Bills Sign 18 Free Agents

[AndyC34]

According to V Coach... and BuffaloBills.com... more info coming soon

[Dozerdog]

Names! We got a bunch already-


Peters, Williams, Chandler, DD Whatshisface from Wash St, and the 3 Tennessee guys.

[AndyC34]

Not sure yet.... just got a text message but those guys are included

[AndyC34]

LB Dilibe Acholonu Washington State
FS Rashad Baker Tennessee
WR Kevin Beard Miami (FL)
QB Nathan Chandler Iowa
CB Deon Giddens Tennessee State
FS Mark Graham Buffalo
CB Jabari Greer Tennessee
CB Johnny Lamar Florida
FB Luke Lawton McNeese State
RB Isaac Mitchell Idaho State
TE Jason Peters Arkansas
OT David Phillips Stephen F. Austin
CB Lawrence Richardson Arkansas
DE Constantin Ritzmann Tennessee
C Kurt Sigler Eastern Michigan
DE Michale Spicer Western Carolina
LB Daryl Towns Nevada
RB Shaud Williams Alabama

[R. Rich]

Originally posted by AndyC34
LB Dilibe Acholonu Washington State
FS Rashad Baker Tennessee
WR Kevin Beard Miami (FL)
QB Nathan Chandler Iowa
CB Deon Giddens Tennessee State
FS Mark Graham Buffalo
CB Jabari Greer Tennessee
CB Johnny Lamar Florida
FB Luke Lawton McNeese State
RB Isaac Mitchell Idaho State
TE Jason Peters Arkansas
OT David Phillips Stephen F. Austin
CB Lawrence Richardson Arkansas
DE Constantin Ritzmann Tennessee
C Kurt Sigler Eastern Michigan
DE Michale Spicer Western Carolina
LB Daryl Towns Nevada
RB Shaud Williams Alabama


I liked Peters, Greer, and Richardson as possible draft picks even before the draft. Those are good signings.

[AndyC34]

I still think we need a blocking FB. That Lawton guy is a poor blocker acording to http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/profiles/fb/lukelawton.html

Luke Lawton
NFL Position: Fullback
College: McNeese St.
Class: Senior
Ht: 6-0
Wt: 237
40: 4.74

Strengths: Good size and speed...Excels at running inside the tackles...Good hands...Can also long-snap.

Weaknesses: Not a great blocker...Needs to lock on and sustain his blocks better.

Notes: Very athletic fullback who should really impress in workouts.

[Dozerdog]

FS Rashad Baker Tennessee
CB Jabari Greer Tennessee
TE Jason Peters Arkansas
CB Lawrence Richardson Arkansas
RB Shaud Williams Alabama


Great pick-ups!

[Dozerdog]

Originally posted by AndyC34
I still think we need a blocking FB. That Lawton guy is a poor blocker acording to http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/profiles/fb/lukelawton.html

Luke Lawton
NFL Position: Fullback
College: McNeese St.
Class: Senior
Ht: 6-0
Wt: 237
40: 4.74

Strengths: Good size and speed...Excels at running inside the tackles...Good hands...Can also long-snap.

Weaknesses: Not a great blocker...Needs to lock on and sustain his blocks better.

Notes: Very athletic fullback who should really impress in workouts.



Looks like an attempt to get a ST guy

[BillsRockSOMUCH]

Originally posted by AndyC34
I still think we need a blocking FB. That Lawton guy is a poor blocker acording to http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/profiles/fb/lukelawton.html

Luke Lawton
NFL Position: Fullback
College: McNeese St.
Class: Senior
Ht: 6-0
Wt: 237
40: 4.74

Strengths: Good size and speed...Excels at running inside the tackles...Good hands...Can also long-snap.

Weaknesses: Not a great blocker...Needs to lock on and sustain his blocks better.

Notes: Very athletic fullback who should really impress in workouts.

I still want to get Travis Wilson.

[The_Philster]

Originally posted by AndyC34
I still think we need a blocking FB. That Lawton guy is a poor blocker acording to http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/profiles/fb/lukelawton.html

Luke Lawton
NFL Position: Fullback
College: McNeese St.
Class: Senior
Ht: 6-0
Wt: 237
40: 4.74

Strengths: Good size and speed...Excels at running inside the tackles...Good hands...Can also long-snap.

Weaknesses: Not a great blocker...Needs to lock on and sustain his blocks better.

Notes: Very athletic fullback who should really impress in workouts.


Originally posted by Dozerdog
Looks like an attempt to get a ST guy

possible replacement for Sammy Morris?

[Dozerdog]

Originally posted by BillsRockSOMUCH
Peters isn't a great pickup?

He is- that's why he's in the middle of the list...:shakeno:

[BillsRockSOMUCH]

Originally posted by The_Philster




possible replacement for Sammy Morris?

Definately

[Canadian'eh!]

I'm still hoping a Kicker and blocking FB show up thoguh.. PETERS is great.. HELLO 3rd and short.

[shelby]

Originally posted by AndyC34

FS Rashad Baker Tennessee

FS Mark Graham Buffalo


:madcurse:

[The_Philster]

Originally posted by shelby
:madcurse:

:shakeno: Undrafted free agents rarely make the team let alone bump your boy out of the starting lineup :calm: Maybe one of these guys will be a decent backup :up:

[Canadian'eh!]

Shelby....
no offence meant, but are you sure Coy can play FS? I have major doubts about this. He is FANTASTIC on ST, and is a good SS, but his coverage skills were terrible when he started as a rookie. FS is more of a coverage position and a plce where you want to cet some INT's. not Coy's strong suits.

(sorry if this is off topic)

[The Spaz]

http://www.sptimes.com/News/120201/photos/sp-miami.jpg
<b>Kevin Beard</b>

[The Spaz]

Giddens next defensive star in TSU lineup

http://www.tennessean.com/sports/tsu/archives/02/09/21503117.shtml?Element_ID=21503117

Tigers defense plans on keeping opponents cornered

http://www.tennessean.com/sports/tsu/archives/03/08/38205661.shtml?Element_ID=38205661

[The Spaz]

http://www.angelfire.com/fl/SaltWaterGator/1uk.jpg
<b>Johnny Lamar</b>

[ShadowHawk7]

LB Dilibe Acholonu Washington State
FS Rashad Baker Tennessee
FB Luke Lawton McNeese State
CB Jabari Greer Tennessee
TE Jason Peters Arkansas
RB Shaud Williams Alabama

The best signs of the group. Should have a solid shot at a roster spot.

[The Spaz]

http://www.geauxcowboys-eastside.com/images/wvt01g44run.jpg
<b>Luke Lawton</b>

[The Spaz]

http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/idsu/sports/m-footbl/auto_headshot/p-MitchellIsaac2003.jpg
<b>Isaac Mitchell</b>

http://isubengals.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mitchell_isaac00.html

[The Spaz]

http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/sasu/sports/m-footbl/auto_headshot/p-phillips03-1.jpg
<b>David Phillips</b>

http://sfajacks.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/phillips_david00.html

[The Spaz]

http://oinkville.tripod.com/lrunlv.jpg
<b>Lawrence Richardson</b>

[The Spaz]

http://www.tonycoxhome.com/2001%20lsu%20ritzman-lg.jpg
<b>Constantin Ritzmann</b>

[The Spaz]

http://www.ewu.edu/Athletics/Intercol/02-03News/03fbcpSiglerKurt.jpg
<b>Kurt Sigler</b>

[Will McGahee Fast]

Originally posted by Dozerdog
FS Rashad Baker Tennessee
CB Jabari Greer Tennessee
TE Jason Peters Arkansas
CB Lawrence Richardson Arkansas
RB Shaud Williams Alabama


Great pick-ups!

I agree.. those are 5 excellent pickups....

I am really high on Richardson and Peters is a monster!

[The Spaz]

http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/wcar/sports/m-footbl/auto_action/a-SpicerFurman.jpg
<b>Michale Spicer</b>

[The Spaz]

http://www.rgj.com/news/files/2003/08/12/30885.jpg
<b>Daryl Towns</b>

[The Spaz]

http://www.ubathletics.buffalo.edu/football/pics/2002/hs/markgraham.jpg
<b>Mark Graham</b>

[Bmax]

check out the facts on michale spicer de western carolina.....speed rusher ........could surprise...

http://catamountsports.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121003aaa.html[/url]

[helmetguy]

What? No Dan Holland? I'm officially pissed...

[hintexas]

Luke Lawton Bio info. -
Pros: Luke has good size & is an experienced fullback that has shown the ability to not only run effectively with the ball but also act the role of a receiver out of the backfield & block effectively. He has an excellent motor & work ethics.

Cons: He is not a big play threat, having marginal speed, and will be good in short yardage situations as a receiver but will not break it open. He should add a little lower body strength and power and work more on his pass route techniques.
Draft Exchange Analysis:

Pro Day Update :

HEIGHT:5.11.6
WEIGHT:237
40 AVERAGE:4.55
SHORT SHUTTLE:4.54
3 CONE:4.63
VERTICLE:33.5
LONG JUMP:9'2"

They were forced to go inside for the workouts and a wooden floor resulted in slower than normal 3 cone and shuttle times.

He will not win you over with any one aspect of his game but he is a solid all-around prospect that will grow at the next level and should be a solid contributor on a roster in the NFL. Not sure if he will be drafted but if not will surely get an opportunity as an undrafted free agent and should, if picked up by a team needing someone with his skills, make the roster easily.

[kwharter]

Go here for the bios of all the rookie free agents signed: http://buffalobills.blogdrive.com/

[The_Philster]

Originally posted by helmetguy
What? No Dan Holland? I'm officially pissed...

plenty of time for him to sign...:calm:

[helmetguy]

Originally posted by The_Philster
plenty of time for him to sign...:calm:

Let's hope! Who knows? We may run into him down at Mark's Bros.

[AndreReed83]

Originally posted by The Spaz
http://www.geauxcowboys-eastside.com/images/wvt01g44run.jpg
&lt;b&gt;Luke Lawton&lt;/b&gt;

Awesome picture of Lawton, nice find Spaz.

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by AndreReed83
Awesome picture of Lawton, nice find Spaz.


I'm glad you like it man!:up::beers:

[The_Philster]

Originally posted by helmetguy
Let's hope! Who knows? We may run into him down at Mark's Bros.

Sounds good to me :cheers:

[BuffaloRanger]

That guy has Lawton wrapped up pretty good. I don't think he went to far after that.

I am glad TD signed some good FAs - and alot of them. 3 or 4 could make the team and that's good.

I'm a little disappointed in the lack of Oline FAs. I thought that since TD was so big on improving the Oline with 6th and 7th round picks that undrafted FAs would be right up his alley.

Sacks allowed is so overrated.

[The Spaz]

That guy has Lawton wrapped up pretty good. I don't think he went to far after that.

I bet he did!:up:

[Dantheman1280]

any Info on these o-line pickups??

[BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan]

I've seen this kid play at UB I go to almost all UB's home games he's a hometown kid and I hope the BILLS keep him

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by Dantheman1280
any Info on these o-line pickups??

Go to BB.com they have all there bio's up with accomplishment.:beers:

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by BillsChampsin04
I've seen this kid play at UB I go to almost all UB's home games he's a hometown kid and I hope the BILLS keep him


I know he's a hometown guy but this guy really did have a good career at UB!:up: