Archives for August 2003

Reprint of Spring Interview….

"I was blessed to be on teams with players like O.J. Simpson, Brian Sipe and J.D. Hill. I was fortunate to be part of the greatest running team in History and with greatest passing team in history. And I loved the game. I would have played for a T-shirt and a cap."

‘The recognition didn’t come until football researcher John Turney released a list ranking DeLamielleure as the NFL’s third-most accomplished offensive lineman in terms of awards received, behind John Hannah and Anthony Munoz.’

SI.com: So do you feel at home yet as a Buffalo Bill?

DB: I do, I really do. But that happened very, very quickly for me here. Both with the organization and the community. This organization and the players here did a great job. I felt right at home when I stepped in the door. This community embraced me and really embraces this team as they have for a long time. So that transition happened very quickly. I was in New England for a long time and appreciated the time there, but I also feel like I’ve been here for a lot longer than just a year.

Dr. Z explains his choices of 15 "Seniors" Finalists for the NFL Hall of Fame from 68 nominess and says: "I voted for… (Tom) Sestak, an underrated rock on the great Buffalo lines of the 1960s." The actual list of 15 Finalists will be released later.

Granted, I think Drew pressed too hard at times and forced some questionable throws, but I don’t think that will be the case as often with the improvements the Bills made to their defense and a greater commitment by the offense to run the ball.Granted, I think Drew pressed too hard at times and forced some questionable throws, but I don’t think that will be the case as often with the improvements the Bills made to their defense and a greater commitment by the offense to run the ball.

‘We have such a great coaching staff too. There are a few new faces around here and it’s been great to have a lot of coaches who are former players. They really know how to relate the information to us from a player’s stand point.’

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‘"A tough guy, a guy of few words," Greg Pruitt said describing DeLamielleure. "He led by example. What he brought to our team was his work ethic."’

‘DeLamielleure played from 1973-79 with the Buffalo Bills, becoming well-known as a member of the "Electric Company" offensive line that blocked for O.J. Simpson. DeLamielleure played his final five seasons for Cleveland. He never missed a game in his NFL career because of injury. "I’ve never been in a hospital except to be born," DeLamielleure said. "My wife said it’s because I never hit anyone."’

‘Here’s what it all boils down to. November 11th. The Bills have until 4pm November 11th to sign McGahee, or else he will NOT be eligible to play in the 2003 season. They can still sign him after that date, but he can’t play until 2004. In a worst case scenario, if the Bills can’t sign him by the time the 2004 NFL draft rolls around next April, McGahee would go back into the NFL draft pool, and the Bills would be unable to redraft him.’

‘"He’s kind of a silent assassin. He keeps his mouth shut and does his work and I like those kind of guys." – Gregg Williams on strong-side linebacker Jeff Posey.’

But the main thing for me this first week is to try and bond with my teammates. I was traded here in February but after mini-camp guys usually just go home. While I’m here I try to do as many activities with the guys as I can. Sometimes I play cards, sometimes we just hang out. It’s been a great way to get to know people.

”’I hope some of our guys get the nastiest, ugliest, meanest bull in the rodeo tomorrow. The only way you’ll ever get good is going against good people. We’re going to win some and they’re going to win some. We’re going to make some mistakes. All getting beat does is open your eyes to what you have to work on.”’

‘"After 14 weeks of the offseason and the first few practices here, I’ve seen these guys in shorts enough," said Bills coach Gregg Williams. "It’s time to see them in pads."’