Archives for April 29, 2001

‘Robertson transferred to Hinds for academic reasons in 2000 and collected 38 solo tackles, 22 assists, nine sacks and nine other tackles for a loss as the Eagles rode a dominant defense to an 11-1 finish and a state championship.’

‘"Hey man, I’m a Bill," Peterson gushed. "Yeah, man! A Bill! I’m a Buffalo Bill!" It was a bit overwhelming for a kid from Clinton, N.C. who didn’t even play his first season of football until his junior season in high school.’

‘When the last of the 246 picks was called, Peterson found himself in a recruiting war as a free agent between Miami and Buffalo. He said he was leaning toward Miami and the warm weather until talking with his agent, Joe Linta…"Miami had five defensive tackles on the roster and they were only keeping five. Buffalo has only two defensive tackles. So that was our best bet."’

‘No matter how rosy the projections, however, the final grades on this draft will be available sometime around Thanksgiving.’

‘So the education of Leif Larsen continues. How quick a study he is will determine whether he has a future with the Bills.’

‘Donahoe had a long history of success drafting in Pittsburgh, and his first effort for the Bills looks solid…count on Donahoe having brought in some young talent that will play well in this league.’

‘"I’ve been blessed in life," Robertson said. "I took the long road to get here, but I’ve worked hard. I just want to make this team and prove to people I belong."’