‘Rob Johnson is making excellent progress in his quest to learn the new West Coast offense that Williams is installing… Johnson threw the ball well and seemed to have a grasp on what was going on. Since then, he has shone brightly in meetings and throwing sessions and Williams is excited about the way he has picked things up.’
BillsBeat - April 12, 2001
CNNSI.com's 2001 NFL Mock Draft
‘Buffalo Bills 8-8, Damione Lewis DT Miami (Fla.); Bills need a replacement for departed NT Washington.’
2001 NFL schedule unveiled today
‘The NFL will be releasing it’s schedule today at 2:00 pm. Stay tuned to TBD to get your first glance at the Bills’ schedule. TBD will soon be picking the game for readers to attend our annual tailgate party. Last year we had fans from as far as Alaska and San Diego attend!’
Bills sign backup QB
‘The move was expected as team President and General Manager Tom Donahoe had expressed his desire to take another veteran quarterback into training camp to compete with Alex Van Pelt for the backup to Rob Johnson.’
Bills can find defensive line help
‘The Buffalo Bills will be in the market for a few after losing defensive end Marcellus Wiley to San Diego and releasing nose tackle Ted Washington. The team also could lose versatile Shawn Price, an unrestricted free agent. Fortunately for Buffalo, this draft should provide some reinforcements.’
Bills add Gonzalez to quarterback derby
‘The Bills are also expected to select a quarterback in next week’s NFL draft, giving them four for training camp.’
RJ answers questions
‘Rob talks about offseason work, and weighs in on the extremely important and attention-grabbing bandana issue.’
Interview with Peerless
‘Peerless tells what waiting on draft day was like for him.’
Bills sign quarterback Pete Gonzalez
‘Gonzalez entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Pittsburgh in 1998. After sitting out all of 1998, he appeared in one game in 1999, completing one pass for eight yards. He was released during the off-season. Gonzalez spent training camp last year with the Indianapolis Colts before being waived in August.’
BillsBeat - April 11, 2001
Bills see help on way in draft
‘One look at the Buffalo Bills’ roster should tell you what they are looking for in the NFL draft on April 21-22. Salary cap cuts and free agent defections have created glaring needs at defensive line, offensive line and cornerback.’
Washington tips scales toward Bears
‘Wright did speak with Pittsburgh after talking with Cincinnati and Seattle. However, the Steelers lacked upfront money under the salary cap.’
Bears bulk up front four
‘There’s a risk to signing a 33-year-old, 350-pound defensive tackle with 10 years of NFL wear-and-tear on him–even one as good as three-time Pro Bowl player Ted Washington. But the Bears figured the price was right to take the chance.’
First draft in works
‘Adams also mentioned Florida Gators quarterback Jesse Palmer, an Ottawa-native whose stock rose with a strong showing in the Senior Bowl. "We’ve looked at (Palmer), he’s a good, big guy," Adams said.’
Bears beef up defensive line in big way
‘"The style I like to play is to keep those guards or keep that center off the linebackers and let them flow (to the ball). If you saw the film with Buffalo, Sam Cowart rarely got touched. He went to the Pro Bowl. I’m not taking full credit for that, but that’s my job.’
Bears fortify defense
‘In a move that could foreshadow a major domino effect on their defense, the Bears agreed Tuesday to a three-year contract potentially worth $7.5 million, including a $2.5 million signing bonus, with ex-Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ted Washington.’