"You have to go out and be consistent. From the first day I became a starter, I wanted to go out and improve each year and get better. I’m going to try to do that, and each year get better, and make a play here and there to get us over the top. My goal is to get to the Superdome [for Super Bowl XXXVI].
BillsBeat - July 30, 2001
Pat Williams' out with sore tooth
‘An infected tooth kept Pat Williams’ out of training camp workouts Sunday. Williams watched from the sideline as the Bills participated in their first training camp sessions with veterans and rookies. Leif Larsen and Jarrett Procell initially subbed for Williams with the first team.’
Let the pounding begin
‘"There’s an excitement here, a brand new offense, a brand new defense, a new coaching staff and GM, you’ve got a wholesale change here," said tight end Jay Riemersma. "It’s fun, it’s exciting, and I think the practice and tempo that you saw today will continue throughout the practices."’
Wilson gives $100,000 to student fund
‘"It’s just a wonderful facility, not just for the players, but for the franchise," Wilson said. "People can come here from all over and watch practice and it creates enthusiasm, especially for the youngsters. Rochester’s a great city and very important to the Bills. They’ve embraced us."’
Flutie fans still miss their hero
‘Even inside the Wegmans merchandise tent on the Fisher campus, the division manifested itself. Flutie bobbing head dolls and T-shirts were displayed right next to ones bearing Johnson’s likeness. A worker, requesting anonymity, said the Flutie shirts were out-selling the Johnsons.’
Calculating coach lays the groundwork
‘Five minutes in Williams’ presence, and one feels the urge to run home and organize the sock drawer.’
Money nice, teammates nicer
‘"I could have gone somewhere else and got some type of numbers like that, but you have to have teammates to get it done. To win a Super Bowl, I can’t win it by myself."’
Billboards beam Marv's honor, big time
‘The billboards feature a shot of Levy in a blue Bills jacket and the words, "right here, right now," which are taken from one of the coach’s most oft-quoted pre-game speeches. The hall of fame’s logo also appears on the billboard.’
Wilson preaches patience
‘"I think our organization with Tom and the coach, we’re going to have a really good team. It may take a little longer than what the fans would like, know what I mean?"’
BillsBeat - July 29, 2001
Led by Moulds, Bills won't have trouble passing
‘"You look at it, I think I’d be hard-pressed to find a group in the NFL as deep and as good as this group," Bills rookie receivers coach Fred Graves said.’
Wiliams press conference 07/29/01
"It was good to get started the whole team back together today. Both Tom Donahoe and I were talking at practice on how crisp things were for the first practice, and I want to give credit to these guys for the time they put in the off-season. They started off today without missing a beat from where they left off June 14th, and that was exciting. We did a lot of first situational things this morning. We did a few third down things, but for the most part it was based on both sides of the ball…"
Donahoe speaks on the "State of the Bills"
Buffalo Bills President / General Manager Tom Donahoe spoke to Bills' corporate partner Choice One Communications in the Molson Hospitality Tent Friday, July 27.
St. John Fisher presents Ralph Wilson with Scholarship fund
On behalf of St. John Fisher, President Kathryn Keough presented Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. with a Scholar/Athlete Scholarship fund last night at a special Wegmans/ Buffalo Bills Training Camp Kick Off Event.
Ruben Brown tackles hunger
Bills All-Pro guard Ruben Brown will participate in a photo opportunity to promote Tackling Hunger 2001, a national hunger relief program conducted by Campbell¹s Chunky Soup and the NFL to benefit food banks across the country.
Bills Official Training Camp Update
Pittsford, NY (2:30 PM) – The Bills' veterans arrived at St. John Fisher Saturday afternoon, and the whole 80-man roster was on the field for Sunday morning practice.