Archives for July 2004

‘"I don’t think there’s any magical thing you can do, but you have to create the atmosphere of trying to get the football," Gray said. "If a guy is making a tackle, the next guy should be trying to get the football out. If the ball is tipped in the air we should be able to get it, or if the ball touches our hands we should be able to intercept it. The more times you stress those things, the more your guys are going to have a chance to do it. Then it becomes contagious."’

‘He thinks new coach Mike Mularkey’s offense should free up the passing game. "If teams are going to come out and double team it creates one on one situations for Josh (Reed) and Lee (Evans) outside," Moulds explained. "I think with those guys speed and ability to catch the football it will create problems for teams."’

‘Peters’ participation in Arkansas’ summer pass and catch was taking plays away from those who still are Razorbacks, Nutt told Peters. The irony is that Nutt and the other coaches couldn’t persuade Peters to participate in the same sort of drills during the three years he was on the team. Money is a powerful motivation. The 6-foot-4, 328-pound Peters has signed a free-agent contract with the Buffalo Bills, and now the summer workouts – no matter the heat – could determine his NFL status.’

‘”I think the biggest thing is we have to develop as a unit,” said first-year offensive coordinator Tom Clements. “We’ve thrown a lot of stuff at the players in a short period of time, but they’ve picked it up pretty well. We’re not where we need to be and they know that. They will hear it again in camp and then they will have the opportunity to perfect it.”‘

‘He will wear No. 69 with the Bills.’

‘Four draft picks down, two to go.’

‘Henry has rushed for 1,438 yards and 1,356 yards in the past two seasons. He also has caught 71 passes for 467 yards and scored 25 TDs over that span. He reduced his fumbles from eight in 2002 to three last season. Yet when “experts” rate the NFL’s running backs, Henry seldom cracks the top 10.’

‘The Dolphins also contacted a half-dozen other teams, including the Oakland Raiders, Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings, an NFL source said.’

‘The 6-foot-3, 305 pound defensive tackle was a three year starter for Ohio State, helping the Buckeyes win a national championship in 2002.’

‘Anderson had 11 career sacks at Ohio State. He started 36 of the 44 games he suited up for the Buckeyes. Anderson could become an important piece of the Bills puzzle should they not be able to keep Pat Williams who’s an unrestricted free agent after this season.’

‘The Bills still have to hash out contracts with wide receiver Lee Evans of Wisconsin and quarterback J.P. Losman of Tulane. Evans was the team’s first pick in the first round draft, Losman was the second selection in round one.’

TE Tim Euhus (Oregon State/No. 109 overall): Signing bonus: $321,500. Base salaries: $230,000 (2004); $305,000 (2005); $385,000 (2006). Total: three years, $1,241,500. Salary cap charge: $337,167.

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‘Coming from supportive atmospheres in Auburn and the University of Nebraska, Kelsay notices similarities in the football fanaticism of the home fans in Buffalo. “Buffalo is a very supportive city. Lincoln just has Nebraska football. We have the Sabres (NHL) and a Triple A baseball team (Buffalo Bisons). But the city really thrives on Buffalo Bills football. It’s great to go out every Sunday and see all that red and blue,” Kelsay said.’

‘"I’m just really excited to call a live game," Van Pelt said. "I’ve been doing a lot of practice games so far trying to get a feel for the process. It’s been a lot of fun."’

‘As for the other big comeback story in the quarterback scenario, Wyche isn’t ready to give up on Bledsoe. "I looked at a lot of film on Drew and he has not hit the wall," Wyche says. "He’s not done yet."’