Two Bills Drive

Ralph Wilson was more than a simple fan. He was a dreamer, though his fantasy wasn't to play or coach or scout. He wanted to buy his very own football team. "I wanted to do it as a fan," Wilson says. "I wanted to be involved in the game."

The tickets have been purchased for the TBD 3rd annual tailgate party and game on September 8 vs the Jets. We’ll be in Section 330, starting in row 15. If you promised you would send in a check for your ticket, please do so as soon as possible. If you forgot to sign up, post a note and maybe someone has purchased an extra or two.

A wall poster reports on the ESPN Radio interview with Andre Reed. Now that he is away from the game, Andre sems to appreciate the Bills organization a little more than he did in his final days there.

‘The Bills also will set up the Bills experience outside the stadium and, of course, will make the new jerseys available for purchase.’

‘Drew Bledsoe has not lost his flair for the dramatic. On the golf course, at least.’

‘The team will hold a public unveiling of its new uniform design at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Players will model the uniforms and sign autographs and a yet-to-be-announced national recording act will perform. Admission is free but fans will need a ticket.’

The Bills announced that fans will have their first opportunity to see the team's new uniforms on Saturday, June 8 in a special unveiling event at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Something had to give and there was a blow for the Galaxy on their second play when Buffalo Bills-allocated running back Curtis Alexander, the league’s leading rusher, was shaken up on the second play and did not return.

This occured not long after Alexander said they key for him in NFL Europe was to not get hurt.

‘Several Van Miller fans responded to last Saturday’s column with e-mails of support for the voice of the Buffalo Bills. Here’s a sampling…’.

‘He had squeezed 10 years and 22 interceptions out of pro secondaries in Buffalo and Denver. George Saimes’ next move was pretty obvious. An old Canton friend who wound up as head coach of the Bills volunteered a key clue. “If it’s coaching,” Hank Bullough advised, “be prepared to move.”‘

‘Buffalo’s loss may be Hamilton’s gain when Bills’ castoff quarterback Pete Gonzalez makes his way over the border to the Tiger-Cats’ training camp in St. Catharines next month. The Tiger-Cats announced yesterday that Gonzalez, who has seen limited play with three National Football League teams since 1998, will become the fourth quarterback in camp this season.’

‘"I think some of the things with Jay unfortunately got blown out of proportion, " Donahoe said. "I’ve seen his name in various places as a cap casualty but that’s not coming from us. We expect him to be here and we expect him to be an important part of our team." The key word is "expect."’

DE Marcellus Wiley in the second round was their best pick and he left via free agency. No one else remains, including their No. 1, RB Antowain Smith, who never quite cut it with the Bills, and a couple of linemen who were occasional starters but not very effective, Jamie Nails and Marcus Spriggs. Grade … D

To ensure that he has a shot at lasting beyond this season, look for Haslett to suggest Benson consider Buffalo director of football operations Tom Modrak for the GM post. Modrak is a friend of Haslett, and when he was in Philadelphia, recommended the Eagles hire him in 1999, before club officials decided on Andy Reid as the guy. Modrak is a terrific football man and he would bring instant respect to the seemingly directionless Saints.

The Space Coast Bills Backers recently held their 5th Annual Spring Fling Picnic in Kiwanis Park on Merritt Island, Florida. The picnic is held for club members every year, just before the "snow bird" friends return to the Buffalo area for the summer.