Archives for July 2002

‘Key issue: Which Drew Bledsoe shows up. If the Bills get the Bledsoe of five or six years ago who had a nearly 2-1 ratio of TDs to interceptions, they will be a great offensive team. If they get the Bledsoe who was shoved aside by Tom Brady in New England last seaosn, it could be another long year.’

Buffalo has had a number of thr worst game day coaches (i.e. Kay Stephenson) who were nice, likeable guys and made players comfortable but could not get the job done.

‘The Bills will help Choice One Communications mark a major milestone today when the telecommunications company recognizes its 100,000th client.’

‘"I went up and worked out last week for them,” Bradley said Friday. "They’re calling me in Wednesday to get a physical and my agent said they’re probably going to sign me for two years (non-guaranteed).”’

‘"We’ve had a couple conversations but nothing of real substance yet," said Bills President Tom Donahoe of talks with Williams’ California-based agent, David Dunn. "But it’s still early. Things usually don’t heat up till later in July for the top picks in the first round."’

‘Scott Norwood will return to Buffalo for a rare public appearance at "Kelly vs. Marino: The Final Showdown," the flag football game between the two quarterbacking greats July 21 in UB Stadium.’

‘He’s playing behind an upgraded offensive line that may take until midseason to come together, so his goal is staying healthy. Still, no player acquired this offseason is in a position such as Bledsoe. His performance can make or break the Bills season.’

‘The Roanoke Steam could lose another player to the NFL. Buffalo Bills pro personnel director John Guy said Tuesday there is a good chance his team will sign Steam defensive specialist Jykine Bradley.’

‘Terms were not disclosed for any of the deals.’

‘Sciandra said Bills’ officials have asked to be kept informed of the case but have made no comments about it.’

‘"I’ve said it all before. I’ve said, ‘I matured. I’ve thought about a lot of things. I messed up in the past.’ I’ve said those things before and messed up again. So I can’t really talk about it. I’ve just got to do it." Wright told a Bee reporter those words two years ago. It’s too bad he failed to live by them.’

‘Wire, 23, drew excellent reviews from coach Gregg Williams and his staff during the Bills’ minicamps and offseason conditioning program. Because of his inexperience, he probably won’t challenge immediately for a starting job, but should at least play in some ‘dime’ situations in a Buffalo secondary still in flux at the safety spots. The Buffalo coaches certainly consider Wire a prospect who eventually will start.’

‘The Buffalo Bills on Wednesday agreed to terms with three draft picks: safety Coy Wire from Stanford, fullback Jarrett Ferguson of Virginia Tech and linebacker Dominique Stevenson from Tennessee.’

Selected in the first round of the 1973 draft with a pick obtained from Miami for wide receiver Marlin Briscoe, DeLamielleure’s excitement over being chosen soon vanished because of the results of a physical examination.

The Bills today announced that the team has agreed to terms with three of the team’s 2002 draft picks – safety Coy Wire, fullback Jarrett Ferguson, and linebacker Dominique Stevenson.