Archives for August 2, 2004

‘OLB Jason Gildon gives the team a chance to work the 3-4 into its defense. Gildon spent 10 years in the Steelers’ 3-4 defense and is a better fit in that scheme. Coordinator Jerry Gray will keep the 4-3 as the base alignment but might put LBs Takeo Spikes, London Fletcher, Jeff Posey and Gildon on the field together.’

‘The Bills were somewhat handcuffed in negotiations in that they were only allotted $4 million this season to sign six draft picks, including quarterback J.P. Losman, selected 22nd overall. Losman signed his contract a five-year deal that includes a $5.6 million bonus just hours before Evans. Evans’ contract includes a clause giving him the option to void the final year.’

‘Asked when Williams will be back with the starters, Mularkey said: ”Eventually, obviously, the sooner the better for all of us, I think.”’

‘The Bills gave no explanation for the release. They signed Carter in January and he spent the spring playing in NFL Europe.’

‘Mularkey announced on Sunday that former first round draft pick Mike Williams was replaced at right tackle by Marcus Price. Mularkey said, "That was my decision alone. It’s not a punishment of any kind. I think he understands that and I think Marcus Price understands that. I’m very up front with these guys, I think they need that." Williams was the fourth overall pick in the 2002 draft.’

‘"We have a great interactive area for the kids, youngsters get to test their skills, see all about football, and, of course, you get a couple of autographs with the guys coming over to the fence and signing," said Scott Berchtold of the Buffalo Bills.’

‘On Willis McGahee’s knee:

We’ll find out the more the pads go on and takes some licks. I’m not sure you can even totally evaluate that until you get into a game type situation. In his running, I see no ill-effects of his injury whatsoever in what we’re doing.’