Archives for February 22, 2007

‘McGee’s Buffalo-based lawyer, J. David Sampson, told The Washington Times this afternoon that Gray is named in the lawsuit because he used his influence as a coach in an unethical way. "As a coach, he is in a position of confidence and trust with the player and he should have been looking out for Terence," Sampson said in a phone interview. "But he was looking out for Craig Curry and Terry Bolar." Gray and Curry played college football together and were each other’s best man at their weddings.’

‘"I think it could be," said Jauron. "The draft is a ways away. There’s a lot of time between now and that point where we’ll be aligning our board while keeping an eye on our team. We’re constantly evaluating and then as we get to know the draft better and better and how we think it will go. We’ll certainly know that a lot better as we get close to (the draft). Obviously on draft day we’ll have a definite feel for where we’re going. But it could be that way."’

‘In his latest mock draft, ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper has the Bills taking Louisville senior defensive tackle Amobi Okoye with the 12th overall pick in the NFL draft in April.’

‘This means the Bills’ most prominent free agents – cornerback Nate Clements, middle linebacker London Fletcher and defensive end Chris Kelsay – will be allowed to hit the open market when free agency begins one week from Friday.’

‘London Fletcher-Baker, Chris Kelsay and Clements are all poised to hit the free agent market when it opens March 2. Bills general manager Marv Levy weighed in on the franchise tag process. "It’s a matter of somebody saying, ‘There’s not better guy than him that we can possibly get,’" Levy said. "It has to be premier guy. That’s why we use it on Nate. I don’t know if there is anyone we feel we have to have that bad, considering what else we have to give up." No tag means the contracts of Anthony Thomas, Mike Gandy, Kiwaukee Thomas, Andre Davis and Daimon Shelton expire March 1. Rian Lindell and Coy Wire would’ve been unrestricted, but have been re-signed.’

‘”He’s like a dictator,” DeLamielleure says of Upshaw. “The players get 59 percent of the league’s gross revenues. I think they could get by with a percentage point or two less.”‘

‘No matter what, McGahee remains the Bills’ starting running back. Unless the Miami native has a big 2007 season, though, he’ll likely be let go by Buffalo. After a promising rookie year in 2004, the 6-foot, 228-pounder’s last two campaigns have left too much to be desired. Put simply, he hasn’t been anything close to a top-tier back.’

‘There are military guidelines that the cheerleaders have to follow. Anything they wear when they’re not on stage has to be extremely conservative and without logos. The girls mostly packed polo shirts, jeans, scarves, and close toed shoes. "We’re definitely not going as divas… everything is low key. We’re there to have a good time and we’re there to entertain", said Jills cheerleader Emily.’