Bills & NFL: Last call for Bills’ ‘Special Ops’

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Steelers Should Try to Sign Every Available Bills' Special Teamer This Offseason
Published 12/28/2007 by Ryan Wilson at FanHouse
... same 'ol. Pittsburgh is one of the worst coverage teams in the league, and save kicker Jeff Reed (and maybe rookie punter Daniel Sepulveda) there's not much to be excited about. Which is why this off-season, the Steelers should make a legitimate effort to sign every available Bills special teamer. For the last few seasons, Buffalo has been a top-5 unit in every phase: field goals, punts, coverage and returns -- special teams coach Bobby April has done a splendid job of preparing his guys. Most of the glory goes to kicker Rian Lindell ...

Whitner, Reed Questionable for Bills/Eagles Finale
Published 12/28/2007 by Brian Galliford <info@buffalorumblings.com> at Buffalo Rumblings: Front Page Posts
... Rodney McKissic of The Buffalo News has an interesting article about Buffalo's special teams. Since special teams coordinator Bobby April arrived in Buffalo in 2003, he's had the luxury of building his special teams, year in and year out, around four key players: linebackers Mario Haggan and Josh Stamer, wideout Sam Aiken and tight end/halfback Ryan Neufeld. All four are free agents this off-season. You get the picture; be sure to check this article out. ...