‘Buffalo Bills linebacker Corey Moore’s status with his coach might be the least of his worries.’
BillsBeat - June 9, 2001
Rome and Dickerson home in on new locations
‘Dickerson has been making noises about selling his Buffalo home and continuing to do his show after moving to Florida…."I don’t see him wanting to do it full time…He loves Buffalo. He loves football. He’s going to be here for the football season."’
Clements makes first appearance at Bills' mini-camp
‘He had a legitimate reason for his absence: He was in school.’
BillsBeat - June 8, 2001
Gregg Williams post-practice quotes (6/7)
Many feel GW's style is one of intimidation. many do not care for it. Personally, I think it is a persona he has created specifically for the media.
Patriots run right out and sign Smith
‘With the signing yesterday of 6-foot-2-inch, 230-pound former Buffalo Bills running back Antowain Smith to a one-year contract for $560,000, the Patriots made themselves bigger at that position. The question, of course, is whether they made themselves better.’
Williams speaks to Moore
‘It appears all is well with the Corey Moore situation, at least from the Buffalo Bills’ point of view.’
Smith roams into town
‘Said Belichick: "Why was he featured in some games and not others? You’d have to ask people in Buffalo."’
Pats have a new dimension
‘"It just didn’t work out for me," Smith said. "The offense kind of changed from my rookie year. They brought in a different offensive coordinator. From there it kind of went downhill for me."’
Johnson finds comfort in new Bills' surroundings
‘It helps that Williams, unlike Phillips, stresses discipline and attention to detail — from film study to fitness. For the first time, Johnson, son of a disciplinarian football coach, feels at home under the stricter regime.’
Patriots snag ex-Bills RB Smith
‘Smith was impressive in early workout this spring for the new Bills staff and Donahoe conceded there was a time he looked like the team’s best back. But then he abruptly stopped showing up for workouts and that, combined with his cap status, sealed his fate.’
Moore contacts Bills; faces court appearance on Tuesday
‘Mackler said he and Moore were especially incensed over comments Williams made Wednesday, questioning Moore’s commitment and criticizing him for failing to return Williams’ messages.’
BillsBeat - June 7, 2001
New England signs ex-Buffalo RB
‘Running back Antowain Smith signed a one-year contract Thursday with the New England Patriots after four years with the Buffalo Bills.’
Patriots sign free agent RB Antowain Smith
‘After ranking 26th in the NFL in rushing with no feature back, the New England Patriots on Thursday signed free agent running back Antowain Smith. Terms were not disclosed.’
Ranking the NFL's Coaches
"He has prepared his whole life to be an NFL head coach, so don't expect Gregg Williams to blow it."
Patriots sign Bills' Smith
‘The Patriots have just signed running back Antowain Smith formerly of the Buffalo Bills.’