Archives for April 28, 2001

‘Antoine Winfield knew Nate Clements could be a good defensive back the first time he saw him at Ohio State three years ago. They’re in similar roles now with the Buffalo Bills. The team drafted both players in the first round — Winfield in 1999, and Clements a week ago.’

‘When it comes to scouting, Buffalo Bills coach Gregg Williams knows his stuff. When asked what attracted him to Boston College quarterback Tim Hasselbeck, Williams answered without hesitation. "His girlfriend," Williams said.’

‘"We just wanted him to come in and visit with the coaches and take a look at what we’re trying to do," team president and General Manager Tom Donahoe said. "And then we’ll see if it makes sense to try and sign him."’

‘Hasselbeck’s fiancee is Elisabeth Filarski, one of the castaways on Survivor who made it to the final four before meeting her demise Thursday night when she was voted off the island, leaving only two men and one woman alive for the $1 million grand prize.’

‘Meanwhile, the Bills have contacted free agent defensive end Mike Mamula, a Lackawanna native cut this week by the Philadelphia Eagles, and may entertain signing him to help their pass rush.’

‘Larry Centers, the NFL’s career leader in receptions by a running back, was at Buffalo’s mandatory minicamp Friday, watching from the sidelines in street clothes.’