Archives for October 3, 2002

‘"Drew Bledsoe has changed that football team," Raiders’ outside linebacker Bill Romanowski said. "He’s given them the ability to throw downfield. The guys believe in him."’

‘Sunday, in Buffalo, Greenwood’s Kent Hull will become the 19th player in the 42-year history of the Buffalo Bills to have his name placed on that franchise’s Wall of Fame. Couldn’t happen to a more consistent player – or a better guy. Hull missed only two starts in 14 years, playing the physically demanding position of center.’

‘The league doesn’t disclose details of such suspensions.’

”’The guys are playing well,” Gilbride said. ”It’s somewhat satisfying to see them raise their performance level, understand what they’re trying to get done. I’ve been around some good teams before, but I don’t know if I’ve ever had one consistently come through in the clutch the way they have.”’

‘The former Hinds (Miss.) Community College standout, who started his college career at the University of Georgia, was fined several times last year for being tardy to meetings. The fact he had not dressed for a game yet this season was likely a reflection of his lack of maturity.’

‘A seventh-round pick by the Bills in 2001, Robertson will not be paid during the suspension, which will cost him $70,588. He will be eligible to return to the active roster on October 27.’