June 12
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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The Bills waived five players Thursday, not long after their mandatory minicamp ended. Undrafted rookies Joel Bell, John Faletoese and Gerald Washington along with first-year player Kyle Ward and veteran Blake Costanzo were waived. Costanzo was the only player who had previously appeared in an NFL game with the Bills, according to BuffaloBills.com. The linebacker was a special teams performer who had spent part of the last two seasons with the Bills. Three of the other players who were waived also play defense. Ward is a cornerback, Faletoese a tackle and Washington a defensive end, On offense Bell played right tackle during most of the minicamp. and worked hard, but with veteran Kirk ..."
June 12
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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The Buffalo Bills announced today that their training camp at St. John Fisher College kicks off with two practices on Saturday, July 25, and two more on July 26. In the past, only night practices required admission tickets, but for the first two days of camp, spectators will need tickets to enter the campus. The tickets are free, but details have not been released on how to get them. "We have decided to make the first weekend of our upcoming Verizon Wireless Training Camp a ticketed event for the safety of our fans," said Russ Brandon, Buffalo Bills chief operating officer/general manager. "By ticketing these practices we can have a firm grasp on the attendance numbers. Normally, our first ..."
June 8
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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If you haven't purchased a ticket to one of the Buffalo Bills' first three home games, you'll have to buy a season ticket to get in. Individual game tickets for the home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New Orleans Saints and the Cleveland Browns are sold out, the Bills said on their Web site, www.buffalobills.com. On Saturday, season-ticket sales surpassed 52,000 tickets for the second straight year. This is the first time since 1992 (57,132) and 1993 (53,004) that the Bills have sold more than 52,000 season tickets in consecutive seasons. The current total of 52,134 ranks as the sixth highest season ticket total in Bills history. Season tickets will be sold through Aug. 15, ..."
June 8
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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Several Buffalo Bills players and staff members participated in a sprint triathlon Sunday in Pittsford. The event raised more than $3,500 for the PUNT Foundation, created by Bills punter Brian Moorman and his wife, Amber. to help children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. It was the second straight year the town helped raise funds for the PUNT Foundation. Last year, Moorman completed the swim, bike and run along with Bills kicker Rian Lindell, defensive end Ryan Neill and special teams coach Bobby April. All three participated again this year."
June 2
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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Hall of Fame Inductee Bruce Smith was in Western New York Monday as a guest at Jim Kelly's Celebrity golf event. Smith reflected on his career, and upcoming induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Smith was at Terry Hills Golf Club in Batavia for the 23rd annual Jim Kelly Golf Classic, helping to raise money for Kelly's charity. Smith was a first ballot selection to the Hall of Fame as the NFL's all-time sack leader."
May 21
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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All eyes have been focused on Terrell Owens during the Bills' first week of organized team activities, and for good reason: There is no question the guy brings star power to blue collar Buffalo. However, the biggest story to keep an eye on right now, later in training camp at St. John Fisher College, and obviously once the regular season starts, is how the refurbished offensive line comes together. So while Owens adds to his collection of keys to cities, and bops around Buffalo for the filming of his reality TV show, the reality for the Bills is this: If this offensive line - which will likely have a new starter at all five positions this year - doesn't keep pass rushers away from Trent ..."
May 20
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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Now that he's got the key to the city, Terrell Owens' next move was a natural: Finding a place to live. With a camera crew in tow, the Bills' receiver spent this afternoon viewing two condominiums on the Buffalo waterfront as filming continued for Owens' reality television series, "The T.O. Show," which is to premiere on cable network VH-1 on July 27. After taking part in the Bills' voluntary minicamp practice earlier in the day, Owens pulled up at a new complex overlooking the city's inner harbor, where a real estate agent waited at the front door. Also on hand were a few contractors and landscapers, who recognized the receiver and immediately began snapping pictures with their cell ..."
May 19
CBSSports.com
columnist Jamey Eisenberg
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The Bills are hoping to turn the corner as a franchise and return to the playoffs, and they made one of the most controversial moves this offseason by bringing in Terrell Owens as a free agent. Owens should improve the offense just by his presence alone, but there are still two question marks on that side of the ball. The first is Trent Edwards, who has shown signs of being a good leader in his first two seasons but hasn't posted great stats. And the second is Marshawn Lynch, who will start the season by serving a three-game suspension. If Edwards can take his game to the next level and the Bills can manage with Fred Jackson and Dominic Rhodes replacing Lynch, Buffalo could be a contender ..."
May 18
ESPN.com
columnist Gene Wojciechowski
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I'm not a Terrell Owens kind of guy. Or to put it another way: I'd rather have a case of permanent jock itch than have him as a teammate. But that's just me. It isn't personal. I'm sure he's an absolute peach when he isn't destroying a team from within. After all, the official VH1 news release says Owens is "a quiet, sensitive, mild-mannered guy from Alexander City, Alabama … that's Terrell." Of course he is. That's why the entertainment network is doing a reality show with Owens -- because nothing attracts TV viewers like mild-mannered Alabamians. Episode 1: Owens folds his sweater vests just so. Later, he dabs excess water out of a soap dish. That's Terrell. Please. VH1 isn't attaching a ..."