"I like to see good things happen to good people, especially the young people on our team," says Cleveland Browns player development coordinator Jerry Butler, who spent seven seasons as a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills. "I really represent their future, and they represent my past."
Archives for June 2002
Bills Release Dangerfield
The Bills today announced that the team has released WR Edward Dangerfield.
Bills release two players
‘The Buffalo Bills have released tight end Scot Osborne and center Chip Mattingly.’
Bills release Osborne, Mattingly
‘The Buffalo Bills trimmed their depth at tight end, releasing Scot Osborne as well as long-snapper Chip Mattingly on Wednesday.’
Pat Kirwan: It’s the second season when a player must make his mark
Jonas Jennings, T, Bills (third round): GM Tom Donahoe has discovered another middle-round gem as Jennings is on the fast track to being one of the league’s top linemen. Extra bonus: he’ll soon be able to line up at any O-line position.
Where are they now: Nate Odomes
After picking off 12 passes in his first five years with the Bills, during Buffalo’s fourth Super Bowl season in 1993, Odomes co-led the NFL with a career-high nine interceptions and was named to the Pro Bowl for the second straight year.
Bills Make Roster Changes
The Bills announced today that the team has released TE Scot Osborne and long snapper Chip Mattingly.
Williams: Shanahan Shows The Way
In the second of three installments, Williams gives his thoughts about a speech by Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan on what it takes to make his team and succeed in the NFL, and what he has learned from sessions dealing with credit theft and finances.
Richard Arnold given award
Richard Arnold, corporate executive chef at Rich Products Corp., was named Chef of the Year by the American Culinary Federation of Greater Buffalo. He was honored for contributions to events like the Festival of Trees and coordinating pumpkin carving at Buffalo Bills home games.
Bushbaum: Bills make underrated signing by inking Johnson
Includes a pretty good rip of Eric Moulds.
Johnson was cut in February after one season with the Patriots, having made 14 catches for 133 yards and one touchdown – the lowest numbers of his career.
Introducing The New Jills Cheerleading DirectorÖ
Stephanie enters her first year as the Buffalo Jills Cheerleading Director. However, she's no stranger to the Jills exceptional cheerleading program. Ask her a question by writing to jills@bills.nfl.com
Williams: Keep Your Ears And Mind Open
Williams, a former standout at the University of Texas and the fourth overall pick of the draft, is sharing his impressions of the symposium with NFL Insider national editor Vic Carucci for NFL.com.
Bills-Dolphins rivalry healthy as ever say fans
‘Buffalo vs. Miami is more than just a game. It is about differing cultures, varied lifestyles, contrasting weather and personal values.’
Offseason Overview: Buffalo Bills
‘Talking playoffs for a team that won just three games last season seems a little absurd. But based on their offseason, the Bills are close to being a playoff-caliber team. With Bledsoe in the fold and players such as wide receivers Eric Moulds and Peerless Price and Fletcher, the Bills are certainly a team on the rise. Going from the basement to the playoffs might be too tall an order. However, expecting eight wins is reasonable.’
Growing Up Bledsoe
‘"When it was all said and done," Mac says, "he liked the guy in the mirror."’