Crumpler would bring plenty to Bills

The Buffalo Bills haven't had a tight end exceed the 40-reception plateau since 2001. Free agent Alge Crumpler has done it five times during his seven-year career. Former Atlanta Falcons tight end Alge Crumpler caught 42 passes last year, and that was considered a major down year for the 6-foot-2, 242-pounder. The last time the Bills had a tight end who hauled in at least 42 balls was long ago, 2001, when the oft-maligned Jay Riemersma accrued 53 receptions. During the six full seasons since then, the Bills have struggled mightily to find a dependable pass-catching tight end for their offense. When the Falcons recently released Crumpler -- a seven-year veteran and four-time Pro Bowler who has been held back during his 316-catch career by several horrible quarterbacks -- the clouds may have lifted for the Bills. However, Buffalo, believed to be one of the teams interested in Crumpler, will have plenty of competition with regards to signing the 30-year-old. Without question, Crumpler would ... (link)