Archives for April 16, 2008

‘"I think it’s part of the overall process," said Brandon when asked if receiver still a need the team is pursuing. "We’re always looking to better this team. That was something that we obviously did look at during the free agency period. We felt we addressed some situations in free agency that made this ball club better and we’ll continue to look at that. We’re always going to look at ways to improve, be it wide receiver or any other position where we feel we have a need."’

‘”He’s here and that’s how we’re approaching it,” Brandon added.’

‘”J.P.’s on this roster and he’s part of this organization,” Brandon said. “I’ve stated it a few weeks ago and I’ll state it again: we anticipate him being on this team. Sixty-four quarterbacks started in the NFL last year, I think the highest in about 30 years. You need two good ones. J.P. is under contract and he’s here and that’s how we’re approaching it.”’

‘A season that doesn’t open until four months and a few weeks from now has already a provided a letdown.’

‘The Bills had no say in their Toronto opponent, Brandon said. In fact, the Bills have struggled to sell out Dolphins games in recent years. They needed corporate buyers to purchase the remaining tickets to avoid a television blackout. That won’t be a problem at 54,000-seat Rogers Centre. Game organizers report they already have more than 100,000 ticket requests.’

‘Bills among five teams that finish 9-7 and tied for the final two playoff spots.’

‘Asked if Torontonians might be a little disappointed the Bills’ opponents are the lowly Dolphins, Bills executive Russ Brandon said the NFL decided who would be their opponent on that date. “We have zero input,” said Brandon.’

‘Buffalo does not play a division rival until it travels to Miami October 26.’

‘”The schedule is determined by the National Football League,” said Bill Chief Operating Officer Russ Brandon. “They determine the schedule for all 32 member clubs and we have zero input into the process. That being said, we’re excited to play up in the Toronto marketplace and continue that rivalry up north. As we’ve said all along this series is about regionalization.”‘

‘”The rivalry between the Dolphins and the Bills is sort of legend,” Rogers Communications vice-chairman Phil Lind said. “We’re so, so pleased about it. I think it demonstrates the league’s commitment to the Bills-in-Toronto series.”‘

‘Tickets are expected to go on sale next month with Toronto Argonauts season-ticket holders getting first priority. Bills season-ticket holders will also receive an allotment with the remainder going to NFL fans who have registered at wwww.billsintoronto.com.’

‘One Toronto reporter on a conference call with Wiedmeier, representatives of the Bills and Toronto organizers ventured the suggestion that Torontonians who will be paying top dollar for a ticket to the game might be a little disappointed considering Miami stumbled to 1-15 mark in 2007.’