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BillsBeat - February 28, 2001
Rob Johnson in - Doug Flutie out
‘Multiple media sources are reporting that a press conference will be held at 7:00 pm to announce that Rob Johnson has survived his battle for the starting quarterback position for the Buffalo Bills.’
Dolphins don't want Johnson
‘If the Dolphins don’t want him, why would we?’
Thurman Thomas Video Tributes
‘No explanation necessary…’
Pro Bowler Washington to visit Bengals
‘Pro Bowl defensive tackle Ted Washington, released last week in a salary cap move by the Buffalo Bills, will meet with Bengals coaches and officials Monday at Paul Brown Stadium.’
Hawks ready for big visitor
‘If the 6-foot-5, 340-pound Washington does not immediately sign with Seattle, he plans to visit the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday. No other visits have been arranged, although Cleveland is another possibility.’
Thurman Thomas: One of the Greatest Ever
Great article about a great back.
Read it today before it is replaced with another column.
Thoroughly Thurman
‘"I always considered Thurman my adopted son, and he always called me dad," Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. said. "It was a running repertoire between Thurman and myself. . . . Thurman is the best all-around back I’ve ever seen."’
Thurm the man proves worthy of the moment
‘See you in Canton.’
QB choice rife with financial implications
‘The Bills can save at least $4 million at the quarterback position, whether Doug Flutie or Rob Johnson is the choice.’
NFL Films: Thurman Thomas Video Retrospective
Site contains 7 videos requiring RealVideo. Typical net video quality.
Seahawks to meet with Ted Washington
‘Seattle definitely can use Washington…But can the Seahawks afford him?’
Emotional Thomas bids NFL farewell
‘He reined back tears on several occasions as he bid farewell to former teammates and thanked his wife, coaches, and parents.’
Free agent Washington set to talk to Seahawks, others
‘Wright declined to comment on what it will take to sign Washington, a 10-year veteran and one of the league’s premier run-stuffers in a 3-4 front. "But we’re not going somewhere on the cheap, I know that," Wright said.’
Hansen agrees to reduce 2001 base salary from $3M to $2.5M
‘Concluding nearly three weeks of negotiations, Hansen agreed to reduce his scheduled 2001 base salary from $3 million to $2.5 million, thereby granting the Bills the salary cap relief they needed from him. The restructuring, sources told SportsLine.com, will be officially signed Wednesday.’