Archives for February 20, 2001

‘Implementing [the West Coast offense for the Bills] will be Mike Sheppard, the 49-year-old offensive coordinator who was most recently quarterbacks coach of the Seattle Seahawks.’

‘As an update to previous reports, Mike Sando reports for the Tacoma News Tribune that the Buffalo Bills will release DL Ted Washington on Thursday in a salary cap move.’

‘This article talks about how Ted Washington’s agent, Angelo Wright, has been assured he will be released tomorrow in a cap cutting move and speculates how he might fit into the Seahawks plans. It will be sad to see Big Ted go as well as the "package".’

‘Here’s the second part of the GREAT Marcellus Wiley interview. I hope we figure out a way to keep him.’

‘Super model Heidi Klum is held up by Eric Moulds of the Buffalo Bills, left, and Rod Woodson of the Baltimore Ravens, in this photo from the upcoming 2001 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.’

‘The Bills brought Doug Flutie into town Monday and were scheduled to visit with Rob Johnson today at the team’s Orchard Park training facility. The meetings are designed to allow the Bills’ new coaches to better acquaint themselves with the quarterbacks and to exchange ideas about the team’s new offense.’

‘Still, if you’re a Buffalo sports fan it’s cause for celebration. Given a chance to sell himself to the highest bidder, Moulds took stock of his surroundings and decided he liked this town just fine.’

‘The nickname refers to William F. Cody, who was known as “Buffalo Bill.” Buffalo had a football team called the Bisons, but the city’s minor league baseball and hockey teams had the same name. The football team held a contest to select a new nickname following the 1946 season.’

‘The Bills are at a crossroads. They have not progressed much in recent years, as they seem to be in a state of stagnation. The new football people in charge will definitely change that.’

‘"As much as his coaching, I really praise his loyalty. He is also a tremendous husband and father. We will definitely miss Steve, and we’ll also miss his family very much. I am proud that Steve has this opportunity and we wish him the best."’