Archives for April 24, 2008

‘1. 1985 – WR Andre Reed.’

‘Entering this weekend, the Bills are in a fortuitous position: With a whopping 10 picks, they should be able to fill the remaining holes on what seems like a much-improved roster since the sun set on last season. This time, Modrak won’t be in the background of someone who proved himself as an ego-driven incompetent (Donahoe) or a Canton-enshrined coach who halfheartedly joined what was an organization in desperate need of a public-relations boost (Levy) at the time. Instead, these two days in New York City, without question, will be Modrak’s.’

‘The first draft being run by new Chief Operating Officer Russ Brandon is a crucial one if the Bills are to end the worst playoff drought in club history. This team has improved the talent level dramatically under the tutelage of Marv Levy and now stand on the brink of a playoff spot according to many observers. Offseason moves made the holes to fill fewer but obvious.’

‘Federal prosecutors said Darick Holmes, 36, a former National Football League player now living in Pasadena, Calif., and Darryle Buckner, 42, of Buffalo, were indicted earlier this month by a federal grand jury.’

‘Posluszny, a two-time All-America linebacker at Penn State, waited into the second round last April, the 34th pick overall, before the Bills selected him. "They called a couple of picks before I was picked, and they said ‘We’re going to trade up to get you, so you’re ready,’ " Posluszny said.’