Archives for October 28, 2004

”’I think when J.P. gets healthy, I think it’s going to be a situation where the coach has got to look at that and say, `Is this the direction you want to go?”’ Moulds said. ”But I think if we get it turned around and get some wins, I think they’ll continue to stick with Drew and say: `This is our best chance to win.””

‘Bills 20 Cardinals 14.’

‘The Bills said there were still about 6,500 tickets remaining for the game.’

‘As part of the sweepstakes, winners took an NFL player to school with them on October 19 or October 26. On Tuesday, October 19, Brian Moorman visited 4th-grader Keith Vrotsos and his class at Armor Elementary in Hamburg. The day started when Brain picked Keith up at his home and they took a limousine to school. Once they arrived at the school Brian spoke to Keith and his classmates about the importance of in school and after school education. The morning didn’t stop there as Brian offered some football instruction to the young fans as he passed and kicked the ball to each of the 71 4th – graders. Keith also received an autographed Moorman jersey, Bills cap and football for being a great host to Brian.’

‘The Buffalo Bills sellout streak is in jeopardy as the team announced Thursday that some 6,500 tickets remain for Sunday’s game versus the Arizona Cardinals at Ralph Wilson Stadium.’

‘Bills 22, Cardinals 14.’

‘"I am very excited about teaming up with the Buffalo Bills to continue doing something I love in the stadium where I spent my career," said Hall of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly. "My football camp has always been very special to me and I truly enjoy working with kids and sharing my passion for the game."’

‘Bills President/General Manager Tom Donahoe said, "We want all of our fans to cheer us on to victory at the stadium against the Cardinals this Sunday and then take extra time and be extremely careful when driving home following the game. We realize a large number of children will be out in neighborhoods for Halloween and we strongly encourage fans returning home from the game to use extra caution to ensure the safety of everyone this Halloween."’

‘Over a dozen members of the Tops Rookie Club visited the patients, spending hours reading, talking, and signing autographs. They entered the ninth floor play room to cheers and the "Shout" song blaring on the radio. Tops Community Relations Manager Andy Brocato was also on hand to hand out gift bags to the children, each including bobble head dolls, mini footballs and drawing boards.’

‘But Henry sees the opposite. “(Willis is) really the starter,” he said. “When my number is called, I get to go in there and do what I do. It’s a thing where if he’s out there and in a rhythm, stick with him. If he’s not in a rhythm, I go in and if I get in a rhythm, stay with me. We’re in this together and everybody’s got a role (but) I know I’m a starter … a good back in this league.” And it’s obvious he won’t be a Buffalo Bill next season.’

‘"In defense of Travis, he’s coming off that foot (injury). I’m not sure I can say he’s 100 percent, but he’s one of those tough guys who will play hurt. I know we’re getting production (from McGahee) when there’s a hole there and when there’s not a hole there. We’re getting more with Willis."’

‘"I will tell you that in looking at my own play, here is the situation, being completely honest with you," Bledsoe said. "I am the quarterback of a team that’s a power-running team. Yet we have not run for a touchdown through six games."’

‘Henry has been Buffalo’s starting running back since 2001 and back-to-back seasons of more than 1,300 yards rushing proves he has been a reliable player for the Bills. However, McGahee is obviously a multi-talented and explosive player who needs to be on the field.’

‘And now that he’s proven beyond a doubt that he’s recovered from major knee surgery, now that we’ve seen sharing the football doesn’t work (the Bills rank 28th in rushing and have zero rushing touchdowns), now that the floundering Bills are in desperate need of an offensive spark, McGahee should be the permanent starter, getting 25-plus carries a game.’

‘Read between the lines. Unless McGahee blows out his surgically-repaired knee, it appears obvious that he has overtaken Henry as the back who will lug the majority of the load for the struggling Bills from here on in. Wouldn’t it be much simpler for the Bills to just come out and say that? Not a chance.’