‘Earlier, the Broncos had talked to 36-year-old Andre Reed, recently cut by Buffalo after 15 seasons. Reed had 52 receptions for 536 yards last year, continuing a decline in productivity that has coincided with the Bills’ erosion since Jim Kelly’s retirement. Initially, we heard the Broncos might not be able to afford Reed. Of course, Shanahan was saving money for Young. Now Denver can use that cap room for a No.3 receiver. Either Dawkins or Reed could fill that role, but Dawkins should be the first choice.’
Archives for June 13, 2000
Fisher hopes his ‘summer vacations’ will lead to job in 2001
‘For the past two summers, Bryce Fisher has used up all his vacation time to fly in from Colorado and attend Buffalo Bills training camps.
Yet he is not an avid fan. Nor does he visit Western New York to collect autographs. Fisher was one of the Bills’ seventh-round picks in last year’s draft. He was the defensive tackle who recorded four tackles, a sack and a forced fumble, and helped cause an interception that was returned for a touchdown in the preseason opener at Seattle. The next day, he was back in Colorado Springs, fulfilling his obligation to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Fisher hasn’t played a game of football since his debut, but he’s with the Bills again and is set to play the full preseason slate this time around. Of course, he still has at least one more year to serve and will not play a down of regular-season action this year. Nevertheless, he burns up his furlough time working at his second job.’