‘Reservations can now be made on Southwest Airlines to San Diego for the Bills/Chargers weekend! You will receive a 10% discount on round-trip flights to San Diego from any originating SWA airport. Fares are good between 10/21/01 through 11/02/01. To book thios special fare you must use the Bills Backers toll free number: 1-800-433-5368 and provide the special ID Code: R6674.’
BillsBeat - June 29, 2001
BillsBeat - June 28, 2001
Bills to honor Levy at Carolina game
The Buffalo Bills today announced that the team will honor former head coach Marv Levy in a ceremony on Sunday, December 9 when the team hosts the Carolina Panthers. In that ceremony Levy will receive his ring from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, commemorating his enshrinement.
Smerlas going on wall when Bills face Pats
‘Fred Smerlas will be inducted onto the Buffalo Bills’ Wall of Fame Dec. 16 when the Bills play the New England Patriots, the team announced Wednesday.’
10 Teams in Tailback Trouble--Bills, Pats two of them.
‘Rookie coach Gregg Williams claimed last week that he hoped he didn’t have to make a decision until Thanksgiving on the full-time starter. "I hope they’re all playing so well that I’m getting the opportunity to play them all," Williams said. Note to Williams: Forget about it. Choose one guy in camp and cement him into the lineup.’
BillsBeat - June 27, 2001
Fred Smerlas to be added to Buffalo Bills' Wall of Fame
‘Fred Smerlas will be inducted onto the Buffalo Bills’ Wall of Fame Dec. 16 when the Bills play the New England Patriots, the team announced Wednesday.’
Gregg Williams' learning curve
‘Before he ever coaches a regular season game, we can give Gregg Williams credit for this: He speaks with a refreshing dose of honesty. Usually that’s good; sometimes, it causes unnecessary problems. Williams is learning that.’
Sammy Morris kicks off 3rd annual UPS-Buffalo Bills Summer Reading Program
The Buffalo Bills, United Parcel Service, just buffalo literary center, and the public library system will kick off Hit the Books, the third annual UPS-Buffalo Bills Summer Reading Program with an event this Thursday, June 28th at 10:30 AM in the Children’s Room of the Central Library on Lafayette Square.
Fred Smerlas to be added to Wall on Dec 16 during Patriots Game
The Buffalo Bills today announced that the Wall of Fame ceremony for NT Fred Smerlas will be held on Sunday, December 16 when the team hosts the New England Patriots. Smerlas played at Boston College and is a former New England Patriot as well.
Rob Johnson answers e-mails
‘Bills quarterback Rob Johnson took time out from his off-season conditioning to answer questions from buffalobills.com users. Thanks to Rob for taking time out to answer the questions, and thanks to everyone who submitted questions!’
Charges against Moore dropped in Tennessee
‘Buffalo Bills linebacker Corey Moore has been cleared of aggravated assault.’
I Favor RB by Committee
(Commentary) ‘I fully endorse the Bills going with RB by committee right now because there are different versions of it and I hope the Bills use the correct one. The correct version is something similar to what the Broncos have done (usually because of need due to injury and a lot of talent which does distinguish it from the 2001 Bills situation which is due to uncertain talent)…’
Rookies learn lesson in dedication from Billick
Rookie Lesson:
"At some point in your career, and it may be this first year, you’re going to have to make a conscious choice: Do I want to be a champion or do I want to go to the Pro Bowl?" Billick said. "That’s a hard decision, particularly when you’re young and trying to make a name for yourself.
Rookies attend fifth annual Rookie Symposium
This week, the NFL is holding its fifth annual Rookie Symposium at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Va.
BillsBeat - June 26, 2001
Charges against Moore dismissed
‘Moore, 24, was charged with aggravated assault in May after he allegedly hit Jeremiah Taylor with a beer bottle. But the district attorney’s office requested the charges be dropped, said Jim Haywood, Moore’s attorney.’
Charges dropped against Bills' Moore
The linebacker had been charged with aggravated assault. The charge was dismissed Monday after the man struck with the bottle refused to testify, said Gary Brown, district attorney general for Haywood County.