Archives for March 11, 2001

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‘"Coach Williams told him that the reason he wanted him to go was because they run the west coast offense in Amsterdam and he’ll be able to learn it first hand," Roth’s father said. "It’s a great opportunity for him to showcase himself."’

‘She only hammered out a $30 million, six-year deal for Flutie, that’s all. Do they have a Rookie of the Year award for agents?’

‘It appears that Buffalo is happy with its QB pick —- San Diego is ecstatic.’

‘In his letter to the players, Williams made it clear that he wasn’t impressed by their 41-percent participation in offseason workouts a year ago. He said he expected everyone here this time – not just for minicamp but the 16-week offseason. He was especially tough on the offensive linemen.’

‘Perhaps it’s inevitable. Lose four consecutive Super Bowls and even the coaches of girls high school basketball teams in California will invoke the Buffalo Bills as what not to emulate.’

‘"There was speculation (in the media) that there would be a small turnout, but that’s not what I expected," Williams said. "I expect 100 percent and I thought the guys would be excited, just like they are. They can’t wait to get started."’

‘Here are my top five…Jim Kelly…Joe Ferguson…Jack Kemp…Doug Flutie…Frank Reich…’.

‘"I guess you need someone you believe is going to be the guy, and, for me, it’s a situation I’ve been looking for for 17 years."’