Archives for May 2004

Drew Bledsoe recognized the youth movement around the league and renegotiated his contract to buy time for J.P. Losman to eventually replace him in Buffalo.

‘Left tackle Jonas Jennings, right defensive end Aaron Schobel and defensive tackle Pat Williams are entering the final year of their contracts.’

‘"The sharing of revenue is really the foundation of the NFL, and it dates back to George Halas in the early days of the league," Wilson said during a session at the league owners meetings in Florida. "It’s what sets the NFL apart from the other leagues, who don’t share hardly anything. . . . We have something special now. Let’s keep it that way."’

‘The Buffalo Bills were represented by Josh Stamer, Ross Tucker, Lauvale Sape, Ryan Neufeld, Jon Dorenbos and kicker Rian Lindell.’

‘"I think it’s always going to be that way," said Williams of his stature. "Just being at my size is something that has kind of always been a knock against me, and people are going to look at it as long as I’m able to play football. It’s just something I’m going to have to deal with."’

‘"He’s an overachiever," said Bills scout Joe Haering who was impressed with Lamar’s work ethic, "and he’s a physical corner. He’s intelligent. He’s got football smarts."’

‘"I like to lead by example," Vincent said admitting that he is not a very vocal individual, but added, "When I am asked, I will lend or share any knowledge that I may have from personal experience. That is one of the reasons why Mr. Wilson, Coach Mularkey, and Tom Donahoe decided to bring me in, is from a leadership standpoint."’

‘This Saturday, young Ticat fans take the field to learn the fundamentals of football from their hometown players with a special appearance by an All-Pro receiver and some of his teammates. Eric Moulds, the All-Pro receiver from the Buffalo Bills, joins Ticat players and coaches and other Bills players as kids ages 8-13 are able to take the field at Ivor Wynne Stadium and “Practice with the Pros!"’

‘The Bills created the position of national college scout to hire Ross.’

‘”I’m looking forward to a new start with the Bills,” Ross said. “It’s a good organization. The owner (Ralph Wilson) is a great man. Have you ever met him? He’s a real guy. He’s just so down to Earth. He’s the kind of guy you can go into and talk to any time.”‘

‘Marc Ross was the Eagles Director of College Scouting from 2000 until 2003.’

‘Q: Who do you feel has contributed the most to your success?

LE: Good family support and the will to reach my goals.’

‘Ross, a Princeton graduate, spent the past seven years as a scout with the Philadelphia Eagles, including the last three as the team’s director of college scouting. With Buffalo, Ross is reunited with Tom Modrak, the Bills’ assistant general manager and chief scout. Modrak had also been the Eagles’ director of football operations from 1998-01.’

‘"With Antonio Brown there, it’s a tough spot to get right now," Coleman said. "I did return last year in preseason. I just hope to get another opportunity at that."’

‘Ross was most recently with the Philadelphia Eagles as the Director of College Scouting (2000-2003). Prior to his time as a director, Ross served as the Eagles eastern regional scout (1997-00).’