Archives for July 13, 2001

y cutting Holecek the team saves just over $2 million dollars on this year’s cap and almost $1.5 million on next year’s cap.

\’He\’s a scheme-oriented player, a great team guy, a super individual, high class, team-oriented and everything else. But as the fourth LB [in a 4-3], where he can flow to the ball and use his great instincts and intangibles, he\’s a terrific player. He\’s just couldn’t be as effective in the 4-3.\’

One-team veterans becoming something to savor; Hansen and Jones are some of few veterans who remain with one team for 10 years.

‘"I think Gregg Williams is going to be a great coach and he has a terrific staff. But I can foresee some problems with the general manager and the coach because there’s not a lot of honesty coming from the general manager position."’

‘The move — which caught Holecek by surprise and has left him feeling bitter — saved the team around $1 million in cap space. The Bills are now $2.25 million under the cap, which is enough to sign their top three draft picks, Nate Clements, Aaron Schobel and Travis Henry.’

‘"But it just seems to be the story of this off-season, guys being let go. We have to rally together and young guys definitely have to step up."’

‘The four-way partnership encompasses wide-ranging initiatives, including online and offline cross promotion and marketing with America Online, a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL Time Warner Inc., and CBS. It also takes advantage of Viacom’s stable of media properties. In addition, SportsLine.com Inc. will produce and host NFL.com, the most popular sports league site.’