Two Bills Drive

‘A native of Tatum, TX, Centers was a fifth-round pick of the Arizona Cardinals in the 1990 NFL draft out of Stephen F. Austin and went on to play in Arizona from 1990-98. He is the Cardinals’ all-time receptions leader and set an NFL record for receptions by a running back with 101 in 1995.’

‘Billy Buffalo will be on hand this Saturday to meet fans and pose for photographs during the kick-off Select A Seat Week this Saturday at Ralph Wilson Stadium from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.’

"I don’t care what he thinks, I don’t care what you (the media) think or anybody else thinks. Sam Cowart’s job is to play where I tell him to play."

as told to the Buffalo News.

‘Former Jets personnel guy Pat Kirwan discusses the value of rookie free agents. He mentions Keion Carpenter, as an example. A cap freindly signing in the Butler era??? Who knew???’

‘Centers is a good, pass-catching fullback that is a perfect fit in the new West Coast offensive scheme. With the signing, the team gains a fullback that can provide quarterback Rob Johnson another dangerous two-dimensional threat out of the backfield.’

‘The NFL free-agent market was glutted with big-name fullbacks, but the Buffalo Bills feel they landed the one that best fits their needs.’

‘Centers doesn’t exactly fit the prototype of the fullback as used in the game now, since he is not renowned for his blocking skills. He is, however, an accomplished receiver out of the backfield and his 685 career receptions represent a league record for catches by a back. That includes 81 receptions last season, a Redskins team high.’

‘Among all NFL backs, only Richie Anderson of the Jets (88) caught more passes last season.’

‘Larry Centers, the premier pass-catching fullback in the NFL, on Tuesday reached an agreement with the Buffalo Bills. Terms were not disclosed.’

Len Pasquarelli says the Bills tried to send Smith to Carolina on draft day, but couldn't get the deal done. They need the $900,000 in cap room the release of Smith will carve out for them to sign rookies.

‘… the Bills are in the middle of the pack in season ticket sales. Buffalo’s season sales are in the mid 30,000 rage. And even though Ralph Wilson Stadium’s capacity was reduced by nearly 5,000 with the addition of new luxuryboxes and club seats, the Bills’ must move 75,339 tickets for a sellout.’

‘"Director of football operations? Would it be appealing? Yes, particularly in Chicago. I’d have to say that," Levy said. "It’s intriguing."’

‘Washington, listed at 330 pounds in your program, weighed in at 385. The Bears were so concerned, they immediately placed a phone call to Buffalo to find out if this was particularly unusual. Former Bills coach Wade Phillips assured them that Washington’s normal playing weight the last few seasons was closer to 360 pounds than 330.’

‘Asked by reporters about the positional relocation of linebacker Sam Cowart, the Bills top defender, Williams said matter-of-factly he didn’t care what Cowart or anyone else thought about it. Players play, coaches coach.’