The Bills today announced that the team has signed guard Ross Tucker. After playing collegiately at Princeton, Tucker broke into the NFL as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Washington Redskins in 2001. He was claimed off waivers by Dallas on 10/24/02. After being inactive for his first two games as a Cowboy, he went on to start the final seven games of the seasons at left guard.
Archives for June 16, 2003
County, Bills to test preparedness plans
‘The Buffalo Bills, along with Erie County and Orchard Park officials, are planning an emergency disaster exercise Thursday at Ralph Wilson Stadium, the first time the club has conducted such a test with local government authorities.’
Bills’ tickets, NBA Finals in U.S. Open
‘Already approaching 42,000 season ticket sales, the Bills will have sold their highest total since 1994.’
Bills stadium vendors vie for choice locations
‘The locations are only for places outside the stadium. The Buffalo Bills or their concessionaire, Sportservice Corp., handle all retailing and food service sales inside the stadium.’
Where Are They Now?
A legendary athlete who played only three years in Buffalo, Carlton “Cookie” Gilchrist was one of the most gifted players ever to play the game. He was AFL MVP in 1963 and helped the Bills win the 1964 AFL Championship in 1964. Read More about Gilchrist, Booker Moore, Mike Montler, and others.
Dad of 11 teaches everyday is Father’s Day
Article about former KC Chiefs and Buffalo Bills lineman Art Still. “It should be a mother’s day every day, a father’s day every day, a children’s day every day or a grandparent’s day every day. If people had that type of mentality, we probably wouldn’t have as many problems that we have with the family now.”
Chief concerns
Who are the top five cornerbacks in the NFL?" asks Richard of Miami. Also, where would I place Champ Bailey? Is he better than the Dolphins corners? My top corners last year were Ronde Barber of the Bucs, Fred Thomas of the Saints, Aaron Glenn of the Texans, Troy Vincent of the Eagles, Patrick Surtain of the Dolphins, Mario Edwards of the Cowboys and Antoine Winfield of the Bills.
We can be NFL legends
‘Jonas Lewis insists he and Scottish Claymores running- back mate Ken Simonton can be legends in the NFL because they have big hearts and a massive desire to succeed…"I wanted to showcase my talent and I wanted to show that guys like myself and Ken who they say are not big enough to cut it in the NFL are wrong."’