‘Centers was considered a locker room leader in Buffalo, where he played the past two seasons. But the Bills did not re-sign him, feeling his best days were behind him. Centers caught 43 passes for 388 yards last season, bringing his career totals to 808 catches and 6,691 yards. Before landing in Buffalo, he played nine seasons with the Cardinals and two with the Redskins.’
Archives for July 28, 2003
Centers, Stai sign on
‘“It’s just good to get with a team that has a chance to win it all,” said the 14-year veteran last night. “There’s a good chance this is my last shot at it. I’ve watched their offense for years and I’ve always liked the way they used their backs out of the backfield. I spoke to Charlie Weis (the Pats offensive coordinator) and he told me that they tailor their offense to their personnel not the other way around. It was music to my ears.”’
Bills should take another step forward
‘Tom Donahoe came into Buffalo two years ago as the Bills’ general manager, bit the bullet and got the team out of salary-cap jail. Believe me, that’s not an easy thing to do. But after going 3-13 in 2002 and coming back with an 8-8 record last season, the reconstruction of the once-proud franchise is under way.’