Archives for May 8, 2006

‘”The deeper we can get at any position just helps us,” said Jauron. “We know we have an outstanding running back in Willis. We know that our depth was pretty good before we got Anthony. We know he’s added to it. So now they can all compete, and Willis can get better too. That will only help us.”‘

‘”He’s a quiet guy,” said offensive line coach Jim McNally, “but he gets the job done.”‘

‘”It was everything I expected,” said Whitner, the Buffalo Bills’ top draft choice. “It’s pretty much the same football I played at Ohio State. The practices are the same, full speed all the time. It’s really no different for me. The only real challenge is the athletes are faster and better. But as far as learning the defense, I’m adjusting well.”‘

‘Free-agent G Tutan Reyes has added more competition and depth to the position. He is expected to challenge incumbent starter Bennie Anderson and second-year pro Duke Preston for the starting job on the left side. Reyes figures to have the inside track on the top spot. He isn’t highly regarded around the NFL, but he started the past two seasons for a good Carolina team. The Bills view him as an under-the-radar player who can get better.’

‘Now that Clements is fully committed to remaining with the Buffalo Bills next season, the team could have one of the top secondaries in the NFL. Even without Clements the Bills’ secondary looks tremendous; when he’s thrown in, it looks even more potent. Clements, McGee, Whitner and Vincent will likely be the starters, with Youboty and Simpson playing depth roles next season. Rashad Baker, Eric King and Matt Bowen highlight the remainder of the Bills’ defensive backfield depth. Thus, if someone in a starting position gets injured, the Bills shouldn’t miss a beat. Certainly, it’s a good problem to have for head coach Dick Jauron, who was a successful defensive back in the league from 1973-1980.’