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Alex Carrington - DL - Bills

Bills DL Alex Carrington averaged a pressure every 10 pass rushes last season.

Carrington was an underrated force as a rotational lineman behind Kyle Williams and Marcell Dareus in the Bills' 4-3 defense, but his role in new DC Mike Pettine's system remains unclear with the addition of Alan Branch. He previously played both defensive end and outside linebacker in Buffalo's 3-4 scheme.
Source: Pro Football Focus
May 18 - 6:31 PM
E.J. Manuel - QB - Bills

New Bills GM Doug Whaley said he's keeping an open mind about starting No. 16 overall pick E.J. Manuel as a rookie.

"Time will tell," said Whaley. "He does have the work ethic and the leadership qualities that he’ll have a chance. But we believe competition brings out the best in everybody. Between him, Kevin Kolb, Tarvaris Jackson, even Jeff Tuel, we’re excited to see who comes out on top of that position battle." In all likelihood, Manuel would have to fall flat on his face to not start Week 1.
Source: buffalobills.com
May 17 - 1:21 PM
E.J. Manuel - QB - Bills

New Bills GM Doug Whaley was an "integral" part of drafting E.J. Manuel.

"I was the person that handled the draft process and setting up the board," Whaley said. "We think that we did enough due diligence and the information pointed us all to this point that E.J. would be the guy we feel will take the Buffalo Bills into the future." Buddy Nix's successor is setting himself up to take the credit — or blame — for Manuel's career. A major project compared to most recent first-round quarterbacks, there's no guarantee Manuel will make a positive impact as a rookie. It's entirely possible Whaley's reign as GM in Buffalo will be defined by Manuel's success or lack thereof.
Source: Buffalo News
May 17 - 8:29 AM
Bills Offense - TM - Bills

Bills named Doug Whaley their new general manager.

40-year-old Whaley was groomed for the job for the past three years, working as 73-year-old Buddy Nix's right hand man. A safety and linebacker at the University of Pittsburgh, Whaley broke into the league as a Steelers scout in 1995 and came to Buffalo highly recommended by Kevin Colbert. With the Bills, Whaley is credited with acquiring RG Kraig Urbik and TE Scott Chandler off waivers, in addition to wielding a "heavy hand" in drafting Stephon Gilmore last year, and E.J. Manuel this year. He also played a leading role in the search committee that wound up hiring Doug Marrone. With a fresh-faced coaching staff, new GM, and franchise quarterback hopeful, things appear to be looking up in Buffalo.
May 16 - 9:19 AM
Bills Offense - TM - Bills

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora confirms Bills assistant GM Doug Whaley is expected to replace outgoing GM Buddy Nix, and that an announcement is likely to come Thursday.

The Bills have been grooming the former Steelers executive for the job since the end of last season. Nix says he's stepping away because he "(feels) it's the right time," but USA Today's Mike Garafolo has characterized the situation as Nix being forced out in favor of Whaley, who is over 30 years Nix's junior. The Bills are remaking their organization at warp speed.
Source: CBSSports.com
May 15 - 5:12 PM
Mark Anderson - DL - Bills

Bills RE Mark Anderson (knee surgeries) is now participating fully at OTAs.

A predictable free-agent flop in 2012, Anderson missed all but five games in his first season with Buffalo after signing a four-year, $20 million contract. His year was primarily derailed by two knee surgeries to repair lateral meniscus damage. Anderson remains the Bills' best pass rusher beyond Mario Williams, so he's likely ticketed for a big role in Mike Pettine's new defense.
Source: buffalobills.com
May 15 - 4:51 PM
Scott Chandler - TE - Bills

Bills TE Scott Chandler is sitting out full-squad OTAs while continuing to rehab his torn left ACL.

Chandler suffered the injury on December 23 and his training camp status is in question. The 28-year-old's role in new coach Doug Marrone's offense is also uncertain, although Buffalo did little to upgrade tight end other than draft Chris Gragg in the seventh round. Chandler's 2013 fantasy outlook is bleak.
Source: buffalobills.com
May 15 - 4:11 PM
Stevie Johnson - WR - Bills

Stevie Johnson has "no idea" when he'll be cleared from the back injury that has sidelined him since mid-April.

Johnson missed the initial phase of Buffalo's offseason conditioning program and is now sitting out full-squad OTAs. The Bills' website calls the injury a "strain." Said Johnson, "It’s just frustrating seeing the guys running around, but it’s getting better. ... I’m just doing everything that they’re telling me to. I’m doing the weight room stuff. Of course I’m inside the playbook and when they give me the green light I’ll be ready to go."
Source: buffalobills.com
May 15 - 4:08 PM
Eric Wood - C - Bills

Bills C Eric Wood says there's interest from "both sides" in a new deal, but that there have yet to be talks.

Wood is going into the final year of his rookie contract. "(With) a GM change and a big-time free agent at safety that we'd like to get re-signed ... I know I'm not top priority right now," Wood said. "Hopefully we can get a deal done at some point, maybe this summer." The No. 28 overall pick of the 2009 draft, Wood graded out as the No. 25 center in Pro Football Focus' ratings last season. He was better in 2011, but has missed 17 games in four years because of injury. Wood could be best off betting that he can stay healthy and hitting the open market next winter.
Source: WGR 550 Buffalo
May 15 - 2:44 PM
Kiko Alonso - LB - Bills

Bills agreed to terms with No. 46 overall pick LB Kiko Alonso on a four-year contract.

A three-down prospect, the Bills believe Alonso can play multiple positions. "He’s shown that he’s instinctive," coach Doug Marrone said. "He can play man-to-man, he has good zone awareness, has a bunch of pass breakups. You see it from a coverage standpoint and then you also see him coming downhill making plays and he has a lot of tackles for losses." A burly 6-foot-3, 238 pounds, Alonso has decent speed (4.74) and strong cover skills. He could make a big impact in Mike Pettine’s defense as a rookie.
Source: buffalobills.com
May 15 - 2:36 PM
Chris Scott - T - Bills

Chris Scott was working as the starting left guard at Bills OTAs.

The Bills' quest to replace Andy Levitre isn't going to be pretty. Scott is former fifth-round pick that has spent most of the last two seasons on practice squads. Sam Young and Colin Brown are also expected to get a chance with the starters at left guard.
Related: Colin Brown, Sam Young
Source: Joe Buscaglia on Twitter
May 15 - 11:52 AM
Mickey Shuler - TE - Bills

Bills claimed TE Mickey Shuler off waivers from the Raiders.

Shuler was waived by the tight-end poor Raiders on Monday. A 26-year-old blocking specialist, Shuler hasn't appeared in a game since 2010. He's a camp body.
Related: Raiders
May 14 - 5:23 PM
Stevie Johnson - WR - Bills

Stevie Johnson isn't participating in Bills OTAs after suffering a lower-back strain in last month's voluntary workouts.

It's notable that Johnson's injury has lingered for over a month, but coach Doug Marrone isn't worried. "It’s more important to get him healthy and get him well than it is to push him to get on the field." Johnson seemingly misses as much practice time as any receiver in the league, but hasn't missed a game since 2009. Even if he's still ailing at next month's minicamp, he should be fine for training camp.
Source: buffalobills.com
May 14 - 5:15 PM
Mario Williams - DL - Bills

Bills LE Mario Williams expects to line up "all over the place" in new DC Mike Pettine's aggressive, blitz-heavy system.

"If I had to guess I’ll probably be all over the place," Williams said. "But it comes with working out and being able to just move and know whenever you’re in a different position that you have to switch it up a little bit in terms of your point of attack." Although he finished with 10.5 sacks, Williams is coming off a disappointing first season in Buffalo. Rex Ryan's right-hand man the past four seasons, Pettine favors a "multiple" approach and exotic blitzes. He has the right pedigree to spark Williams in the second year of his massive contract.
Source: buffalobills.com
May 14 - 4:48 PM
Tarvaris Jackson - QB - Bills

Tarvaris Jackson got the first snaps as the Bills opened OTAs Monday.

Kevin Kolb was the second man through the rotation and first-round rookie E.J. Manuel was third. It's clearly not worth reading into. Jackson is the "incumbent" as he was in Buffalo last year and Kolb is the veteran. Before long, this will be a two-man duel, with Jackson serving as an innocent bystander. The Bills are undoubtedly hoping the raw Manuel steps up and seizes the job.
Related: Kevin Kolb, E.J. Manuel
Source: buffalobills.com
May 14 - 11:30 AM

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