And here’s a sleeper that popped my eyes open: the Bills’ Billy Conaty . Maybe I just saw him on the greatest days of his career because I couldn’t find anyone to agree with me. I didn’t like him as much as I did Woody, but he was fairly close.
BillsBeat - January 10, 2002
Centers uncertain if Bills are still in his future
‘They include returning to the Bills if they provide him with a pay hike and assurances from coach Gregg Williams that the team will take steps to improve, requesting his release from the final year of his contract so he can sign with a contender, or retirement.’
Als quarterback Calvillo 'testing the waters' of NFL
‘Foster wouldn’t identify the interested teams, but one is believed to be Buffalo – perhaps Calvillo’s next stop. “There does seem to be some interest,” Foster said.’
Eskimos rookie poised to become first CFL option player
‘[Anthony Calvillo] worked out for Jacksonville and Seattle and has a session planned with Buffalo.’
BillsBeat - January 9, 2002
NFL releases list of '02 opponents
Buffalo Bills will play these team in 2002:
Home: Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions
Away: Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings
Some random thoughts on Bills' season
‘The reality is, no single statistic contributed more to the Bills’ 3-13 record than the fact their 123 penalties were an NFL high.’
Several Bills may wind up elsewhere
‘"In most years, your roster probably is going to turn over anywhere from 25 to 33 percent."’
Taking stock
‘Time to call the U-Haul: Rob Johnson, Ken Irvin, J. McDaniel.’
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Bills, Johnson face uncertain offseason
‘Instead, Johnson confirmed many of his critics’ worst fears — that he was incapable of staying healthy and unable to perform as the team’s undisputed starter.’
BillsBeat - January 8, 2002
It's Van Pelt in, Johnson out for Bills
‘Four years of premium-priced quarterbacks added up to zero playoff wins for Buffalo. With a crowded wholesale market this offseason, it’s time for the Bills to do a little bargain hunting.’
Character guy says good-bye
‘He leaves as one of the most admired and respected players in Bills history.’
First class all the way
‘Hansen had no immediate plans other than to spend time with his wife, Dianna, and their 7-month-old daughter, Hope.’
Rob not closing - or opening - any doors
‘He has told several teammates that he doesn’t expect to be here next season, mainly because he doesn’t believe he can get a fair shake in this town after being criticized heavily for the Bills’ problems.’
A humble guy looms large across WNY
‘He was small town all the way, an underdog, a small-college player who gave every ounce of himself on the field and made himself into one of the top defensive ends in the game.’