‘Simmons’s locker was all but vacant, a clear sign that something was wrong.’
Archives for December 15, 2000
Pass Rush Plays Big Part In Pats’ Fall
‘In a 31-team league, they are tied for 29th when it comes to sacking the quarterback.’
Belichick fighting flu
‘New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick went to a hospital emergency room Thursday night for treatment of flu-like symptoms.’
Flutie can’t predict his future in Buffalo
‘With Flutie set to make a $5.4 million base salary, which translates into about a $5 million increase over this season, speculation has been raised whether that is too expensive a price to pay a backup quarterback.’
Four Bills named to the Pro Bowl
‘Somewhat more surprising is Brown, who will be making his fifth straight trip to Hawaii. He has started all 14 games at left guard for a much-maligned offensive line that has given up 55 sacks this season — 48 of them with Rob Johnson at quarterback — and paves the way for a ground attack that ranks 19th in the league in rush yards per game with 109.4.’
Belichick eases on defense
‘Even if most players are grasping what they need to do, all 11 must be on the same page for the defense to be effective. On some occasions, communication has broken down, and the result has been too much opportunity for opposing offenses.’