Archives for March 27, 2003

Quick, agile pass rusher who will suit up for his fourth team…signed by the Texans as an unrestricted free agent on 4/18/02…converted defensive end…has 84 career tackles and 40 special teams stops…played in seven games for Jacksonville and four games for Carolina last season…spent his first three campaigns in San Francisco…originally signed by the 49ers as an undrafted free agent on 5/2/97.

‘Humility has long been one of Hull’s strong suits. It was among the traits he learned toiling on his family’s farm near Greenwood, where the wakeup calls came early on Saturday mornings.’

Long before brothers Tiki (Giants) and Ronde (Bucs) Barber made commercials celebrating the fact they are brothers both playing in the NFL, the Bills had an even more unique duo. The King brothers, Charley and Tony, both donned the red, white and blue of the Buffalo Bills and became the first pair of African American siblings to play on the same NFL team. Separated in age by only 16 months, the two played together during the 1967 season.

‘After releasing fullback Larry Centers, the Bills are bringing fullback Sam Gash in for a visit this week. Veteran wide receiver Quadry Ismail is also scheduled to talk to Buffalo.’

‘If NFL, ABC, ESPN and Fox officials are on the ball, they recognize that the Bills have upgraded themselves more than any other NFL team since last season ended and should plan to give them at least three prime-time games.’

‘Steve Christie now plays for the San Diego Chargers, but the former Buffalo Bill still supports Camp Good Days & Special Times.’

‘Oakland, Buffalo and Dallas — where Jenkins began his career — also pursued the former Nebraska-Omaha star.’