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.
Bills looked at Cardinals OL James Dexter [8:41 AM] NFL.com reports:
After losing Dusty it seems the Bills are looking at other low priced veteran guards to replace him. Perhaps they are NOT as confidant as they claim in their backup players, hmmm?
Fish Wrap - Cecil Collins? Those were good old days [8:39 AM] Miami Herald reports:
The latest fish wrap declares that Jimmy Johnson's exit and the shoving out the door of Dan Marino is driving many of their fans into factions, straining even deeply held allegiance.
The good old days are described as 'Cecil Collins diving out of somebody else's second-floor window' and 'Bryan Cox giving the bird to Bills fans'.
Misery loves company and it looks like the Fish and Bills are in the same kettle of stew.
Moran signs with Rams [6:06 PM] Shout! reports:
Backup defensive lineman Sean Moran agreed to a two-year, $1.5 million contract with the Rams on Wednesday, which includes a $600,000 signing bonus. The unrestricted free agent will be a third defensive end for the Super Bowl champions.
Bills/Rams preseason game [1:32 PM] Shout! reports:
The weekend of Aug. 18-20, the NFL is cooking up a preseason game between the Bills and Rams at the Trans World Dome.