Archives for January 4, 2007

‘But Fletcher-Baker’s words were a clear reminder that more personnel change is imminent. Even if the Bills were to ask him back and offer him a deal, Fletcher-Baker indicated he’d have to think hard about it.’

‘"It’s definitely going to be curious to see what’s out there," said Clements, who had a strong second half of the season, turning in several game-changing plays. "I’ve always said that this is where I’ve started my career and I’d love to be a Buffalo Bill, but we all understand that this is a business we’re in and right now, as I said earlier, I have to put my family first in whatever decision I make."’

‘WR Lee Evans on the season: “We’ve had our ups and downs, but we’ve been fairly consistent after the bye week. We’ve had a few losses but we’re moving in the right direction. I think as we … head into next year, we’ll start at a much higher platform than we did this year (and that will help).”‘

‘Crowell said Buffalo’s medical staff declared the injury “90 to 95 percent healed.” “They said I could do anything as long as there is no discomfort,” Crowell said. “So I can start my cardio. It’s nice to be pain free.”‘

‘They asked Bona for his favorite team. He said, “The Buffalo Bills, otherwise known as America’s Team.”‘

‘From a very funny training camp story in Willis McGahee’s rookie season to the quiet demeanor of Buffalo Bills head coach Dick Jauron, Bills players McGahee and Nate Clements gave local fans plenty of laughs and insight on Tuesday night during the taping of the Nate Clements Show in Lockport. It’s the first of two television programs in which Ghostline Productions out of Rochester will bring not only our beloved Buffalo Bills and Sabres into our living rooms, but to our Lockport front door steps as well.’

‘During his lengthy career of playing football in college and the NFL, Losman has been perceived as a cocky player. This past season, however, he proved otherwise, breaking through as a gritty, up-and-coming field general.’

‘”A lot of people told me that I couldn’t come back. And it was tough, man. I had no earthly idea how tough it was going to be,” he said. “Even though statistically I didn’t have what I wanted to have, the comeback was official. I finished the season.”‘