Archives for June 16, 2002

‘The club has discussed a deal for Buffalo’s Shawn Bryson, a talented young reserve who is expendable in a backfield that includes 2001 second-round pick Travis Henry, free agent Richard Huntley and 2000 fifth-round pick Sammy Morris. The asking price for Bryson is believed to be a third-round draft pick.’

‘A younger Bledsoe had to play against Kelly, Thomas, Smith, Andre Reed, and other mainstays on Buffalo’s four Super Bowl teams. They were like idols to him in a way. “I know a lot of those guys,” Bledsoe said. “Jim Kelly is still a huge presence in Buffalo, and I’ve seen him quite a bit. We played golf a couple of times. I just hope we can get back to that level of dominance and we can take it one step farther than that last step that they were fortunate enough to make.”‘

Former Buffalo Bills draft pick Corey Moore was cut because "Moore also showed no instincts on special teams". Moore was a Bills project at LB after playing as an undersized DE in college.

Five players (Josh Reed, Josh Bannan, Kevin Thomas, Mike Pucillo and Rodney Wright) chosen in the Buffalo Bills 2002 draft will be at Frontier Field on Tuesday, taking batting practice prior to the Red Wings’ game against the Columbus Clippers and signing autographs.

"Hundred percent," Robertson said when asked how much more comfortable he was this year compared to his rookie season. "I say that with full confidence in myself. One hundred percent change, attitude, focus, responsibility, every aspect. I’ve changed a little bit in every area and gotten better which makes me a better football player.

‘But the most special moment will occur Aug. 3 in Canton, Ohio, when Jim is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hundreds of relatives and friends will be on hand. Jim prays daily that Hunter will be healthy enough to be among them.’

WR Eric Moulds has stopped endorsing a bodybuilding supplement, a deal that was in violation of NFL policy, according to his agent.

Curtis Alexander only had 12 rushes for 49 yards and 4 catches for 23 yards in a Galaxy loss to the Fire. Galaxy has not been the same since it lost its starting QB. Elsewhere David Dinkins did not play in meaningless game in which Admirals triumphed over World Bowl bound Fire.

‘"It was just easier to stop (the endorsement deal)," said Moulds’ agent, Harry Henderson. "Rules are rules and this has become, essentially, a condition of employment. So, really, a player doesn’t have any choice."’

‘Moulds’ endorsement of NITRO-Tech, a natural protein supplement that’s free of any substances banned by the NFL, was not the issue. The league was concerned about the supplement’s manufacturer, MuscleTech Research and Development Inc., which also makes products that contain banned substances.’