Marshawn Lynch

Disgruntled running back Marshawn Lynch is absent from another Bills practice — only this time he has a valid excuse.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Lynch missed the final day of Buffalo’s OTAs to attend and be a groomsman at the wedding of Seahawks running back Justin Forsett.

Both backs played at the same school together (Cal), so the trip out to Dallas, where the wedding is being held, was likely a no-brainer.

It’s interesting to note that the Seahawks are the team that’s shown the most interest in acquiring Lynch, so maybe Forsett will do some recruiting on coach Pete Carroll’s behalf.

Marshawn Lynch

Despite trade rumors and speculation of other team’s interest in Marshawn Lynch, the Bills running back has returned today for the start of this week’s voluntary OTAs.

With his return, it could mean one of two things. Either he’s interested in making an effort to change, or he knows a trade is looming. Or it could mean nothing. We won’t know yet.

Lynch has been disgruntled with Buffalo’s organization for pretty much the entire offseason, trying to finagle his way out of a non-contending team and third string role. We know Pete Carroll likes him — a lot — so could Seattle become his next home? Possibly.

They would have to surrender at least a fourth-round pick, which is well worth it in the Seahawks case. Only time will tell whether Lynch will stay or go.

Marshawn Lynch

Marshawn Lynch might be back in upstate New York, but he still hasn’t attended the Bills voluntary organized team activities. However,  according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, that should change very soon.

Per Schefter, Lynch is indeed in Buffalo and is expected to attend OTA workouts on Thursday.

Up to this point, the fourth-year running back has skipped all offseason workouts and looks like he wants out of town. And fast.

As it stands now, Lynch would most likely be slated as the third-string option behind rookie CJ Spiller and veteran Fred Jackson. The coaching staff couldn’t have took too kindly to his latest disappearance and the relationship between the two parties is likely heading towards a breaking point.

Marshawn Lynch

With his feature back title likely gone with the team, running back Marshawn Lynch reportedly arrived in Buffalo last night and could finally show up at the Bills workouts today.

Lynch had been sitting out of the start of voluntary organized team activities, possibly due to the plethora of trade rumors that have surrounded him since the offseason began.

Drafting RB CJ Spiller ninth overall didn’t help his cause either. Although, according to a report, Bills GM Buddy Nix promised he wouldn’t trade him.

Clearly behind Spiller, and possibly Fred Jackson on the depth chart, a third-string role probably wouldn’t sit well with Lynch. His best case scenario is a change of scenery; to a team that will give him a chance to start, or at the very least vie for a bulk of the carries.

UPDATE: Ok, so maybe he’s not showing up to OTAs today.

Trent Edwards

On the first day of Buffalo Bills organized team activities, Trent Edwards got the nod to open up as the starting quarterback.

Per The Buffalo News, Edwards took “the first snaps in all the sessions” of the practice, and was then followed by last year’s fill-in Ryan Fitzpatrick, Brian Brohm, and rookie Levi Brown, who closed out the day.

While interesting that Edwards was called upon first, coach Chan Gailey will rotate the QB’s throughout the spring practices, and will most likely hold an open competition during training camp for the starting position.

Because of the lackluster competition facing Edwards, I’m assuming he’ll win said competition and in no time will be slinging interceptions passes week one against Miami.

Jared Gaither

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Baltimore Ravens left tackle Jared Gaither, whose been the subject of numerous trade rumors the entire off-season, is still expected to be traded before the start of the season. The Bills have become the likeliest destination as “they want him“.

Gaither, with his monster size of 6′9 340 lbs, would easily be an upgrade on Buffalo’s offensive line as they are undersized and under skilled. He has the age thing working for him too (26-years old) as offensive lineman have long shelf lives.

If anything else happens regarding this story, I’ll be sure to pass along an update but, for now, it’s looking like Trent Edwards will be getting some much-needed protection.

The Bills select DT Torell Troup out of Central Florida. Troup gets completely usurped by Mike Holmgren who gave a live interview with the ESPN panel. Holmgren gave a little hint that the Browns will be looking at a QB in later rounds.

One thing that surprised me during last night’s first-round was no trades involving players. Usually, a team wants to unload a player and could use the extra ammo to trade up or just collect more picks. Could that change during tonight’s second and third rounds?

Per Yahoo! Sports reporter Charles Robinson, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll “really likes” Bills running back Marshawn Lynch. Robinson goes so far as to speculate that Seattle might send their second-round pick (no. 60) to Buffalo for Lynch.

The price may seem a little steep – Lynch’s production has dipped dramatically – but there’s no question he’d be an upgrade over the ‘Hawks current running backs (Julius Jones, Justin Forsett).

Lynch, who has been on the trade block, became expendable the second Buffalo drafted C.J. Spiller with their first-round pick.

The truly great thing about this year’s draft is the second-round possibly is as loaded with talent as the first. That means picks come at a premium; especially St. Louis’ second-round choice, number 33 overall.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter wrote on his Twitter that Buffalo and Cleveland have contacted the Rams about their second-round pick, presumably to nab QB’s Jimmy Clausen or Colt McCoy.

Both teams need quarterbacks badly. The Bills can’t be satisfied with the combination of Brian Brohm, Trent Edwards, and Ryan Fitzpatrick. For Cleveland, even with Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace on-board, they’d be wise to come out of today with a potential franchise QB.

There might be more competition for McCoy, however, as late last night it was reported the Panthers were considering a trade-up for him. Both prospects are hot commodities at this point and I’d be shocked if they lasted until the third-round.

So can we say, goodbye Marshawn Lynch??

Great pick by Buffalo. Miller is out of Clemson and the BPA according to Mel Kiper. This kid is going to open up that offense and give the Bills a LOT of options. Fast.

Good guy. Honor roll student. Smart.