Archives for May 13, 2012

‘”I’m trying to pick up as much as I can and learn the offense as best as I can,” said Tanney. “There are other guys who have had success lately from smaller schools. Teams are starting to look at the lower-level guys now and all I’ve ever wanted is an opportunity to come to camp and compete.”‘

‘”Just being in the facility and being able to go out on the practice field with all the other guys has been great,” said Clark following his first practice with the Bills’ rookies on Friday afternoon.’

‘"We didn’t expect it to blow up. It was just me and my buddies having some fun after working out," Tanney said.’

‘The pressure is on everyone to start measuring up, and it begins with the starting quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick.’

‘”I can’t tell you how excited I am,” Polian said. “I told Mr. Wilson I really couldn’t find words adequate to express my gratitude and happiness. It’s a milestone in my life and a milestone in the life of my family. … I have such a warm spot in my heart for Buffalo and all the friends we made there and all the wonderful times we had there. It’s just marvelous to come back and have this opportunity.”‘

‘”When you see the names on the Wall of Fame – Kelly, Thomas, (Kent) Hull, Smith, (Andre) Reed and so many others – it just seems appropriate that Bill’s name is included. So I’m excited for Bill and his family that he is receiving the highest honor this franchise can bestow upon an individual. It’s certainly well deserved.”‘

‘Is this what Young’s career has come to — beating out Tyler Thigpen for a backup job?’

‘”He did some good things,” Bills coach Chan Gailey said after Tanney’s first workout on Friday. “First day for any quarterback is hard. … I like his quick throwing motion. He seems to have a strong arm. He seemed to pick up things fairly well. We’ll see how the rest of the weekend goes.”‘

‘”To be honest with you he’s exactly what we thought. He’s a raw route runner. He can run fast. He can catch a football. I’m anxious to see how he can develop,” said Bills head coach Chan Gailey.’

‘Brooks told the media after Saturday’s rookie camp session “You would think that not playing would make you want to change schools but for me it was a fight. I wanted to be the best at what I did and at LSU we’re known for having great defensive backs so I knew I had to come out there and work. Those guys pushed me to the point where I’m at now.”‘

‘”It felt good to be out there. I’m just trying to pick up as much as I can to learn the offense,” Tanney said.’

‘”I can’t tell you how excited I am,” said Polian not long after he was given the news by Bills Hall of Fame owner Ralph Wilson. “I told Mr. Wilson I really couldn’t find words adequate to express my gratitude and happiness. It’s a milestone in my life and a milestone in the life of my family. I’m so grateful that my children, all of them, grew up in Buffalo and especially my grandchildren can share this moment with my wife and me. I have such a warm spot in my heart in Buffalo, for all the friends we’ve made there, all of the wonderful times that we’ve had there. It’s just marvelous to come back and have this opportunity.”‘

‘Screaming might be an understatement as Fred’s mother had a difficult time composing herself after finding out the home she was standing in was hers, and that it was paid off.’