Archives for July 2001

The Bills believe they’ve almost picked up a free draft pick in Farris, a former 3rd rounder of Pittsburgh in 1999 who was out all last season with a left foot stress fracture. The 1998 Outland Trophy winner from UCLA, Farris signed in April and after some fine minicamp showings has moved ahead of incumbent right tackle Robert Hicks.

The Bills agreed to terms with their two 2nd round draft picks, defensive end Aaron Schobel and running back Travis Henry.

Both were scheduled to sign their respective deals when rookies and selected veterans were to report to training camp later in the day.

As a rookie in 2000, he saw a small amount of playing time, finishing with three receptions on the year, but he did have one very important task.

\”I was the chicken man,\” Cavil said. \”Before games I had to go to KFC and get the chicken for the team. That was my job.\”

‘During the Sept. 30 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the women will collect money and nonperishable food items at the gates of the stadium. Each person who donates will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to slap each of the team’s players high-five on the field at the next home game.’

‘"So to be able to battle through the physical part of a ballgame, there will be times during training camp this year that we’re going to have to have physical periods to see how they respond to the extreme physical nature of the game."’

‘The Buffalo Bills yesterday agreed to contract terms with rookie running back Travis Henry, who they believe will push returning young veterans Sammy Morris and Shawn Bryson for the starting tailback job.’

Memories from the Bills’ 2000 camp. Doug Flutie leads the list of players and coaches released, lost to free agency or dismissed during the offseason.

\\\’The big question going into training camp is not so much will this new defense work as much as who will make it work.\\\’

‘The Bills also added a contender in their wide-open race for the punting job by signing Brian Moorman, who led NFL Europe in punting the past two seasons.’

There are only two draft picks left to be signed by the Buffalo Bills. The agent for second round pick Travis Henry says he’s struck a deal with the Bills…a four year contract for the Tennessee running back. Henry will be in camp Wednesday. The Bills still have their top two picks unsigned…Nate Clements and Aaron Show-Bull.

‘Holecek, who started 51 of 58 games for the Bills over the past four seasons and played under Jets new defensive boss Ted Cottrell, was released recently in a salary-cap move. Cottrell has been pushing for the club to sign him.’

‘"He’s a three-year starter in the league, and obviously he’d like to be a starter," Jets General Manager Terry Bradway said. "But he feels very comfortable with Teddy Cottrell, and he had a good visit. He’s like a college recruit right now."’

‘Holecek, 29, released two weeks ago, is one of the top free agents on the market. He already has visited the Patriots, with the Packers still on his itinerary. The Chargers are also believed to be interested.’

‘Punter Brian Moorman will be a player to watch at camp this week at St. John Fisher College as he competes for the starting job left vacated by the release of veteran Chris Mohr.’

‘But in a 4-3 front, you need solid linemen. Where’s he going to find them? When your hopes lie with guys named Leif Larson and Erik Flowers, you got problems.’