Two Bills Drive

Outlook: Miami has improved an already excellent defense by adding linebacker Junior Seau, safety Sammy Knight and tackle Jeff Zgonina. New England added pass-rushing linebacker Rosevelt Colvin, but there are concerns about the running game. Buffalo has improved its defense, but Josh Reed must prove he’s a capable No. 2 receiver. The Jets lost too many key players.

‘Could Frank Reich really have been a fine, admirable human being worthy of God’s favor on Jan. 3, 1993, day of the 35-3 comeback, and then have become a despicable person deserving of divine retribution by Jan. 31, 1993, day of Reich’s embarrassment in the Super Bowl? It seems a lot more likely he just had a really good outing in one game and a really bad outing in another.’

‘The first issue is expected to go to print in time for the start of training camp in late July.’

‘As Cain became famous, his former coach Marv Levy came up with one of his best-ever lines. One week, the Bills were getting ready to face an opponent that someone in the media had called a "superteam." "How many of you remember Dean Cain?" Levy asked his players in the locker room. A few guys raised their hands. "Well," Levy said, "we CUT Superman!"’

Bills safety Coy Wire is among the veteran players and coaches participating in this year's NFL Rookie Symposium June 29 – July 2 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Wire, a third round pick by the Bills in 2002, took part in a panel discussion called "Life as a Rookie," which was moderated by Merrell Hoge.

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Without a press release or fanfare One Bills Drive has raised the rate to park at Buffalo Bills controlled lots to $15 from $10. Cars $15.00 (Drive 1-Drive 7)

At 34, Gash is confident he still has some bruising blocks left in him. He replaces pass-catching fullback Larry Centers and is a clear signal that the Bills want to run the ball better and control the clock after getting into far too many shootouts in 2002.

“I think it attracted me here,” he said of the philosophical change. “I said, ‘If that’s what you want, I can do it.’ I’ve always prided myself on being one of the tough guys out there and enjoying the contact, and in the power running game, that’s what it’s all about.”

* Dick LeBeau to Buffalo – Most people overlook the fact that the Bills not only brought in Takeo Spikes, Jeff Posey and Sam Adams, but they also snagged LeBeau, a defensive mastermind, to be an assistant coach and help still-somewhat-green DC Jerry Gray devise a perfect defense. LeBeau’s influence should pay dividends, especially in the secondary, where the Bills have a handful of younger guys looking for a boost over the hump. It may not be as obvious, but LeBeau’s presence could make all the difference for this defense.

Portis is part of a panel moderated by former NFL fullback and current ESPN analyst Merril Hoge, and which includes second-year veterans Antwaan Randle El (Pittsburgh), Coy Wire (Buffalo) and Scott Fujita.

Note: Article date is wrong – actually published on June 29

‘“For me to come back here and work with some of the kids in my hometown was long overdue,” Winfield said. “I think it’s very important to give these talented kids a chance to meet someone who played on the same fields as they did. I’m hoping that they can look at me and see that if you work hard, you can be successful, not only on the football field, but in life.”’

‘The 6-5, 295-pound Wolford enjoyed a stellar NFL career with the Buffalo Bills (1986-92), Indianapolis Colts (1993-95) and Pittsburgh Steelers (1996-98). Wolford played in three Super Bowls with the Bills and was named to the Pro Bowl three times (1990, 1992, 1995). He was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1994.’

‘Wolford now serves as majority owner of the Louisville Fire in the arenafootball2 league, but he once was the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL.’

‘Bledsoe launched 610 passes last season. Alex Van Pelt, the veteran No. 2 quarterback, threw two, completed both for a total of five yards. Alex is 33, two years older than Bledsoe. He almost retired three years ago, putting his house on the market then taking it off and unretiring after Doug Flutie suffered a groin injury in the first week of training camp.’

‘"A great deal of what I do is Marv Levy’s organization," said DeHaven of the long-time Bills head coach. "He was one of the very first special teams coaches in the league. Like Parcells, Levy loved attention to the kicking game. The kicking game is just like offense and defense – you have to get better technique and better with your individual drills if you’re going to get better as a team. So, we’ve just tried to find drills to get guys better without having to work it as a team."’