hands. Effective as a cut blocker.

http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/sports/031012/alabama.jpg

Wouldn't twice his weight be 380 lbs. ? :D

[toughluck]

Great post EDS, I am with you all the way on that.

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by chernobylwraiths
Wouldn't twice his weight be 380 lbs. ? :D

Hey I took what it said in Pro Football Weekly.:mad::beers:

[chernobylwraiths]

Originally posted by The Spaz


Hey I took what it said in Pro Football Weekly.:mad::beers:

I know you did. Just doing the math and I saw the error. It's not on you. :)

[TigerJ]

Williams would be a Ken Simonton type guy. Maybe one of them will make the team as a change of pace scatback.

Any info on Chandler? Where did he play?

[Jan Reimers]

Played QB at Iowa. The only info I've seen talks about him as a developmental QB prospect.

[ryjam282]

Jarrett Payton will do well as well. Will be solid on ST and could get Joe Burns outta here. He is decent and got the runaround at UM during his career. Not to mention having to sit behind some decent RB's (Portis, McGahee, Gore). He did rush for 1000 yards in just 8 games last year for the Canes.

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by Jan Reimers
Played QB at Iowa. The only info I've seen talks about him as a developmental QB prospect.

Probable TE.

[Dantheman1280]

Why didnt we take Nat Dorsey when we had the chance??

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by Dantheman1280
Why didnt we take Nat Dorsey when we had the chance??


Why didn't anyone else?

[ShadowHawk7]

Originally posted by ryjam282
Jarrett Payton will do well as well. Will be solid on ST and could get Joe Burns outta here. He is decent and got the runaround at UM during his career. Not to mention having to sit behind some decent RB's (Portis, McGahee, Gore). He did rush for 1000 yards in just 8 games last year for the Canes.

He intrigues me also, I hope we can get him. Has a great bio on NFL.com, FYI. Should provide solid depth.

[Dantheman1280]

Originally posted by The Spaz
Why didn't anyone else?

I dont care what everyone else did, we needed a solid o-line prospect and we came up with nothing!

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by Dantheman1280
I dont care what everyone else did, we needed a solid o-line prospect and we came up with nothing!


There's obviously a reason why no one took him until later. The Colts were able to get Ben Utecht as an UDFA becuase he has a sports hernia. We don't know if Dorsey has an injury or off the field problems.

[Tatonka]

we got peyton too?

[Tatonka]

hell yeah about peters!

[Dantheman1280]

so what are we going to do about the o-line depth??

[Dozerdog]

Originally posted by Dantheman1280
I dont care what everyone else did, we needed a solid o-line prospect and we came up with nothing!

I don't understand. You can't acquire what isn't there.

We also need a cure for cancer, and world peace.

[Philly Zoner]

Originally posted by EDS
And everyone was *****ing and moaning that the Bills didn't draft Peters in the 4th!!! Guess TD out-smarted all you arm-chair GMs.

The cynicism about this draft is unbelievable. I think the Bills have really helped themselves the last few days. They now have one of the deepest and most talented receiver groups, excellent depth at DT, some quality TE prospects and a potential franchise QB with an absolute rocket launcher and Kelly-like moxie. Add in McGahee and the Bills now have as much depth and skill on offense as any team in the league.

The offensive line may not have been addressed as well as some might like, but this was a really weak draft for the offensive line. Mostly projects who will need a year or two to develop.

there are more pessimistic ways to look at this draft, but I'm real happy. OL woulda been nice, but like you said, it was a shi**y draft for OL. TD done good, at least from where we stand now.

there's always June 1

[mypoorfriendme]

Originally posted by The Spaz
They're all undrafted free agents, what do you want?

guys who are maybe under-acheivers or havent played to their fullest potential. i realize im most likely wrong, but when i hear of all the people we sign who are mainly "hardworkers" it just sends a message to me that they're hard work has to make up for their lack of talent. this is why i want someone like tommy kelly or brandon everage, players who might never "click" in the nfl, but atleast have the potential to be better than mediocre if given the right influence and direction

[Tatonka]

Originally posted by Dantheman1280
so what are we going to do about the o-line depth??

i think we grab one big player to compete at guard or center after june 1st.. we tried to bring in bobbie williams.. so you konw they are not done.

this draft was not a good oline draft.. but i think we made the best of it.. and our FA pick ups have been great.

[Tatonka]

can someone list the guys that we have acutally signed at this point?

[Ebenezer]

Originally posted by Dozerdog
We also need a cure for world peace.

why would you want to cure peace?? :ontome:

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by mypoorfriendme
guys who are maybe under-acheivers or havent played to their fullest potential. i realize im most likely wrong, but when i hear of all the people we sign who are mainly "hardworkers" it just sends a message to me that they're hard work has to make up for their lack of talent. this is why i want someone like tommy kelly or brandon everage, players who might never "click" in the nfl, but atleast have the potential to be better than mediocre if given the right influence and direction

There's plent of those over-achievers all over the NFL and have made a long career out of being that way.

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by Tatonka
can someone list the guys that we have acutally signed at this point?

I have they're all in this thread.

[mypoorfriendme]

constantin ritzman...."season-ending knee injury in 2002 raises durability questions...."

rashad baker...."durability is a concern...NFL comparison: izell reese"

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by mypoorfriendme
constantin ritzman...."season-ending knee injury in 2002 raises durability questions...."

rashad baker...."durability is a concern...NFL comparison: izell reese"

You have to love comparisons.:rolleyes: Hey is J.P. Losman Jake Plummer?

[Ebenezer]

Originally posted by The Spaz
You have to love comparisons.:rolleyes:

"Brad May is the next Cam Neeley"

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by Ebenezer
"Brad May is the next Cam Neeley"

I remember that!:puke:

[Ebenezer]

Originally posted by The Spaz
I remember that!:puke:

Brad May wasn't even the next Brad May....He sucked...

[Michael82]

Jason Peters is the next Kyle Brady, according to Sporting News Magazine.

[Ebenezer]

Originally posted by Mikey82
Jason Peters is the next Kyle Brady, according to Sporting News Magazine.

great :rolleyes:

[Hounds]

Fullback what about a fullback. I dont think they can get an good olineman in free agents after the draft here but dont the Bills need to get one of the available fullbacks

[chernobylwraiths]

Here's a link I found on the ESPN Bills board to all the undrafted free agents:

http://draftdaddy.com/prospects/UDFA.cfm#BUF

However, it doesn't have everyone that has been posted here.

[Dozerdog]

Does anyone have a source for the Peyton, Williams, and Chandler signings?

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by Dozerdog
Does anyone have a source for the Peyton, Williams, and Chandler signings?

Chandler-WKBW TV
Shaud Willimas-TD
Jason Peters-TD

We didn't sign Peyton that was just someone's suggestion.

[Dozerdog]

Were these published or Over- the- air repots? Was Williams revealed on the Radio??

I want to put these on the front page but need at least one source

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by Dozerdog
Were these published or Over- the- air repots? Was Williams revealed on the Radio??

I want to put these on the front page but need at least one source

WNSA reported Jason Peters, Shaud Williams, Nathan Chandler, Rashad Baker, D.D. Acholonu.

[Tatonka]

Originally posted by Dozerdog
Does anyone have a source for the Peyton, Williams, and Chandler signings?

http://draftdaddy.com/prospects/UDFA.cfm#BUF

[The Spaz]

WNSA also reported the Bills have signed safety Mark Graham- Buffalo 6'0" 200 Lbs.