Two Bills Drive

‘Gildon, who excelled in a 3-4 alignment, could be a pass rusher off the edge in a 4-3 but the Bills expect to get more out of Jeff Posey (5.5 sacks) in that role now that he’s got a year under his belt in Jerry Gray’s system. Rookie free agent Dilibe Acholonu, who had a big career rushing the passer at Washington State, will also be given a good look in camp.’

‘President and GM Tom Donahoe said "very legitimate" contract offers are out to starting left tackle Jonas Jennings, defensive end Aaron Schobel and defensive tackle Pat Williams, who each becomes a free agent in 2005.’

‘The Bills are leaving no stone unturned during the organized team activities, devoting plenty of time to special teams, along with offense and defense. "They’ve been addressed about special teams, the best players will be on the field; starter or non-starter, rookie or 10-year vet," coach Mike Mularkey said. "The best guy who can do the job on each play will be on the field."’

‘SS Coy Wire is getting a look at free safety. Wire, who’s physical and instinctive, is competing against starter Izell Reese. Wire must prove he has the range and know-how to pass Reese, a smart player who’s rangier than Wire but not as physical. Whoever starts must make more big plays.’

‘Despite his problems in the last year and a half and the fact that the Bills picked another quarterback in the first round of this draft, Drew Bledsoe is still Buffalo’s quarterback of the present, at least in the estimation of ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski. “I probably looked at 10-12 Bills games last year,” said Jaworski, a former Pro Bowl quarterback with the Eagles. “I saw no decline in his physical talent, his ability to throw the football and throw ropes 40-45 yards down the field.” As Jaworski sees it, Bledsoe will get better once his protection improves.’

‘Changing head coaches plus half the starting lineup usually is a prescription for a rebuilding year. So that’s either very good news for Mularkey or the Bills are overestimating their roster.’

‘All that experience is something Teague has wanted to share with area high school players for several years. After much planning, he’s finally worked out dates for a football camp for linemen and tight ends on July 16-17 at USJ from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It’s called ”Trey Teague’s Trench Warriors” and is for linemen in grades 9 through 12.’

‘”We like all three guys,” offensive line coach Jim McNally said this week as the Bills wrapped up another three days of organized team activities. “They will get a chance to show what they can do.”‘

‘The Bills invited LaCarte, a three-year starter for the University of Pittsburgh, to a group tryout in mid-May. The 6-foot-4, 290-pounder excelled during the 20-yard dashes with Buffalo offensive line coach Jim McNally supervising.’

‘"I don’t think I played with a better group of defensive players. You got some good talent there and that was really the main reason why I landed here in Buffalo."’

‘Bills offensive lineman Ross Tucker has a lower leg bruise as X-rays were negative. Tucker was hurt Thursday when he got in the middle of a bunch of players that went down on a running play.’

‘Jeff Posey did return to action from an ankle problem. Others watching with "assorted bumps and bruises" were Oliver Gibson, Chris Villarrial, Darryl Towns, Lawrence Richardson and Jerel Myers.’

‘"I just got hit in the side of the leg," Tucker said. "I felt like I could get up but I wasn’t able to right away. It’s not serious. We got X-rays and they were negative and I’m very happy."’

‘Koons ended his career with 33 straight starts at center and was the anchor of the offensive line, while Day was third on the team with 94 tackles. "I’m looking forward to getting going," said Koons. "It’s been a long road, but I’m glad to be in a camp. I’m just going to give it a good shot and see what happens."’

‘Undrafted rookie center Dan Koons signed with the Buffalo Bills on Friday.’