‘Arrogant. Can you believe that? I know I’m good. I know I’m pretty. And, OK, maybe I shouldn’t have told all that stuff to that Sports Illustrated guy about Mushhead (Mushhead — heh, heh, heh, I kinda like that one), but that doesn’t mean I’m arrogant.’
Archives for December 21, 2000
Wilson ups the ante on performance
‘"It’s always been my practice just to go out and play no matter what," linebacker John Holecek said. "But, obviously, when you have something like this, you have the added pressure, people are going to be looking over their shoulders. And damn right they should be playing hard."’
Wilson’s ax just might swing again
‘One thing Wade is advised not to do on the flight to Seattle or the return trip to Buffalo is make a goal-line stand to keep his coaching staff intact.’
Phillips says strong finish still the goal
‘"We play to win. That’s what we’ve done all along, and that’s what we’re going to do this week."’
Sacking the general manager
‘With a San Diego job reportedly his for the asking and his stock extremely high in football circles, who can blame Butler for wanting to test the post-season market to see what he’s worth? It’s not a good idea, though, to ignore the boss.’
One more song for Flutie
‘With the John Butler era in Buffalo officially over, the final chapter of the Doug Flutie saga might soon be written as well.’
Phillips dances the soft shoe
‘"My focus this week is on this ballgame," said Phillips, who is rumoured to be next in line for owner Ralph Wilson Jr.’s axe after Buffalo wraps up the regular season in Seattle on Saturday night at Husky Stadium.’
Bills have tough road to victory
‘They are traveling cross country to play the Seahawks in a game that has none of the meaning Phillips had hoped it would have. But jobs for 2001, including his, are at risk.’
‘If I can’t hire you, I’ll fire you’
‘But the facts are these: Wilson’s contract offers weren’t competitive.’
‘Tis the season to be jittery
‘Now that he’s going [to Seattle this weekend], rumors are running rampant that Wilson may decide — based on what happens in Seattle — Phillips’ future this weekend.’
A Levy-Butler reunion not far-fetched
‘"I had an excellent working relationship with John, just as I had a great working relationship with his predecessor, Bill Polian," Levy said when asked about that scenario. "I have great regard for John. Yes, that would be a desirable situation, but I don’t even want to speculate about that."’
Bills’ new GM faces major problems with cap, offense
‘The Bills reportedly will be $11 million over the adjusted salary cap for 2001 and will have to pay big money to retain free agents Eric Moulds and Marcellus Wiley. The team will have to cut several high-priced veterans and is unlikely to have any money to attract any significant free agents.’
Butler interested if Chargers hire a GM
‘When asked about the speculation that he would be courted by other teams, specifically the Chargers, Butler said: "I didn’t even have a chance to think about anything besides the Buffalo Bills. They were my team for 14 years."’
Butler’s dismissal raises serious questions for Bills
‘A month ago, the Bills were 7-4 and in the thick of the playoff hunt. They’ve since lost four straight for the first time in 15 years, been decimated by injuries, and are playing out the season in a mean-nothing game at Seattle.’
Buffaloed
‘After four Super Bowls, 15 seasons and 941 catches in Buffalo, this is what the once-magical hands of Andre Reed have been reduced to. And each time a picture of Reed in a Bills uniform slides into his hand, it seems to make him a little sad.’