‘The Bills, however, are usually the top TV draw in the area. So Channel 7 should at least be able to do much better in the ratings with the Bills than they would do by carrying ABC’s summer schedule of prime-time shows.’
BillsBeat - March 15, 2003
In the end, Jets unlikely to keep Coles
‘Adams is smart enough to realize that the money in the free agent well is drying up quickly now and he won’t wait forever on the Bills to get into what he feels his price range should be. In the next week or so, if there is no deal with Buffalo, he will begin exploring options. And don’t be surprised if the Ravens are at the top of his list.’
BillsBeat - March 14, 2003
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Four different cards including one featuring recently-acquired linebacker Takeo Spikes.
Another Visitor - Cornerback Alex Molden
Cornerback Alex Molden (San Diego) is the latest free agent to visit the Bills. Molden, a first-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in 1996, played two years for the Chargers before the team released him this year.
Bills host Jenkins; Molden next
‘Molden’s agent is Angelo Wright, who is trying to reach an agreement with the Bills and another client, Pro Bowl defensive tackle Sam Adams.’
In for a visit
Spielman said the Dolphins were playing host free agent TE Marco Battaglia on Thursday and today and are interested in former Bills TE Jay Riemersma. Battaglia was cut after two games with Tampa Bay last season and finished the season with Pittsburgh. The Bills recently released Riemersma. The Dolphins need a backup TE because Jed Weaver and Desmond Clark departed as free agents.
Report: Falcons Re-Sign Punter Chris Mohr
The Atlanta Falcons reportedly re-signed punter Chris Mohr to a six-year contract Thursday, a $5.2 million package including a $600,000 signing bonus. He joined the Bills in 1991 and became Buffalo’s career leader in punts and punting average. His average last season with the Falcons was the second best of his career.
Riemersma keeping options open for next season
‘He is considered one of the premier tight ends in football.’
Vikings keep Williams, trade Bouman, lose out on Brown
‘He visited Buffalo on Tuesday, and the Bills desperately wanted him as a backup for starter Travis Henry. The Vikings, however, locked him up by increasing their signing bonus.’
Dolphins bring back Buckley
‘Spielman said that with the loss of backup tight ends Jed Weaver and Desmond Clark in free agency, the team will have both Marco Battaglia and Jay Riemersma in for visits. Battaglia came in Thursday. No date for a visit with Riemersma has been set.’
Browns set dates, times for preseason schedule
‘The Browns host Buffalo in a scrimmage at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Aug. 2 at 11 a.m.’
Adams still interested in signing with Bills
Earlier Thursday, the Bills met with former Arizona Cardinals WR/kick returner MarTay Jenkins, an UFA. Jenkins had 21 catches for 251 yards and was the Cardinals top returner before missing the last half of last season with a broken shoulder blade. The Bills are seeking a new returner after electing not to re-sign Charlie Rogers last month.
BillsBeat - March 13, 2003
Free Agent MarTay Jenkins Visits Buffalo
"I can do both. I've done both throughout my career. Special teams is defiantly what made me. I made a name for myself out there. I've progressed as a receiver the last couple of years. It's kind of a bonus for me that I can do both. Plus gunner, kickoff and all those other added special teams they would want me to do so I would hope that would be an added incentive."
Joe DeLamielleure Autograph Sessions
2003 Hall of Fame inductee, Joe DeLamielleure, will be appearing in Chantilly Virginia this Sunday (March 16th)! Get your autograph this weekend!
Jersey Number Changes
Andrew Bowers – 77
Mark Campbell – 84
Grant Irons – 99
Omari Jordan – 95
DaShon Polk – 52
Josh Stamer – 57