Speedy cornerback who provides experience and depth to young secondary. ideal for "gunner" position on punt coverage with speed and size…drafted by Tennessee in third round (77th overall) in 1998.
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Bills add former Titan to cornerback collection
‘"I think this is a chance for a fresh start and most important the Bills wanted me," Sidney said. "They say they’re going to give me a chance to compete like everyone else. I don’t think they’re going to sign a guy just to sit."’
Bills interview guard O'Hara
‘”We like the kid, but it didn’t seem to be the right fit,” said Tom Donahoe, Bills GM. “He probably projects to start there, I imagine, and for us he probably wouldn’t. So he may be in a better situation where he is.” Restricted free agents, such as O’Hara, have until next Thursday to sign an offer sheet from other teams.’
Former Bill Hollis a Giant
‘Place-kicker Mike Hollis, who played for the Buffalo Bills last season, has signed with the New York Giants.’
Bills signings give Bledsoe's step a bounce
‘”Josh made some big plays for us as a rookie, and he’s been working really hard this off-season,” Bledsoe said. “He doesn’t have that blazing, stretch-the-field speed that Peerless has, but he’s a dependable guy who’s tough to bring down after he catches it. We are looking for big things out of him, and he’ll be helped by (free agent acquisition) Bobby Shaw.”‘
Sidney ready to start over in Buffalo
‘Sidney, a third round draft pick by the Titans in 1998, will be reunited with several familiar faces in Buffalo. His former defensive coordinator with the Titans, Gregg Williams, is now head coach of the Bills, and his old position coach in Tennessee, Jerry Gray, is Buffalo’s defensive coordinator.’
Sidney shuffles off to Buffalo
‘Sidney signed for the NFL veteran minimum of $530,000 and also received a $25,000 signing bonus.’
Miami signs returner Rogers
”’I think Keith Armstrong is one of the better special teams coaches in the league, and I think Charlie is the missing piece for that return game,” Scott said.’
Rogers added to return game
‘"We feel Charlie could be the missing piece on special teams for the Dolphins," said agent Everett Scott, whose client spurned an offer from the New York Jets to sign with the Dolphins. "The opportunity really presents itself. It’s a pretty attractive scenario."’
Dolphins hoping for big returns
‘With the Bills in 2002, Rogers averaged 20 yards on kickoff returns and 5.3 yards on punt returns. Both averages were lower than those of Dolphin returners Travis Minor (23.3) and Dedric Ward (10.6), but Miami thinks Rogers is better-suited for its return scheme than Buffalo’s.’
Dolphins pounce on return specialist Rogers
‘In essence, the Dolphins will represent his fourth different team since the end of the 2001 season.’
Lary Bump: Simonton named Offensive Player of the Week
Well, the Bills are at it again. Ken Simonton, a street free agent signed by Buffalo, was NFL Europe’s Offensive Player of the Week for its season-opening weekend.
Bills reach agreement with Sidney, sign Polk
‘Polk accepted a qualifying offer of about $600,000 made in February.’
PK Mike Hollis signs with Giants
‘Hollis converted 75.8 percent (25 of 33) of his field goal attempts for the Buffalo Bills last season, finishing with 115 points, fifth among AFC kickers.’