Archives for February 5, 2004

‘Basically the head coach and the coaching staff have a big influence on my play and how I present myself in practice week-to-week as an offensive guy and a return guy. I am a receiver. I do kickoff return as a specialist. I practice with the receivers all day.’

‘Buffalobills.com has searched the internet and flipped through numerous draft publications to compile a list of mock draft picks for the Buffalo Bills.’

‘Although the site recently joined TheInsiders.com, a fan-site network that’s partnered with Yahoo! Sports, Sports Illustrated and CBS SportsLine, the site’s staff and writers are denied official access to Bills players and press events. Scott Berchtold, vice president of communications for the Bills, said the main reason the team withholds access from non-traditional media is a “credibility issue.” “When information gets out there that isn’t accurate and puts a negative emphasis on things, it can sometimes be a little tough for the team,” said Berchtold, who pointed to false rumors surrounding the team’s recent search for a head coach. Berchtold said he and his staff try to direct fans to the team’s official site, BuffaloBills.com, for news and information.’

‘Coach/manager – Sabres 72nd and Bills 121st (Gregg Williams was rated dead last).’

The 2004 free agent period for the NFL begins on March 3 and the Bills have a total of 12 players that are either categorized as a EFA, RFA or UFA this offseason. Below is a complete list of Buffalo’s 2004 free agents, broken down into their respective categories.