Archives for June 10, 2004

‘There’s a couple of things we’re going to do this year that are going to help alleviate the problems we had last year with protection: number one, you’re going to see a stronger dedication and commitment to a running game, a power running attack, and two, right now we’re installing a lot of things, and we’re going to have some down the field passes, but I think you’re going to see a lot of times this year where the ball is going to be out of my hands a lot quicker. We’re going to have faster developing routes that will allow me to get back, get five steps and get rid of the ball so it won’t put as much pressure on the protection.’

‘Andre Reed, arguably the best wide receiver in Bills’ history, is the latest member of the Buffalo Bills to be inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. He joins former teammates Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, Kent Hull, and Steve Tasker as the fifth player to be inducted from the Bills’ Super Bowl teams in the early 1990s.’

‘The Buffalo Bills Junior Player Development program is a four-week, 12-session football workshop that helps develop skills to local participants between the ages of 12 and 15. The program currently has 180 members and is free to all who join.’

‘The Bills today announced that the team has released the following five players who were signed after this year’s draft as rookie free agents…’.

‘The Bills, who open training camp on July 31, had to make room on their roster to welcome back five players that competed in NFL Europe this past season.’

‘Tickets will be available in person at the Ralph Wilson Stadium ticket office, the Rochester office in Pittsford Plaza, and at all participating Tops Friendly Markets locations. For those buying tickets at Tops, a handbill policy will again be in effect. Fans can pickup handbills beginning Monday, June 12.’