Archives for July 21, 2001

‘"He thinks he is a running back … and you’re looking for a guy who, if he comes in, you don’t really have to change what you do," general manager Floyd Reese said. "But I’m not sure he’s not a better blocker than he is a runner."’

‘The Tennessee Titans have agreed on a one-year contract with former Buffalo Bills running back Jonathan Linton.’

‘Each evening session will begin at 7 with a 25-minute autograph session with the Bills’ players and coaches will sign autographs. The practices will run from 7:30-9:15.’

‘Dave Pasch, the radio voice of Syracuse University football and basketball for the past two seasons, has been drafted by the Bills to do some television work this summer. Pasch will do the play-by-play alongside analyst Steve Tasker on the two Bills preseason games that will be televised in August by WNYO-TV, Channel 49.’

‘The evening practices, scheduled for July 30 and August 6 at Fisher’s Growney Stadium, are free, but fans must pick up a ticket at any area Wegmans.’

‘"I guess I’m going to have to make some new friends," Linton said. "But that’s great. I’m looking forward to it."’

‘"From what our people feel about him is that he can play running back, fullback, special teams and can do a lot of things and has had success in the league," Titans President Jeff Diamond said. "It’s good to have that veteran type of experience."’

‘He has rushed for 1,002 yards and six touchdowns, and caught 33 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns during his NFL career.’