Archives for July 1999

Len Pasquarelli claims Buffalo is close to signing Phillips, but ESPN is saying the 49ers are still hot on his trail.

Bruce Smith isn’t even mentioned as one of the best DEs in the NFL, despite having double-digit sack totals over the past 3 years. I don’t get it. What is wrong with these people?

Okay, Buffalo has Andre Reed and Eric Moulds. Miami has dog doo, yet Miami’s WRs rank higher than Buffalo’s? Doesn’t seem very well thought out, does it. Eric Moulds does get special recognition, though. And we thought TSN was getting rid of their pro-Porky bias. We were wrong.

After signing Friggin’ Lonnie, KC’s TE squad ranks #7 in the NFL and Buffalo’s ranks 23rd. Oh, why did we have to let Lonnie go? Will we ever make it without his tremendous talent? This fan is depressed and confused.

Discusses Buffalo’s apparent lack of faith in Antowain given the interest in LP.

Both Thurman Thomas and Sam Gash are mentioned as some of the best RBs in their role in the NFL. They also rank Buffalo’s entire RB unit as 8th in the NFL, even though last year they finished 3rd in the NFL in actual stats.”

“On a side note, Miami ranked very poorly and has the makings of another sub-par season running the ball. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Empire Sports is publishing RealPlayer videos that highlight past events in Buffalo sports history. See Fred Smerlas, OJ Simpson, and many more!!!

Buffalo has signed rookie TE Bobby Collins. That’s 3 picks signed so far!

“Fans will also notice a remarkable upgrade in the Stadium’s audio quality with the installation of an entirely new sound system. Sound will now emanate from multiple speakers atop the upper deck restroom towers in addition to the main scoreboard. The Stadium’s lighting systems have also undergone a transformation and will brighter than before.”

This article lists Rob Johnson as the 2nd best backup in the NFL. Mentions his 102.6 passer rating in 6 starts. Guess who didn’t make the list? Hint: He plays for a coach with the initials “PFS”. Article also ranks Buffalo’s entire QB unit as 5th best in the NFL – better than any other team in the AFC East.

Training camp report. Decent article – but not much new news here. Good summary of Buffalo’s outlook heading into camp.