Archives for August 22, 2004

‘"I thought we did some good things," Bledsoe said. "We came out against what’s a very good defense and moved the ball. We ran the ball effectively against them and had time to throw it in the passing game. We were dropping back and getting it out quick. . . . We would have liked to put it in the end zone. We had a couple of chances. We still had too many penalties."’

‘"We’ve been trying to make it clear, but obviously we’re not doing a good job of it because it keeps coming up," Donahoe said. "We have no control over what outside sources say. We do have control of what our people say and what our players say. We understand, Travis understands and Willis understands that it’s a team game. It’s not strictly about Travis or Willis. We’re going to need all the players we can get to have a successful year."’

‘"It’s real satisfying to run the ball as well as we did (Saturday)," said Brown. "We need to clean up a couple of things and we will be OK."’

‘So why wait?’

‘Counting declined or offsetting infractions, more than 30 penalties were called in the game, with Buffalo officially assessed 12 for 127 yards. “It was real sloppy and we still had a chance to win, that’s what was unbelievable about it,” said coach Mike Mularkey.’

‘”Willis understands where he is on the road back, he’s happy here, he and Travis are both team players. We’ve been trying to say for two weeks there’s nothing to this, but there may be some outside individuals who want to make more of it than what there really is. As far as our team is concerned, there’s no controversy.”‘

‘Shrewd agent Drew Rosenhaus, who won’t deny that McGahee won’t be happy as the No. 2 man, has dirt on his hands but Donahoe wouldn’t acknowledge it. He should have.’

‘Only a cynic would suggest that Rosenhaus, who negotiated an incentive-laden contract for McGahee, has to have Willis in the line-up to maximize his cut.’

‘After getting a franchise-record low 18 takeaways in 16 games last season, Buffalo got two in a second straight game. Against Tennessee the Bills recovered two fumbles, the first by defensive tackle Sam Adams after linebacker Jeff Posey sacked Titans’ backup QB Billy Volek who lost the ball. Later, safety Pierson Prioleau picked up a bobble by reserve running back Vick King caused by linebacker Mario Haggan.’

Titans eventually lose their cool against Bills (Nashville Tennessean)

Brown has Titans running game looking good (Nashville Tennessean)

Brown, Calico hit stride (Nashville Tennessean)

Bulluck’s hit hurts Henry (Nashville Tennessean)

Titans post-game quotes (TitansOnline.com)

Game photos (TitansOnline.com)

‘Bulluck weighed in on the Bills’ running back issues by favoring Henry. “He’s the best running back they’ve got,” Bulluck said. “I don’t understand what the controversy’s about. … (McGahee) doesn’t hit the hole as hard as Travis. To me, he didn’t really pose the threat when he was back there. But he’s a young back. He has time.”’

‘He said the pain is in the same spot as where he tore rib cartilage in the third week of last season. Henry missed only one game, electing to play through the pain. “It’s not nearly as bad,” Henry said. “I’m breathing a lot better and moving around a lot better. It’s a little sore … but I think it’s going to be OK.”’

‘Buffalo punter Brian Moorman was listed as inactive for the Bills’ preseason game Saturday night against Tennessee.’

‘J.P. Losman, one of Buffalo’s two first-round picks this season, went 4-of-6 for 23 yards. He also rushed for 43 yards. Lee Evans, the team’s other first-round pick, had one catch for no yards.’

‘Buffalo’s Drew Bledsoe was 7-of-10 passing for 67 yards.’