Archives for August 18, 2004

‘It hits stores next week.’

‘“That’s our next Jim Kelly,” another person is overheard saying, referring to the Bills Hall-of-Famer.’

‘The first ever Bills themed ice cream flavor, Stampede Sundae, features vanilla flavored ice cream spiked with tasty Gertrude Hawk chocolate peanut butter footballs. Smooth swirls of peanut butter and chocolate fudge enhance the premium ice cream taste.’

‘"Bills Stampede Sundae" is the creation of Turkey Hill Dairy, based out of Pennsylvania. The ice cream flavor is vanilla with chocolate peanut butter football and fudge swirls.’

‘The move underscored the fact that the front five is the big worry on the team.’

‘Smith was a tackle with the Ravens, so moving inside has been a slight adjustment in Buffalo, but one he’s having no problem with. "The guy is really strong, and one of his assets is that guys don’t push him back," said center Trey Teague. "He’s plenty strong to play that position."’

‘"I heard the criticism, but the media and the fans don’t know what’s going on with the team, and I don’t fault them for that," Posey said the other day. "I know what I had to do and what my role was on this team. I did my job, and as long as the coaches were satisfied, then I’m satisfied."’

‘A first-round draft pick for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills in 1993, Thomas L. Smith has not played for a while, but it was not paying for a while that got him in trouble in Chester County Court.’

‘Mularkey said Price injured his toe on Sunday and will be held out of this weekend’s game against the Titans.’

‘Lawrence Smith, who signed with the Buffalo Bills as a free agent in January, has replaced Mike Pucillo at left guard. “Whatever I’ve been doing to get their attention,” said Smith, “it must have been good enough. I’m just going to have to continue to do that and step up even more.”‘

‘Last year was discouraging but this year brings new hope. The offense has more weapons, and the defense has remained virtually intact. I really think Bills football will be exciting again. However, this is Mularkey’s first year at the helm and the AFC East is, arguably, the toughest division in which to play offense.’

‘Bills offensive lineman Marcus Price missed practice Tuesday and will be out for at least a week with an injured toe on his left foot.’

‘On Lawrence Smith playing with the first unit:

We just tried to get another combination in there. Lawrence has played well, and I’ve given him an opportunity to compete for that spot. I still feel like there’s ample time to get a feel, and a clear evaluation of him.’

‘And Smith was promoted to the starting unit, taking over for Mike Pucillo. ”We’re trying another combination,” coach Mike Mularkey said of elevating Smith. ”Lawrence has played well and we’re giving him an opportunity to compete for that spot.”’