Archives for July 14, 2000

‘Reportedly, the deal is three years for just under $900,000, with a $26,000 signing bonus. Haddad will be there when training camp opens next Thursday. Haddad’s best chance to make an impact as a rookie is on punt returns. The Bills have no veteran returner on the roster.’

‘Moore, the third-round draft choice of the Buffalo Bills, on Thursday reached a three-year contract agreement. The deal is worth $1.201 million and it includes a $375,000 signing bonus and base salaries of $193,000 (2000), $275,000 (2001) and $358,000 (2002). The agreement leaves first-round pick defensive end Erik Flowers and second-round free safety Travares Tillman as the only unsigned members of Buffalo’s 2000 draft class.’

July 2 to July 8 (in alphabetical order by subject). This is a weekly collection of the fans’ most interesting posts on The Stadium Wall message board. Posts will be highlighted each week on the Shout!/TBD web site. Posts from the previous week follow the new posts.

‘The 11th castaway has been voted off Buffalo Bills Island. This former DT was the heart of the Bills defense back in the mid-60’s. If it wasn’t for a knee injury that forced him to retire in 1968, he could have had a Hall of Fame career. ‘

‘Shout!’s annual training camp issue will be out on newstands July 14. Here’s an article on the players’ camp itinerary. The issue also includes defensive unit overviews and a complete analysis of how the Bills will use their tight ends and wide receivers. Call 1-800-932-4557 to get your copy.’

‘"The Bills have a good reputation of treating their players fairly," [Flowers’ agent Eric] Metz said. "We’re making progress with Erik, and I’m sure we’ll be able to get a deal done by next week."’

‘Buffalo has 21 victories and a pair of playoff berths in Phillips’ first two seasons, and he’s already lasted longer than he did in Denver. But with the divisions’s toughest schedule and a younger team than Bills fans have grown used to, a third trip to the first round is anything but assured.’