Archives for July 1, 2006

‘”I was very impressed [by Losman] with how he handled the intelligence side of the game,” said Jaworski, who had heard the criticism that Losman didn’t have the football smarts for the position. “He answered everything pretty much right. I’m very confident he’ll have a good year. I think he’ll be the [Bills] quarterback.”‘

‘”Basically every day is a mini-camp when you’re out there because you’re doing the same things over and over just trying to get as many repetitions as you can,” said Hall.’

‘The Bills will have one new starting wide receiver, three new starting linemen, a new tight end and possibly a new quarterback compared to a year ago when the 2006 season kicks off. Considering that their offense has been spinning its wheels for years and last season’s unit dropped from 25th in yards to 28th — and from seventh in points scored to 24th — the carnage could’ve been much worse.’

‘Veteran CB Nate Clements, who was retained as Buffalo’s franchise player, will earn $7.2 million this season on a one-year contract. And in Buffalo’s new “Tampa Bay” scheme, he’ll be earning every dime.’

‘”This is a lot better. I like Cleveland but I don’t want to be here all of my life. I’d rather go somewhere different to play football. I know the Bills have a great organization up there and I’m looking forward to getting up there and winning some games. Whenever there is a new head coach, everybody in on an even playing field. There are no favorites. I expect to be able to come in and compete right away.” – Bills No. 1 pick Donte Whitner, a Cleveland native who played at Ohio State, talking about whether he hoped his hometown Browns would draft him.’