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Bills FB Shelton Gets an Extension
It's a grand time when Shelton leads
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Fullback helped McGahee hit 1,000
By ALLEN WILSON
News Sports Reporter
8/29/2005
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James P. McCoy/Buffalo News
Fullback Daimon Shelton has led the way for three 1,000-yard rushers.
Daimon Shelton has been a running back's best friend for most of his seven-year NFL career. Everywhere he goes, a 1,000-yard rusher is sure to follow.
Shelton is one of the league's most powerful blocking fullbacks, paving the way for Jacksonville's Fred Taylor, Chicago's Anthony Thomas and Buffalo's Willis McGahee to achieve 1,000-yard seasons.
"My role is to be primarily a lead blocker, and I take a lot of pride in what I do," Shelton said. "I've been fortunate to lead some great backs in the past and even in the present, so it's just a blessing all around."
The Bills obviously consider Shelton a blessing to their offense. That's why they recently gave him a contract extension that will keep him in Buffalo at least through 2006.
Shelton is scheduled to make $700,000 this season and $950,000 in '06, according the NFL Players Association's Web site.
"I'm definitely excited about it," Shelton said. "It feels good to be rewarded for your hard work and recognized for it. I'm excited. It gives me more motivation and reason to go out and work even harder."
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Fullback helped McGahee hit 1,000
By ALLEN WILSON
News Sports Reporter
8/29/2005
Click to view larger picture
James P. McCoy/Buffalo News
Fullback Daimon Shelton has led the way for three 1,000-yard rushers.
Daimon Shelton has been a running back's best friend for most of his seven-year NFL career. Everywhere he goes, a 1,000-yard rusher is sure to follow.
Shelton is one of the league's most powerful blocking fullbacks, paving the way for Jacksonville's Fred Taylor, Chicago's Anthony Thomas and Buffalo's Willis McGahee to achieve 1,000-yard seasons.
"My role is to be primarily a lead blocker, and I take a lot of pride in what I do," Shelton said. "I've been fortunate to lead some great backs in the past and even in the present, so it's just a blessing all around."
The Bills obviously consider Shelton a blessing to their offense. That's why they recently gave him a contract extension that will keep him in Buffalo at least through 2006.
Shelton is scheduled to make $700,000 this season and $950,000 in '06, according the NFL Players Association's Web site.
"I'm definitely excited about it," Shelton said. "It feels good to be rewarded for your hard work and recognized for it. I'm excited. It gives me more motivation and reason to go out and work even harder."
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