‘Both were late acquisitions, signed just before the start of training camp.’
BillsBeat - August 14, 2002
Experience seasons Newman
"Sometimes you can put too much pressure on a guy when he’s in his third year… and I think that (happen) to Keith," Bills defensive coordinator Jerry Gray said. "(In 2000, he was) starting and dominating and then you have to play like Sam and you have to play in the nickel, the dime and the ruby (cover packages) – to me, it was actually too much, but he took it and didn’t complain. He did his job and I think that will help Keith this year."
Bill release 2 UFDA's
The Bills today announced that the team has released CB Jykine Bradley and WR Delrico Fletcher. Bradley, a 5-10, 182-pound defensive back out of Middle Tennessee signed with the Bills as a free agent on July 17. Fletcher, a 6-1, 200-pound wide receiver out of Rutgers signed with the Bills as a free agent on July 23.’
Lary Bump: Bills Trainers Show How to Handle the Heat
NFL high school site picked up article on Bills beating the heat.
Jim Kelly speech audio from the 2002 NFL Youth Football Summit
Audio only link to Jim Kelly speech. Speech was given one day before Jim Kelly was inducted in Hall of Fame (13 minutes long).
Two Minute DrillÖ With Tony Driver
Buffalobills.com put free safety Tony Driver in the hot seat for the two minute drill. Read what he had to say about about his teammates.
Bills try to teach high schools lesson - anyone can help with heat
"At the professional level, we can have more. We have a staff doctor on hand at all times, IVs and complete first-aid facilities. High schools have water, but they don’t have money for anything else," says Carpenter, whose team has a shed at his training camp piled high with case after case of Gatorade and another indoor facility to help cool overheated players. But a high school could find $30 for a pool that could help prevent a heat-stroke tragedy.
Chris Brown: Veteran defensive lineman Shawn Price has passed physical
On several occasions the Buffalo Bills have maintained they have an interest in Price and were waiting for him to be physically healthy before opening discussions on a possible contract. The Bills will presumably put him through their own physical exam, but talks between the two sides are expected to begin shortly if they haven’t already.
With Bledsoe at quarterback, the Bills might just be playoff contenders
‘Today, it’s a new game, hope springs again with the kidnapping of Drew Bledsoe, and with him, the biggest pothole in Buffalo has been filled.’
For Crosby, football is a block party
‘Starting fullback Larry Centers is a capable blocker. But the Bills don’t want to wear him down in all short-yardage and goal-line situations during the year. That’s where Crosby comes in.’
Training camp billboard
‘"That’s the nature of this game: Guys get hurt. The teams that are successful are the teams that can move on and not lose a step."’
Robertson really learning on job
‘This kid, who turns 23 on Thursday, has all the potential in the world and Robertson knows it, coach Gregg Williams knows it and defensive line coach John Levra knows it.’
Bledsoes' cause really hits home
‘"Any ideas in kids’ heads will rule their world and whether parents want to believe it or not, their kids will make all the big decisions in their lives on their own."’
Fan of the day
‘"When they lose, I feel sick to my stomach…"’
The second coming of Bledsoe
‘Bledsoe is determined to do what that hokey song says and eventually lead the Bills to the Super Bowl, where they are overdue to get it right next time. The championship ring he received from New England does not glitter for him. “I’ll be more proud,” he said, “of the one I win here.”‘