Archives for January 6, 2007

‘One minor drawback: The property taxes for 2006 were $80,718, according to the Multiple Listing Service. The home was built in 2003, a year after Williams signed with the Buffalo Bills for a $38 million, six-year deal, with $11.75 million guaranteed.’

‘So is that of Fletcher, who was bitter the team didn’t offer him an extension. He’s older – 32 before next season – but has never missed a game in nine pro seasons and has been a highly-productive player. He’ll get a good offer elsewhere and it’s fairly apparent the Bills won’t try to keep him. Kelsay is a Bill through-and through and won’t leave unless the team suggests he look elsewhere. The other key unrestricted free agent is cornerback Kiwaukee Thomas, who played the ‘nickel’ position and was outstanding on special teams in his first year with Buffalo. Approaching his 30th birthday, he’s expressed an interest in playing closer to his home in Georgia.’

‘The attendance mark was achieved though the Buffalo Bills suffered a league-high 6 percent drop at the gate. According to figures compiled by SportsBusiness Daily, the Bills, who finished with a 7-9 won-loss record, had 541,169 spectators pass through the turnstiles at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The per-game average was 67,646, or 91.5 percent capacity, down from 71,906 in the 2005 season.’