Archives for February 2002

‘Winfield took the brunt of the financial hit. Yetts, a former Ohio State wrestler, cheated Winfield out of $1.35 million by putting Winfield’s money into his own personal and business accounts, the commission’s suit alleges. The Bills gave Winfield a $3.5 million signing bonus when they drafted him in the first round in 1999. When the cornerback looked to invest some of the bonus money, he cut ties with All Pro Sports and turned to Yetts. He returned to All Pro Sports after a background check by the Bills revealed a former NFL player had sued Yetts, U.S. News reported.’

Finally, some real use of that opportunity.

When Frank Reich was first told last Saturday of Jim Kelly’s election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his reaction was measured as precisely as a third down pass. “Oh, that’s great,” Reich said, happily but quietly. “That’s really great.” The response was typical Reich — calm and even-keeled, not prone to exaggeration or hyperbole.

The Hinterbichler story begins with the 1991 Super Bowl. Because the Hinterbichler family was originally from Buffalo, Erik and his older brother, Kurt, watched in dismay as the Bills lost to the Giants, 20-19, when the Buffalo place-kicker Scott Norwood missed a 47-yard field- goal attempt with seconds left in the game.

‘The Buffalo Bills announced the signing of two center prospects among four free-agent signees Wednesday.’

‘Buffalo Bills cornerback Antoine Winfield’s agent said a magazine misquoted the player about accepting gifts from an agent while at Ohio State.’

‘Clements also has interviewed for the offensive coordinator job in Buffalo.’

Winfield and his agent are at odds. Apparently, Winfield feels his agent defrauded and stole from him. The thing that I always find interesting about players is how stupid they can be. If you come to people with your hand out and they?re willing to commit a legal act to get your name on a contract, why don?t these athletes realize that they are dealing with dishonest people? You do not want dishonest people handling your money and finances.

Marv Levy talks about the 1988 draft, the year the Bills picked Thurman Thomas. Thomas was the eight RB taken that year. Anyone remember the Bears’ Brad Muster?

‘Reed also spoke about former teammate Jim Kelly, the former Bills quarterback who was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. “What can you say about Jim,” Reed said. “There was probably no one more deserving to get in on his first try. It’s great for the city of Buffalo and it’s great for the Bills.”‘

‘Buffalo Bills cornerback Antoine Winfield’s agent said a magazine misquoted the player about accepting gifts from an agent while at Ohio State.’

‘Two centers, Michael Early and Tom Schau, cornerback Jason Bostic and defensive tackle DeVonte Peterson were added to the roster.’

‘…and center Tom Schau.’

The Bills today announced that the team has signed free agent center Tom Schau. He has a twin brother, Ryan, who played with him on the offensive line at Illinois and is currently a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.

‘The Buffalo Bills signed three free agents on Wednesday, including center Michael Early, who spent part of last season with the team. Also signed were cornerback Jason Bostic, who spent all of the 2000 season with the Philadelphia Eagles, and defensive tackle DeVonte Peterson, who attended Bills training camp last summer before being released.’