My interview with Steve Tasker [Archive] - BillsZone.com

phishhead220

08-16-2006, 04:43 PM

Hey guys, I write for my own Bills column/blog in my spare time as practice for my journalism major while i'm still in school. a few weeks ago i contacted CBS sports about doing an interview with Steve Tasker and today i interviewed Steve. He was a really good interview.

Definitely check out the full thing here: http://bills.mostvaluablenetwork.com/circling-the-wagons-exclusives/interview-with-steve-tasker/

Dan Goldman: Your career included Pro Bowls, Super Bowl trips and big plays. If you had to pick one highlight, what would it be?

Steve Tasker: Personally it would probably be the Most Valuable Player of the Pro Bowl. That was a fun day and a fun game to be a part of, as all the Pro Bowls were. But to be the MVP of that game is pretty special for me.

DG: You played for Marv Levy for a long time and did some broadcasting with him. Do you think he and Dick Jauron will be able to lead the Bills back to the top of the division in the next few years?

ST: Yeah I think they can do it. They certainly do all the right things; they make all the right decisions. They both see the game the same way I think that is important. Marv Levy has the ability to look at himself back when he was a head coach and understand what he wanted from his general manager and make sure he gives that to his head coach. I think they will be very successful together.

DG: Did Marv Levy’s return to football surprise you at all?

ST: No, it didn’t surprise me. I knew he wanted to be and I know he’s a quality individual. And there’s always room for quality individuals in the league. I knew someone would recognize that and give him a chance to be part of the organization. I think the Bills are very lucky to be that team.

shelby

08-16-2006, 04:59 PM

Thanks!

Dozerdog

08-16-2006, 05:01 PM

If you want- we can re-print this or any of your stories on Billszone and Bills report

It will get them on the google news search and we can put links back to your blog as well.

Interested?

phishhead220

08-16-2006, 05:06 PM

That sounds awesome Dozerdog

Dozerdog

08-16-2006, 05:08 PM

If you are taking writing for school- we are always looking for writers.

I'll have it up in a few minutes!

phishhead220

08-16-2006, 05:17 PM

If you are taking writing for school- we are always looking for writers.

I'll have it up in a few minutes!

perhaps, we'll see how much time i have on my hands between my site and my job at the paper

Dozerdog

08-16-2006, 06:01 PM

They are up on both sites!

http://www.billszone.com/2004/gfx/images/links/billszone.gif (http://www.billszone.com/) http://www.billszone.com/2004/gfx/images/billsreport-143x46.gif (http://www.billsreport.com/)

If you want- just give us a jingle and we will be happy to plug your work & sites by publishing your stuff. It always a good thing to have as many credits as possible on the resume'. :up: good job!

YardRat

08-16-2006, 07:06 PM

Re: JP Losman...

The guys he was throwing to were the right guys, they were the ones who were open, and they were the ones in the progression he should’ve been throwing too. Those are always hugely important, especially for a young quarterback.

That's a huge observation, to me.

Very cool, phish...Thanks for sharing :D

Dozerdog

08-16-2006, 07:14 PM

BTW- it's on Fox sports as well

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phishhead220

08-17-2006, 12:18 AM

They are up on both sites!

http://www.billszone.com/2004/gfx/images/links/billszone.gif (http://www.billszone.com/) http://www.billszone.com/2004/gfx/images/billsreport-143x46.gif (http://www.billsreport.com/)

If you want- just give us a jingle and we will be happy to plug your work & sites by publishing your stuff. It always a good thing to have as many credits as possible on the resume'. :up: good job!

i'll definitely take you up on those offers