Archives for July 2002

‘”I love the Bills,” said 14-year-old Mandy Weber of West Bloomfield, Ontario County, who arrived in Pittsford at 3:15 p.m. to secure good seats for the 6 p.m. parade. “We can’t afford to all go to the stadium to see a game, so we came out here to see them,” said Mandy’s mother, Ann Weber. “This could be her only chance to see the Bills.”‘

‘In addition to the workouts and various merchandise and food vendors, camp also be highlighted by the Buffalo Bills’ Experience. Segments include the quarterback challenge, 40-yard dash, bungee run, down-and-out, field-goal kick, football toss, obstacle challenge, climb-and-slide, fair-catch zone, touchdown run, obstacle course and basketball free throw.’

‘Each of the players was introduced, and Coach Gregg Williams and quarterback Drew Bledsoe spoke to the enthusiastic crowd.’

‘A graduate of Marshall High, Jackson is the first Rochester native to play NFL football in his hometown…even if it is only practice.’

"As a player that has come in here as a opponent for nine years, I know one fact, the Buffalo Bills have the best fans in the NFL," Bledsoe said to open his brief speech. "Playing in Ralph Wilson Stadium was something I never looked forward to because the fans were so good supporting their team. Since I've been here you've done nothing but prove me right. I don't make many promises but I promise you this one thing… we will do everything in our power to play football in a way that makes you proud to be a Buffalo Bills fan."

The McDonald's Autograph Tent schedule is set for the remainder of the Buffalo Bills Bausch & Lomb Training Camp. Listed below are the players who are scheduled to be in the tent signing autographs for 20 minutes after each session for kids 14 and under.

The intensity on the practice field increased as rookies and selected veterans took part in a morning workout on the second day of the Buffalo Bills Bausch & Lomb Training Camp at St. John Fisher.

‘The Town of Pittsford is proud to announce that the Buffalo Bills have extended tickets for children in the Pittsford community with special needs to participate at "Pittsford Youth Day" at Buffalo Bills VIP Training Camp on Wednesday, August 7th at 2:45 PM.’

‘On Friday July 26th, 2002 the Town of Pittsford will host the Buffalo Bills Parade which is scheduled to start at 6 p.m.’

‘The Buffalo Bills have only one draft pick — top prospect Mike Williams — left to sign after agreeing to a deal with second-round selection Ryan Denney on Friday.’

‘"I expect us to be very efficient and very precise going into the first regular-season game," he said. "As far as my role in that, I’m going to do whatever I can in working with my guys to build the communication, to build the relationship that we have to have for us not only to be efficient in the basis of the offense, but also to make adjustments during the games."’

The Bills have agreed to terms with draft choice Ryan Denney, the team announced this morning. Per team policy, terms of the contract are not disclosed.

‘Not only did the Bills take to the field at St. John Fisher College for a pair of workouts on Thursday, they made a series of roster moves that impacted six players.’

‘As an undersized, undrafted rookie who put up only modest receiving numbers (19 catches, 254 yards, 2 touchdowns) during his senior season at Syracuse University, Jackson realizes that he has his work cut out for him. He is one of 10 receivers in camp, and only five or six will make the final cut.’

‘TODAY – Morning practice only, 8:25 to 10:30 a.m., Pittsford parade, 6 p.m.’