Kawika Mitchell Update

[Vbsiena]

"The Bills are reportedly making a major push to sign Giants LB Kawika Mitchell.

His speed would play well in Dick Jauron's scheme. Buffalo would have enviable depth at the position if they get Mitchaell under contract. "

-NFL.com

[yem123]

looks like they just got him... damnit! I was hoping he'd stay with the Giants.

http://www.buffalonews.com/258/story/288087.html

Bills reach deal with Giants linebacker
By Mark Gaughan - News Sports Reporter
Updated: 02/29/08 12:01 PM

The Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement with New York Giants free-agent outside linebacker Kawika Mitchell, The Buffalo News has learned.

Mitchell, 28, is a five-year veteran who started 16 games for the Super Bowl champions last season. He's 6-foot-1 and 253 pounds. He figures to be an immediate upgrade at strong-side linebacker for the Bills' defense.

Mitchell is expected in Buffalo later today to sign a contract.

[EL Guapo]

Gerris Wilkinson has some speed but he might have to start now. Kiwanuka was still learning linebacker when he got hurt. Interesting to see what the Giants do now.

[Bluto]

I guess that means we'll be drafting Dan Connor. Hoefully he's still available.

[Vbsiena]

hey. Another Giant fan, welcome to the boards

[yem123]

Yeah as of now Wilkinson would be starting.

Kiwi on the other side... Torbor as his backup, but Torbor is likely to leave as a FA.

Yup, its looking like Dan Connor!

unless kenny phillips is around...

[EL Guapo]

I guess that means we'll be drafting Dan Connor. Hoefully he's still available.

Yeah. They still need a another player in the secondary too. We'll sign somebody to help. I don't know how big of a player though.

[evans555]

The Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement with New York Giants free-agent outside linebacker Kawika Mitchell, The Buffalo News has learned.

Meanwhile, former Pro Bowl defensive tackle Marcus Stroud of the Jacksonville Jaguars is scheduled to visit the Bills today. Stroud is not a free agent but has been given permission from the Jaguars to seek a trade.

Mitchell, 28, is a five-year veteran who started 16 games for the Super Bowl champions last season. He's 6-foot-1 and 253 pounds. He figures to be an immediate upgrade at strong-side linebacker for the Bills' defense.

http://www.buffalonews.com/258/story/288087.html

[Bluto]

Thanks for the welcome!

I'm still hoping we draft Tom Zbikowski from Notre Dame in the 2nd Round. He's my kind of player.

[Vbsiena]

Torbor just signed by Fins.

http://njmg.typepad.com/trueblue/2008/02/torbor-to-dolph.html

[EL Guapo]

Lance Briggs is still out there

[evans555]

Reports are 5 yrs. 17 mil....thats prob 25 mil less then Briggs

I like this deal more and more

[Joey_Potter]

Briggs to The PATS! They get all the good Vets. lol.

[49ersfan]

Nice move. Briggs isn't going to SF (I hope).

[Vbsiena]

If it makes you feel better 49ersfan I hear the 49ers are making a strong push for Isaac Bruce.