Archives for July 21, 2005

‘"It helps speed up the process of getting into camp," Mularkey says. "It’s an extra preseason game without calling it one, which is important, especially for us with a first-year starting quarterback. As many opportunities as you can get against an opponent where everything isn’t scripted, the better."’

‘"There’s no question he’s been working out," Mularkey said. "You can tell physically he’s a specimen. I know that group down there, they work hard. There’s a number of them that have a strict workout and you can tell he’s been working out. He’s in [good] physical condition."’

‘”We have high goals set for ourselves,” said defensive captain London Fletcher. “It goes beyond just wanting to be number one in the league. Our goal is to be the greatest defense of all time.”‘

‘With all the questions surrounding Fred Taylor’s knee and whether he’ll be ready, an insurance policy like Henry may have been a little pricey, but worth it. If Taylor cannot be the player we’ve come to expect the past couple of seasons (and there’s no way to tell what’s happening in J’Ville right now, with Jack Del Rio trying to control the flow of info surrounding the team like he was head of a Communist state), that will do nothing but put more pressure on quarterback Byron Leftwich to carry the offense in his third season.’

‘”It’s difficult to get rookies to settle down,” Buffalo Assistant General Manager Tom Modrak said. “They are in awe of things. He came in with a great deal of confidence because he can make plays. He was intense about everything. He was very good at minicamp.”‘

‘”I enjoy the race course,” said Kelly, who will be Grand Marshal at the event. “I think from a spectator standpoint, they enjoy it as long as they can see what’s coming on from the turns. It’s interesting from the standpoint that it goes by the pits and then you wait about a minute and a half and boom, they’re there. But Watkins Glen is a place I’ve been to many times. I enjoyed the people. I love it.”‘

‘E-mail your questions for the GM to asktomdonahoe@wkbw.com.’

‘True, his relationship with the team likely had deteriorated beyond repair after he lost the starting running back job last season – but I can’t help wishing that the team had found a way to use both Henry and the explosive Willis McGahee at the same time. Henry was a warrior in his time with the Bills, twice rushing for more than 1,300 yards. He also played through numerous injuries, including a broken bone in his leg.’

‘The Bills will open at home against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Sept. 11. There couldn’t be many softer spots for second-year quarterback.’

Henry has grip on future (Nashville Tennessean)

Henry has solid work ethic (Nashville Tennessean)

Henry has learned from past mistakes (Nashville Tennessean)

No reunion with Titans for George (Nashville Tennessean)

Titans go for two now, but only one will emerge (Nashville Tennessean)

Titans’ Henry says main goal is winning (Nashville City Paper)

Oh Henry! Reese all smiles (Murfreesboro Daily News Journal)

Titans doing more than talking the talk (Murfreesboro Daily News Journal)

Running back says trade gives him fresh start (AP)

McNair, Brown excited about Henry’s arrival (TitansOnline.com)

Travis Henry Press Conference (TitansOnline.com)

‘"I should know after about Week 3 or 4. I’m going to look back and either go, ‘This football thing is going to happen for me.’ Or I’m going to look back and say, ‘Man, this is going to be really tough.’ But until I know, this little waiting period is stressful."’

‘"I ran the no-huddle offense. Well, that’s what this is, it’s fast-paced," Kelly said Wednesday. "I just love it. I really do. I’m a NASCAR freak."’