Archives for September 19, 2001

‘Along with rest of the country, the Bills are adjusting to a new life AFTER last week’s tragic events. Now it is time to get back to normal and deal with the situation at hand including a revised 16 week schedule and an injured Pro Bowl linebacker Sam Cowart.’

‘Former Bills practice squad wide receiver Drew Haddad made the Colts’ regular season roster, and made an impression with some solid kickoff and punt return work, although he did not return a kick in the Colts’ season opener.’

‘Offensively for Buffalo, the Bills likely will look to control the clock to help keep the dangerous Indianapolis offense off the field, and with that, they need a solid performance from rookie running back Travis Henry. Henry rushed for 22 carries against the Saints, gaining 58 yards.’

Donahoe said the Bills will release Christie once he’s recovered from his groin injury. Donahoe said Christie refused the team’s injury settlement, which would’ve allowed the Bills the option to re-sign him in 10 weeks.

The NFL playing schedule that was postponed this past weekend will be played on the weekend of January 5-7 to retain a 16-game regular-season schedule, the league announced Tuesday.

They are continuing on working on keeping the six division winners, six Wild Cards and our entire postseason format intact. If they cannot resolve the entire postseason lineup, they will go to a system of six division winners and two Wild Card teams for this one season only.

‘The NFL and its officials agreed to a new contract Monday, all but ending the lockout and the need for replacements, a league source told The Associated Press.’

‘What’s unusual with Donahoe’s remarks is that general managers — in Buffalo, at least — have rarely publicly challenged their players, especially during a season. Then again, this isn’t the old Buffalo Bills.’