Archives for March 2006

‘”It is wide open, and Craig is in the picture just as much as the other two,” Levy said. “We’re not bringing anybody in to elbow somebody else out of the way, now to go to work fellas.”‘

‘Still, Wells signed the offer sheet knowing that it could mean the end of his days in Arizona had the Cardinals not matched. “It’s part of the business,” he said. “You can’t hang your head one way or the other.”‘

‘Fowler, who also played guard in college, is expected to compete for Buffalo’s starting job at center since the team did not re-sign veteran Trey Teague earlier this month. The Bills have one other center in fourth-round pick Duke Preston, who saw time mostly as a reserve right guard and on special teams as a rookie last season.’

‘”Everybody says it’s an open job, so I plan on coming here and competing for that job,” he said. “I know I’ve got some competition in J.P. and Kelly. It’s going to be a tough task, but I’m looking forward to it. … You kind of have to take a leap of faith and hope you come out on top.”‘

‘Johnson added he’d prefer the Bills release his client but was happy to the opportunity to work out a trade. Johnson made it clear Moulds will not play for the Bills again.’

‘Fowler, 26, started nine games at center for the Minnesota Vikings last season after spending his first three years in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns. While in Cleveland, Fowler started 23 of the 30 games he played in at left guard and center.’

‘In four NFL seasons, Nall has completed 23 of 33 passes for 314 yards and four touchdowns.’

‘The move comes as Arizona attempts to improve its offensive line after signing running back Edgerrin James. Losing Wells would have made that more difficult.’

‘”We are shopping Eric,” Moulds’ personal adviser, Greg Johnson, told The Associated Press on Tuesday. “Obviously, we would much rather have Eric released. But if we can work out a trade, we will. But if not, we’re back to Square 1 and Eric won’t play for the Bills. He doesn’t want to play for them, and he will not play for them.”‘

‘The offer sheet is worth $17.6 million, including a $3 million signing bonus.’

‘The 6-foot-4, 320-pound Wells started nine games last season until he suffered a broken left ankle at Detroit on November 13. The Cardinals placed him on injured reserve two days later, ending his season.’

‘As part of its advertising deal, Cintas will participate in an in-game promotion by giving away an authentic autographed Buffalo Bills jersey to a fan during each home game next season and will receive branding opportunities within Ralph Wilson Stadium.’

‘The Buffalo Bills announced today the finalization of multi-year sponsorship deals with Buffalo’s Digicon Imaging, Frey Electric Construction Company and Cintas.’

‘”We are excited to announce that Reggie Wells will be back with our team under a long term agreement,” said Vice President of Football Operations Rod Graves. “Since the end of the 2005 season, we have remained open to the fact that we may someday do a long term deal with Reggie. The free agency process has expedited that decision.”‘

‘Was Kelly Holcomb part of the reason for coming to Buffalo?

AD: He was a big reason. I know what Kelly has gone through, when I was with him in Cleveland. Just to know that he really is a team leader and I really like the way he plays football and is able to lead an offense. And the respect he has from everyone in the huddle. He was a big reason in getting me here to Buffalo.’