Archives for April 6, 2002

@ Buffalo added some insurance at strong safety with veteran Billy Jenkins. Jenkins is a good fit for the Bills’ style of defense because he’s a very aggressive and active guy in run support. But he’s also erratic at times, especially in the open field, where he misses too many tackles. He’s also a liability in pass coverage. Finding the right fit at strong safety is very important to Buffalo.

‘Jenkins reportedly received a $200,000 signing bonus, with a base salary of $525,000 this season and $750,000 next year.’

‘The 6-foot-4, 280-pound Grant has the bulk to stop the run and the speed to get the passer, which is why he’s a serious candidate to be taken by the Bills in the first round.’

‘Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson has sent a package of Bills hats, shirts and other items to a U.S. military unit serving in Afghanistan.’

‘With the Bills one of a handful of teams without a prime-time game, Channel 4 stands to carry between eight and 14 games courtesy of CBS next season.’

‘The Patriots and Bills were busy this week trying to strike a deal that would send Drew Bledsoe slightly northwest, to AFC East rival Buffalo, Patriot sources said yesterday.’

Buffalo is a great place to play football. There’s a good tradition for guys like me at the Defensive End, guys like Bruce Smith. They are a young team and on the rise. The coaching staff and the people of Buffalo are great, since I’ve been here. They show a lot of interest in football.

I’ve been looking at Buffalo for a while. I actually saw a magazine and the cover had my photo and it said ‘Will He Be a Bill?’ I’ve heard that for a while that I might be coming here. I have been looking at the team more closely.

The Bills today announced that the team’s season ticket prices will remain the same for the third consecutive year.

‘The $3 price hike seems reasonable assuming there is a similar increase in the quality of the product on the field.’