"Under former coordinator Joe Pendry, who was enamored with the quarterback’s arm strength, Johnson was forced to take seven-step drops and throw down the field far too often. Now, Pendry is gone and Johnson will have the luxury of working from new coordinator Mike Sheppard’s three-step-drop attack."
BillsBeat - July 26, 2001
Bills hit practice field for camp today
‘There will be four practices, including two today (9-11 a.m. and 4-5:45 p.m.), before the remaining veterans report Saturday afternoon. The first full roster workouts are Sunday.’
Fret, sweat and cheers
‘"This is when people start to smell football in the air," Williams said. "I’ve been really appreciative of the last couple days that the weather has popped. Training camp’s not supposed to be easy, it’s supposed to be tough. This is a tough man’s game."’
Top pick Clements missing; all others expected
‘"I expect that he would be here and ready to go. If he’s not, I’ll be coaching somebody who is here. I’m more worried about who’s here than who’s not."’
First-week schedule of practices
‘Tomorrow: Rookie camp (9-11 a.m. only). Parade in Pittsford at 6 p.m.’
Bills camp sponsors back for a second winning year
‘"To be able to utilize the Bills brand, which is probably the strongest brand in the state outside New York City, was just terrific for us," LeGrett said.’
Buffalo Bills Parade Route - map and route only
Map (image) showing parade route only.
Route of Parade on Friday
Buffalo Bills Parade Route
Friday, July 27th – 6:00pm
Join Pittsford in welcoming the Buffalo Bills back to Pittsford with this town wide parade. The parade will step off from Sutherland High School and travel the following route:
Sutherland Street, to Lincoln Avenue, onto South Main Street where
it will pass by a reviewing stand and end at the corner of South Main and Monroe Avenue.
Williams ready for training camp, with or without Clements
‘"I’m more worried about who’s here than who is not here," Williams said. "This organization has lasted a long time without Nate Clements."’
Bills place Moore on physically unable to perform list
‘The Bills placed Moore on the physically unable to perform list on Wednesday, saying he needs more time to recover after being shot in the leg seven weeks ago.’
BillsBeat - July 25, 2001
Packers show interest in linebacker Holecek
‘Other teams showing interest include Indianapolis, New England, the New York Jets, San Diego and Washington. Any potential contract will probably be for the veteran minimum of $477,000.’
Everything you need to know about Buffalo Bills\' training camp
\’The Rochester area responded by turning out an average of 6,100 fans per workout and some 122,000 over the course of camp, both figures tops the National Football League.\’
Kris Farris moves ahead of Robert Hicks according to Don Banks of SI
The Bills believe they’ve almost picked up a free draft pick in Farris, a former 3rd rounder of Pittsburgh in 1999 who was out all last season with a left foot stress fracture. The 1998 Outland Trophy winner from UCLA, Farris signed in April and after some fine minicamp showings has moved ahead of incumbent right tackle Robert Hicks.
Aaron Schobel, Travis Henry agree to similar contracts
The Bills agreed to terms with their two 2nd round draft picks, defensive end Aaron Schobel and running back Travis Henry.
Both were scheduled to sign their respective deals when rookies and selected veterans were to report to training camp later in the day.
Catchin\' up with Kwame
As a rookie in 2000, he saw a small amount of playing time, finishing with three receptions on the year, but he did have one very important task.
\”I was the chicken man,\” Cavil said. \”Before games I had to go to KFC and get the chicken for the team. That was my job.\”