Archives for January 2005

‘When the Buffalo Sabres start playing hockey again, they’ll be on MSG network.’

‘As for a possible trade for Henry, "we will look at it carefully," Green said during an interview with XTRA (910 AM) Tuesday. But Green also acknowledged the draft is "very deep" with running backs. It seems more likely the Cardinals would rather draft a back or sign one as a free agent rather than give up a pick in a trade and give someone like Henry – or Denver’s Reuben Droughns, who has also been given permission to seek a trade – a huge contract extension.’

‘…the Empire Sports Network has ceased operations, effective immediately.’

‘"The Bills are a great franchise and RW Jr. is the heart of this enterprise."’

‘The Bucs, who own the fifth overall pick in the draft, will be in a position to select one of the nation’s elite running backs. It’s a position of need for Tampa Bay, with 32-year-old Charlie Garner attempting to return from knee surgery and Michael Pittman leading the NFL with six lost fumbles.’

‘The Bucs, who have 11 picks, including four in the top 100, have a second- round pick to offer. They also can offer Henry much of what he seeks in a new home, including a grass field and warm weather.’

‘The good news for Bills fans is that Buffalo is not far away from reaching the playoffs for the first time since 1999. The bad news is the crucial position of quarterback is a question mark for 2005 and beyond and a couple of key starters may depart via free agency.’

‘On Sunday, January 2, 2005, the Buffalo Bills honored the 2004 Community Quarterback Award finalists in a pre-game ceremony, prior to the Bills-Steelers game at Ralph Wilson Stadium.’

‘"On behalf of Mike Williams, we are thrilled to make this $2,500 donation to Buffalo Prep." said Andy Outcalt, Executive Vice President of Meyer Products. "Meyer would like to thank the fans for participating and Mike Williams for his outstanding play on the field. We are proud of our relationship with the Buffalo Bills."’

‘And I have always argued that to label those Bills as losers is unjust, unfair, inaccurate. Because they just kept coming back for more.’

‘"I would love to be down there," Henry said from Orlando. "I was talking to my agent about getting me down there. That’s what Miami needed this year was a running back. I see myself down there if at all possible."’

‘Losman will be the man someday, and let’s hope someday soon. But watching Roethlisberger struggle should remind us all that size, arm, mobility and intangibles are only part of the requirements needed for success as an NFL qb. Knowledge and experience count, and count for a lot.’

‘Only three teams had a poorer red zone TD percentage than the Bills’ 45.2.’

‘Another thing Donahoe knows is that the 2005 draft is nowhere near as bountiful as the 2004 draft. That’s one reason he traded this year’s first-round pick to Dallas last April in order to select quarterback J.P. Losman. Safety Rashad Baker, tackle-tight end Jason Peters, cornerback Jabari Greer and running back Shaud Williams – all signed in Buffalo’s college free-agent bonanza – probably would have been drafted if they were in April’s draw.’

‘Would the Bills trade Henry to a division rival? Yes – if it was the best deal they could get and the price was right. But it’s very early to forecast which teams may get into the bidding for Henry.’