Archives for April 21, 2008

‘Widely considered a top 10 selection, Ellis offers versatility uncommon for a defensive tackle lacking ideal size. At just a shade over six-feet and 309 pounds, Ellis is believed by many NFL evaluators to be capable of playing both nose tackle and under tackle in a 4-3 scheme.’

‘"Everybody knows Marv," Mann said. "We think as ourselves as trusted business advisors and we think Marv fits that mold."’

‘Under the two-year arrangement, Levy will take part in a variety of community and special events involving The Bonadio Group and will serve as a keynote speaker for its Bonadio Leadership University, an executive leadership training program for Bonadio Group employees.’

‘”We invited him because he’s a family man,” said event head Jennifer Bruschafer. “We wouldn’t want to bring someone in who wasn’t. We wanted to teach core values – what’s most important in life, that it’s not just about being a Hall of Famer, it’s about being the best person you can be. He represents what we wanted our children to see.”‘

‘And Buffalo should be the place the tall, speedy and physical Hardy starts his pro journey. It would indeed be a marriage made in heaven between a team whose receiving corps is constructed of Lollipop Guild extras and a veritable giant who is anxiously awaiting draft Saturday, when league commissioner Roger Goodell will surely call his name.’

‘Why gamble on drafting a wide receiver when one of the five best in the sport is on the trade block?’