Archives for March 13, 2006

‘Jerman signed with the Bills before the 2005 season and appeared in 10 games, starting three at right tackle.’

‘Jerman can play both guard and tackle and has four career starts in 21 games.’

‘After spending his first three years in the NFL with Miami (2002-04), Jerman was signed by the Bills during the 2005 offseason and played in 10 games, starting three at right tackle, for Buffalo last year.’

‘Davis is a four-year NFL veteran whose production suggests he’s a No. 4 receiver candidate. After three unsatisfying years with the Cleveland Browns, Davis saw spot duty last year with New England. He said he was encouraged to come to Buffalo by Bills quarterback Kelly Holcomb, his former teammate with the Browns. “Kelly was probably the biggest influence on me coming here,” Davis said. “He’s a close friend of mine. He was recruiting me.”‘

‘Western New York doesn’t have enough money to support its two big-league sports franchises comfortably, according to a new study by Business First’s parent company.’

‘Davis was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. The Virginia Tech product, who spent three seasons with the Browns, has 102 catches for 1,602 yards and 14 touchdowns in 48 career games.’

‘Bannan, though, is assured of being a starter after receiving a $3 million signing bonus in a four-year deal from the Ravens, who began expressing interest in him Saturday afternoon. He canceled visits to New Orleans and Miami after accepting the Ravens’ offer. "The money follows the opportunity," agent Tom Mills said. "They wouldn’t pay him that to be a backup."’

‘While not known as a great run-stuffer, Tripplett (6-2, 295) is a smaller, quicker, penetrating lineman suited to the one-gap style that is being adopted by new Bills coach Dick Jauron and defensive coordinator Perry Fewell.’

‘The 26-year old Bannan started seven of the last eight games in 2005 for the Bills. In 55 career games, Bannan had 78 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks.’