‘A never-used third-stringer with the Green Bay Packers in 1999 and the clipboard holder with the Saints for the first three months last year, Brooks played with poise and confidence when he inherited the starting job. He guided New Orleans to victories in three of the final five regular-season games before beating defending Super Bowl champion St. Louis on Wild Card weekend.’
BillsBeat - September 6, 2001
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Sack-happy Saints present Johnson with big test
‘Sixty-six are how many sacks the Saints recorded to lead the NFL last season. Forty-eight — or once for every seven times he dropped back to pass — are how many times Johnson was sacked last year. And two are the total combined NFL starts three of the Bills’ five offensive linemen have between them. Added up, it equals trouble.’
BillsBeat - September 5, 2001
Out with the old Bills, in with the new
‘"I have to look and do what we feel is best for the football team," Donahoe said. "How the fans react to it, they’re going to react to it. Hopefully, the new product that we can put on the field is one that the fans will like and find new identifications with."’
Bills add Carter to practice squad
‘Carter, an undrafted free agent rookie, had eight tackles in three preseason games with New Orleans before he was released on Aug. 28. His addition brings the Bills practice squad up to the NFL maximum five players.’
NFL Increases Offer to Officials
The new offer includes a 60 percent increase in salaries this year. The NFL with two plans, one of which must be implemented by Thursday. One has a slate of regular officials scheduled for the 15 games on opening week; the other has crews of replacements, augmented by NFL supervisors, ready to get to the games. I like the idea that someone had that the league should hire full time officials and have them work NFL Europe during th "off season" …
Bills add Carter to Practice Squad
CB Carter (6-0, 183) played at Tulane and had signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted rookie free agent…..
Hulsey's long wait comes to an end Sunday
‘Gone from Hulsey’s mind will be his many travails: the heartache of coming out of college a year early only to go undrafted; getting cut by the Bills in 1999 after just one preseason game; laboring on the practice squad last year; being allocated to NFL Europe for the spring. Hulsey not only made the Bills’ roster this year, he will be the starting right guard against the New Orleans Saints.’
Bills need new leaders in clubhouse
‘Holding the players together, especially through the tough times, has to come from within. By saying goodbye to most of the older stars, the Bills have passed the baton to the next generation. If they lead like their predecessors did, the rest of the team will follow.’
Four dropped players put on practice squad
‘As of Tuesday afternoon, just over 1,000 tickets remained for Sunday’s regular-season opener against the New Orleans Saints at Ralph Wilson Stadium.’
ESPN Initial Power Ranking - #23
23. Bills (8-8) (last year 17)
Seems like half of the organization moved to San Diego.
Jennings says, "Let's Crank it Up!"
"It is the home opener and you don’t know what to expect," Jennings said. "I have played before large crowds (90,000+ at Georgia) before but this is another level. I heard about the Buffalo fans and I appreciate them. I met a lot of them. I just want to go out there and try not to let them down."
Ex-Bills safety visits Saints
‘Williams’ decision to waive Jones has been anything but a hit with his former teammates. Several have questioned the Bills’ decision to release him. Defensive end Phil Hansen, an 11-year veteran, said he was "against the organization on this."’
Irvin has improvement on his mind
‘"My expectation for this year is to become a better football player," said Irvin, 29, who kicks off the season Sunday against the New Orleans Saints at home. "Around the league, I’m known as a good, average corner but I’m out to gain more respect. That’s not from a selfish standpoint but just an improvement standpoint. I want to get to another level."’
Carman among four signed to Bills practice squad
‘Offensive tackle Jon Carman, who appeared in three games with Buffalo last season, was one of four players signed to the Bills practice squad on Tuesday. Also signed were wide receiver Reggie Allen, who like Carman was one of the Bills’ final cuts last Sunday, running back David Dinkins and defensive end Kendrick Office.’