Archives for October 30, 2006

‘"There’s a difference of where we know we can be, and where we’re at right now," Evans said Monday after the Bills got back to work following their league-mandated week off. "We have to get to a level of playing the way we know how to play."’

‘Ryan Denney, Sam Aiken and Ryan Neufeld did not practice for the Bills Monday, the first day back from the bye week…’.

‘The only problem is how does the coaching staff get him up and dressed on Sundays? Knowing there can only be 45 players dressed, plus the third quarterback, the staff could have some decisions to make. None of the players who handle similar roles to Bowen on defense or special teams have noticeably struggled in terms of performance. It may be hard for Bowen to get on the field or be part of the active roster.’

‘Did Schumer get you on board more recently? He mentioned your name last March when he publicly promised to pressure the NFL to take care of small-market teams. He and Russert met with Tagliabue in Schumer’s Washington office. He did, but I didn’t go. I couldn’t go. I’m very close to Ralph, I love Ralph, and I wouldn’t do anything to trespass on his control of – eventually there will be a change, and it’s up to him. But I know he wants to keep it in Buffalo, and I think that’s a great mark of his patriotism and love for Western New York.’

‘Of Buffalo’s first-day rookies, only the abovementioned Whitner has made a significant impact. However, out of six second-day choices, two rookies – Simpson and Ellison – have been solid performers, and a third – Pennington – has a chance to join the class of good picks by the Bills’ brain trust.’

‘Four Bills players, Steve Tasker, Terrence McGee, Andre Reed, and Lee Evans, will be featured on a variety of Bills corporate brand products, available exclusively at TOPS. These products include: Frosted Flakes, Corn Flakes, Frosted Shredded Wheat and Shredded Wheat cereals; Dry roasted peanuts; Pretzel Barrels; Chicken Noodle, Sirloin Beef and New England Clam Chowder chunky soups.’