Archives for June 22, 2014

‘Marrone said Kelly’s address wasn’t planned. But no team bonding exercise could accomplish what the ailing Hall of Fame quarterback did during those two emotional minutes at One Bills Drive.’

‘I’m getting flashbacks to the dreaded “silver bullet” days of gotta-do-it, taxpayer-subsidized, salvation-promising projects that had little foundation in common sense and, if they were built, did us more harm than good.’

‘Kelly Tough is a selfless toughness. It’s not about being strong in your own strength. It doesn’t mean being strong for the sake of your own suffering. Being Kelly Tough means that you press on because there’s someone else out there who needs you to be strong.’

‘Will the reported interest of Congel and Golisano in purchasing the Bills and building a stadium in West Seneca change the discussions?’

‘Wilson wrote a letter to Allie, which was read June 12, when Allie learned she received the Millie Neville Senior Champion Award at Wilson High School’s Class Night ceremony.’

‘Manuel wanted to start the one-day free camp because he remembers athletes from Hampton Roads like Michael Vick and Allen Iverson providing similar opportunities. “It’s one thing seeing them in video games or on TV, but it’s quite another seeing them in person,” Manuel said.’

‘The poster is a close-up shot of a player holding a New Orleans Saints helmet. Along with autographs, the players and coaches wrote words of encouragement and prayers for Kelly.’