Archives for August 15, 2002

‘Price, a defensive tackle, and Ahanotu, an end, would bring a combined 18 years and 240 games of NFL experience to a Bills’ line where six-year veteran Pat Williams is the most tenured player.’

‘His base salary would drop from $1.75 million to $750,000.’

‘Bradley, out of Middle Tennessee, saw limited action in Friday’s preseason game against Cincinnati, while Fletcher, out of Rutgers, dressed but did not play.’

‘"If Drew Bledsoe and Eric Moulds start hooking up, it will make a big difference. Rob Johnson could never get the ball to him."’

‘The Bills should make progress this season and play very competitively. But they have enough holes yet and a tough schedule that could keep them from making the playoffs. They could make things interesting over the latter half of the season as the core meshes together – but this could be a very intriguing team to watch in 2003.’

‘The Buffalo Bills already seem so much better than last year’s sad sacks that linebacker London Fletcher has all but guaranteed the playoffs. I don’t know about that, but I do know the Bills can cause trouble in the AFC East if quarterback Drew Bledsoe and his offensive coordinator find what they’re after. Around here, it’s called redemption.’

You may not like him, but you can’t help but admire Tom Donahoe for the strength in leadership he’s shown in the short time he’s been general manager of the Buffalo Bills. Donahoe is the guy who had the guts to cut Doug Flutie. He’s the guy who straightened out the salary cap, too. He’s the guy who found rookie replacements for salary-cap casualties. And now he’s the guy who oversees the rebuilding of one of the AFC’s best and brightest organizations through marvelous drafting and shrewd free-agent acquisitions.

‘"It’s not done yet, but it’s looking positive," Ahanotu’s agent Scott Langley said on Wednesday, updating the progress of contract talks. "I know it’s close."’