Archives for July 21, 2004

‘"They’re very optimistic on the upcoming season," Gildon told the media. "Not only did I talk to Takeo Spikes, but I talked to Travis Henry. He shared with me some of his thoughts from last year and he thought they definitely will be better this year, offensively."’

‘Tickets for the scrimmage will go on sale July 26th at 9:00 AM and cost $2.00 for kids and $6.00 for adults.’

‘The Buffalo Bills also have found success in the undrafted pool. Defensive tackle Pat Williams never heard his name called in 1997, but the Bills signed him to a deal and the rest is history. Williams has been one of the NFL’s most dominant run stoppers over the past few seasons, and at 31-years old, he has shown no signs of slowing down.’

‘”Mike Mularkey seems like he has got these guys headed in the right direction,” Graham said. “These guys really believe in him and that’s where it begins. You have to follow what the coach says.”‘

‘Are reports of Drew Bledsoe’s demise greatly exaggerated?’

‘”I’m a leader by nature,” Vincent said. “I have evolved as a leader, but football is a constant team sport. I’ve always been the guy, so to say, that go to guy. I am only as good as the person that I am next to. I like to lead by example.”‘

‘"The game evolves, but I did keep up with it but I haven’t been out on the field with the guys and in meeting rooms discussing and discarding ideas," Wyche said. "Those things will take a little bit of time to get used to, but by the time we enter the season I will be a lot further along and ready to go."’

‘"I’m hoping to get this offense back to where it was before," Evans said. "I feel like I can really help out this team and make some big plays down the field."’