‘After playing significant roles in their team’s season openers, quarterback Greg Zolman (Rhein Fire) and safety Kahlil Carter (Scottish Claymores) were quiet in their week two NFL Europe matchup this past weekend.’
Archives for April 12, 2004
Phil Mickelson and the Bills
‘He was asked at the time whether he felt a common bond with the Bills, who also have a history of finishing just short in the quest for that elusive championship. “I haven’t looked at it that way,” he said. “Hopefully this will be the year we both break through.”‘
What the Bills are Doing Now
‘The players are split up into three groups for the positional strengthening program. The offensive line and defensive line are one group, the second group contains the wide receivers, quarterbacks, defensive backs, and kickers. The final group contains the linebackers, tight ends and running backs.’
Draft Dish: Raiders and Redskins ready for draft-day dealing
OLB Takeo Spikes had a history of hamstring problems — until he signed with the Bills last year. On the advice of Bills strength and conditioning coordinator Rusty Jones, Spikes changed his diet and stretching routine. The result was a player who didn’t miss so much as a practice last season.
Inside slant
‘Finding an explosive No. 2 wide receiver to complement Eric Moulds, and a young quarterback to groom as Drew Bledsoe’s backup and eventual replacement, have chewed up a lot of Mularkey’s planning hours.’
Strategy and personnel
‘Adams turns 31 and Williams 32 this season and it’s not too early to plan for the future. This month’s draft features three DTs scouts rate with star quality: Oklahoma’s Tommie Harris, Miami’s Vince Wilfork and Texas’ Marcus Tubbs. The Bills have scouted all three in person, with DL coach Tim Krumrie checking out Harris at Oklahoma’s Pro Day.’
Notes, quotes, anecdotes
‘And in a not-so-subtle knock on previous head coach Greg Williams, Wilson said he’s encouraged that the players will immediately accept Mularkey because he’s a former player himself. “I think he’s very solid, very sound. He’s been a player for nine years. He’ll have the respect of the players. He’s not a know-it-all guy. He’s going to take the good advice he gets. Sam Wyche (quarterbacks coach) is a top guy and so is Jim McNally on the offensive line. So all those things put together, plus the talent we have, makes me feel good.”‘
Bills To Hold Open Practice
‘Parking is free and the practice is weather permitting while “Select-A-Seat” will be held rain or shine.’