Archives for February 26, 2003

With the free agency period set to begin on Friday, February 28, the first order of business for President and General Manger Tom Donahoe is to begin the process of exercising their option to make contact offers to their young players, who in effect remain tied to the team.

‘The Bills also elected not to tender offers to defensive linemen Leif Larsen, who spent all of last season on the team’s waived-injured list, and Kendrick Office. Both will become unrestricted free agents.’

It’s just a little overwhelming because I’m still the kid who went and tried out for Pop Warner football and wanted to play quarterback and then played defensive tackle. The kid who didn’t make all-city in high school. The same guy who didn’t get to start until his senior year in college. So where you’re constantly trying to prove yourself – and maybe that’s what drove me so much as a player when I got into the league. To be elected one of the best that ever played the game is just far beyond anything that I ever imagined when I first started playing football."

‘In the message Moulds thanks season ticket holders for their support and reminds them now is the time to renew. A Bills’ spokesperson said this is the first time the team has tested this type of marketing approach. In the past staff telemarketers have reached out to season ticketholders.’

‘If he is healthy, McKenzie could be a strong candidate this summer to make the Bills as a backup left end.’

‘In case you’re wondering, Price is like many of his peers in pro sports: He lives in Atlanta, which means he sort of likes it here.’

‘Buffalo was seeking another defensive end because Chidi Ahanotu, who started 14 games and had five sacks last season, is scheduled to become a free agent at the end of the month.’

‘It’s in both parties’ interest to avoid having Price under contract for one year at a cap-heavy $5.01 million salary.’

‘When McKenzie played in Green Bay the first time, critics charged that he was not physical enough against the run. So he mostly played in pass-rushing situations and he started just two games in four seasons there.’