Archives for May 2014

‘The club signed fourth-round pick Ross Cockrell and seventh-round selections Randell Johnson and Seantrel Henderson.’

‘Carter finished his Minnesota career in 2012, playing in all 13 games during his senior campaign recording 49 tackles while helping the Gophers to a Meineke Car Care Bowl berth. The 5-11, 189 pound Minnesota product played in 37 games during his collegiate career.’

‘Buffalo’s pass rush figures to be formidable and Cleveland is expected to be a heavy run team to help Johnny Manziel on offense. It is Manziel’s improvisation that will be the matchup to watch against a top 10 Bills defense at Ralph Wilson Stadium at the end of November.’

‘I picked up the phone and it was the GM, Mr. Doug Whaley. He asked me how I was doing and I said, “I’m good. I’m doing a lot better now that you called me.” He asked me how I felt about being a Buffalo Bill because they were going to take me with their next pick. I told him I would love to be up there. Then they went through the process of getting my information and they had me on a conference call with some of the media folks, so I was probably on the call for 15 or 20 minutes.”‘

‘”It’s funny because when you see what everybody else is going through, other kids with cancer, you never feel sorry for yourself, and I never have,” he said.’

‘However, if things don’t go as planned, the trade with the Cleveland Browns to get Watkins might cost general manager Doug Whaley his job. Still, at least we have a GM in Buffalo that is willing to make bold moves like this one.’

‘In a statement, the team said it recognizes the significant contribution the Jills have made to many local charitable organizations, but stressed that “for decades” the Jills trademark “has been licensed to independent third parties who have assumed the responsibility for the selection, management, training, scheduling and compensation of the cheerleaders.”‘

‘”I can make that my own, and make it a known number,” said Watkins of his decision. “Hopefully I’ll have some history with it.”‘

‘As part of running a professional football team, the Bills organization retains a number of third party vendors to provide ancillary services on game days. These services include, among others, parking services, concessionaire services and cheerleading services.’

‘”So I come here with the intention to win games, no matter what. I don’t care, I want to win and I’m going to do what I have to do to win.”‘

‘”I was told I would go late rounds or be a free agent, so I wasn’t surprised by the fact that I was a free agent,” Gaines said. “The Bills, I really wasn’t expecting it honestly because I wasn’t really in contact with the Bills. When they called I felt like this was the best decision for me. This was the best choice.”‘

‘”We’re willing to look at the concept. We do believe our community is available for that type of development,” said Batavia Town Supervisor Greg Post.’

‘This trade is a lot like the married couple that has a baby trying to save the relationship. Everyone applauds the effort, but recognize it as somewhat desperate and likely to fail in the long run.’

‘The Bills signed seven defenders, including Vanderbilt defensive back Kenny Ladler, and agreed to contracts with two others on Tuesday, three days after the NFL draft concluded. Ladler was projected to be a mid-range draft pick after starting 39 of 50 games at Vanderbilt.’

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