‘However, the family Merling made the decision for is not financially challenged parents, but rather his one-year old daughter Justice. "I decided to come out early because I have a little daughter," said Merling plainly. "And my fiancée – she’s about to graduate from the University of South Carolina, so this was a perfect time."’
Archives for April 2, 2008
DiGiorgio became a solid player for Buffalo Bills
‘While DiGiorgio is likely to go back to being a back-up with the anticipated return of Posluszny, but the Bills know they have good depth at linebacker and should he pressed into starting duty, he will not disappoint. “I’ve always set the goal of playing in the NFL and I never shied away from it,” DiGiorgio said.’
Bills Need a Big April
‘I am not naive enough to think that height conquers all. But tell me why James Hardy of Indiana should not be at or near the top of their list.’
In short, Bills want to be taller
‘”What I’d like to add to that group – because it’s not there – is a big receiver; a big, physical receiver,” the Bills coach said Tuesday at the NFL owners meetings. “Our guys are all physical, but they’re not big. Josh [Reed] is compact. You wouldn’t say Josh is small by any stretch. But we want a big, rugged, tall receiver that’s open when he’s not open. That’s what I’d like to add.”‘
Bills need Evans to play and not act like Moulds
‘Although his own tendency toward surliness was an issue itself, Moulds somewhat understandably left the Bills with a harrumph in part after he wasn’t surrounded with enough weapons to excel. While it seems unlikely that he would be the type to do so, Buffalo better start doing everything conceivable to ensure Evans doesn’t also earn the right to be pouty.’
Tiger-Cats owner springs April Fools joke
‘The Canadian Football League Hamilton Tiger-Cats attempted to pull a fast one Tuesday, announcing on their Web site plans to play the Buffalo Bills in a game — one half NFL rules, the other CFL — at Orchard Park in June. April Fools. "We actually got a few people going with this one this year, so we’re pleased with that," said Tiger-Cats owner Bob Young, who came up with the idea.’
Ticats to hold two games south of the border
‘In lieu of the annual Black and Gold game during training camp, the Ticats will travel to Ralph Wilson stadium in early June to play a demonstration game against members of the 2008 Buffalo Bills squad during one of their mini camps. It will be the first time the two teams have taken the field against each other in 47 years.’