Archives for May 2014

‘First day out, I think it went pretty good overall. I still have a lot of things to work on. I’m still in shape from two months of doing all the draft stuff and the combine stuff. I just have to keep doing what I’m doing, watching film and being coached up.’

‘He’s the third member of the Bulls who will be in attendance, after defensive lineman Colby Way and defensive back Derek Brim agreed to terms as undrafted free agents earlier in the week.’

‘Guiton is best known for playing a key role the Buckeyes’ unbeaten season in 2012. Replacing an injured Miller, Guiton rallied the Buckeyes from an 8-point deficit in the final minute in a 29-22 overtime win over Purdue.’

‘Gsell was pretty up front that this isn’t just for the Bills’ benefit, “This is business opportunity so you’re talking the domino effect and the multiplier effect of an entity, not just the eight games that would be played on the home turf, but the whole notion of what this town as a year round business represents as well as the attractions and the other multiplier impacts and industries that come to a community or that businesses that are using the Buffalo Bills. You have a reason for businesses to locate, expand and support this kind of an undertaking. It is a year-round opportunity, it’s not just seasonal.”‘

‘”When he(Kelly) talks about the Bills staying here in New York and having a group, you can see in his eyes he really means that” said Thomas. “He’s going to do everything he possibly can to keep the team here in Western New York and to get the group he’s associated with to do a great job of keeping them here. I have all the faith in Jim and his group that they will continue to pursue the Buffalo Bills and keep them in Western New York.”‘

‘Former Ohio State QB Kenny Guiton will be one of four players participating in this weekend’s camp on a tryout basis. Guiton will be joined by WR Caleb Holley (East Central (OK)), WR Fred Lee (Buffalo) and WR Ivan McCartney (West Virginia).’

‘Kaufman was first signed by the Bills as an undrafted free agent in the 2013 offseason and was released before the start of the regular season after playing in the team’s preseason contests. He signed on to the Bills practice squad on December 10, 2013.’

‘This is indeed a fascinating, pivotal time in Bills history. The team could have a new owner before the season is over. Commissioner Roger Goodell has said the Bills’ long-term viability in Western New York is dependent on the construction of a new stadium, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo has expedited plans to identify sites for it. The coming season could be a make-or-break campaign, not only for Manuel but for Coach Doug Marrone and Whaley, perhaps even for Brandon.’

‘Kelly has eight more radiation treatments to receive and one more course of chemotherapy treatment. After this month, the plan is to wait a couple of months to see how well the treatments have worked in battling sinus cancer.’

‘Hawley said his letter to Mrs. Wilson was a follow-up to two he’d previously sent to Mr. Wilson. Hawley’s first letter to Mr. Wilson was mailed out in the early 1990s, when Hawley was a Genesee County legislator and the Bills were in the middle of their glory years, with four consecutive Super Bowl appearances.’

‘The Bills argue they should not be included in the lawsuit because the team long ago relinquished the rights to employing and managing the Buffalo Jills’ cheerleading squad to private companies.’

‘The signings were announced on Thursday, and were made before Buffalo opens a three-day rookie minicamp on Saturday.’

‘As for the Bills, Kelly remains interested in joining a prospective ownership group to buy the team. Kelly’s brother, Dan, said he’s had several conversations with at least one candidate, New York City developer Donald Trump.’

‘Even when there’s an event at a small venue like Artpark, the Grand Island bridges can get backed up. Dyster said, “That’s why we have experts, we’ve got the world’s largest architecture and engineering firm in AECOM and I’m assuming if you’re going to build a stadium and it’s going to cost you a billion bucks, throwing a few million in there for infrastructure probably isn’t a deal breaker.’

‘However, there’s some doubt on just how well Watkins’ game will translate to the NFL.’