Bills announce Training camp and 4 preseason games [1:27 PM] Shout! reports:
The Buffalo Bills announced four preseason games and when they will start training camp today.
The start date for their first-ever training camp in Rochester, NY will be Thursday, July 20. We reported this back in January but it was made offical today.
PFW's spin on the Fina/Brown signings [9:00 AM] Pro Football Weekly reports:
Some good commentary on the Fina/Brown signing. Basically applauds Fina for being a good guy, and gives some reasons why overall it is a good deal for Buffalo.
Finally some good news [11:39 AM] Shout! reports:
After an off-season of dank turmoil, there finally was some good news from One Bills Drive on Friday. Ruben Brown re-signed with the team, John Fina restructured his contract, and a major offensive line concern was alleviated.
March 31, 2000
Bills sign Ruben Brown [9:38 AM] Shout! reports:
The Buffalo Bills are holding a news conference today at 12:00. Our writers will be there to let you know as soon as News happens. The Bills said it is a "MAJOR" news conference. They most likely will announce the signing of Ruben Brown. Check back for details
From 3-4 to 4-3? [7:25 PM] Shout! reports:
Pat Williams' five-year contract extension with the Bills last week was a true indication that the reserve nose tackle is solidly in the team's plans. Of course, Ted Washington is still signed for the next three seasons as well. Does that mean Williams is stuck behind Washington until 2003?
Bills' scouting staff among best in NFL [1:29 PM] Shout! reports:
The Bills' scouting staff has continued to find very good players in the draft year after year. They are players who are able to step in and contribute immediately such as Sam Cowart, Antoine Winfield and Peerless Price.
TSN Bills Report [3:56 PM] The Sporting News reports:
Article makes plenty of good points about Buffalo's low draft positions over the years. The success is a tribute to Buffalo's front office and coaching staff through the years.
Irvin's cast is off [5:50 PM] The Sporting News reports:
And good comments about Sam Cowart and John Holecek ...
There may be better players individually, but as a tandem, Sam Cowart and John Holecek are the best in the NFL.
The AFC-East - spotlight off now [5:47 PM] Fox reports:
Last year the AFC-East became known as the best division in the NFL - times have changed.
Williams signs five-year extension [5:06 PM] Shout! reports:
Reserve nose tackle Pat Williams signed a five-year contract extension with the Bills on Wednesday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. In February, Williams was tendered a high offer in the $1 million-range as a restricted free agent.
March 20, 2000
Linton on Ruben Brown [2:08 PM] Shout! reports:
Jonathan Linton said he would miss Ruben Brown if he jumped to another team. But he added fans shouldn't read into Brown's still-unsigned status as an indication that he might re-sign with Buffalo.
March 18, 2000
Bryson OK, plus other RB, LB and TE news [10:46 AM] Shout! reports:
Shawn Bryson should be at full strength when the Bills have their first off-season mini-camp the last weekend of April. Bryson, who tore an ACL in training camp last season, is said to be 100 percent.
March 17, 2000
Peerless is pumped [11:05 AM] Shout! reports:
The Bills are expecting big things from Peerless Price this season. That's OK, because Price is expecting big things from himself. In the Wild Card game against Tennessee in January, Price had a game-high five catches for 62 yards, including two clutch receptions for 23 yards on the final drive.