Archives for April 17, 2003

‘The position where they fielded the most questions was the defensive line. Buffalo’s first draft pick, 23rd overall, could be a D-lineman.’

Listen to President/General Manager Tom Donahoe and Assistant General Manager Tom Modrak talk about the 2003 NFL Draft. Live at 12 Noon (ET)

Justin Bannan – "I'm about as excited as it gets to see all the players that we have. Just today as we were working out you can see the chemistry building. It seems we're a lot further along than we were last year. At least that's the way it feels defensively. It's exciting. I think we are going to have one heck of a ball club next year, I can't wait to be a part of it. We can win! That's what we're here to do."

‘Johnson declined to give all the financial details, but it is believed Henry’s new contract includes a signing bonus. It is believed he will make over $1 million in base salary in each of the next two seasons and more than $2 million in 2005. Henry also could earn between $700,000 and $1 million in incentives during the second year of the deal, which also includes a signing bonus.’

‘Former Bills coach Marv Levy attended the services along with former Buffalo quarterback Jim Kelly, Chargers coach Marty Schottenheimer and quarterback Drew Brees.’

Rogers, who played last season for Buffalo, was unavailable for comment Tuesday through the Dolphins’ media relations department Agent Everette Scott didn’t return a call seeking comment. Coming on the heels of off-field problems with RBs Lawrence Phillips and Cecil Collins under ex-coach Jimmy Johnson, Dolphins President Eddie Jones and coach Dave Wannstedt said in April 2000 that the team would shy from drafting players with character issues. But Sr VP Rick Spielman said the team felt comfortable signing Rogers after researching his legal situation and believes he will eventually be exonerated.

‘Travis Henry signed a one-year contract extension that would keep him in Buffalo through 2005. Henry will make $1.3 million in salary during that final year.’