Archives for January 22, 2009

‘”The biggest thing was seeing the NFL coaching staff on the field and the pace of practice and knowing you’re on the practice field with the best guys in the country,” said Ellis. “That’s kind of the first introduction into the NFL and having to step your game level up and getting better as a player. That was the eye opener. You’re getting the best of the best and you’re quickly aware that it’s an opportunity to bring what you have to the table.”‘

‘The average price to get into an NFL stadium on game day last year was $72.20; is there a Bills fan who wouldn’t pay 20 bucks extra per game for even a slight bit more success? Who wouldn’t pay more if it helped end the team’s playoff drought?’

‘Seeing several of his players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame has helped take away some of the sting of failing to win a championship despite so many tries.’

‘The two-minute warning has sounded, and the Buffalo Bills are trailing – in a contest that could provide a total of 18,000 cans of free soup to local food pantries.’

‘1. Acquiring Drew Bledsoe. Spring 2002.’