‘One year removed from his comparatively low-profile duties as quarterbacks coach for the Seattle Seahawks, Sheppard is fielding the tough questions as offensive coordinator for the 1-7 Bills.’
Archives for November 17, 2001
Bills backup Travis Brown is still green
‘The Bills snapped up Brown because he spent the one season learning the West Coast offense from Holmgren, a master, and was recommended by Bills offensive coordinator Mike Sheppard, the quarterbacks coach under Holmgren in Seattle.’
Unutoa signed for long snaps
‘Steve Freeman, the outstanding Bills safety from 1975 to ’86, will serve as the field judge for Sunday’s game.’
‘Kids’ reviving defense
‘Overall, the Bills are starting or getting regular contributions from 14 rookie or first-year players.’
Alexander stays on the run
‘P-I PICK: Seahawks, 27-17.’
Joseph’s second coming gives Hawks a safety net
‘Joseph, a safety who started 14 games for the Seahawks in his first tour with the team, is just glad to be back in the NFL.’
Special teams look to improve
‘During his first three years as the Seattle Seahawks’ special teams coach, Pete Rodriguez saw his unit give up a total of two return touchdowns. In eight games this year, the Seahawks have already matched that number.’
Even weather works against Buffalo as preparations for 2002 begin
‘Technically, Sunday’s game between Seattle and Buffalo is the Bills ninth regular season contest of 2001. In reality, it marks the start of the 2002 preseason. Playoff hopes disappeared for all but the most optimistic in late September. The primary goal for the rest of the season — building a functional offense around Rob Johnson, making a decision possible on whether the quarterback is worthy of the contract restructuring and extension that salary capenomics mandate — crashed to the turf at Foxboro Stadium last Sunday afternoon.’