‘"I don’t think that’s an option at all," Henderson told The Buffalo News at the NFL Scouting Combine. "He’s under contract, so they should pay him. If they want to reduce him, I just don’t think he’s going to be there."’
Archives for February 26, 2006
Inside slant
‘Clements did not back down from his desire to be paid like the top cornerbacks in the league. The highest paid is Denver’s Champ Bailey, who signed a seven-year, $63 million deal with an $18 million bonus in 2004. “If that’s what it takes. I’m a fair man,” Clements said. “I want to be compensated for my play. The film don’t lie, the numbers don’t lie. You can compare my numbers to any corner and they are up there with any corner in this league and I want to be compensated for what I’ve done.”‘
Strategy and personnel
‘Addressing the offensive and defensive lines will consume the Bills’ attention this off-season but it will be time well spent. Buffalo was 28th in total offense and 29th in total defense last season.’
Notes, quotes
‘With billions bet on NFL football each season, Bills PK Rian Lindell was asked if he’s aware that gamblers may get angry with him if he misses a field goal or extra point. Said Lindell: “Tell them to stand in line. You get a lot of guys hating you if you miss one.”‘