Archives for February 17, 2006

‘Investigators say the Buffalo Bills told them they want to help resolve the situation. One way or another, they want to get this money for Thomas’ little boy. "We are going to come after you and we are not going to stop," said Jarrell.’

‘DeMontie Cross, linebackers and special teams coach for the Cyclones the past five seasons, has been hired to coach defensive ends and special teams for the Buffalo Bills.’

‘Q: Marv Levy and Dick Jauron have publicly stated that upgrading the line will be a priority in the offseason. What role do you play in this process?

JM: Larry Zierlein, who is also a line coach with us, and myself have looked at NFL free agents from other teams that the personnel department has indicated that we should look at and turn in reports on them so when it comes time to talking about NFL free agents I’m sure we’ll have some input. It may not necessarily be the final decision but we’ll have input. When it comes to the college draft we’ll have 30-40 linemen to research and we’ll have reports on them. So between Marv, Dick, and the scouts input we’ll be able to narrow down who is best for us.’

‘Cross has been an assistant coach at Iowa State for the past five years, including last year when he coached the outside linebackers.’

‘"There is still an outstanding arrest warrant for him, it has not been dismissed," Branham said. "His case is not resolved, that’s why we’re going to have a hearing. He still owes approximately $32,000 plus interest."’

‘A Buffalo Bills player wanted by Chatham County investigators for failing to pay thousands of dollars in child support for his three-year-old son is closer to resolving his situation.’

‘Quarterback Tory Woodbury will be writing a weekly diary for NFLEurope.com during his season playing for the Cologne Centurions in NFL Europe. This week Buffalo Bills allocated passer Woodbury describes his career up to this point, and profiles some fellow members of the Centurions team.’