The Spaz
07-17-2004, 09:13 AM
The Buffalo Bills are making one more move to try to improve their pass rush before training camp.
The team reached an oral agreement on a one-year contract with former Pittsburgh pass-rushing linebacker Jason Gildon, two NFL sources told The News Friday evening.
Gildon was cut in June by the Steelers, who decided he was in decline after he recorded six sacks, his lowest total in six seasons. Gildon, who turns 32 on July 31, was widely considered the top veteran still available on the market.
The question is: Can he recapture some of his old form? Gildon has 77 career sacks and made three Pro Bowls - in 2001, 2002 and 2003.
He figures to be a situational pass rusher from the strong side for the Bills, competing with Jeff Posey for playing time. Posey will be favored to remain a starter because he is more mobile in pass coverage than Gildon. But Gildon could take over pass-rushing duties from the left side of the defensive line.
http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20040717/1049362.asp
The team reached an oral agreement on a one-year contract with former Pittsburgh pass-rushing linebacker Jason Gildon, two NFL sources told The News Friday evening.
Gildon was cut in June by the Steelers, who decided he was in decline after he recorded six sacks, his lowest total in six seasons. Gildon, who turns 32 on July 31, was widely considered the top veteran still available on the market.
The question is: Can he recapture some of his old form? Gildon has 77 career sacks and made three Pro Bowls - in 2001, 2002 and 2003.
He figures to be a situational pass rusher from the strong side for the Bills, competing with Jeff Posey for playing time. Posey will be favored to remain a starter because he is more mobile in pass coverage than Gildon. But Gildon could take over pass-rushing duties from the left side of the defensive line.
http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20040717/1049362.asp