Archives for July 2004

‘Ross Tucker, Mike Pucillo, and Marques Sullivan are all vying for the starting opportunity and all three men are neck and neck at this point.’

‘Van Miller, the longtime “voice of the Buffalo Bills,” is the 2004 winner of the Pete Rozelle Radio and Television Award. The award which is presented by the Pro Football Hall of Fame is for longtime exceptional contributions to radio and television in professional football. Miller will be honored Saturday, August 7 at the Enshrinees Dinner, during the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend Celebration.

Miller will be honored Saturday, August 7 at the Enshrinees Dinner, during the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend Celebration.’

‘"I’m looking forward to working with guys like Mike (Williams) and Jonas (Jennings)," McNally said. "They’re big guys who have a lot of talent. They can really help this football team."’

‘McNally acknowledged that in watching nine or 10 Bills games from last season on film, he noticed the same things most Bills observers harped on throughout the team’s disappointing 6-10 season – namely that QB Drew Bledsoe needs to get rid of the ball quicker, the Bills need to run the ball more and the receivers need to run quicker pass routes.’

‘Tickets will be available online at www.buffalobills.com as well as by calling (877) BB-TICKS. Tickets will also be available in person at the Ralph Wilson Stadium box office and at participating Tops Markets.’

‘Only single seats remain for the October 3rd game against the Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots. There are only a limited number of tickets left for the September 12th opener against Jacksonville, and the October 17th game against the rival Miami Dolphins.’

‘The Bills today announced that only single seats will be available for the Oct. 3 game versus the New England Patriots when individual game tickets go on sale Saturday, July 17 at 9:00 a.m. Tickets will also be extremely limited for the home opener versus the Jacksonville Jaguars as well as the Oct. 17 game versus the Miami Dolphins.’

‘"I think this offense is going to be easier for me from a decision making stand point," he said. "We’re not going to ask our receivers to make as many decisions. Hopefully I’ll have the opportunity to get the ball out of my hands quicker this year, which is really what we are trying to do so I can avoid some of the hits and negative plays that happened last year."’

Lee Evans vs. Josh Reed

Edge: Reed. He knows the offense and knows how to get open.

Opening-day starter: Evans. You can’t keep speed like he has on the bench, especially with Drew Bledsoe chucking it around.

‘"He’s obviously got a very strong arm, and he’s learning," Bledsoe said of Losman. "When you come in as a quarterback, as a rookie, there’s a whole ton to learn and he’s making progress. He’s working hard and he’s made a lot of strides in the last few weeks."’

‘"The feedback I got from (the Bills) was that he performed very well," Rickert said. "Athletically and arm strength-wise, he’s as good as some of the QBs they have on their roster. Having said that, they’re not in position to make a move."’

‘The Bills just don’t make enough big plays. They had only 18 takeaways last year and just 19 takeaways in 2002. It would make it a lot easier for Bledsoe to be able to start from good field position for a change.’

‘The Bills liked what they saw — they just don’t have the room. They have Bryant on a short list of considerations in case they have an injury at the quarterback position.’

‘"I have been doing everything I can to make sure this team is ready for training camp," Mularkey said. "I am working with just as many non-football issues as I am with football. It’s a change but I can handle it."’

‘However, there is an important date for Bills’ fans. Saturday marks the first time they can buy individual tickets for games at “The Ralph.” They’re available beginning at 9 a.m.. online at www.buffalobills.com, by calling 1-877-BBTICKS, or by visiting the Ralph Wilson Stadium ticket office or participating Tops Friendly Markets.’