‘Williams added that rookie running back Willis McGahee is unlikely to make his NFL debut against Tennessee.’
Archives for December 12, 2003
Bills Defense Continues To Impress
‘”We’ve got some good offensive teams we are going to play against coming down the stretch but our defense has done a very good job again this past week of not allowing a touchdown against a team with really one of the hottest quarterbacks in the league throwing touchdown passes,” head coach Gregg Williams said. “That speaks volumes for our defensive pride. We’re not allowing big plays. That’s making the opponents’ offense earn everything.”‘
No catch: Tight ends embrace their role
‘”It’s not about me or Dave or Ryan or how many balls we catch,” said Campbell, who leads the tight ends with 25 catches but has been shut out the last three games. “We just want to contribute in any way we can. It’s about team success.”‘
Freakish challenge doesn’t worry Sullivan
‘”I think you have to give credit where it’s due, but I think a lot of tackles that go against him psyche themselves out before the game even starts,” Sullivan said. “When you play a guy like that, you have to focus on your own technique. Of course, he has the great speed and long arms. But you have to worry about what you have to do. I just have to prepare myself physically and mentally, and then let my ability take care of the rest.”‘
Fletcher’s heart is soul of Buffalo D
‘This year, playing for a markedly improved defense, Fletcher won’t approach those gaudy tackle numbers, but he still has a team-leading 132 through 13 games.’
If Williams stays as coach, Bills may get Kearse-d next year
‘”A little bit, I can’t lie,” said Kearse when asked if thought about joining Williams in Buffalo.’
Sound of Miracle still echoes in Music City
‘Bills Coach Gregg Williams was defensive coordinator for the Titans at the time of the controversial play (the Bills contended Wycheck threw a forward lateral). When he moved to Buffalo in 2001, he hung a painting of the play in his home. A gift from Titans Coach Jeff Fisher, it stayed there until a visit from some new Buffalo friends.’
McNair off crutches but doesn’t practice
”’He’s off the crutches so that’s encouraging,” Titans Coach Jeff Fisher said. ”He’s hoping to play … We still have a long ways to go and he wants to play very badly.”’
Titans mix up signals vs. Bills
‘Because the Bills may try to steal signs, Fisher said he could have as many as four people sending in defensive signals from the sideline at the same time, with only one providing the true call. Fisher said he expects the Bills to make similar adjustments on their defensive calls.’
Defense has changed since Williams
‘”I think if Gregg was here, you would have seen a lot of the same changes. What you’ve got to do is adjust,” Schwartz said. “You have to constantly evolve in this league. There’s things people try to take advantage of; there’s trends in the league, different things that offenses are doing and different things that you have to take away.”‘
Keys to the Game
‘Buffalo needs this game to keep its skimpy playoffs hopes on life support. The Titans need it for peace of mind in the wake of last week’s four-turnover disaster vs. Indianapolis. If the Titans can reverse their turnover tendencies of the past few weeks, they should rebound, though it won’t be easy as Gregg Williams knows them better than most. Prediction: Titans 21, Bills 20.’
Moulds Is Sick While Moore Is Hurting
‘Moore sat out practice with a leg injury and is questionable. Moulds is probable as he was sent home sick.’
Titans defense first against rush, last against pass
”’You don’t ever want to be in your position as far as the secondary to get looked at as being the worst in the league. You don’t want to be the worst in anything. But take it for what it is. It’s just a number,” he said. ”All that matters to me is the wins.”’
Banged-up Bills offense finally showing some fight
”’We didn’t give up where I think a lot of people might have,” said Gilbride, whose team prepares to play at Tennessee on Sunday. ”To me it’s more of a reflection of character, confidence.”’
Bills WR Moulds ill; TE Moore has strained hamstring
‘Three other Buffalo players are listed as questionable: starting OG Mike Pucillo (toe); backup RB Sammy Morris (sprained knee) and backup DE Keith McKenzie (strained right quadriceps).’