‘So tonight before a national television audience, Johnson’s goal isn’t to settle an old score. It’s to merely prove the Bills didn’t get fleeced for first- and fourth-round draft picks, something he hasn’t been able to do during his three-plus disappointing seasons in Buffalo.’
Archives for October 18, 2001
Q and A with Antoine Winfield
‘By coach Gregg Williams’ count, the secondary has dropped seven interceptions so far. Are you guys wearing oven mitts?’
Hard work keeps paying off for Payne
‘Life is good for the young man from Victor who starred at Cornell University and is now carving out a nice little career for himself in the NFL.’
Scouting report
‘This is the Bills’ first visit to Jacksonville for a regular-season game. It is the only NFL city they hadn’t played in.’
Going in different directions
‘Donahue drafted 12 players and the Bills kept 11, a stark contrast to the Jaguars, who drafted 10 and kept five. The Bills, though, are paying a price for their youth. They’re 0-4. That is why rebuilding is not popular in Jacksonville.’