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Archives for July 26, 2004

Marriage, Workouts Highlight Kelsay’s Offseason, Prepares For Second Season in Buffalo

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‘Coming from supportive atmospheres in Auburn and the University of Nebraska, Kelsay notices similarities in the football fanaticism of the home fans in Buffalo. “Buffalo is a very supportive city. Lincoln just has Nebraska football. We have the Sabres (NHL) and a Triple A baseball team (Buffalo Bisons). But the city really thrives on Buffalo Bills football. It’s great to go out every Sunday and see all that red and blue,” Kelsay said.’

Van Pelt Adjusting to New Challenge

‘"I’m just really excited to call a live game," Van Pelt said. "I’ve been doing a lot of practice games so far trying to get a feel for the process. It’s been a lot of fun."’

Sam Wyche’s silent count

‘As for the other big comeback story in the quarterback scenario, Wyche isn’t ready to give up on Bledsoe. "I looked at a lot of film on Drew and he has not hit the wall," Wyche says. "He’s not done yet."’

President Fred Engh Speaks at Breakfast of Champions Seminar

‘Fred Engh, founder and president of the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS), spoke to nearly 200 youth football coaches and administrators on Saturday, July 17, at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The seminar was sponsored by the Western New York Youth Tackle Football Federation, which represents 185 football and cheerleading teams with 8,000 football players and 6,000 cheerleaders.’

Inside slant

‘The Bills think veteran linebacker Jason Gildon can help them but the contract they gave him is something less than convincing. His one-year deal valued at between $1 million and $1.25 million with incentives came with a signing bonus of no more than $500,000, making the Steelers’ all-time sack leader a candidate to be cut with no significant salary cap impact if he fails to perform in training camp.’

Strategy and personnel

‘The Bills are close to signing DT Tim Anderson, their third-round pick out of Ohio State, leaving only two picks unsigned heading into training camp. Those picks, unfortunately, are first-rounders Lee Evans and J.P. Losman, and as GM Tom Donahoe says, "Signing first-round picks is never easy."’

Notes, quotes, anecdotes

‘WR Josh Reed doesn’t want to relinquish his starting job, but he’s wide open to the idea of returning to the slot where he had more success as a rookie. In 2002, he caught 37 passes for 509 yards and 2 TDs – a 13.8 average. Playing on the outside last season, he caught 58 balls but for just 588 yards – a 10.1 average. From the slot, catching short balls over the middle, Reed can use his run-after-the-catch abilities more effectively. "The coaches have done a great job so far," he said. "They’re going to put us in the positions that we need to be to make this team better. I’m just going out there and doing what they ask of me."’

My Thoughts On…The Bills Getting Started

‘Change was needed, but that doesn’t make everything better. Gregg Williams made mistakes, but if you think dumping him is all good, you are mistaken. The defense has lost Williams and have lost Dick LeBeau. Jerry Gray is a very good football man. But the heat is on him to not miss a beat without his mentor.’

Bills’ camp goes back to basics

‘"It’s not as grueling as it sounds," Mularkey said. "I know it hasn’t been like that here in years past but I’d rather start at this level, and if we need to cut back, fine. Because you can’t start here (a low number of sessions) and then say, "We don’t have enough practices, we’re not hitting hard enough.’"’

Get out of town!

‘Children under the age of 14 can get autographs after each practice at the McDonald’s Kids Autograph tent.’

Williams’ retirement big boost for the Bills

‘The Bills won’t shed any tears over Williams’ departure. In five career games against Buffalo, he ran for 682 yards (136.4 yards per game) and averaged 4.8 yards per carry. His departure leaves the Bills with arguably two of the three best running backs in the AFC East (with New England’s Corey Dillon). Needless to say, it would be a waste of Miami’s time to talk trade for Travis Henry or Willis McGahee.’

Wire Could Become New Free Safety

‘"Lawyer was a blessing to me because the experience he has in the NFL," Wire said. "He kind of took me under his wing. We’re great friends off the field as well, which has meant a lot to me."’

Punt Return Competition Wide Open

‘The Bills averaged just six yards per punt return last season, 3.5 yards below the league average. In 2003, Antonio Brown started off the year as the main man, but by the mid-point in the season he was replaced by cornerback Nate Clements. Both men could be in the competition this year as well.’

Bills Team Report

‘Expect new coach Mike Mularkey, a former NFL tight end, to make Campbell a bigger part of the offense this season.’

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