Archives for September 21, 2002

In all, the Bills & Broncos have met 30 times dating back to 1960. The Bills hold a 17-12-1 lead in the series but Denver has taken the last three meetings including a 23-20 overtime road win in 1997, the last time the two teams met. The Bills have not won in Denver since 1967.

‘"You can’t beat people with just speed in this league. I figured if Jonas can (stop me), so can other guys. I had to come up with something else. I knew my stuff wasn’t working anymore."’

‘”Chris Mortensen said that Drew told him that he never understood what (former Patriot coach Bill) Parcells meant when he wanted him to be a leader,” said Garber. “And now he understands. He had a staple put on (the side of his face) without anesthesia. That’s leadership. He has evolved and is the leader of the team.”‘

‘The former University of Tennessee standout is a free agent after this season and should the Bills fail or elect not to re-sign him by next March, other teams will be calling Price, not just friends and marketers.’

‘"This is a good football team," wide receiver Rod Smith said. "They have more firepower than anybody in the NFL, and if we have to get into a shootout with them, are we ready to do that? Offensively, we have to step up our game."’

‘"Buffalo is very talented on special teams. They’ve made some big plays, and they’ve given up some big plays. Last week they did a good job of putting it all together," Lynn said.’

‘Right tackle Mike Williams resumed practicing with the Buffalo Bills Friday, a day after slightly hyperextending his left knee.’