‘It appears that the Ronnie Jones decision will continue to haunt Phillips. Just when Wade thought it was over Ralph Wilson refuses to pay the final year of his contract.’
BillsBeat - March 26, 2001
BillsBeat - March 25, 2001
Kelly's heroics make strong case for Hall election
‘But Kelly is not about statistics. Never was. He was about leadership, true grit, toughness, unlikely comebacks and an ability to convince his teammates they could win games against formidable odds. His statistics were impressive, but his intangibles are the jewel of his resume.’
Keeping in shape for the cameras
‘[Steve] Tasker, the All-Pro turned broadcast color guy, is starring as Dr. Einstein – a disbarred, alcoholic, spineless plastic surgeon with an unsteady hand – in the East Aurora group’s production of "Arsenic and Old Lace.’
BillsBeat - March 24, 2001
Van Pelt Familiar With West Coast Offense
‘An article from the Bills official site that talks about Alex Van Pelt’s familiarity with the west coast offense from his days at Pitt and it’s value to the Bills offense….’
BillsBeat - March 23, 2001
Ask an Alum: Charley Ferguson
‘Charley Ferguson came to the Bills in the wide receiver position from the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings in 1963 and played on the 1964 and 1965 championship Bills with the likes of quarterback Ed Rutkowski and punter Paul Maguire, both former Ask an Alum guests… Ferguson played for six seasons, retiring in 1969.’
Roth, Hulsey ready for NFL Europe
‘Buffalo Bills fullback Josh Roth and guard Corey Hulsey arrived in Tampa this week to prepare for a trip to play in NFL Europe. The two players were assigned to the Amsterdam Admirals and look forward to impressing the new coaching staff, while gaining the opportunity to experience a foreign country.’
Roth, Hulsey ready for NFL Europe
‘The Bills will take a closer look inside NFL Europe through periodic diaries from from its own players, fullback Josh Roth and guard Corey Hulsey. Both Roth and Hulsey will play for the Amsterdam Admirals during the 2001 season.’
Fans "ask the owner"
‘Ralph Wilson answered questions submitted by Bills fans via e-mail today in an exclusive interview with buffalobills.com. Wilson was scheduled to perform a live chat, but due to technical software difficulties, he answered fans questions submitted via e-mail to the site over the past few days.’
NFL Puts A Wrap On Bandannas
‘Concerned about the image being portrayed by a number of high-profile NFL players who wear bandannas and stocking caps beneath their helmets, the league’s eight-member competition committee will make a recommendation next week to team owners that players be prohibited from wearing them during games.’
Washington disappointed with Bears' initial offer
‘The Bears made former Buffalo defensive tackle Ted Washington an offer Wednesday, and at the same time began exploring cheaper alternatives in the free-agent market.’
The Flutie Factor already is a force in San Diego.
‘Some news a lot of fans probably don’t want to hear:
The Chargers, coming off a 1-15 season, have sold more than 1,000 new season tickets since free-agent quarterback Doug Flutie was signed March 12, and the renewal rate has increased in what generally is a "down time" for season-ticket sales.’
Defense a Gray area
"It’s a give-and-take situation," Gray said. "These guys played for Ted Cottrell, and they liked him. There might be a tad bit of animosity at first. They might want me to be just like Ted."
BillsBeat - March 22, 2001
Bills to Stay in AFC East?
Don Banks speculates on the details of the NFL's possible realignment in 2002. When the league becomes a 32-team, eight-division in 2002, Banks thinks most of the new look will be quite familiar. Will the AFC East have Miami, New England, Buffalo and the New York Jets?
Positive changes found all around One Bills Drive
‘Donahoe and Williams are a tad over the edge when it comes to details. But their obsession with the finer points looks pretty good next to the Obsessive Ostrich Disorder displayed by Butler and Phillips during last year’s slide to .500.’
Draft Digest Bills Board
‘Brian Delucia (one of the more well-respected draftniks) projects the different players the Bills have shown interest in and where they might project to take ’em – pretty good stuff … no qbs till round 5 … only round 2 possibility at tackle is Kareem Mackenzie … possibly Nick Harris as punter in round 5.’