Archives for July 13, 2005

‘"Lawyer’s been here as much as anybody," head coach Mike Mularkey said. "He has been a tremendous leader in the offseason drills. … I think he’s set some personal goals that hopefully will help our team out. It’s been evident that he’s been on a mission."’

‘My experience in Buffalo for the six weeks I was there was incredible. I had the opportunity to play in quite a few golf tournaments and I met a lot of the fans and people who support the Bills’ organization and they are some of the most genuine people who would bend over backward to help you out. As far as the adjustment from San Diego, I know the weather is a lot different from what I am used to, but then again I went to school in Illinois. I have seen the snowfall and I think that will be advantageous to me, but probably not in the quantity that we will get in Buffalo. That is just a state of mind and you tell yourself that you are warm and try to trick yourself. I don’t know. If you ask me that question in December or January, I’ll have a different answer for you.’

‘Tickets for the Aug. 15 and Aug. 22 night practices will be available starting Aug. 1.’

‘The tickets are free, but orders are subject to a $1.75 print-at-home fee if ordering on the Web.’

‘The Seahawks were one of several teams that talked to the Bills about a trade for Henry before the draft in April. At that point, the Seahawks were trying to see what they could get in a trade involving Alexander. But no trade materialized, as teams with the biggest need for a premier running back picked them in what was a rich draft for that position.’