Archives for August 7, 2006

‘”There’s a uniqueness to it,” said Trent Gavazzi, Try-It Distributing Co. Inc. senior vice president of sales and marketing. “It’s a fun place to hold a meeting. There’s a certain thrill to being in the stadium or fieldhouse.”‘

‘If Whitner can’t crack the starting lineup, then it’s generally felt he wasn’t worth the eighth overall pick in the draft or getting paid about $13.5 million in guaranteed money over five years. The total package could be worth as much as $29 million, making it the second biggest for a rookie in Bills’ history.’

‘Shelton, like most everybody on Buffalo’s 2005 roster, had an off year and new coach Dick Jauron is big on players having to compete for their jobs. Clearly, Ricard raises the bar for Shelton, who had no real threat behind him on the depth chart.’

‘In hopes of developing some offensive line depth, the Bills are moving people around. Tackles Aaron Gibson and Greg Jerman, two veteran tackles, have been moved to guard, allowing Dylan McFarland and Matt Morgan, two younger players to get more repetitions at tackle.’

‘Former Bills general manager Tom Donahoe signed the athletically gifted Peters in 2004, not knowing where the coaching staff would install the 6-foot-4, 328-pounder. Buffalo’s ex-coaching staff, led by head man Mike Mularkey, bounced the 24-year-old between offensive line, tight end and special teams. Finally, Mularkey and offensive line coach Jim McNally placed Peters at right tackle, and that has since turned into a terrific decision.’