Archives for January 11, 2007

‘Wide receivers Chris Denney and punter Josh Brazen were in training camp with the Bills last summer and will be allocated to the spring league. The third NFL Europe assignee is receiver Daunta Peterson, a former Division III wideout who played his college ball at the University of Dubuque (Iowa).’

‘A group of 40 print and broadcast reporters from across the country votes on the Hall. During the final selection meeting the finalists are whittled down to a group of 10, then a group of six. Thurman Thomas advanced to the final 10 at last year’s meeting but was eliminated on the vote to the final six.’

‘A “qualifiers committee” of team owners which includes Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson will meet Jan. 23 to discuss the revenue-sharing issue, Schumer said after his meeting with Goodell. The eight-member committee will recommend a revenue-sharing plan to the league.’

‘Could the second time be the charm for Thurman Thomas?’

‘The phone lines for call-in shows were burning up with angry fans who want the Bills running back to be run right out of the Queen City.’

‘”Basically, they’re just coming out of the plastic bag,” Moorman said. “They’re still waxy, got that slick coating on them. The officials give them to the teams about 20 minutes before the game. Our equipment guys do a great job with them, but there’s only so much they can do in 20 minutes.”‘

‘Schumer said Wilson’s concerns were not discussed during the meeting, but added that Goodell informed him that the qualifiers committee will next meet Jan. 23.’

‘If what coaches say is true, that players make their biggest leaps forward between their rookie and sophomore seasons in the NFL, then the Bills stand to be in pretty good shape in 2007.’

‘The Bills will also allow Fletcher to hit the market. He’s 32 and despite his consistent production the team desperately needs more size in the middle of one of the NFL’s worst defenses against the run. Kelsay posted a career-best 5.5 sacks and is a player the Bills like — young and affordable.’

‘Of seven blackouts league-wide, four occurred in Buffalo.’

‘Even if he doesn’t receive much attention from the average football fan, Peters has already arrived. Pennington, meanwhile, isn’t there yet, but he’s well on his way.’

‘Thomas rushed for more than a thousand yards in eight consecutive seasons for the Bills and was the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 1991.’