Archives for November 21, 2001

‘"My job is to take that pressure and be the scapegoat of the offense, whether that is the case or not," Fiedler said. "I’m going to take everything on myself, and say it is my fault every time."’

‘Long snapper Dan O’Leary will miss the rest of the season for the Buffalo Bills because of torn ligaments in his right hand and thumb.’

Bills Partner with the Salvation Army for the fourth straight "Gift of Warmth" clothing drive.

At the November 25 home game against the Miami Dolphins, volunteers from the Salvation Army will be at all of the gates prior to the Bills game collecting monetary donations and warm clothing items including gloves, coats, mittens, scarves, and hats. Bills veteran Ruben Brown will act as a spokesperson for the drive. Make sure to Be there! and bring some extra clothes for donation.

Jay Glazer & Pete Prisco predict the Bills to upset the Fish.

Harmon Forecast has Miami winning 21-13:

The Dolphins’ defense will win this one, because their offense is having problems — even against defenses as weak as the Bills’. After losing twice to Buffalo in ’99, Miami won twice last year.

‘Cowart will become a free agent when the four-year contract he signed as a rookie in 1998 expires at the end of the season.’

‘The Chautauqua County Sports Hall of Fame…’.

‘The good news for Daryl Gardener is that he doesn’t need surgery. The bad news is that he will not be on the field anytime soon.’

‘Dolphins defensive tackle Daryl Gardener will miss at least another month of play and could be out for the remainder of the season if his injured back does not heal sufficiently, two sources close to him said Tuesday.’

‘But booing? It showed little understanding. Even less patience. And no class.’

‘The Dolphins made three stops Tuesday as part of their annual distribution of donated turkeys: Refuge Church of Our Lord, Christ Crusade and Casa De Alabanza. At each location, they were greeted by lines, cheers and autograph seekers.’

‘They’re a division rival with a storied history against the Dolphins, even though defensive end Phil "MMMBop" Hansen is the only player remaining from the glory years of the early 1990s. And, most important, they’re not the New York Jets.’

‘An NFL source said Gardener will miss at least the next month while hoping rest and rehabilitation will alleviate some of the problems being generated by a fragmented disc in his back. Gardener then will be reevaluated to determine whether he can return this season.’