Archives for June 4, 2009

‘Since the release, Jones has made it clear that Owens was cut to help improve locker-room harmony. Yet the owner said Thursday, “I did not think (his personality) was disruptive to this team.”‘

‘In announcing his decision Thursday, Wilson said he and Berman have been friends for many years and noted that, “Chris really embodies the Bills fans.”‘

‘"I’m drawn to when he’s featured on certain segments and I read carefully what’s written. I do that because I have a good relationship with him," Jones said. “I’m very confident that we’ve communicated well. So the answer is yes. When you say pay attention, I certainly look at it. He’s credible with me."’

‘”I’ve known him for a long, long time. His kids followed the Bills growing up. We’ve been friends for years and years,” Wilson said of Berman.’

‘Holland’s grandfather played for the Bills in the 1960s.’

‘”I feel great. The knee is good,” Bowen said Wednesday after organized team activities. “I haven’t had any setbacks, so I’m just ready to get in there and pick up where I left off.”‘

‘”I didn’t think too much of it. It is what it is. You’re going to have one out of the bunch every now and then. They may not be a Bills fan, and then again they may not be a T.O. fan. I didn’t take it to heart.”‘

‘"Mr. Smith has done a lot of positive things for the community in general," said Councilman Jim Wood, a former police officer who worked on the city’s drunken driving task force. "I am extremely troubled by his recent arrest…. If I were to vote on it today, I don’t know how I’d vote."’

‘”I’m just really excited for the opportunity,” Gutierrez said. “They called (Wednesday) morning and I told them I wouldn’t let them down.”‘