Archives for March 2006

‘”Every time I mention Philadelphia, Eric’s ears perk up,” said Greg Johnson, who represents the 32-year-old Bills wide receiver along with his partner, Harry Henderson. “He wants to go to Philadelphia. He really feels he could help them. He loves the idea of being an Eagle and playing with Donovan [McNabb].”‘

‘"We’re exploring an opportunity for Eric to play for the Texans," said Greg Johnson, one of Moulds’ representatives. "If all sides can see eye to eye, we’ll make it happen."’

‘”I haven’t given up on J.P.,” Kelly said. “But it’s got to kick in for him this year. Maybe competition from this new guy will bring out the best in him.”‘

‘The Bills made a good move in signing Denney and DT Larry Tripplett, but more help is needed to strengthen a struggling defensive line that contributed to one of the worst run defenses in the NFL last season. The team tried to land Ryan Pickett, a run-stuffing interior lineman, but was outbid by Green Bay. Pickett may have filled a considerable hole created by the release of Sam Adams. Addressing the position in the draft is an option, but the team must exhaust every free agent possibility.’

‘The Tulane product performed horribly in the very few moments he saw the field as a rookie in 2004, so it turned out to be a colossal mistake by Tom Donahoe and Co. naming him the unquestioned starter. It’s important, though, that Losman is given a legitimate chance to succeed in Buffalo.’

‘Since taking over their new jobs in January, Bills general manager Marv Levy and coach Dick Jauron have been polite but hardly effusive in their comments about quarterback J.P. Losman. However, the signing of young unrestricted free agent Craig Nall – and declaring the Bills’ quarterback race wide open – spoke volumes about how Levy and Jauron really feel about Losman, the 2004 first-round pick they inherited from the departed Tom Donahoe.’

‘That doesn’t help the Bills, who are working hard to shore up their offensive and defensive lines. Still, they don’t regret trying to land young prospects like Wells and Idonije. “We knew that was a possibility when going the restricted free agent route,” general manager Marv Levy said. “So we move on and continue to try and help our team in other ways.”‘

‘There’s an instant acceleration of roughly $5 million onto Buffalo’s salary cap if the Bills cut or trade Moulds, so obviously the team would like to get something for him. In a perfect world, they’d like him back but for far less than the $7.1 million he’s due to earn in 2006.’

‘After the NFL Europe League, I hope to make the roster with the Buffalo Bills. I’m here to improve, get on some game tape, and get some exposure to the Bills. That’s been my focus since I started training camp. I think that football has a little more time in my future, and I’m excited to see where it will take me next.’

‘McGahee said he’s looking forward to seeing what he can do in the offense coordinated by Steve Fairchild, who came to Buffalo from St. Louis. “I know he came from a great system with the Rams,” he said. “He had a lot of great people achieve great things, like Marshall Faulk and Steven Jackson and the receivers. . . . I’m pretty sure I’m going to touch the ball. I’m just here to play football and make things happen.”‘

‘The Buffalo Bills reached an agreement in principle Thursday on a contract with defensive end Ryan Denney.’

‘Unlike a year ago, when McGahee spent most of last spring working out on his own in his native Miami, he was among the first group of Bills veterans to report for the team’s voluntary offseason conditioning program in Orchard Park. “It’s a fresh start,” McGahee said. “Just trying to do things differently.”‘

‘By letting Moulds seek a trade, the Bills are hoping to get something in return. But, failing a deal, it’s clear they will cut their No. 2 all-time receiver before they have to pay him.’

‘This week Buffalo Bills allocated passer Woodbury looks back at the Centurions’ opening day victory in Hamburg and ahead to the team’s first home game this Sunday.’

‘Buffalo recently gave receiver Eric Moulds permission to seek a trade. His agents contacted Denver and four other teams.’