MelK
01-08-2003, 08:08 AM
http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20030108/1028322.asp
BUMPER CROP
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Bills' draft class of 2002 made significant contributions
By ALLEN WILSON
News Sports Reporter
1/8/2003
Mike Williams was an instant starter at right tackle.
The Bills had a solid draft last April, according to most draftniks. And in a year when rookies made a major impact throughout the NFL, few teams got more production out of their first-year players than Buffalo.
The Bills got contributions from most of their 10 draft picks. Two became instant starters (offensive tackle Mike Williams and strong safety Coy Wire) and four others (wide receiver Josh Reed, defensive tackle Justin Bannan, defensive end Ryan Denney and cornerback Kevin Thomas) either played a lot or got significant time late in the season.
The rookie class of 2002 still has some work to do to top last year's group, which produced six current starters. But the Bills are excited about the recent bumper crop they harvested from the last draft. ..............
BUMPER CROP
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Bills' draft class of 2002 made significant contributions
By ALLEN WILSON
News Sports Reporter
1/8/2003
Mike Williams was an instant starter at right tackle.
The Bills had a solid draft last April, according to most draftniks. And in a year when rookies made a major impact throughout the NFL, few teams got more production out of their first-year players than Buffalo.
The Bills got contributions from most of their 10 draft picks. Two became instant starters (offensive tackle Mike Williams and strong safety Coy Wire) and four others (wide receiver Josh Reed, defensive tackle Justin Bannan, defensive end Ryan Denney and cornerback Kevin Thomas) either played a lot or got significant time late in the season.
The rookie class of 2002 still has some work to do to top last year's group, which produced six current starters. But the Bills are excited about the recent bumper crop they harvested from the last draft. ..............