Alan Branch News

In their first week of Organized Team Activities of the offseason, the Buffalo Bills had nearly an 89-percent attendance rate as the team continues to adjust to life under new Head Coach Doug Marrone.

Keep in mind that the idea wasn't to identify every need on defense; it was to identify the specific players that Pettine needed to run a hybrid defense, which can flex in and out of any scheme or technique on any given play.

Drafted Marcell Dareus third overall in 2011, signed Alan Branch in 2013 - Outside of the outliers I listed above the rankings, there are a few different reasons why these positions shouldn't be placed ahead of the first three.

Nov 19, 2011; Stanford CA, USA; California Golden Bears defensive lineman Aaron Tipoti before a play against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter at Stanford Stadium.

Sep 3, 2012; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive end Izaan Cross against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium.

Say what you want about the Buffalo Bills draft, but you certainly can't say they failed to address positions of need.

Seattle Seahawks news, including Seattle Seahawks trades, statistics, roster and draft news, Hawks and NFL rumors, game scores and game schedule information The Seahawks lost a starting defensive tackle, Alan Branch, to the Bills over the offseason.

The Bills have brought in a new coaching staff, a new QB and a few defensive players and switched Aaron Williams to safety.

Mitch in the Morning - Seattle's live and local sports station Mike Holmgren and Pete Carroll may be more alike than anyone is ready to concede.