Archives for May 2009

‘”He’s talented and a physical guy that catches the ball well and moves well,” said Trent Edwards. “He’s obviously in great shape. He’s running deep comeback routes one after the other and my job is to get comfortable with him and the rest of the guys. And I thought it was a great start.”‘

‘About 40 media members, including a crew from Owens’ VHI reality show, were in attendance this morning. The group included reporters from ESPN and the NFL Network and a full contingent of western New York media.’

‘Defensive end Aaron Maybin, the Buffalo Bills first selection in last month’s NFL draft, has been added to the head table for tonight’s Rochester Press-Radio Club Dinner of Champions at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center.’

‘Wearing his familiar No. 81, Owens took part in stretching drills. He then played catch on the sidelines with receiver James Hardy(notes) while the special teams worked out.’

‘”If final examinations at a player’s school conclude after May 16, the player may not participate in any activities other than the three-day minicamp until after the player’s final day of examinations.”‘

‘On Monday afternoon, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown will present Owens with the key to the city. The ceremony is scheduled for 4:00 at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery.’

‘The Bills have 11 scheduled OTAs over the next three weeks. The first three sessions will be held Monday through Wednesday. All the workouts are closed to the public.’

‘"I feel like I have a long career ahead of me," Jackson said. "I don’t have those high miles on me. I’m not a running back in the league who took a lot of beatings early in his career. I feel like I definitely have a good four, five years left in me. It’s something that I want to do. I’m going to stay in shape and see how far I can ride this thing out."’

‘The charge is a misdemeanor and required a warrant for his arrest, which led to the lag time until McIntyre was jailed.’

‘Police in Port St. Lucie confirmed earlier this week that a warrant was issued for McIntyre’s arrest. At that time, however, police were unable to locate him at his house. He was taken into custody Thursday.’

‘Whether McIntrye or Smith are guilty of these charges or not isn’t the point of this post. It’s that the Bills’ image has taken a colossal pummeling.’

‘Friday was the third time Smith has been arrested for driving under the influence. The first was in 1997, but those charges were dismissed. The second arrest was in 2003, and Smith was acquitted.’

‘This marks the third time the 11-time Pro Bowl selection has been arrested on suspicion of DUI, having avoided charges in both 1997 and 2003.’

‘Bartal said there is no evidence that McIntyre knew the woman, whose identity was not released. He said the victim positively identified McIntyre after another officer saw him in the area and stopped him based on the victim’s description.’

‘This is the third time Smith, a Norfolk native and former defensive lineman for the Washington Redskins, has been arrested on a charge of driving under the influence. The first time was in 1997, but those charges were dismissed. The second arrest was in 2003, and Smith was acquitted.’