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Republished July 1, 2003
By Tim O'Shei
Let's establish something right away: Athletes have this thing for Superman. If you ever find yourself standing amongst football players, you'll notice a Superman tattoo on at least one bicep from each team. Probably because it helps them gain a psychological edge. Right now, the Bills' current Superman devotee is '01 draft pick Tony Driver, who had the "S" needled into his skin back in high school. A decade ago, wide receiver Brad Lamb drew the laughs of teammates (particularly James Lofton) when he told them that his college nickname was "Superman."
With training camp nearing, this is the ideal time to flash back to the day when a future Superman tried out for the Buffalo Bills.
From Princeton to Fredonia
Dean Cain came to Bills training camp in 1988 as a rookie free agent out of Princeton. Having grown up in Santa Monica with a dad (Chris Cain) who was a movie director, Dean had Hollywood credentials, Hollywood looks, and even a Hollywood ex-girlfriend. While at Princeton, you see, Dean had dated a girl named Brooke Shields. That enraptured his new teammates instantly. "I was noticed for two things," Cain said back in '95. "For Princeton, and for Brooke. A couple guys were like, 'What are you, a kicker?'"
Not at all. Cain was a safety, and a good one, too. He had set two college records at Princeton: most interceptions in a season (12) and most per game (1.2). He chose to audition for the NFL with the Bills because the starting free safety at the time, Mark Kelso, has experienced head injuries. Plus, Cain knew that under coach Marv Levy's system, he would get the chance to play in the preseason and prove himself. Provided, of course, that he did not get hurt.
full story at BuffaloBills.com
Republished July 1, 2003
By Tim O'Shei
Let's establish something right away: Athletes have this thing for Superman. If you ever find yourself standing amongst football players, you'll notice a Superman tattoo on at least one bicep from each team. Probably because it helps them gain a psychological edge. Right now, the Bills' current Superman devotee is '01 draft pick Tony Driver, who had the "S" needled into his skin back in high school. A decade ago, wide receiver Brad Lamb drew the laughs of teammates (particularly James Lofton) when he told them that his college nickname was "Superman."
With training camp nearing, this is the ideal time to flash back to the day when a future Superman tried out for the Buffalo Bills.
From Princeton to Fredonia
Dean Cain came to Bills training camp in 1988 as a rookie free agent out of Princeton. Having grown up in Santa Monica with a dad (Chris Cain) who was a movie director, Dean had Hollywood credentials, Hollywood looks, and even a Hollywood ex-girlfriend. While at Princeton, you see, Dean had dated a girl named Brooke Shields. That enraptured his new teammates instantly. "I was noticed for two things," Cain said back in '95. "For Princeton, and for Brooke. A couple guys were like, 'What are you, a kicker?'"
Not at all. Cain was a safety, and a good one, too. He had set two college records at Princeton: most interceptions in a season (12) and most per game (1.2). He chose to audition for the NFL with the Bills because the starting free safety at the time, Mark Kelso, has experienced head injuries. Plus, Cain knew that under coach Marv Levy's system, he would get the chance to play in the preseason and prove himself. Provided, of course, that he did not get hurt.
full story at BuffaloBills.com
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