‘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.’
BillsBeat - March 22, 2001
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.’
BillsBeat - March 21, 2001
Dolphins, other teams interested in Rich Owens
The articles states Miami and KC offered Miami FA DE Rich Owens contracts last week, and neither was accepted. Owens was in Buffalo last Friday. Owens' agents expect a contract offer from the Giants and the Bills as early as today. He missed 6 games last year with a back injury.
Williams will miss other half of 'The Package'
‘"It’s tough to deal with," said Williams, shaking his head. "Even now, it’s hard to believe he is gone." "He" is Ted Washington, the Pro Bowl nose tackle who was released by the Bills last month. To Williams, Washington was more than just a vital element of the Bills’ defense. He was Williams’ confidant and closest friend on the team.’
Pats add Panos to offensive line
‘He signed with Buffalo as a free agent in 1998 and started all 16 games that season, but missed all of 1999 after undergoing surgery to repair a bulging disc in his neck. He was able to rejoin the team last season, but a series of nagging injuries, as well as the play of Pro Bowler Ruben Brown and Jamie Nails, kept him on the bench for the entire season.’
Patriots sign free agent G Joe Panos
‘Waived by the Buffalo Bills for salary cap purposes in February, Panos has started 56 of 83 games in seven NFL seasons.’
Bills Preseason Opponents
‘The Bills will play preseason games at Pittsburgh and at Cincinnati. Their home games will include the Rams and the Eagles.’
Patriots sign offensive lineman Joe Panos
‘He signed with the Buffalo Bills in 1998 and started every game that season. But he missed all of ’99 after surgery to repair a bulging disk in his neck, and missed three games last year with injuries to his right heel and knee.’
BillsBeat - March 20, 2001
Draft Needs of AFC Teams
Mel Kiper lists each AFC team's major draft need. His opinion? The Bills need to get help on the offensive line, at cornerback, and on the defensive line.
Ostroski will become right guard
‘When the Buffalo Bills conducted their three-day practice last week, Jerry Ostroski was lined up at right guard instead of the center position he played last season. It appears the position switch will be permanent.’
Bears courting Bills tackle Washington
‘Washington is an unrestricted free agent after his release last month by the Bills. He decided to leave Buffalo rather than agree to a cut to his $5.28 million base salary. He met at Halas Hall with the Bears on Monday and would like Miller and his agent to get together again.’
Bears, Washington edge closer
‘"If they work something out with my agent and the negotiator here, it’s pretty much a done deal," the 6-5, 350-pound Washington said. "I like what I see and I’ll fit in good." The Bears are trying to be patient and prudent with the $4 million of salary-cap room they have remaining.’
Bears talk with Washington
‘[Ted Washington] could spend weeks visiting other interested employers, but he didn’t seem eager to do so at Monday afternoon’s Halas Hall press conference. "Hopefully not," he said of the possibility of taking other trips. "I like what I see here, and think I’ll fit in good."’
Back to future for Van Pelt
‘Van Pelt, a dependable backup with the Buffalo Bills for six seasons, re-signed, as expected, with the club yesterday. The Bills are switching to the West Coast offense under new coach Gregg Williams, the quick, rhythm passing attack that Van Pelt operated at the University of Pittsburgh in the early 1990s where he broke many of Dan Marino’s records.’
Bills re-sign Van Pelt
‘The Bills as usual did not disclose terms of Van Pelt’s contract — which is believed to be at or slightly above the veteran minimum salary of $477,000 for 2001, with a small signing bonus.’