Archives for September 2001

‘If the Steelers can stop Henry early, it will make things much easier for their secondary. Don’t be surprised, then, if Buffalo spends the first quarter establishing the run. Don’t be fooled, either. The Bills are a passing team. Moulds is always a deep threat and Centers and Riemersma keep defenses very honest with their prowess underneath.’

‘"Kris Farris?" inside linebacker Earl Holmes asked with a look of mistrust. "Well, I’m not going to say he sucked."’

‘Ruben Brown on how long Williams’ honeymoon in Buffalo will last: “With the Buffalo media, the honeymoon is over right now.”‘

‘The Buffalo Bills bolstered their depth at linebacker, signing former prospect Junior Robinson to their practice squad on Wednesday. To make room for Robinson’s return after he was cut prior to the start of the season, the Bills released receiver Chris Taylor.’

GW speaks on the roster spot opened up by placing Cowart on IR, on injuries, the Steelers’ two week layoff, Cowart and Moulds’ absence, having contingency plans, the offensive line, Ruben as tackle, facing Stewart’s mobility, Indianapolis’ use of the no-huddle, the no-huddle’s effectiveness, the quick scoring drives Sunday, Bettis, Stewart, and knowing the Steelers from his AFC Central days.

RJ talks on his hip, Eric Moulds possible absence, if the Bills could run the no-huddle, On the pressure on the offense being less playing Pittsburgh rather than Colts, the coverage Buffalo’s facing, the offensive line’s injuries, Travis Henry, the difference in the Colts and Steelers’ defense, and the Steelers’ layoff.

Bills signed LB Junior Robinson to the practice squad and released WR Chris Taylor from the practice squad. Robinson was in the Bills 2001 training camp but released before the regular season.

‘Bills rookie coach Gregg Williams probably regrets his decision to waive veteran linebacker John Holecek in training camp in the wake of Cowart’s injury. Holecek was a starter at inside linebacker in Buffalo’s 3-4 defense last year, but was deemed expendable when Williams switched to a 4-3 alignment.’

‘Fans can not bring anything larger than a small purse into the stadium. The ban includes thermoses, which had previously been allowed in the stadium, as well as binocular and camera cases and fanny packs and backpacks. Coolers had not been permitted under the team’s previous security policy. To compensate, the Bills announced that they are reducing the cost by 25 cents of bottled water, coffee and hot chocolate.’

The Buffalo Bills will be without their best defensive player for the rest of the season.

Bills rookie coach Gregg Williams probably regrets his decision to waive veteran LB John Holecek in training camp in the wake of Cowart’s injury. Holecek was a starter at inside LB in Buffalo’s 3-4 defense last year, but was deemed expendable when Williams switched to a 4-3 alignment.

‘Buffalo has assembled one of the worst offensive lines to ever soil an NFL uniform.’

‘The Bills, who have won 7 straight home games against the Black and Gold, will prevail over a sloppy, meek Steeler team, 17-16.’

Middle linebacker Sam Cowart, the Buffalo Bills’ best defensive player, is out for the season.

Coach Gregg Williams said on Wednesday that the team will place Cowarton injured reserve, ending his season. Cowart is recovering from surgery to repair a torn right Achilles’ tendon he hurt in the second series of the Bills’ season-opening game against New Orleans.

‘Buffalo is not a very good team. In fact, the Bills are awful…The Steelers aren’t a bad team. But they aren’t a great one, either.’

‘Lancaster is the director of player programs for the Buffalo Bills, a role that finds him with only a rooting interest in the Bills’ on-field performance. And a very active interest in the future of Bills’ players. "My job encompasses quite a few things," said Lancaster, a 1995 graduate of California University, who earned his masters degree in counseling there in 1998. "I work with the athletes and their families in relocating assistance and adjusting to life here. But my big focus is on continuing education and financial planning."’