Two Bills Drive

‘A number of Bills came up limping, including Don Beebe (knee), Steve Tasker (groin), Fred Smerlas (hamstring), and Tim Vogler (broken nose).’

‘Robinson, 32, had a chance to return to the Titans, but the offer came with no promises about playing time. So he opted to sign with the Bills, where he stands to see the field a lot more.’

‘"She said her first words were ‘I hate Miami [Dolphins],’" her husband said.’

Tickets for the team’s two Monday evening practices during the Buffalo Bills Bausch & Lomb Training Camp have been SOLD OUT. 1,000 tickets remain for the scrimmage with the Browns.

The Saints’ search for a backup running back is ongoing but could end this week with the possible signing of Terry Allen. The club continues to try and work a deal for Buffalo’s Shawn Bryson, but the sides are far apart in compensation. The Bills want a third-round draft pick. The Saints gained some leverage when the Eagles, who were also interested in Bryson, signed Dorsey Levens.

‘This is a guy who refuses to wear the Super Bowl ring he won with the St. Louis Rams in 1999.’

‘He never got the big retirement ceremony. But he deserves to go on the Wall of Fame some day.’

‘Kelly, known for his competitive nature, stacked his squad with skilled players who haven’t been out the NFL for that long. Marino has guys like Perry, Dorsett and Ed “Too Tall” Jones, who have all been out the league for a least a decade.’

‘And incentives, like number of starts and postseason honors, will push the total package well past the $35-million mark.’

‘OK, it’s only a flag football game and many of the players are well past their prime. But tonight’s "Final Showdown" between and Kelly and former Bills teammates against Marino’s Dolphins (plus a few more) hopes to draw 30,000-plus at the University of Buffalo.’

‘Until the Bills improve markedly in rushing the passer and stopping the run, they aren’t going to pull off any miracles.’

‘Banned items include coolers, bags, backpacks, large purses, large camera cases, plastic bottles, bottled or boxed liquids, aerosol cans, flagpoles, banner poles and umbrellas. People with radios larger than a football or those with diaper bags but no small children won’t be allowed into the events.’

‘”We’re the best of friends,” Kelly said. “But when we get on the field, it doesn’t matter if it’s on the golf course or deep-sea fishing trip, you’re competitive. You want to catch the biggest fish.”‘

‘If off-season bombs counted in the standings, Tom Donahoe might have allowed himself to celebrate the touchdown.’

I think the Patriots dragged their feet on the deal, hoping they would not have to trade him inside the AFC East. The Pats struggled with the Bills in two victories last season (12-9 OT in Week 14). Certainly, Bill Belichick has confidence he has a handle on Bledsoe, but that would put Bledsoe in good company with just about any QB who has to face Belichick’s defensive schemes. Bottom line: I think the Pats made the Bills a very interesting team in 2002.