Archives for December 2, 2000

‘The former Columbia star, who turned 26 on Thursday, has been impressive. His eight sacks top the team and are seventh in the AFC while he paces the Bills in quarterback pressures and is tied for the lead in forced fumbles (three).’

‘"I don’t think it was as much a slap at the Dolphins as it was a compliment to our division that we were picked so low," said Wannstedt. "But we didn’t let that bother us."’

‘They are a lunch bucket, blue-collar, don’t have a roster full of Hall of Famers. They are a hard-working, close-knit group. I really respect them for that."’

‘Cornerback Donovan Greer was able to practice Friday, and coach Wade Phillips said he looked closer to being able to play. He will test his sore ankle before the game. If he can’t go, Chris Watson starts again at cornerback, and Daryl Porter becomes the No. 3 corner.’

‘Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly and his wife, Jill, welcomed more than 1,000 people to the third annual Hunter’s Hope Candlelight Ball on Friday night at the Connecticut Street Armory in Buffalo.’

‘The Bills rank dead last in the league in punt returns (4.9 yards per attempt) and kickoff returns (18.3) as returner Chris Watson has been a major bust, and the players around him aren’t helping with repeated breakdowns.’

‘Blevins, 37, knows a thing or two about mental toughness. Born with cerebral palsy, a crippling disease of the central nervous system, Blevins battled self-doubt as well as the skepticism and cruelty of others throughout his youth.’

‘The moment the Dolphins turn left onto One Bills Drive, the projectiles will shower their bus. Beer cans, rocks, even dead small animals will strafe the Miami caravan, and that’s before Buffalo Bills fans let the Dolphins know how they really feel.’

‘The Dolphins have allowed only three points in the third quarter this year, the lowest total in the NFL.’

‘Although not healed from injuries, Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler and tailback Lamar Smith will return to the starting lineup for Sunday’s game at Buffalo.’

‘Ritcher works one flight per week for American Airlines — the Dolphins’ charter company — and he got this assignment by chance.’

‘The last time the Dolphins sent five players to the Pro Bowl was in 1994, but if fan voting is any indication, they could repeat that feat this year.’

‘Quarterback Jay Fiedler and running back Lamar Smith will return to the Miami Dolphins’ starting lineup Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.’

‘This week they not only have a chance to maintain a one-game lead on the pack, they can also put a severe dent in Buffalo’s playoff hopes with a win.’