Archives for November 2002

”’This is a game of inches. And yesterday, we gave up yards, and it cost us ultimately.”’

‘The Bills have registered just 21 sacks in 10 games.’

‘To make room for Jones, the Bills released tight end Corey Geason and Ula Tuitele, who both played primarily on special teams.’

‘Jones, coming off surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee, joins the Bills six weeks after he was released by Tampa Bay. It wasn’t immediately known when he would be able to begin playing for Buffalo, although he was added to the team’s active roster.’

A veteran pass rushing specialist who has experience playing at every position across the defensive line … Ranks seventh on the club's all-time sack list with 24 career sacks … Savvy talent who has unmatched power and speed … Lined up at LDE in 2001 to make room for Simeon Rice after playing on the right side the prior two seasons (1999-2000.

The Bills announced that the team has signed veteran defensive end Marcus Jones. In addition, the team has released tight end Corey Geason and linebacker Ula Tuitele.

‘Kragthorpe failed to disclose that his brother, Steve, who coaches the quarterbacks for the Buffalo Bills, has been mentioned as a replacement for McBride.’

‘Season-long TV ratings for Bills’ games in Buffalo are running more than 30 percent above last season’s figures and are among the highest in an NFL market-by-market comparison.’

‘If the Buffalo Bills fail to make the playoffs in this season of overwhelming NFL parity, they will look back on an opportunity lost in Week 11.’

‘”We just have to live with it,” he said. “The ref made the call … that’s what he saw. But it’s a hard bullet to bite.’

‘Offensive guard Victor Allotey made Buffalo’s 53-man roster for three seasons (1998-2000) but was inactive for 47 of 50 games (including two playoffs). He was signed by Kansas City, made the active roster for one game last year and all 10 games this season but has been inactive for every one. Allotey has now been in the league for five seasons, is vested in the NFL’s retirement fund, has been inactive for 58 of his 61 games and hasn’t played a down in the league.’

‘If Buffalo winds up a single game shy of a playoff spot, some Bills fans will blame MacAulay’s painfully zealous crew. Their conspiracy-minded brethren may even dredge up the old "the NFL hates Buffalo because it’s a small-market" theory. Both groups may take some consolation from their rationalizing, but they’ll be wrong. If the faithful need scapegoats to help them come to terms with an otherwise unexplainable and unwarranted loss, here are a pair of names — Ron Edwards and Peerless Price.’

Chiefs quarterback Trent Green, not known for his mobility, darted nine yards up the middle for the go-ahead touchdown with 4:45 to play. “A lane opened up, so I took off,” he said. “Then I saw those guys closing hard. So I just closed my eyes and dove as hard as I could.”

Photos from Sunday's Bills/Chiefs Game

Question on the Bills: What’s happened to their offense in the past two games?

It’s difficult to keep up offensive momentum when the season changes from October to November to December. No matter where you play (except for San Diego or a domed stadium), you’ll face weather conditions that will challenge your productivity. Also, teams are preparing better for the Bills. But the change in weather will affect many offenses as the season continues.