Archives for June 11, 2004

‘Bills offensive lineman Ross Tucker has a lower leg bruise as X-rays were negative. Tucker was hurt Thursday when he got in the middle of a bunch of players that went down on a running play.’

‘Jeff Posey did return to action from an ankle problem. Others watching with "assorted bumps and bruises" were Oliver Gibson, Chris Villarrial, Darryl Towns, Lawrence Richardson and Jerel Myers.’

‘"I just got hit in the side of the leg," Tucker said. "I felt like I could get up but I wasn’t able to right away. It’s not serious. We got X-rays and they were negative and I’m very happy."’

‘Koons ended his career with 33 straight starts at center and was the anchor of the offensive line, while Day was third on the team with 94 tackles. "I’m looking forward to getting going," said Koons. "It’s been a long road, but I’m glad to be in a camp. I’m just going to give it a good shot and see what happens."’

‘Undrafted rookie center Dan Koons signed with the Buffalo Bills on Friday.’

‘At the Zoo, the Bills will have an interactive area which will include: inflatable games, face painting, tattoos, and performances by the Buffalo Jills from 12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM. Also scheduled to appear are Buffalo Bills Mascot Billy Buffalo and Bills players including, Ryan Denney, Chris Kelsay and Ryan Neufeld, who will be on-hand signing autographs from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.’

‘Koons (6-4, 286) enters his professional career after staring 33 consecutive games for Louisville. One of the most consistent contributors for the Cardinals during his career, Koons anchored the line for a Louisville offense that ranked fifth in the nation in total offense and first in yards per rush in 2003.’

”’I don’t care, man, you know what I’m saying?” Spikes said later, when asked about the hit. ”I’m going to do whatever it takes to win. If one guy’s slacking, I’m going to do whatever it takes to pick him up.”’

‘Meanwhile, Reed will become the sixth member from the Bills’ teams that won four consecutive AFC championships over a decade ago to be inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. Reed set team records for most games played (221), receptions (941), receiving yards (13,095) and touchdowns (87) during his illustrious 15-year career in Buffalo.’

‘”I don’t care if you are a rookie or a veteran,” he said. “The top 11 guys are going to be the ones that are going to be playing on special teams. It’s obviously a very important part of football."’

‘Buffalo Bills Community Day will be held Sunday at the Buffalo Zoo.’

‘"I think we’ve got a unique group of linebackers," April said. "I really think those guys are good – Josh Stamer, Dominique Stevenson, Angelo Crowell and Mario Hagan, who didn’t play much last year. Those guys have high expectations and there’s a lot of promise there. The tight ends are good, and I think the corners and safeties are good players. That’s the core of your special teams."’

‘"Most people, when they have major knee surgery, they worry about if they cut wrong what’s going to happen," McGahee said. "I don’t worry about none of that. I just go out there and go. If it happens it happens. You can’t stop it."’

‘"I will always say until the day I’m done that Andre Reed did a lot of things, but he did it with the Kent Hulls and the (Will) Wolfords and the Biscuits (Cornelius Bennett) and the (Bruce) Smiths and (Thurman) Thomases and (Jim) Kellys and (Steve) Taskers. They’re a part of me as much as I’m a part of them."’

‘”We’re pleased with the guys we have,” president and general manager Tom Donahoe said on Wednesday. “At this point, that’s how we’re going to go with it.”‘