Two Bills Drive

‘And as he stood at the podium Thursday, a diamond earring in his right lobe, a confident smile on his face, who could help but wonder at the possibilities that could accompany the Bills cap atop his head?’

‘The Florida State player had signed with the Bills as a free agent in January after he was released by Washington last preseason.’

The Bills haven’t ruled out placing McGahee on the physically unable to perform list, allowing him more time to rehab. Under NFL rules, the Bills would have the option to activate McGahee between weeks 10-14.

"It feels really good. I am very pleased to be here. I received a very warm welcome and things are starting out on the right foot. I have a job to do and that is the reason I came here (to Buffalo)."

‘The most likely scenario is that he will play special teams and eventually become a third receiver. At UNC, Aiken returned kicks and was on coverage squads.’

‘”He (Aiken) runs good routes,” Bills’ receivers coach Fred Graves said in a news conference following the draft. “I’d say he and Josh are about the same speed; he may be a step faster than Josh.”’

‘It’s Rosenhaus’ job to promote his client. Is it his job to misrepresent reality?’

‘At last we’ve found a sports agent who can be believed when he talks. How can you doubt one who admits he manipulates the truth? Bless you, Drew Rosenhaus.’

The Bills Television Network (BTN) has been honored with two Telly Awards and was the finalist for two others. The Telly awards are bestowed annually for excellence in cable/non-network TV programs.

‘Jackson, whose feet were in Surrey but heart in Buffalo, was equally baffled. "I read in the paper that the Lions weren’t going to wait, but if I’m going to be picked I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else," he said.’

‘"I definitely want to get back to the Pro Bowl," he said. "I want to make it to the playoffs. I want to win a Super Bowl. I feel the same way. My feelings haven’t changed since we drafted Willis McGahee."’

‘It’s regrettable to see Henry go through this after his terrific season of 2002. But it’s silly to suggest that McGahee will be a distraction to him next season, or that it will hinder his performance. If anything, it’ll make him more determined.’

‘”At the time I felt that way, but after talking to the coaches and getting a better understanding of why they took the pick, I feel a whole lot better about it,” Henry said.’

‘”All those people who think this is a wasted draft pick are going to be eating their words,” says Hurtt, referring to the controversy surrounding the Bills’ selection of McGahee with the 23rd overall pick in last weekend’s NFL draft. “I know a thing or two about knees and I know a thing or two about Willis McGahee. What he’s done in just three months is nothing short of miraculous, and what he will wind up doing for the Buffalo Bills is going to make him a hero in western New York.”‘

As a senior at Iowa State, defensive end Merv Krakau was named All-Big Eight, and was a third-team All-America. In a game against Nebraska that season, he had 11 unassisted tackles, two sacks, deflected three passes, caused two fumbles and recovered two fumbles. Yet when the 1973 NFL draft took place, no less than 343 players were selected before the Bills took Krakau. In fact, he was the 18th player and fourth linebacker chosen by Buffalo during the two-day draft.