Archives for April 2006

‘In a statement released by the team this afternoon, Wilson said, “I have 46 years of my life invested in this franchise and in Western New York. There are those who don’t care about us, our passionate fans or our hard-working taxpayers. Well, I do! I am not going to sugar coat this and I am not going down without a fight. The people who have supported us for these 46 years deserve more than that.”‘

‘…the NFL schedule will be released promptly at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 6.’

‘The purpose of the meeting was to explain to the Governor the future competitive and financial challenges presented to the NFL’s smaller markets.’

‘Terms of the trade weren’t known but it is believed to a second day draft choice, either a fourth- or a fifth round in 2006.’

‘The club often takes the potential free agent acquisition to a top shelf establishment in Buffalo for dinner, but who accompanies the player can vary. "It could be the head coach, the coordinators, a position coach, somebody from the personnel department," said Guy. "It’s not always a lock that it will be the head coach. Sometimes two coaches go from different sides of the ball."’

Teammates thrilled with Adams signing (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Adams deal official (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Bengals applaud signing (Cincinnati Post)

Adams signs deal with Bengals (Dayton Daily News)

Big additions excite Bengals (Columbus Dispatch)

Stout Sam to stuff Bengals’ ails? (Bengals.com)

The annual Browns scrimmage with the Buffalo Bills, which was scrapped last year by Crennel, will not resume. Crennel said he would be open to listening to offers, but so far has no plans to scrimmage another team in training camp.

‘If Young were available at No. 8, should the Buffalo Bills take him? The latest hot name for that pick is USC offensive tackle Winston Justice, who might still be available if Buffalo traded down a few spots.’

‘Negotiations between Texans general manager Charley Casserly and Bills general manager Marv Levy continued Monday. The Bills are asking for a fourth-round pick in the April draft; the Texans are offering a fifth-round pick. If the Bills don’t accept the Texans’ offer, they risk losing Moulds for nothing.’

‘”It would be great,” Moulds said. It’s extremely important for all the guys to be here for the off-season conditioning (program). I would like to get with the team, get to know the new players if things go well. Hopefully we can get it done. Hopefully I can get started and just play football, what I have been doing the last 10 years.”‘

‘The Bills announced today that the team has named Christopher Clark Director of Security.’

‘Former Buffalo Bills Quarterback, Frank Reich, will present the award. Past award winners include Cleveland Browns Quarterback, Trent Dilfer; former Atlanta Falcons Fullback, Bob Christian; New York Jets Runningback, Curtis Martin and Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback, Jon Kitna. Also speaking at this years breakfast will be two National Football League General Managers, Bill Polian, GM of the Indianapolis Colts and Marv Levy, GM of the Buffalo Bills.’

Bengals sign DT Adams to three-year contract (Sportsticker)

Bengals sign Sam Adams (The Sports Network)

Adams buoys Bengals (Bengals.com)

‘Information from the team’s Internet connection — buffalobills.com — will be formatted for wireless phones, PDAs (personal digital assistants and other display devices.’

‘Teams also can’t go back and collect signing bonuses, performance bonuses or escalators earned in past years, like the Dolphins tried to do with Ricky Williams. "To get that language in to protect the men was extremely important," said Vincent.’