Archives for May 19, 2013

‘That emphasis on position-specific training – especially at the quarterback position – continues to grow. With each success story like Manuel’s, more and more young quarterbacks are turning to “gurus” like Mastrole in hopes of landing a college scholarship or professional career.’

‘Perhaps it’s coincidental. But just months after Ralph Wilson gave him full control, Brandon has changed the essential makeup of the organization. People are saying it feels different these days. It certainly looks different.’

‘Talent evaluation is the most important part of the job. Whaley needs to keep talent coming through the pipeline of the draft, especially in Buffalo, where it’s harder (no matter what anybody says) to woo free agents than it is in Miami.’

‘”I really believe we’re there,” Nix said. “Everybody says this, but we were literally three or four plays from 9-7. We’re headed in the right direction. We didn’t have a single arrest the whole time I was there. We’ve completely overhauled this team from three years ago. It just takes time, even if nobody wants to hear that.”‘

‘But court documents filed in a case involving Williams and his former fiancee over the possession of a $785,000 diamond engagement ring reveal Williams to be a troubled person.’

‘Williams passed his final exam on Friday, enabling him to graduate from the Lone Star Law Enforcement Academy. “It was definitely like getting four sacks in a game and scooping and scoring a touchdown,” Williams said.’