Bills sign TE Michael Gaines (merged)

[madness]

The Buffalo Bills were looking to upgrade their blocking tight end position before Sunday's opener following the release of Matt Murphy. The club feels that need has been effectively filled with the signing of Michael Gaines Monday.

The fourth-year tight end has spent his entire career with the Carolina Panthers after they made him a seventh-round draft pick in 2004. But Gaines was put on injured reserve last Saturday when the club signed free agent safety Marquand Manuel and cornerback Dante Wesley. Gaines, however, opted for an injury settlement so he would have the opportunity to play for another team.

Gaines is healthy and able to play right away. He passed Buffalo's physical and performed well in a workout.

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/news.jsp?news_id=5214

[Michael82]

Michael Gaines...

Good pickup!

[njsue]

Re: Michael Gaines...

Good pickup!

What are his stats?


Thank You

[Michael82]

Re: Bills sign TE Michael Gaines

Interesting news. He's the reason why they cut Matt Murphy....

[justasportsfan]

Re: Bills sign TE Michael Gaines

Interesting news. He's the reason why they cut Matt Murphy....

I thought it's because we're cheap.

[madness]

Re: Bills sign TE Michael Gaines

Interesting news. He's the reason why they cut Matt Murphy....

Yep, CB speculated that in his blog on gameday.

Murphy release

September 9, 2007 Posted By: Chris Brown | Time: 12:41 PM ET | Link MURPHY RELEASE: I think the Matt Murphy release is tied to the fact that they have two in-line tight ends in Royal and Everett and they have just one true H-back in Ryan Neufeld. They were likely hoping that Derek Schouman would come along in camp to the point where they felt comfortable putting him on the roster, but he's still learning the nuances of the position at this level and is on the practice squad. It's my belief that they've found someone who they think can better fill the H-back role. Otherwise why release Murphy? When that unnamed person will be signed is a mystery to me. ---

[Michael82]

Re: Bills sign TE Michael Gaines

Yep, CB speculated that in his blog on gameday.

Murphy release

September 9, 2007 Posted By: Chris Brown | Time: 12:41 PM ET | Link MURPHY RELEASE: I think the Matt Murphy release is tied to the fact that they have two in-line tight ends in Royal and Everett and they have just one true H-back in Ryan Neufeld. They were likely hoping that Derek Schouman would come along in camp to the point where they felt comfortable putting him on the roster, but he's still learning the nuances of the position at this level and is on the practice squad. It's my belief that they've found someone who they think can better fill the H-back role. Otherwise why release Murphy? When that unnamed person will be signed is a mystery to me. ---

I still see Murphy brought back now.

[bigbub2352]

Re: Bills sign TE Michael Gaines

He is better than Matt Murphy, and i like this pick up, for now he is the best we can get, but i feel an upgrade over matt murphy isnt very much but i will take it

[bigbub2352]

Re: Bills sign TE Michael Gaines

He is better than Matt Murphy, and i like this pick up, for now he is the best we can get, but i feel an upgrade over matt murphy isnt very much but i will take it

[blackonyx89]

Re: Bills sign TE Michael Gaines

His Stats....

http://www.panthers.com/Team/PlayerBio.aspx?id=7500

[The Spaz]

Re: Bills sign TE Michael Gaines

Big guy who can help with the running game.

[blackonyx89]

Re: Bills sign TE Michael Gaines

Yes! This guy even stuck it to us in a game as a Panther.



Scored game-winning touchdown on three-yard reception with 2:16 remaining in the fourth quarter of 13-9 victory at Buffalo (11/27/05).

Welcome aboard!!!

[madness]

Re: Bills sign TE Michael Gaines

Double TE with Gaines and Royal.

'Money' has to love the sound of that.

[TigerJ]

Re: Bills sign TE Michael Gaines

Makes sense.

[justasportsfan]

Re: Bills sign TE Michael Gaines

His Stats....

http://www.panthers.com/Team/PlayerBio.aspx?id=7500

looks like a Royal clone. But hey, based on the injuries we have , good signing in case Royals goes down. We already lost Everret.