Archives for September 29, 2002

Plays, penalties and scores.

‘The Bears never managed to take the lead, while the Bills threatened virtually every time it had the ball.’

‘Bledsoe finished the game 28-of-36 for 328 yards and four touchdowns. He completed all 15 of his pass attempts on Buffalo’s four TD drives, also finding Peerless Price, Moulds and tight end Dave Moore.’

‘They’re a lot better than last year. They’re a very entertaining and efficient team offensively as long as Travis Henry doesn’t fumble, which he’s done in every game this year.’

‘Buffalo’s passing attack remains one of the most potent in the NFL, the defense can’t seem to stop anyone on a regular basis, and kick coverage, though improved, is still an adventure.’

‘Thomas is a 230-pound load who runs behind one of the better offensive lines in the NFL.’

‘Brown claims there’s not a lineman alive, or dead, who wouldn’t rather block for the run than the pass. So far, I haven’t found anyone to contradict him.’

‘"The people of Buffalo," Forry said, "are going to fall in love with this kid."’

‘Mike Williams could wind up totaling $43.96 million over six years if he were to hit all incentives, according to players’ union sources.’

The Bills have had three 100-yard receiving games from three different receivers so far in 2002 (Eric Moulds, Peerless Price, and Josh Reed). The most the team has ever had in one season was 11 in 1991, accomplished by four different receivers – Andre Reed (4), James Lofton (4), Thurman Thomas (2), and Don Beebe (1).

‘Levy has pointed out on other occasions that his five-year stint here opened the doors for an NFL career that eventually saw him lead the Buffalo Bills to an unprecedented four consecutive Super Bowl appearances.’

‘Traylor, who won two Super Bowl rings with Denver, may well be coming off his best game as a Bear, last Sunday’s loss to New Orleans.’

‘Q: What’s wrong with Buffalo’s defense? A: Quite a bit. The Bills are giving up 35 points a game, including special-teams gaffes. They really haven’t been the same since letting defensive tackle Ted Washington get away.’

‘What’s wrong with Dez White, anyway? It could be he’s suffering from an identity crisis. Think about it. Marty Booker is the guy. Marcus Robinson is the guy who used to be the guy. David Terrell is the mouth. Where does that leave White? "He’s the guy in between,” Booker said with a laugh.’

‘The Bears responded positively last season after setbacks, rolling off six victories in a row after losing the opener. After their second and third losses, they won three and four games in a row, respectively. Thomas should take control. If he doesn’t, a problem is developing. Bears 24, Bills 20.’