Archives for July 7, 2008

‘"Well, over the last three to four years we had exceptional production from our return game and we’ve got pretty much the same guys back," April said. "There have been some other guys that have contributed in the returns, but with Roscoe and Terrence, that’s a lot of production. That’s a lot of big plays that they’ve brought."’

‘Everett said, "This is where I got my start, fulfilled my dream of being an NFL player. So I feel obligated to come back and do something for the community."’

‘While Schobel clearly had a down season in terms of pass pursuit, he’s still averaged over 9.5 sacks per campaign even including last season’s results. On top of that, playing next to new, better tackles Marcus Stroud and Spencer Johnson means Schobel will receive less attention this season. Offenses have to choose between trying to patch the rowboat leak or jumping overboard and dealing with sharks.’

‘"To succeed in the NFL, it’s not only about what you do on the field," says Whitner, who broke into the Bills’ starting lineup as a rookie after being selected No. 8 overall in the 2006 draft. "It’s the whole package. How much film do you study? How well do you take care of yourself? What choices do you make off the field? It’s all part of how successful you become. That’s why I reached out to Leodis after we drafted him. I’m there for him. He’s my new teammate, part of the Bills family, and I want him to do well. The better he plays, the better we’ll be. And I’m serious about winning."’