Archives for November 2001

Offensive lineman Jonas Jennings helped local students ‘Rush for Reading,’ and you can see what Jennings had to say to some provocative questions from the students!

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‘His name is Reggie Germany, and because of his hard work and hustle in practice — plus an injury that has sidelined McDaniel for more than a month — Germany has given himself a chance to become an important cog in the Buffalo offense.’

‘For the past three seasons, these two had memorable tussles twice a year while Eaton was playing for the New England Patriots and Brown for the AFC East-rival Buffalo Bills.’

‘"I like to think that as you mature, you get better," he said. "I’ve got to believe that."’

‘"Shaun was a great kid," says Jeremy Jeffcoat, an Alabama fan who lives in Columbus, Ga. "There was never a hint of scandal or a hint of an attitude problem when he was down here. When he was down here he just acted with so much class."’

‘Their opponent desperately needs a victory. The opposing coach is new, but he’s already feeling the heat and the backup quarterback will play against the Seahawks. Sound familiar? Maybe like the Washington Redskins, who pounded Seattle 27-14 two weeks ago?’

‘Guard Ruben Brown on the Bills’ woes: "It’s definitely been a tough road here, but you play the games and hope things get better."’

‘A Holmgren team running the football? That’s like Tom Osborne installing the run-and-shoot at Nebraska. Or Don Coryell turning to the wishbone.’

‘"I wouldn’t be truthful if I said the losses didn’t hurt," Sheppard said. "You question yourself all the time, wonder what you could have done differently. But I’ve always been one of those people who see the glass as half full. You’ve just got to realize that sometimes it takes a little longer."’

‘"There always have to be concerns about the long-term prognosis of the Bills being here," Erie County Executive Joel Giambra said. "(Bills owner) Ralph Wilson has said many, many times that his biggest concern here is the economy. And obviously the economy is not doing very well. So obviously, I’m sure he’s concerned. And I think that means that we all should be concerned about the future of the franchise."’

RUNNING BACKS: "Here’s a surprise. Buffalo’s Travis Henry in the Thursday night upset over Jacksonville. His numbers were minimal (27 for 63), but he struggled for a lot of first downs and kept many drives alive through sheer effort."

GUARDS: "Buffalo’s Ruben Brown against the Jets in October."

CENTERS: "Three performances jump out at me: Buffalo’s Billy Conaty and San Francisco’s Jeremy Newberry, both against the Jets, and Oakland’s Adam Treu in Philly."

Oakland signed offensive tackle Jerry Crafts, 33, to its 53-man roster. He spent time with the Raiders in training camp this year before getting released. He played for Buffalo from 1992-94 and Philadelphia in 1997 and ’98. He also played in CFL and Arena league Buffalo Destroyers. He started 13 of the 39 games in which he played. Raiders only have left guard and right tackle standing and healthy enough, among the five opening-game starters on the offensive line.

‘Lovat, now in his third season as the Seattle Seahawks’ line coach, had never witnessed a perfect single-game performance by a lineman before combing through videotape of Walter Jones’ effort Sunday night. Jones was more than merely effective during the Seahawks’ 319-yard rushing performance against Oakland. He was technically sound as well – not just on the whole, but on each of the Seahawks’ 66 offensive plays. "He was flawless," Lovat conceded Wednesday.’

The Seahawks run well and defend well against the run, but they’re so inconsistent that anything could happen in wintry Buffalo. Last year the Bills notched their biggest win in Seattle, 42-23.