Two Bills Drive

‘"It would be an honor to play next to Pat (Williams)," said Adams during his visit to Buffalo on March 7. "You can’t go to war with someone that you can’t trust. Pat’s been a part of the family for a long time and he’s one of the best tackles in the league and together we can do some damage."’

The Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open September 8 on ABC’s NFL Monday Night Football (9:00 PM ET) against the Eagles in Philadelphia’s new Lincoln Financial Field, a rematch of the NFC Championship Game.

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March 29, 1973 – BILLS SET HOME ATTENDANCE RECORD

Kenneth Souliske purchased the 46,207th season ticket for the 1973 season, assuring the Bills of their largest home attendance ever.

‘The 6-3, 330-pound Adams will enter his 10th NFL season after spending 2002 with the AFC champion Oakland Raiders. He spent six seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and two with the Baltimore Ravens and has 29 career sacks.’

Former Broncos running back Olandis Gary finally will dip his toes into the free-agent waters. He is scheduled to visit Buffalo on Thursday, and a meeting this week with Jacksonville also is in the works. He also is scheduled to visit the New York Giants next week, and possibly Dallas.

‘"The big thing is we entered the offseason feeling that we had to impact the inside of our defense, our run defense especially," Bills coach Gregg Williams said Sunday at the NFL owners’ meetings. "Sam obviously would be a huge factor in improving that area of our defense."’

‘A deal finally came together when Adams, who was eager to play alongside friend Pat Williams in the middle of the Bills’ impressively remade defense, agreed to Buffalo’s incentive-laden offer.’

‘The Chiefs offered contracts to recent visitors to Arrowhead Stadium — running back Shawn Bryson and defensive lineman Jeff Zgonina.’

Adams, a nine-year veteran, is a noted run-stuffer who played with last season’s AFC champion Oakland Raiders. Released by the Raiders last month for salary-cap reasons, Adams quickly identified the Bills as his top choice after visiting the team more than two weeks ago. Adams was credited with 22 tackles and two sacks in 15 games last year. His best season came in 1997 with Seattle, when he had 52 tackles, seven sacks and one forced fumble.

The deal came together Sunday when Adams agreed to an incentive laden deal that rewards him for playing time and performance. "Now, I’m going to work to be the player they want me to be,” Adams said. "I think this move in signing me will help get this team to the Super Bowl.”

‘"No matter where he goes," Josh says, "he’s proud to tell people I’m his brother."’

‘Donahoe and Williams would have loved to keep both men, if only for the touch of class they gave the organization. But this isn’t 1980, even 1990.’

‘The last time Josh spoke to his older brother was Jan. 27. Josh was flying from Rayne, La., to Buffalo that day to begin his rigorous off-season training program. Norbert, meanwhile, was shipping out to the Middle East.’

‘Buffalo Bills general manager Tom Donahoe hasn’t made many mistakes this off-season, but when a coach goes from 3-13 to 8-8 in his second season, isn’t it time to give Gregg Williams a contract extension?’