Two Bills Drive

‘”Jim Kelly succeeded the legendary Bruce Mathison as Bills’ quarterback,” said retired Buffalo News sports editor Larry Felser, tongue in cheek. “I think Bruce won one game by accident. When Jim Kelly came to Buffalo, the fans knew it, I knew it, and the players knew it: Jim Kelly was their meal ticket. I don’t think many minded what he was being paid.”‘

‘”Those two games, for me…There are only a few guys that I really, really respect in this league. And the way I work is, if I respect you, you’re going to get my best. And that’s what I’m going to do with him. I’m going to want to kick his ass, basically.”‘

Quarterback Drew Bledsoe and the Bills offense completed Thursday's afternoon session with a crowd pleasing two-minute drill that was culminated by a 12-yard touchdown pass to tight end Jay Riemersma with no time left on the clock.

The Bills and Browns have met 11 times during the regular season and Cleveland holds a 7-4 edge in those contests but the Bills have won the last two. They last met in Cleveland in 1995 when Buffalo recorded a 22-19 win.

‘Williams and his staff know the two days against the Browns will provide a more tangible means for evaluating talent. Players tend to coast through the monotony of two-a-day practices.’

Buffalo Bills veterans Ruben Brown and Pat Williams had a big weigh in today and it did not involve being on the football field. This weigh in was a little different. This weigh in helped the Food Bank of Western New York and the Rochester Food Link beef up.

‘Kelly, who set many passing records with the Buffalo Bills, has already set a Hall of Fame record: most rooms reserved.’

‘For all the honors, passing numbers and victories Kelly compiled, few could match the quarterback’s confidence and determination. Some had better arms and many had faster feet, but Kelly had an unmistakable ability to lead.’

LB London Fletcher is reporting from Training Camp. He'll be giving you the inside scoop of what's going on as the Bills prepare for the regular season.

Photos from the 2002 Bausch & Lomb Training Camp

Ralph Wilson reintroduced football to Western New York in 1960 when he formed the Buffalo Buffalo and joined Lamar Hunt, along with six owners, to make the American Football League. The league persevered and merged with the long established National Football League.

“Paterno still contends that Kelly would have been a star at Linebacker U., and insisted last week that he would have played in the NFL on the defensive side of the ball and been a Pro Bowl caliber performer.”

Where Is He Now: During the early stages of his football career, Ron McDole was either one of the most persistent players in the NFL or AFL, or he was one of the unluckiest.

Photo of the fan of the day at camp.

Large contingents are expected from the Buffalo and Pittsburgh areas. Officials at the Pro Football Hall of Fame and representatives of the participating Law Enforcement Agencies suggest fans arrive early on Saturday to avoid any delays in entering the stadium.