Archives for July 9, 2013

‘”We recognize that Jairus is a good player and we’re in the business of collecting good players,” Bills GM Doug Whaley told Buffalobills.com. “We’re going to continue the negotiation process, but we’ll also continue to not negotiate in the press.”‘

‘The one who is humiliating himself is Williams. He also has to deal with the court of public opinion as a public figure. Now that training camp for most NFL teams is right around the corner, the Buffalo Bills can’t be too happy that their big money star is better known for his off the field problems, than his on the field skills. In the end this could end up costing him a lot more in lost endorsement opportunities and fan sympathy than getting back a ring he never should have bought in the first place.’

‘If Byrd wants to play this year and get credited with an accrued season toward his pension and other NFL benefits, then he must sign by 4 p.m. Nov. 12 (the Tuesday after Week 10, as spelled out in the collective bargaining agreement).’

‘”We know about breast cancer, diabetes, the March of Dimes,” he said. “Why can’t we make people around the country more aware with what’s going on when it comes to prosthetics? This is what I want to do.”‘