‘He had a legitimate reason for his absence: He was in school.’
BillsBeat - June 9, 2001
BillsBeat - June 8, 2001
Gregg Williams post-practice quotes (6/7)
Many feel GW's style is one of intimidation. many do not care for it. Personally, I think it is a persona he has created specifically for the media.
Patriots run right out and sign Smith
‘With the signing yesterday of 6-foot-2-inch, 230-pound former Buffalo Bills running back Antowain Smith to a one-year contract for $560,000, the Patriots made themselves bigger at that position. The question, of course, is whether they made themselves better.’
Williams speaks to Moore
‘It appears all is well with the Corey Moore situation, at least from the Buffalo Bills’ point of view.’
Smith roams into town
‘Said Belichick: "Why was he featured in some games and not others? You’d have to ask people in Buffalo."’
Pats have a new dimension
‘"It just didn’t work out for me," Smith said. "The offense kind of changed from my rookie year. They brought in a different offensive coordinator. From there it kind of went downhill for me."’
Johnson finds comfort in new Bills' surroundings
‘It helps that Williams, unlike Phillips, stresses discipline and attention to detail — from film study to fitness. For the first time, Johnson, son of a disciplinarian football coach, feels at home under the stricter regime.’
Patriots snag ex-Bills RB Smith
‘Smith was impressive in early workout this spring for the new Bills staff and Donahoe conceded there was a time he looked like the team’s best back. But then he abruptly stopped showing up for workouts and that, combined with his cap status, sealed his fate.’
Moore contacts Bills; faces court appearance on Tuesday
‘Mackler said he and Moore were especially incensed over comments Williams made Wednesday, questioning Moore’s commitment and criticizing him for failing to return Williams’ messages.’
BillsBeat - June 7, 2001
New England signs ex-Buffalo RB
‘Running back Antowain Smith signed a one-year contract Thursday with the New England Patriots after four years with the Buffalo Bills.’
Patriots sign free agent RB Antowain Smith
‘After ranking 26th in the NFL in rushing with no feature back, the New England Patriots on Thursday signed free agent running back Antowain Smith. Terms were not disclosed.’
Ranking the NFL's Coaches
"He has prepared his whole life to be an NFL head coach, so don't expect Gregg Williams to blow it."
Patriots sign Bills' Smith
‘The Patriots have just signed running back Antowain Smith formerly of the Buffalo Bills.’
Brown puts blame on Phillips
‘"I just think that the ship wasn’t run tightly," Brown said. "The plays weren’t being called correctly. The right personnel weren’t in all the time. The players were put in an awkward situation and it wasn’t fair for us to be in that situation because a lot of us came out and really busted our humps."’
Highly touted Modrak is Bills' gain, Bears' loss
‘Modrak is considered one of the most astute talent evaluators in the NFL. He immediately became a target of several teams after being fired by Philadelphia last month. With the Bears moving at a slow pace, he decided joining the Bills was a better option.’