Archives for June 2002

The new uniforms are still red, white and blue, but the patriotic blue is replaced by a darker navy blue. The uniforms were well received by fans, who formed long lines to purchase the new digs.

Bills officially unveil new uniforms

The traditional red, white and blue color scheme that has been part of the Bills look since 1962 remains but has been intensified with the addition of a darker blue. The team’s red helmet with a blue charging buffalo on the side has also been maintained but has been modified to include nickel gray and navy stripes. In another nod to tradition, the nickel gray of the 1960-61 Bills returns as a subtle enhancement on the helmet as well as the jersey and pants.

The second-week of mini-camp didn’t produce any major changes but, one is still expected to take place starting Tuesday’s practice. If all goes according to plan, left tackle Trey Teague will go inside to center while Jonas Jennings, last year’s RT, will get snaps at LT. And as Gregg Williams said after practice on Monday, using a Tom Donahoe reference during the Drew Bledsoe talks, "stay tuned" the rest of the week.

Drew Bledsoe in a Bills uniform intrigues me. GM Tom Donahoe and his right-hand man, Tom Modrak, know how to build a playoff team and they will right Buffalo’s ship sooner rather than later.

With the addition of Bledsoe, Buffalo becomes a bona fide contender for New England’s crown. The Bills’ offense — now directed by Kevin Gilbride — has a leader who can get the ball downfield to receivers Eric Moulds, Peerless Price and Josh Reed, the team’s second-round draft pick.

After spending the weekend modeling the new uniforms, the Bills were back on the football field on Monday for the first of four workouts this week before breaking until camp begins on July 24.

Here's a list of the national appearances that Bills members will be making this week talking about the uniform change. Listen in to hear what they have to say.

Don Beebe's End Zone Chase: Perseverance. Toughness. The absolute inability to quit. Those are the qualities that make up the greatest play ever in Buffalo Bills history. It's also one of the most memorable plays ever in a Super Bowl, and the lone bright spot in a painful loss for Buffalo.

QB Drew Bledsoe, who was injured early in the season and never regained his starting job, was invited but did not attend the ceremony. WR Terry Glenn, who played four games between injuries and suspensions, did not receive a ring.

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Information on all of the TBD events including:

Jim Kelly’s HOF Induction Weekend

TBD Tailgate Party 2002 – Jets vs. Bills (Home Opener)

TBD Tailgate North – Bills vs. Vikings

TBD Tailgate West – Bills vs. Broncos

Hunter’s Hope Candlelight Ball

All events have contacts for further information

The Bills players participated in an autograph signing of items that will be sold for charity via NFL Auction, an online charity-based initiative of the NFL

‘"Obviously, it’s going to take more than new uniforms. But hopefully the new guys wearing them will help the Bills get moving in the right direction."’

‘The question is, can he carry the ball 300 times and be effective in December? He had arthroscopic knee surgery in the offseason to relieve the tendinitis in his right knee. Can he thrive while carrying a Bettis-like load?’

Pictures from TBD’s Blue Coat on the Spot.

‘The French Open is next, but the big sports news: The Buffalo Bills have new uniforms, unveiled yesterday. New aggressive, and there’s the new secret weapon. We’re going back to the Super Bowl. Drew Bledsoe, bring it home one time.’