Archives for June 7, 2006

‘Special teams was again an early focus at Wednesday’s workout with blocking punts a particular point of emphasis. All the players on the roster with the exception of the quarterbacks, veteran receivers and offensive linemen participated in the four station drills.’

‘He gives the Bills more depth at middle linebacker behind London Fletcher. Liam Ezekiel, a free agent who made the Bills roster as a rookie last year, has been the backup to Fletcher this spring.’

‘Last season, he was arrested for driving while intoxicated and began to fall out of favor with the coaching staff on and off the field. Watson lost his starting job to veteran Ronald McKinnon before he was placed on injured reserve late in the season with a torn medial collateral knee ligament.’

‘Coach Jauron is definitely a players coach — very prepared and professional. I like him a lot. Coach Fewell is big on being prepared and he’s very serious about us knowing our assignments and executing. He brings a lot to the team with his organization and preparation. Coach Catavolos is a lot like Coach Fewell — very in tune with us defensive backs. We get in and get our business done; he understands us real well and is very professional.’

‘Cooper played for the Frankfurt galaxy this past spring, posting 26 tackles and two sacks.’

‘The often injured TE leaves Buffalo with just 14 catches for 115 yards and two touchdowns since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2004 draft.’

‘It’s the second time this year that Watson has been traded. He was sent to Miami earlier this offseason but the deal was voided when Eddie Moore, the player the Saints had obtained, failed a physical.’

‘The New Orleans Saints have obtained TE Tim Euhus by trading LB Courtney Watson, the club announced today.’