Archives for October 2003

‘Second-year cornerback Rashad Bauman will replace Smoot in the starting lineup. Defensive coordinator George Edwards indicated Monday that safeties David Terrell and Todd Franz are ahead of rookie corner Ade Jimoh to take over as the No. 3 cornerback.’

‘The Redskins have invested almost $19 million in signing bonuses in their three starting linebackers alone. It is difficult to say they’re getting their money’s worth out of LaVar Arrington, Jeremiah Trotter and Jessie Armstead. The Redskins have put more than $25 million in to their offensive line. The results have not been quite what the Red skins hoped. Their quarterback, Patrick Ramsey, has been sacked 21 times, the most in the NFL.’

‘“I thought of those 15 years I was there as very special,” Smith said. “To harbor any ill feelings toward management, no I don’t have any right now. It was a situation I never understood, but that’s neither here nor there. This will certainly be a special week. I just have to make sure I don’t lose sight of what the main goal of going back to Buffalo is. I have a job to do.”’

”’He’s already had some on the field workouts the last two days and done very well,” Rosenhaus said in a telephone interview. ‘They’re going to ease him into the practice this week and they’re going to escalate it with each week. After talking to the Bills’ trainer, there’s a very good chance he can start playing in about two weeks. I mean actually see some time in a game.”’

‘He is scheduled to start practicing on Wednesday and could see playing time in about three weeks. According to Bills spokesperson Scott Berchtold, McGahee was cleared after the Bills’ training staff and team doctor John Marzo examined him.’

‘McGahee told WGR Sports Radio 55 a few weeks ago he’d need about a week to get ready. It’s unlikely you’ll see him until after the bye week.’

‘Xerox consolidated the Bills’ printer, copier and multifunction fleet, upgrading older systems with equipment that improves office productivity, including multiple Xerox Document Centre and WorkCentre Pro advanced multifunction systems, FaxCentre all-in-one devices, and Phaser network printers. In addition, Xerox uses its equipment and variable information software to personalize marketing materials for fans and information for players.’

‘”We really need all of our players to step up,” Williams said. “Even if Drew Bledsoe is not having his best day, somebody else needs to set up. There are other players on this team that can step up and make plays for him.”‘

‘”I feel like I’m ready,” said the Bills first round draft pick. “I’ve been working hard with the training and we’ll see how things go.”‘

‘McGahee’s agent Drew Rosenhaus was confident his client would be activated within the next three weeks. “It’s up to the Bills and we’ll respect whatever they do. But at this point we all anticipate that he’s going to be playing,” Rosenhaus said.’

Bills rookie running back Willis McGahee has been cleared by the team doctors to participate in practices and he will do so beginning with Wednesday’s practice.

‘Best guess, if a change is made, LeBeau gets the job. But don’t bet on it happening.’

‘He will be inducted along with ten other members of the Class of 2003 at an awards dinner on Wednesday, October 29 at the HSBC Arena in downtown Buffalo.’

‘”We are constantly exploring new ways to operate in a more efficient manner that is beneficial to our organization and our fans and this partnership with Xerox certainly accomplishes that objective,” said Bills President and General Manager Tom Donahoe.’

‘This is the second consecutive year Mike Kane has won a “Coach of the Week” award for Olean HS. The veteran coach guided the Huskies to a Section VI championship last year and has the team headed for the post-season playoffs again in 2003.’