Archives for March 18, 2008

‘A five-year NFL veteran, Scott appeared in 15 games and started the final two for Buffalo last season, finishing with 20 tackles and one forced fumble. He signed with Buffalo prior to Week 2 after starter Ko Simpson broke his ankle.’

‘"I was hoping I was back this year," said Scott. "I’ve made some lifelong friendships in a really short amount of time. I really like this organization and the coaches."’

‘"We’ve had good attendance," said Bills strength and conditioning coordinator J.T. Allaire. "I’d say we usually have somewhere around 50 guys showing up consistently every week. Knowing that it’s voluntary that’s a great thing for our program."’

‘Other than Hardy, the premier draft-bound wideouts who match what Wilson wants are Limas Sweed (Texas), Malcolm Kelly (Oklahoma) and Devin Thomas (Michigan State), whose 6-1 height puts him on the small side compared to the rest. All four of the above receivers have a chance to be selected in Round 1; however, there is also a chance Hardy and Kelly might be had early in the second. But with over a month left until the draft, projections could still change drastically.’

‘He said he is paid by 97 Rock’s owner as the voice of the Bills. He acknowledged the team paid him to do Levy’s former show, which isn’t expected to return, as part of Channel 7’s role as the official station of the Bills. He confirmed the Bills also paid him to work the Combine. “I wasn’t working for anyone then,” said Murphy.’

‘Having worked Buffalo Bills radio broadcasts since 1994, including the past four seasons as the play-by-play announcer, Murphy said he was committed to staying in Western New York. “I had a chance to step back and take a look at things,” Murphy said. “Nothing appealed to me as much as being a sportscaster.”‘

‘Five weeks after some of the most powerful figures in Canadian sports appeared together to promote the National Football League’s eight-game foray into Toronto, fewer than 20,000 people have registered to join the queue for tickets.’