Archives for December 3, 2004

‘Jonas Jennings practiced again on Friday and will play against the Dolphins. Head Coach Mike Mularkey says that Cornerback Troy Vincent and Reciever Josh Reed are both game-time decisions.’

‘The no-huddle offense is something that we’ve been practicing all year and we’ve used it periodically but we thought it would be good to begin the Seattle game with it because they had some linebacker injuries and we felt that we would have an advantage by using the no-huddle. Fortunately, it worked out for us.’

‘"It’s close,” McGahee said before a group of reporters at the Bills’ practice facility. "But you’re really going to see it next year. This is just my introduction year here.”’

‘Willis, What do you think of our Buffalo Chicken wings?

WM: I don’t eat chicken wings. I only eat regular chicken.’

‘I’d love to see Marv back out there. I think he can still be a great coach in this league and if by some chance he gets another shot, he’ll make that team better. Marv was our leader and he was always willing to go into battle for us and we would have done the same for him. I think he picked the perfect title for his book because that’s always how Marv made us feel. We were a team and we were a family and no matter what happened during the week we put that all to rest come Sunday.’

‘Bills, 30-11.’

‘These ninnies say Bledsoe’s recent success is hindering the development of J.P. Losman, the Bills’ No. 1 bench-warmer.’

‘"We’re thrilled to have the Buffalo Bills help us out with this project," said Ron Talboys, president of the Buffalo chapter of Habitat for Humanity. "They have really made a difference for this program in the past six years and we’re always very honored to work with the organization."’

‘For the 19th consecutive year, the top 40 high school football student-athletes in Western New York are being honored for their academic and athletic achievements by the Buffalo Bills and the WNY High School Sports Newspaper.’

‘"I put it out there at the beginning of the season and the guys said it’s something they wanted," defensive coordinator Jerry Gray said. "You’re only going to play as hard as you want to play when you’re on the football field, and if you set goals you’re going to try to achieve them."’

‘"I hope he comes back," Villarrial said. "The bottom line is I hope he comes back."’

‘The Bills held Taylor without a tackle or sack during their 20-13 victory in Ralph Wilson Stadium. But Jennings expects Taylor to try to redeem himself at home Sunday. "He’ll be ready to play, but that’s no different than any other time we’ve faced him," Jennings said. "We’ll just have to go out there, play with focus and work as a team."’

‘OK, so every other team in the AFC East has won at least one Super Bowl. But they haven’t surpassed the Bills for churning out fantasy football standouts.’

‘Johnson benefited from the windfall of picks from the Herschel Walker trade. But he was a master at stockpiling draft choices and had a great eye for talent. He was a great motivator and picked great coaching staffs.’

‘"I’m optimistic," said Vincent, the Buffalo Bills’ 13-year veteran cornerback, when asked if he’ll be suiting up against his original NFL team at Pro Player Stadium on Sunday. "I’m just tired of holding hats and cheerleading. It’s been a long eight weeks."’