Archives for April 20, 2002

In a post 1st round selection interview, GM Tom Donahoe, responded to a question about a trade for Drew Bledsoe with "Stay tuned….". So, we shall Mr. Donahoe.

Let everyone know your opinion on the Bills 1st round draft pick!

MIKE WILLIAMS – Offensive Line

University of Texas Longhorns

Has quick movement ability coming out of his stance, showing nimble feet and good hand rise & explosion…Hits defenders instantly coming off the ball, delivering power behind his arm swipes… Gains position and sustains blocks with a wide leg base and arms extended…Has the leg drive to steer and block the defender…Shows very good knee bend for a player his size… Shows the agility to pull and accelerate at the point of attack… Uses his hands properly to turn the defender and makes smooth adjustments in space to cut off and wall off the linebackers…Very quick to set and extend his hands, delivering a forceful punch and jab on the pass rusher…Has the lateral slide needed to recover when changing direction… Competes and works hard in the weight room…Works well with the offensive guard in picking up stunts with ease…Shuffles his feet well setting up in pass protection…Physical, athletic and intelligent lineman who developed into one of the nation’s premier offensive tackles in 2001…Dominating blocker who is light on his feet for his size…"The sky’s the limit for Mike and he has a chance to be one of the great ones," offensive coordinator Greg Davis said…Moved into the starting lineup at right tackle in the later part of his sophomore year…Has allowed only two quarterback sacks in 28 career starts.

Joey Harrington was taken by Detriot and shortly later Bills take Mike Williams despite multiple comments from naysayers on his assessement that Mike Williams was a better tackle.

New Acquisitions Give Buffalo Flexibility

Head on over to the TBD War Room and chat with your fellow Bills fans about the draft! Donahoe and company will surely give fans something to talk about!

‘But one way or another, the Bills probably will have another quarterback on the roster by the end of the draft Sunday afternoon. "I’d say that’s likely," Bills President and General Manager Tom Donahoe said.’

‘"Scouting is not a math problem where you just add height, weight and speed and divide by the 40 time," Modrak said. "You have to blend it all together."’

‘Do not be surprised if part of the on-going discussions include the Bills and Pats considering swapping first round picks, with New England moving to 4 and the Bills getting Bledsoe and moving down to 32.’

‘Donahoe has been holed up in his office at Ralph Wilson Stadium throughout this past week and probably hasn’t seen the light of day, let alone felt the warmth of the sun.’

‘The Bills’ chances of trading for New England QB Drew Bledsoe seem to be diminishing.’

‘Two of the biggest quarterback acquisitions in Bills’ history were Jack Kemp and Vince Ferragamo. One huge hit. One huge miss.’

‘1961 — Bumper crop included three of the greatest offensive linemen in team history — Hall of Fame guard Billy Shaw, tackle Stew Barber and center Al Bemiller.’

‘There was also a need at left offensive tackle, where aging John Fina missed four starts last season due to injury.’

‘The Patriots have never acted like a team that wanted Bledsoe out of town, regardless of what they got in return. In fact, one source close to the process said the Patriots feel another team will enter the picture today and better Buffalo’s proposal, which is why the Patriots thought about the Bills’ offer for about 10 minutes before rejecting it.’