Archives for July 27, 2008

‘”We didn’t think it would. We still say that’s a great move in the regionalization process we’ve said that all along and you know that footprint was initially started here in Rochester when we did this with training camp. We’ve seen how successful that has been and really that was the first step in the regionalization process,” said Scott Berchtold, Bills VP of Communications.’

‘So I’ve got the essentials… in my world anyway. TV, play station, computer, printer, books, magazines, and my newest camp toy…An Apple TV. This thing is awesome. I really don’t watch much TV, but it’s good for background noise. But camp is a time when I like to catch up on a few movies I haven’t seen that I want to. No more Blockbuster trips for me though. I figure the fact that I can never get the movies back on time and end up owning them, this newest gadget will pay for itself. All I have to do is hook it up to the internet, choose a movie or TV show from I tunes, and I can watch it almost immediately.’

‘”I think it will allow me to stay healthy for the entire season,” Edwards said. “My biggest issue was I had some dings and bumps and bruises at the end of last year that I know I could have prevented had I come into camp with a little more weight, in a little better shape."’

‘The total value compares favorably with the 10th overall pick, New England’s Jerod Mayo, whose deal is worth $18.9 over five years.’

‘Bills quarterback Trent Edwards traveled to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., earlier this month to work on his passing timing with receiver Lee Evans. Receivers Roscoe Parrish and Justin Jenkins also showed up for the three days of practice. Evans did not participate in team drills during spring practices due to minor offseason shoulder surgery, and Edwards wanted to get extra work in with his top target.’

‘”Remember, back in the day they’d bring 120 guys to camp, and now it’s 83,” said offensive lineman Jason Whittle. “It sounds like a lot, but it’s not when you start breaking it down by position and if you’re beating guys up and getting them hurt, the numbers dwindle. People don’t understand that you can get a lot of work done in this (helmets and shorts) if you have guys who know how to work. It’s not full speed, but it’s a good tempo and you can be very productive.”‘

‘McKelvin is guaranteed $12.6 million. If he fulfills additional incentive clauses, he could earn as much as $19.4 million.’

‘”I was real dedicated this off-season, working six months for six days a week and trying to do the things I could to get healthy for the season,” said Royal.’

‘First round pick Leodis McKelvin signed a five-year deal with the bills on Saturday and is expected to be at a closed walk through on Sunday.’

‘”Yeah I think he’d a lot to this team. He’d add a lot to this area,” said Bills Quarterback Trent Edwards. “He’s been around the block. He’s won Super Bowls and MVP’s. He’s obviously a great player,” Edwards said.’

‘McKelvin was the first defensive back taken in April’s draft (11th overall) out of Troy State. He is expected to challenge for playing time at the right cornerback position.’