‘The decision to go with J.P. Losman as our quarterback wasn’t immediate. The coaching staff needed some time to look at tape, think it through, and then get away from the offices and take a break. That gave everyone a chance to get their thoughts together. We came back and watched some tape again and just felt if this was our decision that the sooner it happened, the better we could plan the offseason from an offensive perspective. We’re always trying to get ready for the offseason and we build it out in stages. The quicker you can do it the better it is for the team.’
Archives for March 25, 2005
Cards still high on Bills’ Henry
‘Henry said this week it is the Bills who are holding up a straight-up swap between Henry and Cardinals tackle L.J. Shelton. ESPN reported that Buffalo wants to make a switch of second-round picks part of the deal. The Cardinals choose with the 12th pick of the second round (44th overall), while the Bills have the 23rd pick (55th overall).’
The Bills, Bonnies and Bonds
‘And if you want a bit of a stretch, the Vikings’ secondary coach is Chuck Knox Jr., son of the former Bills’ head coach (1978-82).’
Bulletin Board
‘Jon Kitna and former Bills Frank Reich, Don Beebe and Henry Jones will be the star attractions at Athletes in Action’s fourth annual Victory Beyond Competition Experience breakfast in the Adam’s Mark Hotel.’
Former Bills deny Haslett’s charge
‘”Just because (Kent) got stronger and bigger doesn’t necessarily mean that he did steroids. When he first came in, I thought Kent was a great center right off the bat. It wasn’t like he wasn’t going to make the team. (Assistant and NFL Hall of Fame lineman) Jim Ringo said immediately, ‘This guy’s good.’ “He was country boy strong, and if he gained weight, it was from getting older and naturally putting on weight. And it wasn’t drastic then.”‘
Winds of Change
‘The Bills won’t be on the board until the 55th overall pick. Offensive and defensive lines seem to be the most pressing needs.’
Haslett Sparks Steroid Debate
‘Haslett indirectly implicated Buffalo center Kent Hull as a beneficiary of steroid use. Hull, contacted in Mississippi by D and C sportswriter Leo Roth, denied ever using steroids. They played together for just a few weeks in training camp in 1986. Haslett was later cut by the Bills.’