Says first-round pick Leodis McKelvin of his contract negotiations, “I was just listening to my agent telling me to be patient and everything would work out for the best. They did a good job getting the contract done.”

McKelvin added, “I told my mom and she started crying. We’re real excited. I’ve got a chance to help my family out financially.”

Defensive coordinator Perry Fewell says the Bills won’t rush McKelvin.

Added coach Dick Jauron, “It’s hard to catch up. Every practice is significant and it’s just hard to make it up. But we can spend extra time with him, extra time after practice.”

Says DE Chris Kelsay of the team’s playoff hopes, “This is as high expectations as I’ve seen around here, and this is my sixth season here.”

Owner Ralph Wilson, Commissioner Roger Goodell and Senator Chuck Schumer will discuss the franchise’s long-term viability in New York today.

S Jon Corto is a local boy from Orchard Park High School.

P Brian Moorman estimates that with two training camps in Seattle, two in NFL Europe and now eight with the Bills, he has spent a year of his life at training camps.

WR Josh Reed says everyone is excited about the new offense.

RB Fred Jackson says he’s “on cloud nine” just being on an NFL roster.