Archives for April 9, 2007

‘Veteran reporter Chris Mortensen speculated that Buffalo’s decisions to part with running back Willis McGahee, cornerback Nate Clements and linebackers London Fletcher and Takeo Spikes are part of owner Ralph Wilson’s plan to slash payroll and eventually sell the franchise. Former Coyboys safety Darren Woodson joined in the Bills bashing, claming the team shouldn’t have given up on a mega-talent like McGahee.’

‘Buffalo Bills defensive end Anthony "Homegrown" Hargrove will be the guest of the Bills Backers of SW Florida at their Annual Spring Picnic on April 22 at Centennial Park.’

‘Buffalo Bills linebacker Angelo Crowell is among 116 players who have enrolled in the NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program. Players apply to be accepted into the program, which is taught at some of the top business schools in the country. Crowell attended classes Feb. 25-28 at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and concluded his session April 1-4. Joining him was teammate Matt Murphy. Bills offensive lineman Brad Butler, meanwhile, attended sessions at the Harvard Business School at Harvard University.’

‘Head coach Dick Jauron said at the NFL owners’ meetings that he would have no problem going into the season with RBs Anthony Thomas, Shaud Williams and Fred Jackson. The team has visited with some free agent runners and figures to get one early in the draft. Thomas, Williams and Jackson bring good things to the table, but neither is capable of carrying a heavy-duty load. The Bills obviously know that, or they wouldn’t be actively searching for an upgrade in the backfield.’

‘Right now, the potential is there for Youboty to move into the Bills’ starting defensive lineup, and that could lead Levy, assistant Tom Modrak and head coach Dick Jauron to shy away from selecting a corner in the first round this year. With so many other glaring needs on the roster, it’s probably for the best.’