Two Bills Drive

Based on how active Buffalo has been this offseason, I don’t think there is any doubt that GM Tom Donahoe is positioning the Bills for a major playoff run this season. In fact, I feel so confident about this, I put $20 on the Bills to win it all (at 20-1 odds) at the Rio Suites casino/hotel in Las Vegas last weekend while I was there on vacation.

Quick, agile pass rusher who will suit up for his fourth team…signed by the Texans as an unrestricted free agent on 4/18/02…converted defensive end…has 84 career tackles and 40 special teams stops…played in seven games for Jacksonville and four games for Carolina last season…spent his first three campaigns in San Francisco…originally signed by the 49ers as an undrafted free agent on 5/2/97.

‘Humility has long been one of Hull’s strong suits. It was among the traits he learned toiling on his family’s farm near Greenwood, where the wakeup calls came early on Saturday mornings.’

Long before brothers Tiki (Giants) and Ronde (Bucs) Barber made commercials celebrating the fact they are brothers both playing in the NFL, the Bills had an even more unique duo. The King brothers, Charley and Tony, both donned the red, white and blue of the Buffalo Bills and became the first pair of African American siblings to play on the same NFL team. Separated in age by only 16 months, the two played together during the 1967 season.

‘After releasing fullback Larry Centers, the Bills are bringing fullback Sam Gash in for a visit this week. Veteran wide receiver Quadry Ismail is also scheduled to talk to Buffalo.’

‘If NFL, ABC, ESPN and Fox officials are on the ball, they recognize that the Bills have upgraded themselves more than any other NFL team since last season ended and should plan to give them at least three prime-time games.’

‘Steve Christie now plays for the San Diego Chargers, but the former Buffalo Bill still supports Camp Good Days & Special Times.’

‘Oakland, Buffalo and Dallas — where Jenkins began his career — also pursued the former Nebraska-Omaha star.’

Buffalo GM Tom Donahoe, whose team was shut out of the compensatory process this year, certainly understands the significance of owning additional middle-round selections. The Bills acquired two current starters, OT Jonas Jennings (2001) and SS Coy Wire (2002), with third-round compensatory choices.

“It still comes down to making good choices,” said Donahoe, “but it never hurts to have a few more chances.”

The Buffalo Bills got themselves back into the first round of the NFL Draft, trading franchise-tagged wide receiver Peerless Price to Atlanta for the 23rd overall pick on March 7. Here's a look at Buffalo's All-Time First Round Draft Picks.

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‘Although Williams made some mistakes his rookie season by trusting coaching buddies with a lack of NFL experience, he does have some smarts. He hasn’t objected to the additions of more experienced coaches, and, in fact, may have initiated the moves to bring in people like Gilbride and Steckel.’

The Bills, the National Football League, and Buffalo Public Schools will host Buffalo's first Junior Player Development (JPD) program from May 27th to June 12th. JPD is a 12-session football program that is free for participants between the ages of 12 and 14.

Forget about Carmen Sandiego. Where in the world is … Justin Cross? The former offensive tackle has gone from the field to the friendly skies. He’s become a commercial pilot and has gotten around more than a rumor about J.Lo.

‘"I’m glad they don’t have (wide receiver) Peerless Price anymore because we haven’t tackled him yet," Miami Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt said during Tuesday’s AFC coaches’ media breakfast at the NFL meetings. "But they have added some good people to the mix. I think they should be picked to win the division this year."’