Monthly Archives: June 2011
Fergie not color blind
Last week we published a story about the Bills helmet color change from white to red in 1984 being tied to then Bills QB Joe Ferguson. On the whole that was accurate. However, the assertion that the Wall of Famer was color blind was not. Joe Ferguson is not color blind at all. Having corresponded and [...]
Bills rooks in Florida
Buffalo’s 2011 draft choices are en route to Brandenton, Florida today (Monday) as they’re set to attend the first presentation by former Washington Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs on The Business of Football: Rookie Edition. The program is designed to help NFL rookies be more fiscally responsible with their soon to be newfound wealth. Bills [...]
Bills Daily Charge – June 27
DAILY REPORT Be sure to check out today’s video on BuffaloBills.com to get a Behind the Scenes look at the New Uniform design>>> DAILY LINKS UNIFORM UNVEILING CLIPS BuffaloBills.com – Chris Brown: Bills put charge in new uniforms Buffalo News – Mark Gaughan recaps Friday’s uniform unveiling Buffalo News BillBoard Blog – New uni features [...]
Players had input
With the unveiling of Buffalo’s new uniforms over the weekend and today’s introspective look at how the final design came together in the media center at buffalobills.com, it should also be noted that the Bills players had more than their share of input in the uniform design as well. “Lee (Evans) was part of the TV testing [...]
HSPD tournament
The NFL will host a High School Player Development – Regional 7-on-7 football Tournament at Riverside High School in Buffalo today from 9am-4pm. The tournament will consist of participants from the Buffalo, Wayne and Lyons H.S.P.D. camps (2 teams from each of the three camps) with the winner of the Regional Tournament to represent the [...]
C.J. & McKelvin switch numbers
With the unveiling of the new uniforms last night also comes some important information if you’re in the market for C.J. Spiller or Leodis McKelvin jersey. If you’re planning on ordering a Spiller or McKelvin jersey be prepared for a different number than you were anticipating. They’ve swapped jersey numbers for 2011. McKelvin will be [...]
Players reacting to unis
Bills players were interacting with Bills fans on twitter Friday night and early Saturday following the team’s new uniform unveiling. Both the fans and players were overwhelmingly positive. Here are just a few examples as Roscoe Parrish, Donald Jones and Stevie Johnson were busy. scoe11 RT @RealMattBieber: @scoe11 nice to c all the new jerseys and [...]
Kelly color blind like Fergie
Leading up to the 2011 uniform unveiling Friday night was an untold uniform story on buffalobills.com about how the club changed the helmet color to help then quarterback Joe Ferguson to better distinguish his receivers from the opposition. Bills HOF QB Jim Kelly had heard this story, and what’s ironic is he too is color [...]
Tasker gives uniforms thumbs up
Bills Wall of Famer Steve Tasker, who emceed the Bills uniform unveiling Friday night was in the same boat as his teammate, Hall of Famer Jim Kelly feeling a sense of nostalgia in seeing Buffalo’s 2011 uniforms. “They’re a little bit of a modernized, tricked out version of what we had when I played,” he [...]
Kelly reminded of 90′s jerseys
Bills Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly, who was part of the Bills uniform unveiling Friday night felt the new uniforms harkened back a bit to the jerseys he and his teammates wore in the early 90′s. “I was in the locker room before we went out and I like them,” said Kelly. ”The uniforms remind [...]
Royal blue is back
It never truly left because there were part of the accent colors on the helmet and pants of the previous uniform (2002-2010), but to see royal blue as the dominant color again for the Bills newest edition of uniforms (2011) is a welcome sight. For more on the whole look go to the home page [...]
White just looks right
The Bills went back to their original white helmets, but there are a lot of new tweaks to it and it’s not just a flat white. For more on the new helmets check the home page at Buffalobills.com.
Berman pumped for unveiling
ESPN football anchor Chris Berman, a huge AFL fan and Bills supporter over the years, is just as pumped up for tonight’s uniform unveiling as any Bills fan might be right now. Berman isn’t sure what to expect, but is glad to know that the charging buffalo will remain a part of the new look. [...]
Fan Friday 6-24
Big uniform unveiling tonight. Should be a lot of fun. For now let’s answer your questions to pass the time before the big show. Remember you can submit your questions at AskChris@bills.nfl.net. 1 – Hey Chris, I know I asked you about the Bills trading for Tebow, but with all the talk about Pryor, do [...]
Bills Daily Charge – June 24
DAILY REPORT BILLS UNIFORM LAUNCH EVENT TONIGHT AT RALPH WILSON STADIUM – GATES OPEN AT 5:45! – Uniform Launch Event Details: The Buffalo Bills will officially introduce their new uniforms for the 2011 National Football League season at a special Uniform Launch event presented by Reebok at Ralph Wilson Stadium tonight. The new uniforms will [...]
Byrd on Kirwan’s list
Bills safety Jairus Byrd made an appearance on NFL.com analyst Pat Kirwan’s list of top safeties in the league. Ranked at the top of Group ‘D’, Byrd ranked 16th in the league at the safety position, which included both strong and free safeties. Here’s what Kirwan wrote about Byrd. Jairus Byrd, Bills: Had nine interceptions [...]
Bills blood drive today
Just a reminder that the American Red Cross will be hosting the 5th Annual Buffalo Bills Blood Drive in the Paul Maguire Club from 11– 7 today. Walk-ins are welcome so if you’re coming to the uniform unveiling tonight stop in early and donate beforehand. If you would like to make an appointment to donate [...]
Bills-Toronto Series update
Bills CEO Russ Brandon covered the whole gamut of items on Buffalo’s table this offseason and beyond during local media interviews this week. That included comment on the future of the Bills Toronto Series. When asked if negotiations have begun on a new agreement to stretch beyond the current five-year deal here was Brandon’s comment. [...]
Bills CEO talks lease
Bills CEO Russ Brandon covered a wide range of topics during local media interviews this week including the prospects on a new lease agreement with Erie County. Here were Brandon’s comments regarding those developments with Erie County Executive Chris Collins. “Chris (Collins) and I have had some conversations,” he said. ”We are both going to be [...]
Brandon says no AEG contact
Even though there have been reports that AEG has contacted more than the five NFL clubs it made public for possible relocation to Los Angeles, Bills CEO Russ Brandon stated Thursday that they haven’t made contact with him. When asked during a media interview Thursday if AEG had contacted the Bills, the team’s CEO said [...]
