Archives for April 3, 2005

‘Bledsoe combined a cannon arm, 12 years of experience and cement feet. He could not get the Bills into the playoffs. Losman has a cannon arm and a picture-perfect delivery, and he runs like a gazelle. His potential to create spectacular plays on the move will make the Bills’ offense look much different this fall. Scouts say he also has the toughness of a linebacker. We’ve heard that analogy before, and we like it.’

‘The signing of beefy ex-Baltimore Ravens guard Bennie Anderson on March 30 opened a world of lineup possibilities for the Bills after some key free agent losses. It also drove home the fact coach Mike Mularkey plans to continue building a power running game behind young star Willis McGahee.’

‘Whether Trey Teague is shifted to left tackle or remains at center, the Bills need to plan for the future and may lean toward taking a center in the draft.’

‘Plans are in full swing to shift DT Justin Bannan to offensive guard.’

‘The Bills and Sabres are in the right leagues in terms of salary caps, profit sharing and the potential to compete against large-market teams. The NFL has such a system and the NHL figures to whenever the owners and players decide to open shop again. Unfortunately for the dreamers, the Bills and Sabres have gone backward lately.’

‘If Henry wants to sit out the 2005 season, pass on earning his $1.25 million salary, and eventually become an unrestricted free agent, good luck, Donahoe said.’

‘Offensive tackle. Following the departure of Jonas Jennings, Mike Williams might switch to the left side. Either way, Mike Gandy isn’t the answer as a starter. The Bills need someone who can step in and play on the left or right side.’

‘”I think everything we went through last year is going to make us a better team. We overcame adversity. We went through a lot of things. (Starting 0-4) that would have been the perfect time for a team to tear apart because of all the hard work they put into it and not have success. But with our guys, there was never a time where I said, ‘We’re losing them.’ They hung in there. They stayed the course. They almost pulled off an unbelievable feat to be where they were at 3-6 and have a chance to be in the playoffs. It’s definitely something we can build on.” – Bills coach Mike Mularkey, speaking at the recent owners meeting in Hawaii.’