Archives for January 30, 2009

‘Between games, Sallisaw will retire Derek Fine’s No. 20 high school jersey. The former Black Diamond recently wrapped up his rookie season with the Buffalo Bills after a successful college career at Kansas.’

‘Lynch was first alternate at running back in the voting. He finished his second season with 1,036 rushing yards and an average of 4.1 yards per carry. He was fifth in the AFC in rushing yards and seventh in scrimmage yards. Lynch also caught 47 passes, 29 more than in his rookie season. He scored eight touchdowns.’

‘Apparently, the Bills, in their Bills way, weren’t frightened off by the implosion Sanders engineered. Perhaps they were impressed by strategy rather than results: Sanders was known for using mainly only his front four as pass rushers out of a 4-3 alignment, which sounds familiar as Buffalo’s supposed plan for centuries.’

‘”Even if I was not a Buffalo Bill, it’s hard not to (admire) what Mr. Wilson was able to do,” said Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly. “He’s a guy that has meant not only a lot to this organization, but a lot to the NFL.”‘

‘Here’s my list of all-time Bills. If you think I’m way off, let me know…’.

‘Lynch is the first Buffalo running back to reach the Pro Bowl since Travis Henry following the 2002 season.’