‘If Jack Kemp and Ed Rutkowski could enter politics, why can’t Lou Piccone run for Amherst Town Board?’
Archives for February 26, 2001
Dolphins would pursue Johnson if he is let go
‘The ex-El Toro High QB would likely draw the attention of several teams if the Bills cut him.’
TFY reviews OL at the combine
‘Looks like Garza has moved up to #2 center spot (behind Raiola, in front of Rabach and Hamilton) … look for the Bills to consider him in Round 3. Also, Borrum has been pegged sleeper pick at OL for several weeks and it looks like the Combine was his coming-out party… I beleieve he goes by the end of the 2nd round now.’
The Last Great Quarterback Controversy?
‘NFLTalk.com’s Mike Florio thinks the lesson of the Bills QB debate might make it the last one we see in the NFL.’
Thurman Thomas on ESPN’s Up Close
‘Real Player required, only a 28.8 feed which can’t handle the replays. They apparently have an iso camera on him during the MCM which I’m sorry I didn’t see.’
Johnson a Dolphin?
‘The downside of Johnson is that of his 19 starts in Buffalo, he failed to finish eight of them when he was knocked out with an injury. Additionally, that fact that he took 79 sacks during his tenure indicates that he had a tendency to hang on to the ball too long.’
Johnson could be making an exit
‘So the decision isn’t made. Signs point toward Johnson being the one to go. Stay tuned.’
Fluties, Johnson both have positives…and negatives
‘Donahoe and Williams have done their homework. They’ve watched every play Johnson and Flutie triggered last season. They’ve interviewed some 60 people – players, coaches, medical people and others – to get a profile on both QBs. They’ve even had separate face-to-face meetings with Flutie and Johnson.’
It’s looking like Johnson is Buffalo’s guy
Columnist Don Banks indicates that while media reports have speculated that Flutie was in the lead for most of the past week or so, league sources believe Johnson will be the choice of coach Gregg Williams. League personnel officials and scouts say that the signs all indicate it’s Johnson’s job to lose.
Bills will determine Dolphins’ move
‘Creating enough room under the salary cap, however, could be a stumbling block in signing either Johnson. As it stands, the Dolphins will have to restructure some deals and release playersto re-sign some of their own free agents.’
Dolphins eye Johnson — if Bills keep Flutie
‘The Dolphins have reason to cheer for Doug Flutie.’
Dolphins would be interested in R. Johnson
‘Look for the Dolphins to be among a group of teams that will express strong interest in Buffalo Bills quarterback Rob Johnson if he is released this week.’
Sheppard finally gets to call offensive shots
‘During his 27-year football coaching career, Sheppard has been climbing the ladder of success, and now he has his first chance to put his own stamp on a National Football League offense.’