Archives for July 2005

‘”By the end of the season I don’t think there was a better kick returner in the NFL than Terrence,” April said.’

‘At age 32, the second-leading receiver in Bills history shows no signs of slowing down. “I really believe I can play five or six more years,” says Moulds, who has three years remaining on his contract. “And I’d love nothing better than to be one of those rare guys who spends his entire career with the same organization. That’s my goal.”‘

‘Good players come from all over, but in talking with pro scouts and personnel men, one gets the distinct feeling that if they were forced to pick only one school for replenishing their cupboards, Miami would be it.’

‘The itinerary is set for this year’s Race Fever on Bridge Street in Corning, set for Aug. 11. NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers Greg Biffle and Michael Waltrip will be signing autographs, along with Busch Series driver Randy LaJoie and Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Jim Kelly, the part owner of the Busch Series No. 84 Kellogg’s car.’

‘He helped the Seahawks to a playoff berth in 1984, then was traded to Buffalo, where he would play in four consecutive Super Bowls, catching a touchdown in Super Bowl XXVI against the Washington Redskins. Unfortunately for Metzelaars and his teammates, the Bills lost the game, as well as the other three Super Bowls they advanced to. “At that point, we were down pretty far so it was somewhat anti-climactic. But at the same time, its like ‘I scored a touchdown in the Super Bowl.’ I got the ball at home and it’s painted up. It’s something I’ll always remember – pretty special even though it was when it was in the game.”‘

‘”(Beebe) sat down and talked about how speed comes into play,” said Schlamp, who attended the camp in Libertyville the summer before his senior season. “Size matters, but if you have that little extra speed, it helps.”‘

‘The Bills have announced today that the team has scheduled full team autograph sessions prior to its night practices on Saturday, July 30 and Monday, August 15.’

‘The deal comes a day before Bills players are scheduled to report for training camp in Rochester.’

‘Every single pass and run by Losman will be scrutinized at training camp this year to see if he can be “The Man.”‘

‘That leaves the two Miami picks still to sign. Second rounder Roscoe Parrish and third round pick Kevin Everett who blew out his knee in mini camp.’

‘King is the fourth of the Bills six draft picks to agree to terms with the team.’

‘Fans will have fewer opportunities to see the team this summer. The Bills will practice just 14 days, five fewer than a year ago, before breaking camp on Aug. 23. There are 19 practices overall with five double sessions.’

‘Wilson would not disclose the length of the extension, only to say, “He’s on board for next year (2006). Let’s leave it at that.”‘

‘Which leaves the fan base for both sports to ponder – does the revamped NHL think it can take on the NFL for revenue?’

‘”From the moment I came up there I just saw the commitment to winning from the coaches and the players and I was really taken back by it because it’s something I haven’t seen in a long time,” Gandy said. “I was impressed by their commitment,” he said. “That was a big thing for me, just to really feel wanted and be a part of something special.”‘