Archives for May 13, 2008

‘"It was very much by design," said Bills head coach Dick Jauron of the team’s cornerback acquisitions. "Actually going into free agency we felt like we had to get a veteran corner and in the draft we had to find three."’

‘Fort Wayne police spokesman Michael Joyner said Tuesday no charges were filed because Hardy was gone when officers arrived and Hardy’s father did not want to press charges.’

‘”Today we are faced with the difficult decision to place Kevin on the waived/failed physical list, making him eligible to apply for any benefits due him. We had numerous discussions with the league in dealing with this process to assist him in the best way possible. Kevin will always remain a Buffalo Bill in the same way that Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas and so many others before him are held in the highest regard by our franchise.”‘

‘”We are proud that JetBlue is continuing this partnership that helped launch their brand throughout Western NY,” said Pete Guelli, Sr. Vice President of Business Ventures. “They are one of the most progressive marketers in the country and are consistently coming up with new ways to leverage our team and grow market share.”‘

‘”We have spoken to law enforcement officials and they have informed us that they looked into this and have no plans to pursue the matter any further. We also spoke to James last night and will continue to speak with him today, but indications are that this matter has been resolved."’

‘Everett will be able to apply for long-term disability benefits and a one-time payment under the player health reimbursement plan. He would not have been eligible for the programs if he stayed on the Bills active roster.’

‘In a team statement the organization commented, “The Buffalo Bills continue to be moved by Kevin Everett’s heart-warming story and his recovery. His progress from September 9th of last year through today is nothing short of a miracle and is a tremendous example of faith, family and hard work.’

‘While seeing talking heads put their confidence behind you is all well and good, Buffalo should realize it hasn’t been to the playoffs since the 1990s. In other words, nobody is going to hand the Bills anything at this point. If they can finally break their playoff drought, it’ll be a huge step in the right direction. But the fan base shouldn’t hold its collective breath and expect the Murphy’s Law Bills to end their eight-year skid until it actually happens.’

‘It was necessary for the tight end to be waived so he can apply for long-term disability with the league.’

‘The move is not surprising because the Bills can’t carry Everett on the active roster because of his injury. However, the decision wasn’t done just for football reasons. By being released, Everett can now pursue benefits that will ensure his financial stability.’

‘James Hardy, the former IU wide receiver just drafted by the Buffalo Bills, reportedly pulled a gun on his father during an argument, according to a police report filed Sunday with the football star’s name edited out.’

”’It’s taken me seven years to graduate, so I should probably go back.”’

‘John DiGiorgio going back to school to gain his degree is a story about what is right with the NFL, and hallelujah.’