Archives for February 26, 2007

‘Kelsay, who played his college football at the University of Nebraska, was the 48th player chosen in the 2003 NFL Draft.’

‘A second-round draft pick in 2003 out of Nebraska, Kelsay emerged as one of the Bills’ top defensive linemen last season. Starting all 16 games for the second straight year, he had career highs in tackles (88) and sacks (5.5), finishing third on the team in sacks and sixth in tackles.’

‘Financial terms were not disclosed for Kelsay, who was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent on Friday.’

‘"Buffalo really came after me hard," said Kelsay. "I said when I came out of college that I wanted to play for one team my entire career and now it looks like that’s going to happen. So I’m very pleased. The Bills exceeded my expectations."’

‘With Buffalo facing the likely possibility of losing Nate Clements to free agency, bolstering their secondary could be in order and David covered some of college’s best wideouts in the SEC facing the likes of Robert Meacham, Dwayne Bowe and Sidney Rice.’

‘Sunday’s crowd was good, said co-promoter Guy Puglia. But Saturday’s crowd, which featured former Dallas Cowboys players, was even larger, he said.’

‘"He’s everywhere else on NFL Network and ESPN and doing all those different things," Thomas said. "If he wants to be in a bigger city and be out there a little bit more, it probably is a good idea to shop him."’

‘Sources tell WGR that the Bills will tender restricted free agent Tim Anderson a one-year contract worth $850,000.’

The Jills will be traveling throughout Iraq on Blackhawk Helicopters and will visit a different camp each day. The Jills consider it an honor to be selected for this opportunity of a lifetime.’

‘Cincinnati’s Eric Steinbach or San Diego’s Kris Dielman would be upgrades at guard. Both are proven players, and either would bring a physical presence to the line. The Chiefs’ Jordan Black or the Jets’ Anthony Clement could be possibilities if the team decides RT Terrance Pennington isn’t the answer. The team likes DT Kyle Williams but needs a bigger body to play over center; Michael Myers (Broncos) and Alfonso Boone (Bears) could be options.’

‘Clements is expected to have plenty of suitors, and there have been reports that the Washington Redskins could make a strong pitch to land Clements. Cleveland could also have interest.’

‘Therefore, although many expect Buffalo to address the middle linebacker position in free agency, don’t be surprised if the team ignores it until the draft in late April. One has to believe that former University of Mississippi star Patrick Willis, who will likely be available when the Bills have the 12th overall selection, would be the best choice.’

‘ Green’s six-year playing career left him with knee and back problems that make it impossible for him to work. He has spent the last four years of his life in a shelter home in Maryland. Bills Hall of Famer, Joe Delamielleure organized today’s autograph fundraiser.’

‘"This is maybe the first or second time we have been back together as a group," added Joe Ferguson.’

‘Each player usually gets about a $1000-dollars for a signing a session. This weekend, the “Electric Company “gave that money to Green.’