Archives for June 2008

‘”It seems like I’m 100 percent, but I still have a lot of things I need to improve in,” said Everett. “All I can do is take things one day at a time and be optimistic.”‘

‘"We look better on paper than we did a year ago," Buffalo defensive coordinator Perry Fewell says. "We added some pieces and feel good about our personnel."’

‘Without going into detail on Monday, Buffalo Police Department spokesman Michael DeGeorge said investigators have attempted to contact Lynch and his lawyer. DeGeorge stressed that no charges have been filed and added police are still attempting to determine who was inside the 2008 Porsche SUV when the accident occurred early Saturday morning.’

‘"At this point in time, we want to let the process play out before we make any comments relative to the situation as we don’t know all the facts," said Bills Vice President of Communications Scott Berchtold. "The investigation is ongoing by the Buffalo Police Department and all comments relative to Marshawn are being handled by his attorney, Michael Caffrey. Anything beyond that is speculation and we will refrain from that."’

‘”He can make plays. He makes plays on the ball,” said Evans of Hardy. “That’s the biggest thing and as he continues to grow he’ll learn how to use his size to his advantage. Once he can do that and put it all together they’re ain’t no telling.”‘

‘”Delaware North has been an outstanding partner for many years,” said Russ Brandon, Chief Operating Officer for the Buffalo Bills. “We are confident that they will continue to build on the success we have had in our retail division.”‘

‘As part of the new agreement, KnightFM will service all facilities at the Ralph Wilson Stadium Complex performing daily and overnight cleaning, supporting grounds improvement and handling general maintenance projects. In addition, they will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the stadium for all events.’

‘”I was a seventh-round pick, so I thank God every day,” Murphy said after a Bills minicamp practice last week. “It’s a great career. It’s great for your family. It’s fun to do. I can’t be any more blessed than I am.”‘

‘Police spokesman Mike De- George confirmed that the vehicle, which allegedly struck a female pedestrian at West Chippewa Street and Delaware Avenue at about 3:30 a. m. Saturday, remained impounded in police custody.’

‘A University at Buffalo student who was beaten into paralysis during an assault in March said he prays for a Kevin Everett- like miracle as he continues with a grueling rehabilitation regime.’

‘By New York State law, Lynch might be in relatively serious trouble. "Leaving the scene of an accident resulting in personal injury without reporting it would become a Class A misdemeanor punishable with up to a year in jail and a fine of $500 to $1,000," according to state Assemblyman Andrew P. Raia.’

‘The NFL Players Association estimates at least 60 percent of athletes go broke within their first five years after retirement. Buffalo Bills lineman Derrick Dockery, 27, is going to make sure that does not happen to him. There was a time when he wasted money on jewelry and big-boy toys as he waited for his next paycheck. But he credits his wife Emma, 26, for putting a stop to that.’

‘"Marshawn’s attorney is out of town and will address it when he returns so the team will decline to comment at this time."’

‘Police will not comment on whether or not they have talked to Lynch or if he was in the car at the time. But they do say there has been a conversation between investigators and Bills team officials. Police also will not release the name of the victim but we do know that she was treated and released from Buffalo General Hospital.’

‘DeGeorge said the woman was injured but has been treated and released from a local hospital.’