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.
BillsBeat - June 27, 2001
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.
Committee approach at running back ?
"I think Denver has shown it doesn’t matter who the running back is," Bills’ offensive coordinator Mike Sheppard told the Buffalo News. "Olandis Gary does a great job when Terrell Davis goes out. I think it’s just a matter of getting quality people and players that are smart guys that understand what you’re trying to do. Does one guy have to be the guy? I don’t think so."
recap of Ruben brown Motorcycle Run
Over 500 bikers participated in the event benefitting Salvation Army with former Bills quarterback, Jim Kelly and current tight end, Sheldon Jackson among the crowd. Riders paid $25 per person or $35 per couple.
Johnson and Moulds head to work - on the beach
Two Bills will join the millions of Americans heading to the beach over the next month, but will be working on much more than their tans.
BillsBeat - June 25, 2001
This week in Buffalo Bills History
‘June 25, 1977: Bills veteran backup quarterback Sam Wyche announced his retirement from professional football.’
Two similar teams meet for right to move on
‘The third of four Super Bills quarterfinals will be played Monday, with two similar squads taking the field against each other in a game that will likely confuse the press and fans alike as two teams just three years apart meet for the right to fight on for the title of best Bills team in history.’
Tom Donahoe answers e-mails
‘We’ve talked in detail about a surface called "SportTurf." It’s almost a combination. It looks like grass, but it’s more artificial. Seattle played on it last year at the University of Washington, and it got rave reviews from their players and the visiting teams’ player. The surface was a good surface to play on, so we’re going to look into it.’
Scout work before camp trips
The Boston Globe reviews the teams that helped themselves the most this offseason. Bills rank #9.
‘The Bills are not in the top 10 in talent but they’re better than last year’s record, and new coach Gregg Williams has them working overtime for the first time in years.’