Archives for June 7, 2009

‘This is not a new story line. Defensive tackle Pat Williams and cornerback Antoine Winfield have been gone from Buffalo since 2004, starring for the Minnesota Vikings since then. Safety Jim Leonhard was cut loose after the 2007 season, then had an outstanding year with the Baltimore Ravens. When Rex Ryan, his defensive coordinator was hired this year as the Jets’ new coach, one of his first moves was to acquire Leonhard.’

‘”They called my number, and in this league, it’s all about hard work and taking advantage of opportunities,” Scott said. “The coaching staff told me I did a pretty good job covering the tight ends. But there were a few plays I wish I had back. I’ve still yet to play that perfect game, where a tight end has zero catches and zero yards. That’s what I’m shooting for.”‘

‘”He said, ‘It sounds like I woke you. I’m from the Buffalo Bills. We want to bring you out for a workout.’ That woke me up really fast.”‘