Archives for June 9, 2004

Newman, 27, who will be playing for his third team in three seasons, has started 52 of the 64 games he has played. While the five-year veteran is more familiar with the strongside and weakside positions, he may be asked to learn the middle spot. Newman, who spent four years with Buffalo, will be reunited with former Bills starters Antoine Winfield and Ken Irvin. Newman’s 16.5 career sacks ranks second among active Vikings.

‘Smith, the 214th player selected in April’s draft, also was a punt returner, running back and quarterback at Georgia Tech.’

‘”A lot of people might think the response has been mostly negative since that Super Bowl. But nothing could be further from the truth. Buffalo fans have always been good to me. I couldn’t have played in a better place.”‘