Two Bills Drive

Still is plenty of uncertainty surrounding the Buffalo Bills offensive line, a unit that slipped dramatically in 2000. One exclamation point amid the question marks that exist, however, has been the offseason dedication of fourth-year tackle Robert Hicks, a prototype rightside power blocker who lost his focus and then his starting position a year ago.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills released three players, all recently-signed free agents, on Monday.

The Bills cut wide receivers Stephen Campbell and Teddy Johnson and long-snapper Ryan Diepenbrock. All three were signed last April. The

moves come less than a month before the start of training camp.

‘This week, buffalobills.com caught up with former Bills quarterback Jim Kelly at his Football Camp.’

‘Buffalo plays the 27th hardest schedule according to last year’s results. The opponents had a combined record of 120-136 (0.469) in 2000. The Bills will play 8 games against teams with +0.500 records and 5 games against playoff teams.’

‘The ex-Bills are conducting a poll, open to fans, to determine the 10 best wide receivers in the history of the franchise.’

‘The yet-to-be-named Bills will be joined by Buffalo Jills cheerleaders, who will model fashions from L’Avant Garbe, a Pittsford boutique. The Blues Family, from Nik Entertainment, will perform.’

Rebecca Grant, former host/correspondent for `The Buffalo Bills NFL Show’, to report from the Pit in TNN’S ROBOT WARS: EXTREME WARRIORS.

‘Former head coach Marv Levy will be honored by the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 9 when the team hosts the Carolina Panthers. During the ceremony, Levy will receive his ring from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.’

"With young guys, like we have on this team, there’s quite a bit more enthusiasm [than with Washington]," Centers said recently. "There’s a new energy about this place … I’m happy to be part of it."

‘Who will be crowned the NFL’s "Top Gun?" Six of the NFL’s best quarterbacks return to the field on Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15 to test their skills along with six former greats in the DIRECTV Presents the NFL Quarterback Challenge. Rob Johnson will be competing.

In a first this year for the NFL Quarterback Challenge, former NFL quarterbacks will be participating in the DIRECTV Million Dollar Throw. The star-studded list of players will attempt to throw a perfect pass from 30 yards for $1 million dollars (Half of the money will go to the player’s favorite charity). Jim Kelly will be competing.’

‘Reservations can now be made on Southwest Airlines to San Diego for the Bills/Chargers weekend! You will receive a 10% discount on round-trip flights to San Diego from any originating SWA airport. Fares are good between 10/21/01 through 11/02/01. To book thios special fare you must use the Bills Backers toll free number: 1-800-433-5368 and provide the special ID Code: R6674.’

The Buffalo Bills today announced that the team will honor former head coach Marv Levy in a ceremony on Sunday, December 9 when the team hosts the Carolina Panthers. In that ceremony Levy will receive his ring from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, commemorating his enshrinement.

‘Fred Smerlas will be inducted onto the Buffalo Bills’ Wall of Fame Dec. 16 when the Bills play the New England Patriots, the team announced Wednesday.’

‘Rookie coach Gregg Williams claimed last week that he hoped he didn’t have to make a decision until Thanksgiving on the full-time starter. "I hope they’re all playing so well that I’m getting the opportunity to play them all," Williams said. Note to Williams: Forget about it. Choose one guy in camp and cement him into the lineup.’

‘Fred Smerlas will be inducted onto the Buffalo Bills’ Wall of Fame Dec. 16 when the Bills play the New England Patriots, the team announced Wednesday.’