‘"We’re all trying to reach the goal of the Super Bowl, and I’ll chart my goals up this year and try to make the Pro Bowl at two positions."’
BillsBeat - March 13, 2001
Williams introduces changes as Bills open 3-day camp
‘Kicking off a three-day camp on Monday, Williams made it clear that he has no patience for "fat guys," wants players training together in Buffalo to build camaraderie, and is preparing to revamp the defensive scheme.’
Van Pelt to take backup role
John Clayton posted this "rumor" yesterday: ‘By Monday, the Bills should complete a one-year, $477,000 deal to have Alex Van Pelt as the team’s backup quarterback. The cap-strapped Bills have the luxury of paying a lot for a backup, and Van Pelt wanted to return and accept an incentive-laden contract. The Bills may also bring in quarterback Pete Gonzalez, who is a favorite of new team president Tom Donahoe. Gonzalez would then be the third quarterback.’
Photos from March 12th conditioning session
Receivers and defenders listen; Working on snapping; Rob Johnson works out with Alex Van Pelt; Players stretch out; Players limber up; The line listens to instruction.
BillsBeat - March 12, 2001
Gregg Williams press conference
On overweight players: "Don’t like them at all. At all. What we can’t coach is guys who run fast and move fast. You’re born with that. When all of the sudden your body weight inhibits your way to move fast, no matter how much technique we coach you…"
Pat Williams chats with buffalobills.com at WNY Sports Festival
"The strength coaches have been killing me this past week. I’ve been running, lifting weights, and I’ve got my diet plan going on. I’m just trying to get down to my assigned weight they’ve got for me, and be ready to play on every down!"
Sam Cowart moves to OLB
Head Coach Gregg Williams said today that John Holecek would remain in the MLB position and Sam Cowart would be moved to OLB.
Flutie's legacy takes on mythical proportions
‘If Flutie truly was the "savior" of the Bills franchise, as many readily declare, season ticket sales for the following year would have skyrocketed. They did not.’
Choice of QB makes a winner of CVB gamble
‘The [Buffalo Convention and Visitors Bureau], acting on the advice of president Richard Geiger, decided to use Johnson in the video and in the visitors guide.’
New offense sure to help mobile Johnson
‘…the switch will boost offensive productivity and reduce quarterback Rob Johnson’s alarming sack count. The West Coast offense uses shorter QB drops and quick, short passes to set up the running game.’
BillsBeat - March 11, 2001
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Roth To Play For Amsterdam In NFL Europe
‘"Coach Williams told him that the reason he wanted him to go was because they run the west coast offense in Amsterdam and he’ll be able to learn it first hand," Roth’s father said. "It’s a great opportunity for him to showcase himself."’
Kuliga paves Flutie’s path to Chargers
‘She only hammered out a $30 million, six-year deal for Flutie, that’s all. Do they have a Rookie of the Year award for agents?’
Fate led Flutie to NFL, Bolts
‘It appears that Buffalo is happy with its QB pick —- San Diego is ecstatic.’
Williams wants Bills to start shaping up now
‘In his letter to the players, Williams made it clear that he wasn’t impressed by their 41-percent participation in offseason workouts a year ago. He said he expected everyone here this time – not just for minicamp but the 16-week offseason. He was especially tough on the offensive linemen.’