Archives for July 31, 2003

‘”That’s not to knock or criticize anyone, and it was just a deal where Drew was much more comfortable and much more successful going down field than the quarterback the previous year.”‘

‘”Two years ago, I was in the Pro Bowl and was very productive on a not-so-good team,” Centers said. “When we got the new offensive coordinator in, and Drew Bledsoe, the combination of the two probably kept me from being as productive as I was before.”‘

‘It’s a good thing for Driver he showed well today, because Battles could put Driver off the roster.’

‘Gates open at 9:00 a.m.’

‘"It was like a dream coming true, like I was coming into the league all over again," said Spikes, who was the Bills’ centerpiece addition in free agency this offseason. "It was almost like hearing the commissioner call your name again on that stage. That’s the way I felt. Just to see it, man, I don’t know. It was almost like, and I know I shouldn’t say this because it sounds so harsh, but it was like I was a slave getting his slave papers."’

‘"I’m just trying to enjoy this experience and give it my all everyday," Johnson said following a recent practice. "I understand the Bills have three great quarterbacks, everyone’s confident. I’m just trying to learn and give myself the best chance."’

”’Willis is a rookie and I’m competing with guys that are on the field,” Henry said. ”And until Willis gets out here, I don’t know. I’m having fun right now and trying to get better every day.”’

What do you do on your free time?

“During training camp, I just go back to the room, maybe watch a movie. If I can get on a golf course I’ll try to get on a golf course maybe play a few holes, but we really don’t have time for that. I play some Tiger Woods golf on play station, kick back and maybe take a quick nap before practices.”

‘Wire was hitting everything that moved. Just squaring off and popping people. Not to hurt them, but to condition himself and the recipient. I looked at it as toughening both players. Simonton would square off and pop him back. It was fun to watch! On another play Wire ran in untouched and said hello to Drew (no contact on that one)…’