‘The Bills recently signed a sponsorship deal with JetBlue Airways, a new airline based at New York’s Kennedy Airport. The Bills will promote the airline on an electronic billboard in the east end zone and other stadium signs. JetBlue executives are already salivating at the prospect of flying throngs of Bills and New York Jets fans between Buffalo and New York when the teams meet during the upcoming season.’
Archives for July 9, 2000
Crown doesn’t appear a fit for Patriots
‘Doug Flutie said recently that he will be back on the field, despite coach Wade Phillips going with Rob Johnson as his No. 1 quarterback. The decision to bench Flutie in the playoffs last year may become Phillips’s haunting legacy. Even former Bills great Jim Kelly said that while he considers Phillips a friend, he can’t approve of the decision to bench Flutie. Another bad sign for this team, which will be one of the league’s youngest, was cutting fullback Sam Gash. The Patriots found out Gash brings an attitude to the offense. The Patriots miss it and the Bills will also. This is also a team void of the great Bruce Smith, who can still be productive. But the Bills have drafted well lately and their young players will be put to the test. The Bills must also replace receiver Andre Reed. At least they have a viable option in Peerless Price.’