Archives for April 15, 2004

‘It’s hard enough to win on the road in the NFL, but the Bills stretch run in the second half of the season could be a major challenge.’

‘Six of their first 10 games are at home, and their road slate looks decidedly more daunting than their home schedule.’

‘”We have one franchise quarterback,” Donahoe said, “and we’re looking for another one.”‘

‘Twice in the final two months, they will play back-to-back road games, with two West Coast trips.’

‘The Oct. 3 home game against New England could be huge in determining whether the Bills are a playoff caliber team.’

‘The Buffalo Bills appear to have something of a scheduling sandwich for next season, with what could be soft games at the start and finish of the year and a tough middle to chew on.’

‘The end comes Jan. 2 at Buffalo, where fired Steelers personnel boss Tom Donahoe is the team president and general manager who hired Steelers offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey as his new coach. Even Dan Rooney’s Irish eyes brightened over the possibility that the season finale in Buffalo between old friends might mean something. “It’ll be good,” Rooney said. “Hopefully, it’s for all the marbles.”‘

‘While the Bills won’t get to play on Monday night, they do have one nationally televised Sunday night game on ESPN. That takes place on November 14 when Buffalo visits Super Bowl Champion New England at 8:30pm.’

The third annual Athletes in Action’s Victory Beyond Competition Experience took place in downtown Buffalo’s Hyatt Regency on March 27 where many people gathered to celebrate the greatest comeback game in the NFL and to honor this year’s Call to Courage Award winner.’

The Buffalo Bills Alumni hosted their annual Check Presentation Luncheon and Awards Program on February 25, 2004. Over $50,000.00 was distributed to 20 local non-profit organizations. Donations ranged from $500.00 to $15,000.00. All recipients were invited to attend and as you can see by the many smiling faces, it wasn’t just the food that made it a luncheon no one would want to miss!

‘BOB STELTON: “Were any of them more interested than the others? Or do they all try and keep a poker face?” EVANS: “Actually, they all did a pretty good job of telling me their mindset. The Bills seem to be the team where it’s the most feasible that they’d take me. I mean, you look at the Steelers and they have three real good receivers. You look at the Browns, they are going through some things, but they have some good receivers over here. So I don’t know, but Buffalo seems to be, of all the visits, the one that is probably the most feasible in taking me.”‘

‘The only night game is at New England November 14th on ESPN.’

‘The Bills’ upcoming opponents combined for 131-125 record last season, with half of the 16 opponents at .500 or better.’