Archives for June 2005

‘”We wanted to find a solution that was going to be a one-stop shop for employee records and that could track things ranging from each individual’s benefits all the way to organization-issued items and attendance at various events we organize,” said Don Purdy, Director of Business Operations at the Buffalo Bills. “The centralized data can be easily shared by another branch of our operation in Michigan, which will make running reports more accurate and faster.”‘

‘So really, what are his goals for this year? “Have fun, baby,” he says with a smile. “I don’t talk about it, [I just do it]. You know what I mean?”‘

‘”He put me in the grease, and I didn’t appreciate that,” Hull said. “He said, “You know how it is when you get all twisted up’ and blah, blah, blah. He was making excuses. He even told me that he didn’t play with Darryl. He played three years with Darryl. I said, “Jim, those steroids must have been eating your brain, too.’ “‘

‘Quarterback Steve McNair is one who would welcome the addition of Henry, if the Titans were to land him in a deal with the Bills. “I feel like he would be a good addition to the team and take a little bit of the pressure off of Chris,” McNair said. “But if not, Chris can handle the load. As an offense, we’ve just got to stay healthy and stay within our right frame of mind. If [the trade] happens, great. But if not, life goes on and we have to continue to get better and improve this offense some kind of way.”‘

‘Webster’s Matt Cutaia has a date with the Buffalo Bills Monday. He has a tryout scheduled with the NFL team.’

‘"I told (my agent) that I really didn’t want to know all the teams that were interested," said Lee. "I told him I wanted to go on one visit to the team that wanted me the most."’

‘"If they can establish themselves on the ground and the defense plays as well as they did last year, I don’t see any reason why this team shouldn’t go 10-6 or 11-5," Thomas said.’

‘The 97 Rock Celebrity Bowling Tournament takes place at 7 p.m. this Wednesday at Transit Lanes, 7850 Transit Rd., in Williamsville. Tickets to the event are $25 and all proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross.’

‘Like New York Yankee pinstripes and Boston Celtic green, the grazing buffalo on that white helmet has always best symbolized Bills football. Forget about that raging cockroach the team has foisted on us since the early 1970s. That thing’s always been an imposter.’

‘Rookie CB Eric King is an impressive player with good ball skills. But like most young cornerbacks, he has a tendency to peek into the opposing backfield. To help break King of that habit, defensive coordinator Jerry Gray taped the side of King’s helmet during a recent workout. The team believes King has a lot of potential, provided he focuses more on the opposing receiver and not the quarterback.’

‘”It’s the colors and the white helmet. I wish they’d bring them back for good.”‘

‘”That’s fine with me,” said Gilchrist, who turned 70 on May 24. “I don’t have any problem with that. I didn’t play football for recognition. I was forced to do what I had to do. I don’t care. Why should I care? The record speaks for itself. Isn’t that what Jack (Kemp) said? Do you know the history of America? So I’m in that history.”‘

‘”He needs to show the players in his huddle that he has the toughness, both physical and mental toughness,” Kemp says of Losman. “He has to possess the self-confidence in what he’s supposed to do. He can’t afford to let his players see that he isn’t prepared or confident. He has to show his teammates how to deal with everything, including their coaches and even the fans. Sure he’s going to be booed now and then, but he has to demonstrate to the other players that he can deal with it.”‘

‘The Bills have three starters scheduled to become free agents after the season. They are cornerback Nate Clements, center Trey Teague and fullback Daimon Shelton.’

‘Lee had the bulk of the carries during drills as the Bills finished the first week of organized team activities. Lee has not secured a roster spot after one week of work, but he showed flashes of ability that got the Bills’ attention. "He’s a big back," Bills coach Mike Mularkey said. "He’s the size we like for the physical part of it. Just watching him on tape, he did some things we like. He fits our style. I thought he was a good pickup."’