Archives for June 2013

‘Legursky, 26, has spent each of the past four seasons as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He made 17 starts over that time and has experience at both center and guard. He appeared in 50 total games, including making 10 starts during the 2011 season.’

‘Only three practices will be closed off from both the public and the media. Those dates are August 8, August 13 and August 19.’

‘”There’s just a vibe they have here,” Legursky told Buffalobills.com. “They have an electricity here. They’re an amped up coaching staff. I really think they’re going to do well and I’m just glad to be a part of it and part of an organization that trusts me. They brought me in and hopefully they’ll lead us to a championship.”‘

‘The Bills will host five public night practices during the Verizon Wireless Training Camp at St. John Fisher College in Pittsford, NY. The first night practice will be on July 28th, followed by August 5th, 9th, 14th and 20th.’

‘”Mr. Wilson is very invested in the Hall of Fame, and our Bills contingent is really doing this on behalf of him,” said Owen, a member of the Hall’s National Advisory Board. “We want to put the Hall of Fame on a platform and help people hear the stories of these players and think about the Hall of Fame.”‘

‘Joshua Barber and Nicholas Kaiser, appearing with their parents, were released on their own recognizance after U.S. Magistrate Judge H. Kenneth Schroeder entered pleas of not guilty for both men. They are scheduled to return to his courtroom Aug. 30.’

‘The Webster Schroeder High School Warriors Football Team has been selected to participate in Gatorade’s inaugural Train With a Pro program. The team will welcome wide receiver T.J. Graham of the Buffalo Bills to the Schroeder High School Stadium turf field, 875 Ridge Road, from about 4:30 to 7 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5.’

‘Scott will meet with students of Baum’s smART Program. Scott is also the founder of Team BScott and the Bryan Scott Pick Your Passion Foundation for the Arts.’

‘Joshua Barber and Nicholas Kaiser declined to speak with reporters after appearing briefly with their lawyers in U.S. District Court in Buffalo, where the judge entered not guilty pleas on their behalf and released them.’

‘Green is an unrestricted free agent after having spent each of the past four seasons with the San Diego Chargers as a guard. He originally signed with the New England Patriots this off-season, but was released just last week. Over his first four seasons Green started 28 games, including all 13 of his 2012 regular season appearances.’

‘San Diego free agent guard Tyronne Green and Pittsburgh free agent center/guard Doug Legursky both toured the facilities at One Bills Drive and met members of the offensive coaching staff Tuesday.’

‘What Jim has done for our community has been simply remarkable, particularly in terms of his charitable endeavors away from the playing field. The Bills organization encourages everyone to use this latest development regarding his health to return the favor by keeping Jim and his family in our thoughts and prayers. We’re beside you all the way number 12!”‘

‘”When we get here at the end of July, it needs to be a seamless transition logistically,” said Brandon, a Fisher graduate. “With everything that effects football, we need to make sure we have 100% commitment and that it’s an all-in mentality.”‘

‘”When you hear the word cancer it actually scares the crap out of you,” Kelly told reporters at his celebrity golf tournament Monday. “I know it not only scared me, but it scared my family. But like everything, it’s just another river to cross.”‘

‘”I know I’ll beat it.”‘