Archives for October 6, 2002

‘Ruben Brown, the All-Pro left guard, looks on admiringly as Jennings dominates one-on-one drills in training camp. "Best feet in the NFL," Brown shouts. "Best feet in the NFL."’

‘He gets by these days on his savvy, on wisdom collected, distilled and applied. He burned Tennessee last Sunday for 144 yards on four catches, capturing the Bills’ full attention as they prepared for today.’

‘Not only has Davis been winning for almost 40 years with the Raiders, he’s still battling the NFL.’

‘The Raiders are ripe for the upset, but their offensive balance will overcome the Bills’ pass-heavy attack in a 31-27 victory.’

‘A $15 field house ticket will include beer, soft drinks, coffee, snacks, Buffalo Bills Experience games and parking. A $30 VIP suite ticket will add a buffet and the chance to watch the game in a stadium suite.’

‘Venison Donation Coalition, a statewide organization in Bath, has arranged for Booth 115 near Section 155 to donate a portion of its sales to the VDC processing services needed to supply deer meat to the needy.’

‘It seems Kelly wanted the street markers put up before he’s presented with his ring from the Pro Football Hall of Fame during halftime of the Bills’ game against New England on Nov. 3. That way his family and friends can drive on his boulevard.’

‘As good a quarterback as Bledsoe may be right now, throwing for an NFL-best 1,345 yards and completing 70 percent of his passes, he could be in over his head. Because Woodson has seen him on film. "A lot, over the years," Woodson adds, with a grin.’

‘Bledsoe shows great arm strength but is not mobile under pressure; the Raiders want to collapse his pocket, force him into quick decisions and hammer him like the old days back in New England.’

‘The Raiders are one of several teams faking substitutes to confuse the defense, and this week the NFL office sent out a memo reminding coaches that such a ploy was against the rules. It is considered unsportsmanlike conduct; a team is supposed to be warned the first time it happens in a game and penalized 15 yards the next time. Officials apparently have not been vigilant about enforcing the rule, however, but they will be looking for it in today’s games.’

‘Woodson, the Raiders’ brand-new 37-year-old free safety, is in the midst of an unprecedented run of good fortune. In the second game of the season, against Pittsburgh, he tied an NFL record by recovering three fumbles. In the third game, last Sunday against Tennessee, he intercepted three passes.’

‘”He’s come into Buffalo and brought a renewed sense of confidence to that team,” Gannon said. “With him, they feel like anything’s possible. They’re going to be in each game, with a chance to win each week. That’s a real compliment to him and the way he’s played each week and the confidence the guys have in him. It’s very apparent when you watch the film.”‘

‘Don’t be surprised if: This game develops into a shootout, with the team that has the ball last winning.’

‘What the Bills, still one of the youngest teams in the league, can’t match in experience they hope to make up for with intensity, confidence, talent and a home field. The Raiders are 5-13 all-time in Buffalo.’

‘”Young players that are lazy as far as football goes. I’ve seen so many guys who have twice the athletic ability that I have that are too lazy to work hard enough to make it in this league. They could probably play 15 years and they end up playing two.”‘