Archives for March 10, 2004

The Bills are in need of a backup TE to play behind Mark Campbell. Roland Williams is a free agent since being released by Bucaneers. The talks between Williams and the Bills are considered to be in the preliminary stages at the moment.

‘Morris, who’s been a valuable special teams player the past three seasons in Buffalo, visited the Miami Dolphins yesterday, according to his agent, Mark Slough. Earlier, Morris met with the Cleveland Browns. Slough pointed out that two of the teams interested in his client had to face Morris a combined four times each season. “I don’t think that’s coincidence,” Slough said of the interest in Morris, a 6-foot, 220-pounder. “Obviously, they scout the division closely and know what people can do.”‘

Ricky Thomas, the Colts’ offensive quality control coach the past two seasons, was promoted recently to tight ends coach. The quality control position has been filled by former NFL tight end Pete Metzelaars. Metzelaars, 43, worked with the Colts during 2003 training camp, helping coach the team’s tight ends. He played 16 NFL seasons with four NFL teams, playing with Seattle from 1982-84, Buffalo from 1984-1994, Carolina in 1995 and Detroit from 1996-97. Metzelaars caught 383 passes in the NFL for 3,686 yards and 29 touchdowns.

The Indianapolis Colts have hired former NFL standout tight end Pete Metzelaars as offensive quality control coach, the club announced Tuesday.