Archives for January 18, 2002

The Bills signed 3 free agents: WR Reggie Allen (1999, 2001 Bills training camp), WR Scott Keys (Eagles 2001 camp), and Safety Chad Sears (1996-2000 University of North Alabama).

‘The Buffalo Bills signed three free agents on Friday, including receiver Reggie Allen, who spent part of last year on the team’s practice roster.’

Marv Levy opened the door to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Jim Kelly might be the first to follow him in. In his first year of eligibility, and a year after Levy was inducted, Kelly was among 15 finalists announced for selection into the hall. The class of 2002 will be determined on Feb. 2, a day before the Super Bowl, following a vote of the hall’s board of selectors.

‘”Whether it’s this year, whether it’s next year or two years down the road, my dream is that my son will be around to watch me go into the Pro Football Hall of Fame,” Kelly said. “He’s my life.”‘

‘"Did I learn anything from that game? You bet I learned something from that game," said Smith. "I learned you have to be ready for all situations. I thought the Bills were ready for everything that Tennessee thought of for us except the last play of the game on special teams with that throwback. That taught me we have to be ready for all situations no matter what comes up and never stop playing."’

‘If there is a favorite among the 15 [finalists], it is Kelly, the only one in his first year of eligibility.’