Archives for February 2007

‘Sunday’s crowd was good, said co-promoter Guy Puglia. But Saturday’s crowd, which featured former Dallas Cowboys players, was even larger, he said.’

‘"He’s everywhere else on NFL Network and ESPN and doing all those different things," Thomas said. "If he wants to be in a bigger city and be out there a little bit more, it probably is a good idea to shop him."’

‘Sources tell WGR that the Bills will tender restricted free agent Tim Anderson a one-year contract worth $850,000.’

The Jills will be traveling throughout Iraq on Blackhawk Helicopters and will visit a different camp each day. The Jills consider it an honor to be selected for this opportunity of a lifetime.’

‘Cincinnati’s Eric Steinbach or San Diego’s Kris Dielman would be upgrades at guard. Both are proven players, and either would bring a physical presence to the line. The Chiefs’ Jordan Black or the Jets’ Anthony Clement could be possibilities if the team decides RT Terrance Pennington isn’t the answer. The team likes DT Kyle Williams but needs a bigger body to play over center; Michael Myers (Broncos) and Alfonso Boone (Bears) could be options.’

‘Clements is expected to have plenty of suitors, and there have been reports that the Washington Redskins could make a strong pitch to land Clements. Cleveland could also have interest.’

‘Therefore, although many expect Buffalo to address the middle linebacker position in free agency, don’t be surprised if the team ignores it until the draft in late April. One has to believe that former University of Mississippi star Patrick Willis, who will likely be available when the Bills have the 12th overall selection, would be the best choice.’

‘ Green’s six-year playing career left him with knee and back problems that make it impossible for him to work. He has spent the last four years of his life in a shelter home in Maryland. Bills Hall of Famer, Joe Delamielleure organized today’s autograph fundraiser.’

‘"This is maybe the first or second time we have been back together as a group," added Joe Ferguson.’

‘Each player usually gets about a $1000-dollars for a signing a session. This weekend, the “Electric Company “gave that money to Green.’

‘"Willis literally didn’t know what to do on the plays," a source said. "After the play was called, we’d have another coach signaling to Willis what to do because he didn’t know. He’d miss blocks [in pass protection] a few times, not because he was beat, but because he didn’t know what he was doing."’

‘So thank you again, Jerry Reece. You did Marv Levy and the Bills a favor. Now if you don’t mind, you could do the Bills another favor. You know that second round pick that you have burning a hole in your pocket? If you wouldn’t mind sending it to the Bills, they would be glad to send you a good, slightly above average running back. By the way, have you met his agent, Mr. Rosenhaus?’

‘McGahee has one year left on his current contract. He rushed for 990 yards last season in 14 games and averaged 3.8 yards per carry. He rushed for over 1000 yards in 2004 and 2005.’

‘"I played at 317 as a freshman, 305 as a sophomore, 312 as a junior and between 295 and 300 as a senior," Okoye said. "I feel like that’s probably my best playing weight. I felt explosive and fast (senior year) and everything about my game was a plus."’

‘Reese’s most interesting comments came when he confirmed that the Bills have contacted the Giants about trading three-year veteran Willis McGahee, who is unhappy in Buffalo.’