‘The Buffalo Bills allocated fullback Josh Roth and guard Corey Hulsey to NFL Europe on Friday.’
BillsBeat - March 10, 2001
BillsBeat - March 9, 2001
Chargers sign QB Flutie to six-year deal
‘"He’s been a winner. That is the realm of a quarterback. That is what its all about," Chargers coach Mike Riley said. "He has won football games."’
Flutie, Chargers agree to deal
‘Even before signing Flutie, Butler had spent $71.6 million on defensive free agents Wiley and cornerbacks Ryan McNeil and Alex Molden.’
Chargers can taste victory: Flutie's in fold
‘Grocery stores should begin stocking up on Flutie Flakes, since that breakfast cereal figures to be a hit in San Diego now that free-agent quarterback Doug Flutie has agreed in principle to a contract with the Chargers.’
Flutie close to deal with Bolts
‘It appears free-agent Doug Flutie is the man being asked to resurrect the Chargers’ tepid offense, as sources confirmed his agent, Kristen Kuliga was to arrive in San Diego late Thursday night.’
Chargers still waiting for right quarterback
‘Flutie is expected in Kansas City Sunday night to give the Chiefs a serious look…Even if K.C. is an alternative, will Flutie’s loyalty to Chargers executives John Butler and A.J. Smith —- for giving his NFL career CPR in 1998 —- sway him toward San Diego?’
Johnson keeps good works to himself
‘"Rob is very understated and that may be why our community has underestimated his role and his involvement," Kahn said. "He has an innate understanding that sometimes media can exploit sick kids. We don’t want to put our kids on display and Rob understands that. And he doesn’t want that. He wants to do it in a quiet way that’s meaningful."’
Report: Flutie to sign with San Diego Chargers
‘…the team would hold a news conference Friday to announce the signing.’
Flutie charges forward
‘Financial terms of the agreement have not been revealed but it could be a six-year deal for the 38-year-old Flutie, who was released last week by the Buffalo Bills.’
Flutie deserves better
‘I’m betting the Bills take a big fall next season, whether the oft-injured Johnson stays healthy or not.’
BillsBeat - March 8, 2001
San Diego May Opt For Flutie
‘Doug’s a much better fit for the Chargers.’
Players 2000 community donations
‘For the second straight year, several Bills launched performance-based charity contribution campaigns. Last September, the players made pledges to specific charities based on their potential performances. After the season, they tallied up their statistical marks and made considerable donations to eleven local charities and national affiliates.’
Bills to hold off season conditioning program
‘The Bills will hold their first voluntary off-season conditioning program next Monday, March 12 through Wednesday, March 14. Tom Donahoe recently sat down with buffalobills.com and talked briefly about plans for this program as well as the entire off-season schedule.’
Steelers talking with tackle
‘Washington is seeking a contract in line with what the Seahawks gave defensive tackle John Randle (five years, $25 million, with a $5 million signing bonus). "We’re not going to play for peanuts," Wright said. "These teams think they can bottom-feed."’
TSN NFL Draft 2001
Now that Marcellus Wiley has signed with the Chargers and Ted Washington was let go, more mock drafts are predicting the Bills will use their first pick on a defensive lineman. This one has them taking Shaun Rogers of Texas.