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New Bills defense geared to create confusion

Emphasizing surprise and versatility, Buffalo Bills first-year defensive coordinator Mike Pettine is unveiling a new scheme designed to keep opponents guessing.If that leads to some Bills initially experiencing difficulty identifying what position they're playing, Pettine's fine with that, too."'I don't know,'" he says, smiling, "is a good answer."Pettine is responding to comments made by several Buffalo veterans in sharing their first impressions of a defense geared toward creating mismatches by having players learn multiple roles. Three weeks into spring minicamps, the question becomes how quickly the Bills can adapt to yet another new system — their third in three years.Pettine's part of coach Doug Marrone's new staff after spending the past four years holding the same job with the New York Jets....

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  1. Bills promote Whaley to take over as GM

    The Buffalo Bills have promoted Doug Whaley to take over as general manager, replacing Buddy Nix who stepped down earlier this week.The team announced the move on Th...

  2. Bills sign 2nd-round draft pick, LB Alonso

    The Buffalo Bills have signed middle linebacker Kiko Alonso.Selected 46th overall, the 6-foot-3 and 238-pound Alonso was a hard-hitting tackler during three seasons ...

  3. Bills DE Williams sues ex to return $785,000 ring

    A high-priced contract can't buy Mario Williams love, leading the Buffalo Bills defensive end to sue his ex-fiance, demanding she return a $785,000 diamond engagemen...

  4. Bills elevate Whaley to GM position

    The Buffalo Bills have named Doug Whaley their new general manager.Whaley, the Bills' assistant general manager since February 2010, will take over for Buddy Nix, wh...

  5. Bills DE Williams fails to mediate ring dispute

    An initial attempt to settle a lawsuit between Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams and his former fiancee over the possession of a $785,000 diamond engagement...

  6. Bills WR Rogers eager to put troubled past behind

    Eager to put behind his troubled past, receiver Da'Rick Rogers is grateful to the Buffalo Bills for providing him a shot at a future.And this, the undrafted rookie o...

  7. Bills sign 4 draft picks before rookie camp opens

    The Buffalo Bills are wasting little time locking up their rookie prospects after signing four more draft selections, including receiver Marquise Goodwin.Doubling as...

  8. Bills sign rookie 7th-round pick, TE Gragg

    The Buffalo Bills have signed rookie seventh-round draft pick, tight end Chris Gragg.He was chosen 222nd overall out of Arkansas, and becomes the first of Buffalo's ...

  9. Buffalo Bills hope to sign Byrd to long-term deal

    The Buffalo Bills are playing the waiting game with Jairus Byrd while hoping to sign their star safety to a long-term contract extension.Byrd is the only member of t...

  10. Marrone cautious in assessing Bills QB Manuel

    Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone is keeping his expectations in check when it comes to assessing quarterback EJ Manuel.Marrone wasn't in a position to award Manuel t...

  11. Bills agree to terms with Goodwin, three other picks

    The Buffalo Bills have agreed to terms with four draft picks, including third-round selection wide receiver Marquise Goodwin.Goodwin, chosen with the 78th overall pi...

  12. Extra Points: The best undrafted free agents

    Undrafted doesn't necessarily mean unwanted in the NFL.Despite the resources every organization pours into player personnel, the NFL Draft is only seven rounds long ...

  1. Dorm Report: The coaching carousel goes round and round

    Every offseason there is a slew of fresh faces roaming the sidelines of major universities across America, but the head coaching turnover in the Football Bowl Subdiv...

  2. Buffalo Bills claim TE Mickey Shuler off waivers

    The Buffalo Bills have claimed tight end Mickey Shuler off waivers after he was released by the Oakland Raiders.Listed at 6-foot-4 and 247 pounds, Shuler spent the f...

  3. Bills WR Stevie Johnson resumes practicing

    Buffalo Bills top receiver Stevie Johnson resumed practicing for the first time since hurting his back during the team's first spring minicamp session last month.Joh...

  4. AP source: Bills reach deal with rookie WR Woods

    A person familiar with negotiations says the Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement to sign receiver Robert Woods, their second-round draft.The person spoke on the ...

  5. Bills ink 2nd-round pick Woods

    The Buffalo Bills signed former USC receiver and second-round pick Robert Woods on Monday.Woods set a school record by catching 252 passes for 2,930 yards and 32 tou...

  6. Bills DE Williams says texts taken out of context

    Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams denies ever contemplating suicide, and says private comments he made in text messages are being taken out of context by hi...

  7. Bills sign second-round pick Alonso

    The Buffalo Bills signed linebacker Kiko Alonso on Wednesday.The Bills selected Alonso in the second round of last month's draft.Alonso had 81 tackles and four inter...

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