Buffalo Bills
Brad Smith - #16 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 213 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/12/1983 |
| Birthplace | Youngstown, OH |
| College | Missouri |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 4th round, 6th pick by Jets |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 152 | 2 |
Bills' offense still has Smith, Dickerson in back pocket
The Bills have a pair of players that still have some intriguing upside to be utilized on offense by a creative mind like Chan Gailey.
Big-play wideout will be on Bills' radar
When discussing team needs, Bills GM Buddy Nix made it clear that the team could use another big-play wideout to improve the offense.
Bills' offense bottled up again
In the past two games, the Bills have been outscored 71-18, falling to 5-4 and looking like a team that is a year or two away as opposed to this season's surprise playoff candidate.
Bills expected to increase Smith's opportunities
Brad Smith has not been as involved as Bills fans expected, but that should change as he gets more comfortable with the offense.
Bills improve, fail to make splash
With plenty of salary-cap room, the Bills could have made some serious upgrades to their 4-12 club. But, no surprise to Bills fans, they failed to add an impact player.
Gailey expecting Smith to spice up offense
Chan Gailey has some ideas about how newly signed Brad Smith can spice up the Bills' offense.
Bills sign former Jets WR Smith
The Bills agreed to a deal with former Jets WR-RS Brad Smith to a four-year deal on Thursday, his agency Priority Sports announced.
The origin and future of the 'Wildcat'
The 'Wildcat' formation came to the NFL nearly three years ago, and while defenses are learning how to stop it, athletic players are coming into the league each year to keep it alive.
Jets WR-KR Smith will explore options
Brad Smith, the Jets' kickoff return man and "Wildcat" quarterback, plans to explore his options in free agency but said he loves being a Jet.
Report: Jets interested in WR Moss
The Jets have a real interest in adding WR Randy Moss to their receiving corps, according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.
New rule change means Smith likely returning to Jets
The Jets were one of the teams that backed the NFL's decision to move kickoffs to the 35-yard line, enhancing their ability to keep KR Brad Smith.
Special offseason in store for Jets
With their kicker, punter, kickoff returner and top tacklers all hitting free agency, special teams will be a big offseason issue for the Jets.
Jets tender nine, including Cromartie and Holmes
The Jets announced a host of players getting restricted free-agent tenders on Tuesday, including CB Antonio Cromartie and WR Santonio Holmes.
Jets' 'Flight Boys' might lose a member
Three of the Jets' top WRs - Santonio Holmes, Braylon Edwards and Brad Smith - are set to be free agents, and it's unlikely that all three will return in 2011.
Smith among inactives for Patriots-Jets
The Jets will be without return specialist and "Wildcat" quarterback Brad Smith for their divisional-round playoff game against the Patriots on Sunday.
PLAYER NEWS
Bills receiver Brad Smith is unlikely to play in Buffalo's season finale at New England after missing his second straight practice because of a hamstring injury.|||||||
Coach Chan Gailey provided the update after practice Thursday, saying he doesn't see how Smith will be healed in time to play Sunday. Smith was hurt in the second half of a 40-14 win over Denver last weekend. He's tied for sixth on the Bills with 23 catches and fifth with 240 yards.
Smith's coming to Buffalo, and the wildcat can't be far behind after the multitalented offensive player agreed to a four-year contract worth about $15 million with the Bills. Smith's agent Mark Bartelstein confirmed his client's agreement and the terms of the contract Thursday. ESPN.com first reported Smith's deal with the Bills.|||||||
Smith's versatility as a receiver, rusher and ability to take snaps out of the quarterback spot in wildcat formations complements Bills coach Chan Gailey's wide-open offensive philosophy. A four-year NFL player, Smith also has vast special teams experience as a punt-returner and on coverage units. In an e-mail to The Associated Press, Smith, a former New York Jet, wrote that he's very glad to be joining the Bills and is excited for the opportunity to play for Gailey.
Smith (groin) is playing in Sunday's AFC title game against Pittsburgh.|||||||
Smith sat out last weekend following an injury in the Jets' playoff-opening victory at Indianapolis.
Smith is listed as questionable for Sunday's playoff game at New England.|||||||
Smith was limited by a groin injury after getting hurt in the win at Indianapolis last Saturday. If he can't play, Antonio Cromartie would replace him on returns.
Smith has left Saturday's playoff game against the Colts with a quadriceps injury and is questionable to return.|||||||
The special teams standout left in the first quarter after hurting himself while trying to block a punt. He went to the locker room briefly, then returned to the sideline.
