Archives for April 28, 2005

‘The Bills coaching staff didn’t comment on Thomas’ visit. But it’s likely they offered him the same role as Henry would have: a third-down back who could also fill in whenever McGahee needed a rest.’

‘"I’m willing to be a player here," said Thomas. "I’m not going to say I’m going to be a backup or say I’m going to be a starter. They say they are going to give me the opportunity to play and that’s good enough for me."’

Barring a key injury between now and the regular season, interest in trading for Henry likely will remain where it is today – nonexistent. The Bills never received an offer involving a first-day pick in the draft according to general manager Tom Donahoe, who decided not to part with Henry for less than market value. There isn’t a better backup running back in football and Donahoe knows Henry will be with the team when his paychecks start coming in September.

‘”I keep praying for that one phone call, but I’m not going to stay around waiting for it to happen,” Glover said. “The most frustrating thing about the process is knowing that you can play, but having to wait for someone to give you a chance. I know that I can play in the NFL. I just want the chance to show some-one.”‘

‘One of the most prolific receivers in Texas Tech football history has agreed to terms with the Buffalo Bills and will attend the first rookie training camp of the spring next week. Nehemiah Glover finished his career with 2,725 receiving yards and 21 touchdown receptions.’

‘”I just want to go on with my career,” he said. “There is a dark cloud right now, but I know the sun is going to shine on me eventually.”‘

‘As for Travis’ threat that he will sit out the entire season. It’s not going to happen. If he stays home, he does not get paid. There’s no way that he’s going to pass up his paychecks out of some misguided principle. After all he’s not an NHL player.’

‘What a difference between the Bills and the Twins. In the world of PR, the Bills come off as divas when compared to the small-town hominess of the Twins.’

‘In the later rounds, the Bills picked up a King and a Duke. Can’t complain about that, especially when Duke Preston, a G/C, only gave up one sack his final two seasons at Illinois. That is something to write home about.’

‘The Eagles also have publicly acknowledged interest in Buffalo running back Travis Henry. If they were to trade for Henry, sources have indicated the Eagles would sign him to a long-term deal, which might preclude reaching such an agreement with Westbrook. Since Henry remains untraded, it seems possible the Eagles’ stated interest really has to do with gaining leverage in the Westbrook talks. "I would hope that’s not the case,” Agnone said.’

‘Reich is now a motivational speaker connecting his personal story with a spiritual message, according to information on Reich from the Premier Speakers Bureau.’