Archives for December 2001

‘Citing the most recent medical report on Johnson’s broken collarbone, coach Gregg Williams held out hope on Wednesday that the quarterback could be ready to return to practice within two weeks. Whether that means he’ll be healthy enough to play in time for the Bills’ season finale, Jan. 6 at Miami, Williams wasn’t sure.’

Eric Moulds is the star of the Bills monthly wallpaper by TBD allumni Gina Mustico. NOTE: Snow is artifical since Buffalo has not had snow yet.

‘Exhibit ‘A’ in that argument is the New England Patriots, whose current three-game winning streak has been fueled, to a large extent, by a combined plus-6 turnover ratio in that span.’

The Bills Experience, which takes place in the Fieldhouse prior to every Bills home game, will be free to attend prior to this Sunday’s game vs. the New England Patriots. A special appearance by 2001 Wall of Fame honoree Fred Smerlas, who will be available for autographs.

Also an appearance by Billy Buffalo dressed in his Santa attire. Fans can get their picture taken with Santa Billy from 10:00-11:00 AM and again from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.

"Nate’s got a bright future, and we feel good with him on one side and Antoine on the other side, and the way that Chris Watson has stepped up the last few weeks and improved his play, we feel good about that position overall on our team."

Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Salvation Army present Shop With A Jock. An event where kids from the community have a chance to shop with a Bills player for Christmas presents for their family.

Sammy Morris, Shawn Bryson, Phillip Crosby, Kenyatta Wright, Kendrick Office, Keion Carpenter, Ken Irvin, Lance Brown, David Dinkins, Travares Tillman, Leif Larsen, Mo Unutoa, Ron Edwards, Brian Moorman and Shayne Graham, along with Billy Buffalo attended. Jack Wheeler, TBD’s Blue Coat, is the photographer.

‘The Buffalo Bills’ rookie linebacker didn’t have any interceptions in high school (he played fullback and tight end) or in college at North Carolina, so when he finally got his first, fear took over.’

‘Former Buffalo Bills defensive back Henry Jones has sold his house on Southwick Drive in Orchard Park. According to public records, Jones received $150,000 for the house. The deal closed on Nov. 16. Jones was cut just before the season after a decade with the team.’

‘The Buffalo Bills won just their second game of the National Football League season Sunday, 25-24 over the Carolina Panthers. It was also their first at Ralph Wilson Stadium since Nov. 12, 2000, though not many were there to see it. The Bills face the prospects of playing before a similarly small crowd in the home finale Sunday, Dec. 16 against the New England Patriots.’

‘The shoes and gloves worn by Bills fullback Larry Centers when he became the all-time leader in receiving yards by a running back have gone to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.’

‘Before we had reason to position the ”P” word in even the same paragraph with the Patriots, many New Englanders were using other, not-so-nice ”P” words to describe the team’s defense.’

‘The Patriots were the busiest team in the NFL last offseason, and now we know why. The Pats signed 21 veteran free agents heading into training camp, and the 16 players that remain have helped turn them from a last-place team to one gunning for a division title.’

‘Bruschi has been many things to the Patriots over his six-year career – special teams stalwart, pass rushing specialist, weak-side linebacker in the 4-3 and inside linebacker in the 3-4. Now Bruschi, who is slated to become an unrestricted free agent after the season, is playing perhaps the best football of his life in yet another role.’

‘Well, the Patriots are actually right in the middle of it, standing fifth among nine teams who still have a reasonable chance to make the playoffs.’

Ad with Eric Moulds:

Picture yourself in Ralph Wilson Stadium on a Sunday afternoon. It’s the Buffalo Bills vs. the Baltimore Ravens. You’re standing on the 50-yard line with less than two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. No, you’re not some deranged, half-naked fan who, having had too much to drink, managed to stumble out onto the field. Believe it or not you are the franchise player; the marquee guy.