Archives for July 2001

‘The Tennessee Titans have agreed on a one-year contract with former Buffalo Bills running back Jonathan Linton.’

‘Each evening session will begin at 7 with a 25-minute autograph session with the Bills’ players and coaches will sign autographs. The practices will run from 7:30-9:15.’

‘Dave Pasch, the radio voice of Syracuse University football and basketball for the past two seasons, has been drafted by the Bills to do some television work this summer. Pasch will do the play-by-play alongside analyst Steve Tasker on the two Bills preseason games that will be televised in August by WNYO-TV, Channel 49.’

‘The evening practices, scheduled for July 30 and August 6 at Fisher’s Growney Stadium, are free, but fans must pick up a ticket at any area Wegmans.’

‘"I guess I’m going to have to make some new friends," Linton said. "But that’s great. I’m looking forward to it."’

‘"From what our people feel about him is that he can play running back, fullback, special teams and can do a lot of things and has had success in the league," Titans President Jeff Diamond said. "It’s good to have that veteran type of experience."’

‘He has rushed for 1,002 yards and six touchdowns, and caught 33 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns during his NFL career.’

‘Seeking to find a backup to Eddie George since Rodney Thomas defected to Atlanta, the Tennessee Titans on Friday agreed to terms with running back Jonathan Linton on a one-year contract.’

NOTE: Earlier ESPN reported Linton signed for a 6 year deal The Titans reached agreement with former Buffalo Bills running back Jonathan Linton on Friday for a one-year deal at the NFL minimum. If he hits certain incentives, Linton can reach $625,000 for the season.

‘A few statements about Holecek and, better yet, some bad mouthing of Jimmy Johnson. Further down are some comments about Holecek and Sam Cowart, and some information about the possible starting weakside LB.’

The Tennessee Titans have found their backup to running back Eddie George.

The Titans signed former Buffalo Bills running back Jonathan Linton on Friday to a six-year contract worth $3.7 million including a $1.5 million signing bonus.

Linton’s deal can be voided after five years. He is scheduled to make $209,000 his first season, $298,000 his second, $389,000 his third, $418,000 his fourth, $448,000 his fifth and $477,000 his sixth.

No more last-minute changes. No more peering over his shoulder for the dreaded hook. No more QB controversy.

NFL training camps open today for the Falcons and Steelers. Johnson leaves his Laguna Beach home for Bills camp Tuesday. He already feels more comfortable.

"It’s a nice change," Johnson said.

Join us in welcoming the Buffalo Bills back to Pittsford with this town wide parade. Joining us and serving as Master of Ceremonies for the parade will be Tony and Dee of WARM 101.3.

The Buffalo Bills and the Town of Pittsford announced today the First Annual Town of Pittsford/Buffalo Bills Parade will be held on Friday, July 27 at 6:00 PM.

Participants in the parade will be Bills President/General Manager Tom Donahoe, Head Coach Gregg Williams, guard Ruben Brown and the 2001 Rookies.

"I’m always optimistic that we’ll get them done on time, the problem is that in these first couple rounds, where our guys are, there is just very little movement," said Tom Donahoe.

"We hope something (happens soon). More teams are reporting to camp by the end of this week and we’ve got some time yet. We’re working on it and the agents are. It’s not to a stage of being nasty."