Archives for August 26, 2000

‘Morris proved he’s more than just a reserve blocker in the Bills’ 16-12 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The fifth-round draft choice from Texas Tech is a viable backup option for the Bills at running back this season. Morris gained 101 yards on 27 carries and caught two passes for 41 yards. He did it mostly against backup performers. But he showed the shiftiness and quickness necessary to be a versatile contributor – one who can fill two roles for the Bills. “That was more carries than I had in any other day of reps in camp,” Morris said. “It felt good. I just wanted to run as hard as I could.” “Sammy’s a talented player who’s going to help us this year,” coach Wade Phillips said.’

‘Despite the long ball returning to Buffalo’s offense this preseason under quarterback Rob Johnson, don’t expect the Bills to stop using the run to set up the pass. "We won’t ever be a passing team first. The character of our team is to establish the run and pound it out and throw off that," Johnson said.’

‘After rookie Avion Black had two muffed punt tries last week against St. Louis, coach Wade Phillips used second-year pro Peerless Price against the Eagles. Price, a feared return man at Tennessee, promptly fumbled his first return that Philadelphia recovered to set up a field goal. Phillips wouldn’t say who he’ll use against the Titans, but expressed confidence in Price. "I think we can count on him if we need to," he said.’