Archives for April 2013

‘It’s a reported two-year deal that could yield a maximum of $13 million based on what will likely be playing time incentives. The complete contract details are unknown to this point in time, because Kolb arrived in town to sign the contract on Monday according to the team’s official website.’

‘First, and definitely the least fun for fans trying to read the tea leaves, you could just chalk it up to normal coach-speak that comes when you’re just over two weeks away from the draft.’

‘The group was highlighted by LSU pass rusher Barkevious Mingo, who is expected to be a Top-20 selection on April 25. One Bills Drive also played host to Tennessee wide receiver Justin Hunter and Washington State quarterback Jeff Tuel.’

‘”We wanted to add some veteran experience to the quarterback position on our roster and we think we’ve added a good one by signing Kevin,” said Bills GM Buddy Nix. “He’s a player we had targeted since he became a free agent and he should be a strong candidate in the competition for the starting quarterback position.”‘

‘I think he can make all of the throws. I think he can throw it well. I have seen his ability depending upon schematics of what is going on and him being able to get the ball out. I see all of those things. Now it is just a matter of working together and seeing what he does well along with Tarvaris (Jackson) and Aaron (Corp). Put together a system where they can be successful.’

‘I think overall obviously the offense. Some of the stuff we are going to do offensively is unique and is going to be fine. It is going to fit my strengths and what I have picked to be my strengths over the last couple of years and even before that. So that was number one. And then I think the overall demeanor and personality of the coaching staff, the organization and even this town, I mean really. I have never played here in this stadium before, but I have heard a lot of good things about it. When you get here you get that small town atmosphere that everybody talks about. I have only been here for four or five days total and feel that same way.’

‘LSU LB Barkevious Mingo, Tennessee WR Justin Hunter and Washington State QB Jeff Tuel were all visiting the team facility Monday.’

‘Also working out for the Bills at Syracuse were Orange guard-center Zack Chibane, receivers Alec Lemon and Marcus Sales, and tight end David Stevens.’

‘”It was life-changing for him,” said daughter Beverly Wright Woo. “As an artist, he considered this his greatest accomplishment. He told me that the legacy he left behind was the Bills logo, that he left a footprint for the world.”‘

‘It’s hard to believe that a quarterback-needy team such as Buffalo passed on budding star Russell Wilson in last year’s third round in favor of wide receiver TJ Graham, who showed so little as a rookie he’s rarely even mentioned in this year’s outlook.’

‘”I understand there’s questions at the quarterback position, and that’s the most important position on the field,” said center Eric Wood. “But we got a lot of guys coming back on defense with a pretty exciting defensive coordinator coming in. We’re gonna be a little more aggressive offensively and try to use some of our youth up front, move around a little bit more and do some exciting things. From my standpoint I don’t see why we would need to rebuild.”‘

“With Brady controlling the offense, and the type of player he is, I think he fits,” Johnson said of Jones. “He can make a big play out of something little, something like a screen, or a short pass over the middle. I used to see him do it every day. Unfortunately, it was an injury, or something here or there, that held him back. But he’s a very instinctive player and I think he’ll fit really well in that offense . . . but hopefully not against us.”‘

‘The group of four included quarterback Tyler Bray, wide receiver Justin Hunter, wide receiver Zach Rogers and tight end Mychal Rivera, all members of the Volunteers’ football team this past season.’

‘In the panel discussion of the “Greatest Comeback” game, moderated by Bills play-by-play announcer John Murphy, former Buffalo Bills greats Andre Reed, Kenneth Davis and Steve Tasker, joined Frank Reich to reflect on that historic day in Bills and NFL history. Look for more on that candid panel discussion in this week’s featured Throwback Thursday story.’

‘”Without question,” he said. “I have it on my computer where I listen to all the games. There have been some low points in Buffalo Bills history, but there have been a lot of great ones, too. I choose to recall the great ones.”‘