Two Bills Drive

‘Fred Smerlas will be inducted onto the Buffalo Bills’ Wall of Fame Dec. 16 when the Bills play the New England Patriots, the team announced Wednesday.’

‘Rookie coach Gregg Williams claimed last week that he hoped he didn’t have to make a decision until Thanksgiving on the full-time starter. "I hope they’re all playing so well that I’m getting the opportunity to play them all," Williams said. Note to Williams: Forget about it. Choose one guy in camp and cement him into the lineup.’

‘Fred Smerlas will be inducted onto the Buffalo Bills’ Wall of Fame Dec. 16 when the Bills play the New England Patriots, the team announced Wednesday.’

‘Before he ever coaches a regular season game, we can give Gregg Williams credit for this: He speaks with a refreshing dose of honesty. Usually that’s good; sometimes, it causes unnecessary problems. Williams is learning that.’

The Buffalo Bills, United Parcel Service, just buffalo literary center, and the public library system will kick off Hit the Books, the third annual UPS-Buffalo Bills Summer Reading Program with an event this Thursday, June 28th at 10:30 AM in the Children’s Room of the Central Library on Lafayette Square.

The Buffalo Bills today announced that the Wall of Fame ceremony for NT Fred Smerlas will be held on Sunday, December 16 when the team hosts the New England Patriots. Smerlas played at Boston College and is a former New England Patriot as well.

‘Bills quarterback Rob Johnson took time out from his off-season conditioning to answer questions from buffalobills.com users. Thanks to Rob for taking time out to answer the questions, and thanks to everyone who submitted questions!’

‘Buffalo Bills linebacker Corey Moore has been cleared of aggravated assault.’

(Commentary) ‘I fully endorse the Bills going with RB by committee right now because there are different versions of it and I hope the Bills use the correct one. The correct version is something similar to what the Broncos have done (usually because of need due to injury and a lot of talent which does distinguish it from the 2001 Bills situation which is due to uncertain talent)…’

Rookie Lesson:

"At some point in your career, and it may be this first year, you’re going to have to make a conscious choice: Do I want to be a champion or do I want to go to the Pro Bowl?" Billick said. "That’s a hard decision, particularly when you’re young and trying to make a name for yourself.

This week, the NFL is holding its fifth annual Rookie Symposium at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Va.

‘Moore, 24, was charged with aggravated assault in May after he allegedly hit Jeremiah Taylor with a beer bottle. But the district attorney’s office requested the charges be dropped, said Jim Haywood, Moore’s attorney.’

The linebacker had been charged with aggravated assault. The charge was dismissed Monday after the man struck with the bottle refused to testify, said Gary Brown, district attorney general for Haywood County.

"I think Denver has shown it doesn’t matter who the running back is," Bills’ offensive coordinator Mike Sheppard told the Buffalo News. "Olandis Gary does a great job when Terrell Davis goes out. I think it’s just a matter of getting quality people and players that are smart guys that understand what you’re trying to do. Does one guy have to be the guy? I don’t think so."

Over 500 bikers participated in the event benefitting Salvation Army with former Bills quarterback, Jim Kelly and current tight end, Sheldon Jackson among the crowd. Riders paid $25 per person or $35 per couple.