Archives for February 12, 2007

‘Having covered the Bills as a beat reporter through his tenure here, the things I remember aren’t the cartoonish portrayals, but the loyalty he evoked from his players and the effort they consistently gave him. And he might be the last coach in the National Football League who hasn’t had his sense of humor surgically removed.’

‘If for example, there’s a player with an alleged character problem, the Bills want to identify it and then investigate it further. In mid-February there is still time for the scouting staff to dig deeper and acquire the additional information they’re looking for on a prospect. They can call college coaches and their assistants, and they can speak to the players a couple of more times at the NFL combine and at a campus pro day.’

‘Buffalo’s other Pro Bowl representative had a solid game. Defensive end Aaron Schobel led the AFC with six tackles and had a sack of Dallas’ Tony Romo late in the game. Two of Schobel’s tackles went for no gain or a loss.’

‘The 10th annual Hunter’s Day of Hope for Children will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Buffalo Bills Field House at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park.’

‘Is this what it’s come to for the once-great Dallas franchise? When times get tough, go out and grab a castoff from the Buffalo Bills’ recent, sorry past? Maybe Jones’ next move will be luring Rob Johnson out of retirement to compete with Tony Romo for the quarterback job.’

‘It looks like Coy Wire’s late-season move from strong safety to outside linebacker may be permanent.’

‘Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly was one of three guest speakers for the fifth Miracle League of Visalia, Calif., banquet at the Visalia First Assembly of God Church on Saturday night.’

‘Bills quarterback J.P. Losman is by no means a Pro Bowl quarterback, but wouldn’t the three-year veteran have been more appropriate for this past weekend’s Hawaii festivities than the Titans’ Vince Young? Losman threw 19 touchdowns against 14 picks this past year, finishing as the NFL’s 11th-rated passer. Young, on the other hand, was a train wreck through the air, compiling a horrid 66.7 efficiency rating (30th in the league).’