Two Bills Drive

‘After three days of voluntary off-season conditioning team practice sessions, the Bills seem pretty pepped-up. Coaches are intense; players seem a little more animated. There is definitely a different feel to this team than Wade Phillips’ teams.’

Russ Lande's Mock draft has the Bills going for defensive line help, namely Richard Seymour   , DT   , Georgia.

‘Porter, 27, is a Fort Lauderdale native, which played a role in his decision to join the AFC East rival Dolphins.’

‘…They agreed to terms with Buffalo safety Daryl Porter on a two-year $1 million contract, according to a source…’.

‘Bills quarterback Rob Johnson said circle the date when he goes head-to-head with Doug Flutie, his former Buffalo teammate and nemesis who signed with the Chargers after being released two weeks ago.’

‘Background information on All-America center Dominic Raiola.’

Gary Horton writes: ‘While we were in Indianapolis for the combine we heard Buffalo took exceptional interest in Nebraska center Dominic Raiola. Apparently, that still is the case. Even though eight-year veteran Jerry Ostroski currently is Buffalo’s center, he was a tackle two years ago. There is a chance he could move back to right tackle, where the Bills have had trouble, and the team would insert Raiola into the starting lineup. . . . ‘

‘Gregg Williams is a class act and we are lucky to have him here in Buffalo. Before making his way up north, Williams had the distinction of coaching with only one other NFL team, the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans. There were many reasons that Williams stayed in Tennessee and many that made him decide to move.’

‘The Bills’ new coaching staff will emphasize special teams for the 2001 season, and after starting out each of their workout sessions this week with special teams work, coach Gregg Williams said that’s no accident.’

They don't list the number of players under contract. The Bills have the most "room" in the East – $2.6 mil. (NY: $2.5m; NE: $1.9m; Indy: $1.1m; Miami: 600k) Cap totals range from the Titans ($48k) to both Ohio teams ($10.1m).

‘Brown, 29, is a fifth-year veteran who spent two seasons each in Pittsburgh (1998-99) and Arizona (1995-96). He was out of football last season. Brown played in Pittsburgh while Bills President and General Manager Tom Donahoe was the Steelers’ director of football operations.’

‘What Mohr also brings is an experienced and competent holder.’

‘Mohr, born in Atlanta, attended Briarwood Academy in Warrenton, about 40 miles west of Augusta, and his offseason home is in nearby Thomson.’

‘…Al Del Greco, cut recently by the Tennessee Titans; Richie Cunningham, who had two strong seasons for the Dallas Cowboys in 1997 and ’98; and Jon Hilbert, who was in the Bills’ training camp last season. GM Tom Donahoe has also not ruled out re-signing Steve Christie…’

‘On the second day of the Bills’ off-season conditioning program — don’t you dare call it a mini-camp — they added free agent defensive back Lance Brown. He has played four NFL seasons with the Cardinals and Steelers, but was out of the league last season after being cut by Pittsburgh.’