Archives for March 11, 2002

TBD contribitor Gina ‘Moose’ Mustico does wallpapers for the Buffalo Bills. This Month – new starting #10 QB Alex Van Pelt.

‘It is believed that new Bucs coach Jon Gruden wanted to retain Moore, but the 32-year-old instead decided to head north where he will join two former teammates at the University of Pittsburgh — quarterback Alex Van Pelt and guard Ruben Brown.’

‘The contract will be for three years and is worth $3.8 million. The addition of Moore could result in the release Riemersma, a solid five-year veteran whose statistics rank among the top five in the league at his position. The Bills last week requested that Riemersma accept a salary reduction of about $1.25 million from his scheduled 2002 compensation of $2.525. Riemersma declined the pay cut.’

‘Tight end Dave Moore, who played nine seasons for Tampa Bay, was signed Monday by the Buffalo Bills.’

The Bills today announced that the team has agreed to terms with tight end Dave Moore, an unrestricted free agent.

‘Coach Jon Gruden continues to say that Brad Johnson is his starter, but the signing of Rob Johnson and the high praise Gruden continues to give Shaun King are clear examples that Gruden wants a collection of more mobile athletes at this position. One of three players with starting NFL experience at the spot, Rob Johnson figures to make the competition at QB quite fierce. He doesn’t possess a quick release but he has a very strong arm and is usually accurate. He is quick to leave the pocket and make a run for it, but Gruden seems to admire that kind of ability. Though he has been in the league awhile and has had some success, Rob Johnson still lacks confidence at times. A summer working with Gruden could change that. The bottom line with Rob Johnson is this: for around $1 million, the team further improved its depth at the most vital spot on the roster. Like Ryan Leaf a year ago, Rob Johnson was a bargain the team couldn’t pass on. . . .’

‘On another matter, the Steelers are no longer in the running for tight end Dave Moore, who will sign a contract with the Buffalo Bills today. Moore, who played at Pitt and is a free agent from Tampa Bay, visited the Steelers Friday and said he preferred to play here. However, the Bills made him a better offer and he will take it.’

‘As the gift of life happily beat inside Goodwin’s massive chest, the old Buffalo Bill was immensely grateful for the stranger’s kindness. But as the post-op fog lifted, he glanced up at his television and wondered why-in-the-devil they were showing a Godzilla movie in the recovery room of a heart transplant patient.’

‘The Buffalo Bills are close to a contract agreement with Tampa Bay unrestricted free agent tight end Dave Moore, an NFL source said Sunday.’

Today is Monday, March 11, 2002. It has been exactly six months since the September 11th attacks that forever changed this nation. The life of a one-time Bills player will be forever linked with the events of that dark day.