Archives for March 9, 2009

‘It is a testament to the incestuous nature of the NFL that Owens will now be coached by a man who played a part in Owens’ evolution into the most destructive teammate in NFL history.’

‘They could have had T.O. for the same one-year deal the Bills gave him. Instead, they passed and continue to ask Jets fans for patience. You should be seething.’

‘The colorful and controversial Owens has worn out welcomes with San Francisco, Philadelphia and Dallas, but Buffalo isn’t worried about locker room chemistry because, frankly, there isn’t much of that after finishing with a 7-9 record three consecutive seasons.’

‘The team’s most important free agent is one that can’t get away. RB Fred Jackson, who emerged as a strong No. 2 behind Marshawn Lynch, is an exclusive rights free agent. The Bills tendered him a one-year deal at $460,000 to retain his rights. He’s hoping for a long-term contract and the Bills are open to talking, particularly with Lynch facing a suspension following his arrest in California on weapons charges.’

‘The Bills and left tackle Jason Peters, their lone Pro Bowl player, have exchanged proposals on a new contract. The Bills have cleared a lot of cap room and are in position to make Peters the team’s highest paid player. The sticking point is whether Peters will also want to be the highest paid linemen in the league, Carolina’s six-year, near $60-million deal given Jordan Gross sets a very high bar for Buffalo. Miami’s Jake Long, last year’s No. 1 overall pick, has a five-year, $57.5-million contract with $30 million guaranteed.’

‘Buffalo hasn’t made the Playoffs since 1999. They kept Head Coach, Dick Jauron, despite 3 straight 7-9 seasons, including a 2-8 collapse down the stretch last year. And – oh yeah – they’re playing home games in Toronto. This last decade has been one kick to the face.’