Jim Kelly will be introduced by his former head coach Marv Levy. It was an easy choice for the former Buffalo Bills quarterback. Kelly and Levy directed the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls.
Archives for July 14, 2002
Chris Brown: Rookie signing updates from TD
TD talked with Mike Shopp about the status of signing the 6 unsigned draftees. No real suprises–expect the lower round draftees to sign this week with the top 3 lagging into the end of the week or early next week. Sounds like the potential for hold-outs is pretty minimal. Because of the rookie cap the sides start a lot closer financially than they did in the pre-cap years. Length of contract and guaranteed money are the negotiating points.
Chris Brown: Germany, Ostroski injury updates from TD
Germany likely to miss the start of camp. Ostroski looks to be ready. Germany’s situation may provide the reason for signing Charles Johnson.
Ruben Brown scores again for Salvation Army
Just one week after Ruben’s Run, the huge, annual motorcycle event that Ruben Brown has created to benefit the Salvation Army, Ruben Brown took his mission to the Salvation Army Youth Programs. On Wednesday, July 3, 190 boys and girls from the Buffalo and Rochester Salvation Army Youth Programs gathered at Ralph Wilson Stadium to experience Ruben Brown’s Youth Football Camp.
Buffalo Bills summer reading program concluded Monday
The Bills and UPS will host the final two Hit the Books events this Monday, July 15th. The first will be at 2:00 PM at the Richmond Memorial Library located at 19 Ross Street in Batavia and the second will be at 4:00 PM at the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library located at 620 West Avenue in Medina.
Levy to present Kelly in Hall of Fame
The Pro Hall of Fame announced what was known for weeks that Marv Levy, previous year Hall of Fame inductee, will be presenter for Jim Kelly.