Archives for October 2002

In his career, Bledsoe has led 21 game-winning drives in the fourth quarter. Nineteen were come-from-behind victories, while two others broke ties to win the game.

‘After enduring a stretch of games in which he couldn’t seem to do anything right, guilty of sometimes playing receivers too tight and at other times too soft, Watson enjoyed his best performance in the second half of Buffalo’s 31-24 win over Houston last weekend.’

Through six games, rookie wide receiver Josh Reed has 19 catches for 263 yards (13.8 average) and 2 TDs to rank third on the team in receiving yardage behind Eric Moulds and Peerless Price. Of his 19 receptions, 11 have been for first downs, including his lone catch at Houston and 2 of 3 the week before vs. Oakland when he also recorded a career-long of 38.

‘Miami’s Sam Madison and Patrick Surtain are one of the best cornerback tandems in the National Football League. They will try to be the first duo this year to keep Moulds and Price out of the end zone.’

‘The 6-foot-6 Nails weighed 387 after his senior year at Florida A&M. The Bills had him at about 365 when they drafted him, which prompted former Bills scout Buddy Nix to say, "For Jamie, losing 20 pounds is like throwing a lawn chair off the deck of the Titanic."’

‘This isn’t just any challenge. It’s not just any week. This is the Dolphins. This is Sam Madison and Patrick Surtain, perhaps the finest cornerback tandem in the league. This is serious.’

‘Yet, because of returns of the Bills’ allotment, a limited number of seats are still available via Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone and the Pro Player Stadium box office.’

‘They are also preparing for the possibility Gadsden might not return this season.’

‘When you consider the Dolphins have an off week after playing the Bills, why mess with Chambers’ head?’

‘With rookie Randy McMichael (21 receptions, 292 yards, three touchdowns), veteran Jed Weaver (no receptions) and newcomer Desmond Clark, a fourth-year player, the Dolphins’ tight-end contingent is solid.’

‘"Even if I made a decision today, it’s too swollen for anybody to know," said Gadsden, whose wrist was taped and in a brace. "Hopefully by [today] or Saturday when the swelling goes down I can go out there and see if I can put it together."’

‘Management said there are still a limited number of tickets still available.’

‘"He seems more confident," Dolphins cornerback Sam Madison said. "He seems happy. They’re letting him do what he does best, and that’s letting him throw the football downfield."’

‘"There’s definitely a risk (of re-aggravating it)," Gadsden said. "We take risks all the time. I definitely have to factor all those things in. I’ll make the best decision that I can."’

‘"Some people just don’t have the nerve to do that. He does," said Madison, a cornerback who faced Owens last year. "He’s scoring touchdowns, and their football team is winning. To each his own. Would I do it? No. But it was just fun."’