Archives for April 17, 2006

‘Heading into these April meetings, the Bills scouting department already has a working draft board that was initially put together during their February meetings. The scouts have expressed their opinions on each of the players for which they are responsible. Any of the concerns with a player’s character, mental ability or an injury have been addressed, but the personnel department does do follow up work. "If we still have a concern about a player we’ll investigate it further," said Majeski. "And we’ll either say, ‘No, he’s a guy we don’t want on our team, or we’ll say we’ve rectified the concerns and while there are minor issues to be aware of it won’t hold us back from taking him."’

‘It’s in the best interest of Wilson, the Bills and the football-addicted sector of the local population to lobby for the most equitable system possible. Without it, the team could soon be losing money as the revenue other teams receive from corporate sponsorships and extravagantly priced seating boosts the salary cap out of Western New York’s price range. Claiming that it’s going to happen as soon as this year, while refusing to reveal any details, though, sounds more like a boyish accountant whining "wolf," or worse yet, laying the groundwork for a move to an economically healthier region, than a persuasive argument for a fair system.’

‘"Buffalobills.com is the information center for Bills fans throughout the world and our expanded website provides more insightful content and entertaining features for our fans," said Vice President of Broadcasting and Marketing Marc Honan. "Through our expanded multimedia features section and in-depth written features from Chris Brown, fans will receive unprecedented access to the Bills franchise."’

‘Listen, no wants to see the Bills leave Western New York – but the issues facing the team are the issues that face all businesses and residents in this area – a depressed economic environment and a mass exodus of Western New York residents due to high taxes and poor government. If Higgins, Schumer and the rest could do something about that, they’d really be helping the Buffalo Bills – and the rest of us.’

‘It may not be what the Bills’ faithful wants to hear, but it’s the undeniable truth to anyone not wearing rose-colored glasses.’