‘Starting quarterback Rob Johnson is already in camp, and looks to be in great shape.’
BillsBeat - July 27, 2001
Bills' camp begins on the right foot
‘"It’s huge for me", said Johnson.’
They're Rob's Bills now
‘"I really like the people. I love how they get into football. It’s so much a part of their community. I think they feel like they’ve been a little snake-bitten, coming so close to winning a Super Bowl all those years. I think it would be so cool to be a part of the team that finally brings that trophy to western New York."’
BillsBeat - July 26, 2001
No QB controversy here: Johnson the main man for Buffalo
"He takes more hits than any quarterback in the league," says an AFC pro personnel director. "He had guys protecting him last year that would basically be seconds on most teams. Until Rob Johnson can be protected, he’ll never be able to display the talents he has."
Meticulous coach Williams leaving imprint on Bills
‘Two years ago, as the Titans’ defensive coordinator, Williams watched in pleasant disbelief as his team ousted the Bills from the playoffs with a controversial last-minute, trick-play kickoff return in another wild-card game.’
Williams "can't wait" to get started
"Training camp’s not supposed to be easy. It’s tough, as it’s a tough man’s game."
5 QBs under the gun
"Under former coordinator Joe Pendry, who was enamored with the quarterback’s arm strength, Johnson was forced to take seven-step drops and throw down the field far too often. Now, Pendry is gone and Johnson will have the luxury of working from new coordinator Mike Sheppard’s three-step-drop attack."
Bills hit practice field for camp today
‘There will be four practices, including two today (9-11 a.m. and 4-5:45 p.m.), before the remaining veterans report Saturday afternoon. The first full roster workouts are Sunday.’
Fret, sweat and cheers
‘"This is when people start to smell football in the air," Williams said. "I’ve been really appreciative of the last couple days that the weather has popped. Training camp’s not supposed to be easy, it’s supposed to be tough. This is a tough man’s game."’
Top pick Clements missing; all others expected
‘"I expect that he would be here and ready to go. If he’s not, I’ll be coaching somebody who is here. I’m more worried about who’s here than who’s not."’
First-week schedule of practices
‘Tomorrow: Rookie camp (9-11 a.m. only). Parade in Pittsford at 6 p.m.’
Bills camp sponsors back for a second winning year
‘"To be able to utilize the Bills brand, which is probably the strongest brand in the state outside New York City, was just terrific for us," LeGrett said.’
Buffalo Bills Parade Route - map and route only
Map (image) showing parade route only.
Route of Parade on Friday
Buffalo Bills Parade Route
Friday, July 27th – 6:00pm
Join Pittsford in welcoming the Buffalo Bills back to Pittsford with this town wide parade. The parade will step off from Sutherland High School and travel the following route:
Sutherland Street, to Lincoln Avenue, onto South Main Street where
it will pass by a reviewing stand and end at the corner of South Main and Monroe Avenue.
Williams ready for training camp, with or without Clements
‘"I’m more worried about who’s here than who is not here," Williams said. "This organization has lasted a long time without Nate Clements."’