Two Bills Drive

‘"In all probability, we will not have not have a formal announcement today," Donahoe said. "Hopefully, we can dot the I’s and cross the T’s, do all the things that have to be done with a deal of this type…We’re optimistic we can get it completed."’

‘Team sources confirmed Thursday that only the final details of the package remained to be completed.’

‘Now that Ralph Wilson has indicated that the Bills’ uniforms will change in 2002, what are your thoughts about potential uniform changes? Head on over to the Stadium Wall message board and share your thoughts about different uniform schemes with fans all around the world!’

‘Nothing new here on this edition of the rumors page…at the bottom lists

RJ’s and Doug’s potential suitors…pretty much what we’ve known…’

‘We are looking into changing the colors of the uniforms. It takes a little over a year to do that. We are presently going to apply for a change in colors that has to be done by this fall of 2001- in order to change the colors for the 2002 season. Nothing can be changed until the 2002 season.’

Some drafts have the Bills going for an offensive lineman, others a running back, and recently defensive backs like Fred Smoot or Jamar Fletcher seem to be the pick du jour. CNNSI's latest draft has the Bills going for someone to replace Ted "Mount" Washington on the defensive line.

‘We all know who the free agents are this season, but take a look into the future to see whhich players will be hitting the market in 2002 and 2003.’

‘ Join us Thursday, Feb. 15 at 3:00 p.m. ET for a live online chat with Bills Owner Ralph Wilson! To chat with Ralph, all you have to do is register a free user account. If you’re already registered, just login to the chat room anytime during the event!’

‘Free agency is just two weeks away, but teams are scrambling to get players in under the $67.4 million salary cap. The Bill are $12,744,000 over the cap and are in one of the worst financial positions in the league. Here is a list of how each team currently stands in relation to the 2001 salary cap.’

‘The accountants have closed the books on the 2000 season and the final numbers are in. The New York Giants went to the Super Bowl last season with the third-lowest payroll in the league – $57.3 million. The Washington Redskins, however, spent the postseason at home with a bloated $92.4 million payroll, the most in the league.’

‘Wide receiver Eric Moulds and the Buffalo Bills have come to terms on a new contract, The Buffalo News has learned. Greg Johnson, one of Moulds’ New Orleans-based agents, said Wednesday night there are a few details that need to be worked out regarding incentives.’

[NOTE: Bills are also on front page of Sporting News as well] Here is a look at some of the best players who are vulnerable to getting released:

QB Doug Flutie, Bills. The Bills can’t afford to keep both Flutie and Rob Johnson, so it is likely they will chose to keep the 27-year-old instead of the 38-year-old. Even though Flutie was a better player last year, it’s hard to argue against keeping Johnson.

RB Antowain Smith, Bills. This former first-round pick fell out of favor with the old regime. If the new regime doesn’t think more of him, Smith will be a cap casualty.

‘Unless something unforeseen happens during last-minute negotiations, wide receiver Eric Moulds will sign a new contract with the Buffalo Bills today.’

‘Any synopsis of Thurman would be incomplete, but Hodge pays Thurman the homage he deserves.’

‘Thomas will finish his career with 12,074 yards rushing, ninth on the all-time list and just 46 yards behind Franco Harris. Thomas also is sixth in all-purpose yards.’