Archives for August 9, 2008

‘In my experience trying out these kid activities, I learned that I should probably stick to writing and leave the football to the Buffalo Bills, who I saw practicing on my way out. Despite the humbling experience kicking, I still – and will always – be mad at Norwood.’

‘Crowell told the kids that being able to read and have an education was an important part of being a football player in the NFL. He described the large playbook that he has to read and understand for his position on the team. "Without an education, I never would have gotten this far," stated Crowell. "I went to the University of Virginia and worked hard at school and was fortunate to get my education and play ball."’

‘"We’ll get through some different looks, just in terms of some different formations and shifts that you didn’t see last year," said Edwards. "We might mix in some things that you won’t see a lot of. We’ll be able to see more on Saturday, once we get it going."’

‘"There will be no tolerance for unofficial tailgating," warns Toronto Police Superintendent Hugh Ferguson, who heads the 52 Division responsible for patrolling around the Rogers Centre.’

‘”I’m interested to see how everything is going to work out for us,” left guard Derrick Dockery said. “The offense has been working extremely hard, implementing the plan that Turk has given us. So we’re excited to go out and see how far we’ve come. We know [the Redskins] have a tough defense with a lot of veteran leadership, so it will be a good test for us.”‘

‘”I’ve been dreaming of playing in the NFL all my life, and now I get a chance,” the Bills’ first-round pick said. “I know it’s only a preseason game, but I’m looking forward to walking on that field as a Buffalo Bill for the first time.”‘

‘"I’m getting pretty excited," Edwards said the other day, thinking ahead to the game. "We’re going against the same defense over and over these days, and they’re kind of ready to hit someone new, and I think that’s the way the rest of the offense feels, too."’

‘The Aug. 9 contest will be the first Bills preseason game ever broadcast in high definition.’