Archives for December 14, 2000

‘The Bills will play their usual home-and-home series with the other AFC East opponents. In addition, their cross-conference opponents in the NFC West have also been determined. Here are the Bills NFC opponents…’

‘…coach Wade Phillips said yesterday he has no plans to fire Pendry or any of his other beleageured offensive assistants.’

‘…he admitted yesterday that while he’s not listed on the injury report, there’s a chance he might be unable to play Sunday against the New England Patriots.’

‘According to coach Bill Belichick, the players have not been able to handle the defenses he outlined for them.’

‘Yesterday, Belichick said he has had to dramatically scale back the scope of his defensive scheme because his players weren’t picking it up.’

‘…Bill Belichick has been disturbed, disappointed and dumbstruck that too often this season his Patriots have appeared soft, passive and disjointed because of poor communications against even some of the most mediocre offenses they’ve faced.’

‘"It’s been extremely draining," Bledsoe said of the emotional currency he has invested in the train-wreck season. "To come in with expectations, then to lose so many close games early, then to come back each week and battle again and still end up losing 10 of 14 has just been very, very difficult."’

‘So with a very strong likelihood that Buffalo will end its season in the midst of a five-game losing streak, here’s my suggestions for owner Ralph Wilson as to how to clean up the mess at One Bills Drive.’

‘Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe says he wants to finish his career in New England, despite a disappointing season that finds his team in last place.’

‘The banged-up Buffalo Bills might be minus a couple of more players as defensive end Phil Hansen and tackle John Fina are listed as questionable for this weekend’s game.’

‘"We’re making yardage and he’s a high-rated passer. That’s why we feel like he has a future," the Buffalo Bills’ coach said of his quarterback.’