Archives for March 11, 2006

‘"No developments, but hopefully, something good is going to come out of it in the near future," Moulds’ personal adviser, Greg Johnson, told The Associated Press on Saturday. "We had several conversations yesterday and we anticipate something happening one way or another by Monday or Tuesday."’

‘Royal spent the past four seasons with the Washington Redskins, starting 29 games.’

‘Former Washington tight end Robert Royal has reached an agreement with Buffalo on a five-year, $10 million deal that includes a $2.5 million signing bonus.’

‘Royal played in 15 games, starting 14, for the Redskins last season. He recorded a career-high 18 receptions for 131 yards and one touchdown.’

‘Played in 16 games and was key reserve DL as club employed multiple players in each game…was contributing member of line that tallied 41 of club’s 45 sacks.’

‘Started four games at wide receiver and recorded nine receptions for 190 yards and a touchdown.’

‘The Bills had about $15 million in space under the NFL’s salary cap of $102 million for each team, according to News estimates.’

‘Basically, the new deal means that Buffalo, Green Bay and other small market teams will have just as good a shot at reaching the Super Bowl as big market teams like the Jets, Cowboys, and Redskins.’

‘The Bills’ current top-three offseason needs…’

‘Exclusive rights free agents: CB Jabari Greer; OT Jason Peters; WR Jonathan Smith; OG Lawrence Smith; RB Shaud Williams.’

‘DE Aaron Schobel, who has 46.5 sacks and has averaged 60 tackles in his five seasons in the NFL, said he likes playing in Buffalo because the fans really appreciate football. “I just hope in the next few years we can give them something to cheer about,” he told NFLPlayers.com. “Personally I feel like I’ve put up good numbers and consistently gotten better. Every year I seem to learn more about the position and as long as I keep learning and keep my body in the shape it needs to be in, then I’ll keep improving.”‘

‘Thomas signed a $300,000-a-year contract with the Bills in January. He starts training with the team next week.’

‘The Bills tendered the restricted free agent a $712,000 one-year offer last week.’

‘Stamer came to Buffalo as an unrestricted free agent in 2003 and has been a top special teams performer.’

‘The Bills today announced that the team has signed restricted free agent LB Josh Stamer.’