Archives for March 2005

‘”Joe is a valuable player who contributes in a lot of different ways for us,” Bills head coach Mike Mularkey said. “He has the ability to play fullback and running back when we need him and is also a valuable player on special teams. We are looking forward to having him back.”‘

‘Re-signing veteran TE Ryan Neufeld was important because he gives the team much-needed stability at the position. The top two tight ends, Mark Campbell and Tim Euhus, are recovering from reconstructive knee surgeries and may not be healthy until the start of training camp at the earliest. While the team will likely add another tight end through free agency or the draft, Neufeld’s experience and knowledge of the offense are assets it could not do without.’

‘The center position is especially deep in the 2005 draft. It would not be a shock if the Bills targeted offensive tackle and then center – or vice versa – with their second- and third-round picks in the draft.’

‘Buffalo is having trouble unloading running back Travis Henry, even for a second-round draft pick, which is what the Bengals received from New England in exchange for Dillon.’

‘"There has been much information and misinformation about the salary cap," Donahoe said. "The salary cap is somewhat like the stock market in that an individual team’s salary cap can change almost daily depending on the moves that you make."’

‘The Bills have to start getting serious about upgrading their line; it’s just not in the league of Pittsburgh’s, Indianapolis’, or New England’s, the teams to beat in the AFC. Landing a veteran or good rookie would allow Trey Teague to be shifted to left tackle.’

‘First the offensive line, now the secondary. Buffalo’s decision to release veterans or not sign its own free agents has created gaps in its lineup that didn’t exist when last season ended.’

‘Anderson, 28, started four straight years for the Ravens at right guard. He’s known as a mauler, good at run blocking. Pulling and playing an athletic style are not considered his strengths.’

‘A true free agent success story, Anderson has started 46 games since signing with the Ravens as a free agent in 2001.’

‘See your favorite personalities in Home Improvement and get an autograph from Buffalo Bill’s new Starting Quarterback, JP Losman.’

‘"The Bills will fund those costs, without interest to the county, to ensure that the stadium continues to be managed in a safe and efficient manner," the team said in a release issued Friday.’

‘Erie County Legislator Al DeBenedetti told News Radio 930 WBEN that he preferred the Bills excuse the payment for one year, but he said he would not look a gift horse in the mouth.’

‘At the request of the County Executive the Bills have agreed to defer receipt of a portion of the County share of costs for the 2005 season to a later year. The Bills will fund those costs, without interest to the County, to ensure that the stadium continues to be managed in a safe and efficient manner.’

‘It may be just a cameo appearance, but Green Bay’s Brett Favre will make what is likely his last trip to Orchard Park in August when the Bills host the Packers in a preseason game.’

‘The Bills will open the preseason at Indianapolis the weekend of August 11th (Thursday). Buffalo hosts Green Bay and Detroit the next two weeks.’