Archives for October 14, 2004

‘Bills 14, Dolphins 0.’

‘Why the drastic increase in membership? Bamberg and the other members worked hard at getting the word out. "We finally marketed what we were up to," Bamberg said. "We tried to really show our presence in the off-season."’

‘This week’s game is the 11th straight sellout for the Bills.’

‘McGahee said Thursday that he’s not been informed as to whether he’ll start, and that the decision will likely come down to game time. ”I’m just going in there and be ready for whenever my number’s called,” McGahee said. ”All I can do is just wait and see.”’

”’I think we’ve got the players to open it up,” Moulds said, Thursday. ”We’ve been coming out trying to establish the run game. And I think we’re going to try to continue to establish the run. But at the same time, we need to throw the ball a little more.”’

‘"It’s a small first step," said Losman before yesterday’s afternoon workout. "I really had set my sights on practicing this week and I just want to practice. I’m not full-go or anything like that. I’m probably just going to throw a little bit, not doing to much. I just need to get back out there and see some things."’

‘The Bills are hoping the surprise move sends the right message to the players, that they need to turn things around or somebody else may be in their spot tomorrow. "If you’re not winning, if you’re 0-4, everybody is looking to make the situation better in any way that we can," said Bledsoe. "I assume that this was a move that was made with the idea of making us better."’

‘A win doesn’t save either team’s season, but it puts them back on the right track.’

‘The Bills tried to trade Shaw on Wednesday but were unable to cut a deal.’

‘Cox said he has fond memories of the Miami-Buffalo rivalry. It was fun. It mattered because one or both of the teams were contenders. But the Bills won so often it ripped his heart out. It wasn’t Buffalo he really hated but losing all the time. "I hated those guys," he said, "but it was so one-sided. I have friends on that Buffalo team now. I would never have talked to any of those Bills back then. Now Andre Reed and I have become friends. I see Jim Kelly now, too. Back then, I didn’t get close to any opponent. I wanted it to be a hate-hate relationship."’

‘"I’m just really happy to get back out there with the fellas," Milloy said. "I think mentally I’ll be sharp, but there are still some physical things that I need to go out there and practice."’

‘He did not rule out returning to the lineup Sunday when the 0-4 Bills host the 0-5 Miami Dolphins to crown the AFC Least champion. He’s listed as questionable on the injury report but realistically he remains another week or two away. But there’s no question that Wednesday was a big step for him.’

‘Losing is a foreign concept and a spoiled fan base that has seen their Dolphins post a sub- .500 record just twice in the 35 years since the AFL-NFL merger – the Bills have 16 such seasons – is having a difficult time coping with the Dolphins’ 0-5 start.’

‘In last week’s 16-14 loss to the New York Jets, Shaw was Bledsoe’s intended target on four third-down pass attempts but only one was completed. Shaw also had a missed assignment that resulted in a pass glancing off his back on first down. Mularkey said Shaw, who was signed through 2005, was also not productive enough in practice and in team meetings.’

‘The explanation is simple: The Bills are a decent team with a lousy record and the Dolphins are just plain lousy.’