‘”We really want to promote the experience of being at a Buffalo Bills football game,” Honan explained. “We want the ads to convey the excitement of being there and being part of what the Bills are all about.”‘
Archives for April 6, 2001
Buffalo Bills owner out for blood vs. Butler’s Bolts
‘The back-and-forth between himself and Butler in competing upper-New York newspapers — as well as that between quarterbacks Rob Johnson and Doug Flutie — is the stuff that has helped propel the World Wrestling Federation up the TV ratings. There have been accusations of betrayal, deceit and back-stabbing.’
NFL will finish realignment at the end of May
‘NFL owners will vote on realignment at the end of May, setting up the format of eight four-team divisions when Houston re-enters the league in 2002 as the 32nd team… The league has extended the meetings scheduled for May 22-23 in Chicago for an extra day to take care of realignment, which must be done by June 1.’
Web site features all-time Bills tourney
‘Which is the greatest Buffalo Bills team of all time? The argument may not ever be settled, but Buffalobills.com is going to give it a try with a cyber-tournament between the top 20 editions of the Bills.’
Draft preview
‘The Bills’ attitude towards the draft is not only to find talented players, but people who will fit into their system. With a new coaching staff, the draft will likely reflect the change in philosophy.’
Depth lacking at most positions other than WR, DT
‘This month’s draft is loaded with wide receiver and defensive tackle talent. Half the first round picks could come at those two positions. But other positions are so glaringly shallow, teams will be forced to reach earlier than the player grades warrant.’
Top teams having trouble trying to trade down
‘The NFL Draft, now just over two weeks away, has risk written all over it. That’s nothing new. But there’s a different feel to this draft than with any other in recent history. Almost every team near the top would love to trade down in the first round, but no one can find a dance partner.’
Scope of free-agent market appears to be changing
‘There will be no more Washingtons of 2000. This year’s modest level of activity will be the norm. For the foreseeable future, the clubs will continue to hold the hammer, salary-cap money will be tight, and player signings will be limited outside of retaining one’s own free agents.’
Updated first-round draft projection
’14. Buffalo | Steve Hutchinson, OL, Michigan: A dedicated, versatile warrior like Hutchinson who could figure at guard or RT brings a great deal of value at this point in the draft.’
Top O-linemen available in draft
‘Mel Kiper’s analysis of the offensive linemen available in the 2001 NFL draft.’
Jay Riemersma answers e-mails
‘Bills TE Jay Riemersma sat down with buffalobills.com Tuesday to answer your questions sent via e-mail over the last couple of days.’
Cramming for draft day
‘Dwight Adams holds twice-daily meetings with his staff of 10 scouts. During the summer they attend practices to watch players at each position practice. They’ll also watch video of practices to talk about the skills they’ll look for in each position. They debrief on what they saw and talk about what they’ll seek.’