Archives for March 2006

‘If there’s anyone on the roster who deserves the respect of the front office, it’s Moulds. The Mississippi State product ranks second behind Andre Reed on most of the Bills’ all-time receiving records. He’s also been a leader on the field and in the locker room. But Levy has to decide what’s best for the future of the franchise, not Moulds.’

‘The Cardinals recently gave Wells the low tender of $712,000, retaining the right to match any offer Wells may receive. If the Cardinals decline to match, they would receive a sixth-round pick in return. It’s likely, however, the Cardinals would match anything but an outrageous offer. They are about $14 million under the salary cap of $102 million, so it would be hard for the Bills to structure a deal in a way to prevent the Cardinals from matching.’

‘Williams was the first selection by former team president Tom Donahoe after he was hired that year. When Donahoe was fired at the end of the 2005 season, his selection of Williams was listed as one of his major mistakes, along with hiring coach Gregg Williams and trading a first-round pick for Drew Bledsoe. Except for the second half of the 2004 season, Williams wasn’t the dominant right tackle the Bills thought he was going to be. He was hampered by injuries much of last year and was cut by the Bills last month. He was due to make $7 million this year in Buffalo after receiving $23 million in his four years with the team. “I’m very aware that some people blame Donahoe. [They say] hey, look, he drafted Mike Williams. He didn’t do anything last year,” Williams said. “Of course, I didn’t. I was injured [a high ankle sprain that lingered for weeks, and then a back injury]. Those were the cards I was dealt.”‘

‘Pickett is considered one of the best free agents on the market. And he has close ties with Buffalo’s defensive line coach Bill Kollar. Pickett is 6-2,330 pounds and would be a good fit with newly signed defensive tackle Larry Triplett.’

‘Toyota will retain its role as the official/exclusive car and truck of the Bills.’

‘Schneck handled Buffalo’s long-snapping duties flawlessly in 2005 after being acquired before the season from Pittsburgh, where he spent the previous six seasons. He played in his first Pro Bowl last month, joining punter Brian Moorman as the only two players representing the Bills.’

‘Wells would be a candidate to unseat incumbent left guard Bennie Anderson, who played inconsistently last season. "You can see they have some talent in places, and they have some needs in places," Wells said. "I think I’d be a good fit."’

‘The Bills today announced that the team has signed LS Mike Schneck. In accordance with club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.’

‘The 6-4, 320-pounds Wells is a restricted free agent, meaning the Cardinals could match any Bills offer. However, if Arizona chooses not to match, Buffalo would forfeit a sixth round selection as compensation for the right to acquire Wells.’

‘Tackle Mike Williams hasn’t lived up to his billing as the fourth overall pick in the 2002 draft. Now he gets a chance at a fresh start.’

‘The Bills announced today that the team and Toyota have finalized a multi-year sponsorship deal making Toyota the official/exclusive car and truck of the Buffalo Bills.’

‘I get a lot of kids, especially in Buffalo, run up to me all the time and tell me how awesome a player I am. Growing up, I never really thought I would have kids running up to me and telling me how great a player I am.’

‘2005: Led all NFL defensive linemen with 65 tackles, including two sacks.’

‘Arizona’s first selection in the sixth round (177th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft, Wells started every game for the Cardinals in 2004 after making his first career start in the dramatic 2003 season finale vs. Minnesota. Has started 26 of 40 games played.’

‘The fact that Jerman, 27, was offered a two-year contract is a kind of vote of confidence from the team, as opposed to a one-year, minimum deal, shows he clearly is part of the team’s plans for the offensive line.’