‘"The players really responded to our program this off-season," said Rusty Jones, director of physical development with the Bills. "We did some new things. We added some Olympic-style lifting and a few other exercises. The players are in great shape."’
Archives for July 29, 2004
Donahoe says Dolphins won’t get hooks in Henry
‘Donahoe realizes there is no logic in trading Henry, at least not this year. Willis McGahee is coming back after nearly two years on the sideline because of a major knee injury. Even if McGahee looks great in training camp and the exhibition games, he still must prove he can stay healthy and effective over the entire season.’
Helping Miami? It’ll be a cold day in Buffalo
‘Even if the Dolphins do phone to explore the possibility of trading for one of Buffalo’s two ball carriers, Donahoe said, “It would be a short conversation.”‘
Ogunleye for Henry wouldn’t help Bills
‘If the Bills knew Willis McGahee’s repaired knee was 100 percent and ready for full-time duty, Henry-for-Ogunleye would be an interesting proposition, but Buffalo has no such guarantee.’
Bledsoe is not today’s QB
‘Good arm strength and throws with sufficient velocity, but he is slow in the pocket, slow in his set-up, and slow in his ball fakes to running backs, which makes for a largely ineffective play action pass and disadvantages the offense from surprising opponents. Watch Jets QB Chad Pennington to see how fakes should work. Bledsoe’s judgment has declined. He is fearless, but his slow nature makes him an easy sack target.’