Two Bills Drive

‘“We made significant progress on a number of issues, including the term of the agreement, the signing bonus and the incentives,” agent Drew Rosenhaus said. “We’re hopeful that we’ll be able to iron out some details and close in on an agreement … and possibly have a deal done by early next week.”’

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‘Greg Williams says he’ll play his starters about a quarter in Saturday’s first preseason game from Baltimore. Williams says it could go longer if one unit stays on the field longer than the other.’

‘However, the true bragging rights will be contested between Brown, the Ravens’ linebacker, and his older brother, Ruben Brown, the Bills’ Pro Bowl offensive lineman. "We’re close, but he could turn on me anytime," Cornell Brown said.’

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Buffalo’s first unit probably won’t play more than a quarter, but they expect to make the most of it.

“We’re just going to take this first game as a chance to learn to play together, just get out there on the field together,” safety Coy Wire said. “I guess it will give us a glimpse of what this defense will provide the team this year.”’

This will be the second time the Browns have faced each other in the preseason. The Bills beat the Ravens, 31-28, in Baltimore in 1997, and the teams played during the regular season in 1999.

“Last time, we lost to them and he didn’t even play,” Cornell Brown said. “It was a tough one.”‘

‘” I always felt in the first preseason game, you want to go out, feel sharp, put together a good drive or a good couple drives, and that’s enough,” Bledsoe said.’

‘The Bills expect their front seven to be far more stout than last season with wide-bodies Sam Adams and Pat Williams clogging up the middle of the line of scrimmage.

However, Adams and Williams figure to be far more effective if they can get adequate rest during the course of games. Ideally, the Bills would like to play Adams about 35 or 40 snaps a game. Adams reported to camp at a svelte – for him – 340 pounds. He has remarkable quickness for a man so big and has made two Pro Bowls thanks to his ability to crash into backfields. But he also has nine full years under his belt. The Bills don’t want him spent by Thanksgiving.’

‘Alex Van Pelt will be the second quarterback in the game for the Bills. Travis Brown will follow, and fourth-stringer Jason Johnson might see some time in the fourth quarter.’

‘Agent Drew Rosenhaus said Friday that Bills president Tom Donahoe has accepted a request to meet in Baltimore for lunch Saturday, prior to Buffalo’s preseason opener against the Ravens. “I’m a firm believer that, typically, if you’re having a hard time getting a deal done, it’s beneficial to meet face to face,” Rosenhaus said.’

‘"We need to come out and be efficient," added Bledsoe. "We need to put together a good drive or a couple of drives and look sharp, and then we’ll let the young guys take over. The idea with the preseason games is to go out and get something accomplished when you get a chance and then get off the field and stay healthy."’

‘"They contribute to the depth we’ve accumulated at that position," Kaiser said. "They’re all good players with great work ethics, but we have six. They can’t all make the team."’

‘Ever since Washington’s departure, Buffalo has been searching for a legitimate tackle, someone to draw double-teams away from Williams and help stuff the run. For two years, Williams has bemoaned the lack of a strong surrounding cast and suggested he would be a Pro Bowler on a better defense. He has his wish now.’

‘Tickets are required for the Monday night workout. They will be available starting at 9 a.m. Monday at all participating Tops Friendly Markets locations. Tickets are free and limited to six per person. Shuttle service that evening will begin at 4:45, and gates will open at 5 p.m. The practice will not include a full-team autograph session afterward.’