Two Bills Drive

‘Foreman and Keith Newman were once roommates on road trips as members of the Buffalo Bills and might be reunited. Newman was impressed after a visit to Reliant Park on Monday. The Texans are in search of a starting right outside linebacker after Jeff Posey signed a four-year deal with Buffalo last week, and Newman is one of their top targets. Newman, 26, spent the past four seasons in Buffalo, which used a 3-4 defense during his first two years in the league.’

The Falcons spoke briefly with the Buffalo Bills about the possibility of a trade for wide receiver Peerless Price, whom the Bills have labeled a franchise player. It was the first discussion with the Bills since Price’s visit to Flowery Branch on Saturday.

Falcons executive vice president Ray Anderson described the conversation as "uneventful" but was hopeful for future talks.

But I just can’t get past the fact that Rob Johnson is still, well, Rob Johnson.

This is the guy who took 80 sacks during his 20-game stint with the Bills. He took 19 sacks in six appearances with the Bucs last season and has thrown just eight more TDs than interceptions in his career. He has never been anything special in the NFL and considering the schizophrenic nature of the Redskins’ QB situation over the past year, there’s a good chance that Johnson will get to see the field at some point.

ESPN.com has learned that the Falcons actually pitched Simoneau to the Buffalo Bills last week as part of the teams’ discussions about a trade that would bring wide receiver Peerless Price to the Falcons.

‘There’s no doubt playing indoors on the carpet of the Georgia Dome favors Price. And having Michael Vick to get the ball downfield fits with Price’s speed. On the other hand, there isn’t another Falcons’ receiver who legitimately would draw enough attention away from Price. And that’s why most scouts question how Price would perform without Eric Moulds supporting him. So what’s the price? A large multi-year contract after sending the Buffalo Bills a couple important draft picks.’

‘The Bills have not made an offer to Spikes, Donahoe said. “We do have interest in the player,” he said. “We’ve had some discussion with the agent.”’

Tom Donahoe spoke to the media on the record on Monday about several free agents. Donahoe said the team did have LB Mike Peterson in today and that he was still busy making his rounds with other teams. He also stated that the team has had conversations with LB Takeo Spikes’ agent but that no offer had been made. In regard to DT Sam Adams, Buffalo likes him and have also been in contact with his agent.

The situation with kicker Mike Hollis does not look like it will be resolved very quickly. When asked where the team stood with the kicker, Donahoe replied “No where.” As reported by Empire Sports/WNSA over the weekend, the Bills made an offer to Hollis that was not accepted. Hollis’ agent, James Gaetano countered that offer which was unacceptable to the Bills. Donahoe would like to have Hollis back but admitted that he was not going to wait for something to happen and would be checking the market for available replacements if need be.

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‘"I got a chance to visit with coach (Gregg Williams) and I believe I’m going to have a lot to do with rushing the passer and also being a strong outside linebacker. I believe I can come in and help this team because I know with the offensive move they had last year (they have the offensive tools). I’m just looking forward to coming here and becoming an asset to this team and help lead this team to a Super Bowl."’

Free Agent News: Linebacker Mike Peterson (Colts) is visiting with the Bills today.

Johnson agreed to a deal worth approximately $1 million per season, apparently for two or three years, and is slated to back up Patrick Ramsey next season. The former Buffalo Bills starter backed up Brad Johnson for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season.

‘The stadium lease, as a result, has become a year-to-year deal. It could remain in force for the next 10 years, or it could be canceled as soon as next February. It will be up to the Bills – and only the Bills – to decide.’

‘How jittery should we be? Nervous enough to renegotiate the lease and toss in a provision that keeps the team here. Buffalo already has one vacant old arena. It’s on the verge of having an empty new one.’

Former Bill Rob Johnson agreed to a two- or three-year deal worth about $1 million per season and is slated to back up Patrick Ramsey next season. Redskins have been spending money on offensive linemen (G Randy Thomas, G Dave Fiore, re-signing G Tre Johnson and signing G/C Lennie Friedman) earlier in the free agency period.

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According to report on Empire, PK Mike Hollis rejected an offer from Bills. More details will be posted when available. He joined the Bills as an unrestricted free agent on 4/12/02 after spending the previous seven seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars.