Two Bills Drive

‘Even if the Dolphins do phone to explore the possibility of trading for one of Buffalo’s two ball carriers, Donahoe said, “It would be a short conversation.”‘

‘If the Bills knew Willis McGahee’s repaired knee was 100 percent and ready for full-time duty, Henry-for-Ogunleye would be an interesting proposition, but Buffalo has no such guarantee.’

‘Good arm strength and throws with sufficient velocity, but he is slow in the pocket, slow in his set-up, and slow in his ball fakes to running backs, which makes for a largely ineffective play action pass and disadvantages the offense from surprising opponents. Watch Jets QB Chad Pennington to see how fakes should work. Bledsoe’s judgment has declined. He is fearless, but his slow nature makes him an easy sack target.’

‘Denney may have been the starter in the past, but he is definitely hearing footsteps. Chris Kelsay is ready to be an everyday player and should provide strong competition to land the role. Kelsay was the Bills second round choice in the 2003 NFL Draft and is progressing nicely in his development. He said he’s ready for the challenge of being an every down player.’

‘”We’ve made progress,” Donahoe said updating negotiations with Evans and Losman on Wednesday. “We’re talking each day, sometimes a couple of times each day. We have two players who want to be in camp on time. We are working toward that goal.”‘

‘Pro Park currently manages over 25 parking garages and surface lots in the Western and Central New York region.’

‘The Bills have confirmed to WGR Sports Radio 550 that they have not spoken to Miami about trading Travis Henry there.’

‘The Bills also said parking rates for the 2004 season will not change. It will cost $15 per automobile, early arrival campers will pay $30 while those arriving on game day will pay $25, and limousines and buses will be charged $40.’

“The NFL Network, the league’s own cable channel, plans a novel twist for an Aug. 15 Buffalo-Denver exhibition game: It hopes to microphone 14 players and coaches, but use no announcers, for game coverage that would air later on tape.”

‘"Jerry’s a very important part of this football team," Mularkey said. "As a head coach you have to oversee what’s happening with the entire team. I allow the defensive personnel to make a lot of their own decisions because those guys are pros. They know what it takes to be successful and I have complete confidence in our coaching staff."’

‘"I don’t think there’s any magical thing you can do, but you have to create the atmosphere of trying to get the football," Gray said. "If a guy is making a tackle, the next guy should be trying to get the football out. If the ball is tipped in the air we should be able to get it, or if the ball touches our hands we should be able to intercept it. The more times you stress those things, the more your guys are going to have a chance to do it. Then it becomes contagious."’

‘He thinks new coach Mike Mularkey’s offense should free up the passing game. "If teams are going to come out and double team it creates one on one situations for Josh (Reed) and Lee (Evans) outside," Moulds explained. "I think with those guys speed and ability to catch the football it will create problems for teams."’

‘Peters’ participation in Arkansas’ summer pass and catch was taking plays away from those who still are Razorbacks, Nutt told Peters. The irony is that Nutt and the other coaches couldn’t persuade Peters to participate in the same sort of drills during the three years he was on the team. Money is a powerful motivation. The 6-foot-4, 328-pound Peters has signed a free-agent contract with the Buffalo Bills, and now the summer workouts – no matter the heat – could determine his NFL status.’

‘”I think the biggest thing is we have to develop as a unit,” said first-year offensive coordinator Tom Clements. “We’ve thrown a lot of stuff at the players in a short period of time, but they’ve picked it up pretty well. We’re not where we need to be and they know that. They will hear it again in camp and then they will have the opportunity to perfect it.”‘

‘He will wear No. 69 with the Bills.’