Archives for June 23, 2006

‘"Sometimes the situation calls for that and I’d like to think that I do it at the right times as opposed to the wrong times," said Losman. "I hope more often than not that I can see that it’s going to be a tight throw if I throw it there, and have the presence of mind to realize it would be so much easier to go over here with the ball. If I do throw it in a tight spot it should be because that’s my only option and the only chance I have to make the play successful. As long as I approach it that way I’m going to take that chance."’

‘Anderson said he talked to Levy once or twice during minicamp, but has really taken a liking to Jauron, whose 35-46 career record includes a 13-3 campaign in 2001, when he was named Associated Press Coach of the Year. "He expects a lot out of you, but he’ll do a lot for you," Anderson said of Jauron, whom he described as a player’s coach. In general, Anderson is optimistic about the coming year — and he doesn’t think he’s the only one. "I’m pretty excited," he said. "I like the new coaching staff. I like the new defensive philosophy. I think the guys are buying into the new defensive system."’

‘”There are always going to be some people that sit back amazed as if to say, ‘There’s Thurman Thomas,'” Thomas said. “Mostly what I remember from last year was how respectful everyone was. They were happy to have me here and really welcomed me into their hometown.”‘

‘What would you tell concerned Bills fans who are worried about you regaining form? Spikes: I’m not, so why would you!? I was born to make a difference in this game.’