Archives for April 2005

‘Most of those upgrades sit up front on both sides of the ball, while developing depth is the main focus at the other positions. Surprisingly some of the upgrades the Bills are looking to make through the draft are realistic even though at press time they did not possess a first round pick. The main reason is the draft lacks big name talent, and there really isn’t a consensus top pick this spring. If ever there was a year to not have a first round pick it might be 2005.’

‘If he stays healthy, Hearst could be a good fit as a backup to Willis McGahee in the Bills’ backfield. It’s a spot the Bills are expected to address should they consummate a much-awaited Henry-for-L.J. Shelton trade with the Arizona Cardinals.’

‘Hopefully, the idea to build a new stadium for the Bills in downtown Buffalo is a Hail Mary pass by a politician who wanted to get his name in the news and will be batted down before it has a chance to be completed.’

‘"I got my first job at a little 500-watt (station) in Dunkirk," Miller said. "They had this guy doing basketball who was so bad that I went in to see the station manager and I told him you need a play-by-play guy. He said ‘well you’ve never done it before Miller.’ And I says to him, ‘sure I have.’ So he has me go into the studio and make up a game. Well I had been doing that since I was a kid, so this is no problem. I do a game and I have the owner make a 30-footer at the buzzer to win the game and he says ‘You’re hired.’"’

‘J.P. will return to Dunn Tire Park on Friday to toss out the first pitch prior to the team’s doubleheader against the Richmond Braves, which begins at 5:05 p.m.’

‘While in Buffalo last season, Adams met with marketing and front-office personnel from the Bills, learning their strategies and ways to apply them to the Hawks.’

‘Dorenbos is one of six people selected from E!’s nationwide search for the ultimate "True American Story" (8 p.m. Sunday, basic cable). The first five will be the subject of mini-bios before the winner gets the full-hour treatment.’

‘The proposal apparently hasn’t been discussed with the Buffalo Bills.’

‘Stamer admits while he was there to concentrate on football, the opportunity to travel around Europe is something he will never forget. The food, on the other hand, was not as positive of an experience. "I lost something like 20 pounds over there," admitted Stamer. "Just the food is different. The serving size is different and the seasoning and the taste is different. I thought it was a little bland. We eat too much with huge portions in America."’

‘Whenever he has a chance to speak about the disease, Kelly said he talks about the importance of getting the word out about Krabbe and how families can help one another. "That people come out for these fundraisers is very special to us. It’s important to give kids a chance," he said.’

‘Had this research been completed at the time of Hunter’s birth, his life would have had a drastically improved chance for better health.’

‘The Council, in another stab at attracting a major downtown development, approved a measure supporting a new Buffalo Bills football stadium downtown. The Bills’ 15-year lease at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park is set to expire in about seven years.’

‘Antoine M. Thompson, Masten District Council Member sponsored a resolution with the Common Council that will call for the construction of a new football stadium in downtown Buffalo for the Buffalo Bills. The resolution also asks for support in keeping the Bills here in Buffalo.’

‘Buffalo Bills starting quarterback, J.P. Losman, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Buffalo Bisons 2005 Home Opener: Thursday, April 7 at 4:05 p.m. against the Richmond Braves.’

As promised, the Bills Backers of Germany met up with a Bills player in the NFLEL again. QB Kevin Thompson, of the Cologne Centurions, started the home opener this past Saturday against the new NFLEL franchise, the Hamburg Sea Devils from the north of Germany. Kevin had a good game, finishing 16-of-25 for 197 yards passing, with 2 TD, 0 INT and a quarterback rating of 114.9.’