Archives for February 2005

‘For the game, the Giants held the ball a Super Bowl-record 40:33; the Bills just 19:27. The game’s best player was Thomas, who had 190 yards (135 rushing, 55 receiving): He averaged an amazing 9.77 yards per minute his offense was on the field. But the game’s best team was the Giants. Their strategy worked, and they won what many people think was the most exciting Super Bowl.’

‘Buffalo Bills safety Troy Vincent on Saturday received the Bart Starr Award, given to an NFL player who exemplifies strong character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community.’

‘Makes you wonder, too, what kind of gospel he’s spreading inside the Buffalo locker room, particularly to the young defensive backs that look up to him.’

‘The former NFL receiver still commands immense respect that began to form after the defining play of his nine-year playing career during Super Bowl XXVII in 1993.’

‘Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, in his annual state of the league address Friday, held out strong hope for a franchise in Canada, but his mention of the city of Toronto might not sit well with Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson, whose small market team is bouyed by fans from Toronto. The cities are separated by about a two-hour drive.’

‘Tagliabue also noted the NFL might stage a game that counts outside U.S. borders. The league is considering a game in Mexico or Canada, perhaps as soon as the upcoming schedule. Prime candidates to sacrifice a game in their home stadium would be the Cardinals for Mexico or the Bills for Canada, although Tagliabue mentioned no specific teams.’

‘Oh, no! Do you have a rooting interest here? Are you an Eagles fan?

JK: I’m a Pats fan. I’m a Tom Brady guy. I love the Eagles-my son played for the Eagles-but I think Tom Brady is about as close to Joe Montana as you will see.’

‘Palafox, 26, is the only player who previously spent time with the Bills. He was signed last spring out of Angelo State but was released before training camp.’

‘Jones has worked with the Buffalo Bills since 1985, spending 19 years as their strength and conditioning coordinator before being promoted to Buffalo’s director of physical development and assistant to the head coach before last season.’

‘The Buffalo Bills Thursday signed six free agents and allocated all to participate in NFL Europe.’

‘The Bears on Thursday hired 20-year NFL veteran Rusty Jones as strength and conditioning coordinator.’

‘The Bills today announced that the team has signed linebacker Kellen Brantley, tight end/long snapper Mike Gomez, defensive back Jonathon Palafox, kicker Owen Pochman, quarterback Kevin Thompson, and wide receiver LaDaris Vann.’

‘Kemp had even fewer believers; he was a 17th-round draft choice who was cut by three NFL teams and had the queasy and humbling experience of being dumped by the Canadian league. None of those setbacks broke the spirit of an eternal optimist, who saw the newly formed American Football League as another chance in 1960. He started with the San Diego Chargers, who lost the first two AFL title games, then joined the Buffalo Bills, who won a pair of championships with a quarterback who didn’t ring up big numbers but was clever and could always be counted on when the situation grew tense.’

‘Dorothy Doretha McNeil, 27, gave birth to Bria Andrea McGahee on Jan. 17 at North Shore Hospital. She says McGahee is the daddy. She dated him from January to May ’04, according to court papers filed by attorney Gabriel Martin. No word on who represents McGahee.’

‘"What killed us was the takeaway-giveaway ratio,” Levy said. "We won it in every playoff game, but when we got to the Super Bowl, we lost it. So we started stressing it in practice. Maybe we stressed it too much.”’