Archives for February 2016

'It was not immediately clear what was discussed at the meeting at 20th and Market Streets. At least six participants declined to comment as they left the building after sunset.'

'Defense lawyer Dennis Cogan says McCoy met with assistant city prosecutors at his law office on Tuesday.'

'McCoy and three friends are being investigated after a fight at a nightclub on Feb. 7 in Philadelphia left two off-duty police officers with serious injuries.'

'McNesby said he was “bewildered” by the meeting and called it “bizarre.” McNesby likened it to “Mayor Kenney meeting with a local resident about his trash not being picked up.”'

'McCoy's attorney says that meeting will take place sometime Tuesday afternoon.'

'McCoy's attorney had backed out of the meeting due to an anticipated "media circus" expected outside the location. McCoy's camp was not happy that the meeting with the district attorney was leaked to other sources.'

'Any spot in the defensive front seven (LB/DL), offensive tackle, and wide receiver. This is most likely where they'll get their first-round pick from, and quite possibly even their first two selections. Of course, the quarterbacks are usually the most intriguing simply because of the high-profile nature of the position. But if you really want to get to know the players the Bills may select early, chances are they will come from one of these four groups.'

'I know Scott Norwood will forever be remembered by sports fans as the guy who missed the kick that cost his team a Super Bowl championship. But I'm hoping, as Norwood makes public appearances like the Andre Reed roast, he'll hear from enough Bills fans that he can put the suffering to an end and live the rest of his life at peace with his football career.'

'Since 2010, the Bills have drafted 10 total tackles and guards: T Ed Wang (2010, fifth round), T Kyle Calloway (2010, seventh), T Chris Hairston (2011, fourth), T Glenn (2012, second), T Zebrie Sanders (2012, fifth), G Mark Asper (2012, sixth), T Cyrus Kouandjio (2014, second), G Cyril Richardson (2014, fifth), T Seantrel Henderson (2014, seventh) and G John Miller (2015, third).'

'The extra couple million could help the Buffalo Bills, who have the least amount of cap space in the league according to Spotrac.com.'

'The U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials begin on July 1 in Eugene, Oregon. If the former third-round pick does well there, and ultimately qualifies for the Olympics, he’ll have a direct conflict with much of Bills training camp and at least one preseason games. The Rio games opening ceremonies are August 5, with the men’s long jump preliminary round scheduled for August 12 and the finals on August 13. Bills training camp will most likely begin the last week of July with their first preseason game the same week as the long jump in Rio.'

'“The kick certainly has taken on a life of its own,” Norwood said. “That’s just the way things evolved and elevated the load.”'

'"I've always felt for Scott because my biggest failure ended up being my greatest moment," Feely said Friday by phone from Phoenix. "It helped me be a much better kicker. My numbers after 'Saturday Night Live' were about five percentage points better than before.'

'“I continue to get that warm reception,’’ Norwood said as we chatted for a few minutes. “I don’t know how to express it other than to say it means a profound deal to me. There are no better fans and just great people in this area. I’m very fortunate to have played here.’’'

'One of the most heralded defensive players in the country from 2015, Jaylon Smith is going to be a fascinating player to track through the draft process.'