Archives for July 6, 2006

‘The first three night workouts are Aug. 3, 8 and 10. The second three are Aug. 14, 21 and 23. All start at 7 p.m.’

‘All practices start at 7 pm and tickets for all night practices are free.’

‘The Buffalo Bills announced that tickets for the first three public night practices during the Buffalo Bills Bausch & Lomb Training Camp at St. John Fisher College in Rochester will be available on Wednesday, July 19th. Tickets for the final three public night practices will be available on August 2nd.’

‘It’s clear all three are motivated to land the number-two role. The difference with Price is he has experienced what it’s like to be a big-time number two receiver and misses what it feels like. To have had it and then lose it may make him the hungriest of the trio. "I’m motivated," said Price. "I’m not going to sit here and say I don’t want to be a starter. That’s what I’ve wanted to be and that’s what I’m going to fight to be."’

‘Pennington had 27 starts in 40 career games at New Mexico and, last season, helped the team finish 22nd in the nation with an average 200 yards rushing per game. The native of Compton, Calif., became the first of Buffalo’s nine 2006 draft picks to sign with the team.’

‘The Bills began the process of signing their draft picks Thursday as offensive tackle Terrance Pennington became the first of Buffalo’s nine selections to agree to terms with the club.’

‘On a team full of question marks, it’s probably safe to say that Losman is the biggest. ’06 might be glory’s last shot for the embattled 25-year-old, so he better make it count. Otherwise, he could be slipping on his No. 7 jersey for a different franchise sooner than later.’

‘"I know what to expect on the field but in terms of learning a new playbook like I did last year and having to compete and move around and play a new position it’s a little bit of the same thing," said Preston. "My preparation last year is going to pay off this year."’