Archives for October 29, 2005

‘"We just haven’t been able to throw the ball downfield very effectively this year," wide receiver Lee Evans said, "but, sooner or later, we’re going to have to turn it loose. And, when it does happen, we have to make the play."’

‘Coach Bill Belichick has said that once Bruschi was on the active roster, he would be treated like any other player. Whether Bruschi starts is expected to be determined by the Bills’ offensive lineup for the first series.’

“I think it’s great for Terrence and great for our team. He’s proven to be one of our really good young players by going to the Pro Bowl last year and developing each time he gets another game of experience under his belt as a corner.’

‘The Pats head into Sunday night’s game with the Bills at Gillette Stadium keeping company with the dregs of the league – San Francisco (24th) and New Orleans (26th) – as the 25th-ranked rushing defense in the NFL. Now, here come the Bills, who, befitting the name of the city they represent, are a thundering herd. Only six NFL teams have run the ball more often than they’ve attempted to pass it this season. The Bills are one of them.’

‘Selected to his first Pro Bowl last year, McGee leads the NFL with a 34.3-yard kickoff-return average this season. In just his third season out of Division I-AA Northwestern State, he has 2,147 career kick-return yards and needs only 22 to set a new team record.’

‘”Obviously those guys have had their ups and downs this year, just like our entire team,” offensive line coach Jim McNally said. “Overall, I think they have done a good job but we can always be better.”‘

‘”I think it’s great for Terrence and it’s great for our team,” said Bills President and General Manager Tom Donahoe. “He’s certainly proven to be one of our really good young players, going to the Pro Bowl last year and developing each time he gets another game of experience as a corner. He’s very good around the ball, which gives him a chance to be a playmaker and a guy who can be a difference maker on defense.”‘

‘”I think he’ll probably end up in Gasport or Middleport. Probably whatever he buys would be in his girlfriend’s name,” the source said.’

‘The hope is that McGahee was kidding, but you never know these days. If he indeed was serious, he should follow the axiom that says it’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people assume you’re an idiot than to open your mouth and confirm it.’

‘Even as a restricted free agent, McGee, who just turned 25, would’ve generated a lot of interest, Bolar said, “but you never know what can happen with injuries. He’s happy about the opportunity to stay in Buffalo. It’s a four-year extension but he’s still young. It’s just a positive for both sides. This is money in the bank for Terrence and that’s what’s important.”‘

‘Buffalo is outscoring the opposition by 40-7 in the first quarter.’

He’s poised to avoid nose dive (Boston Globe)

Bruschi watch keeps on ticking (Boston Herald)

Pats motivated? No doubt: Skeptics stoke players’ fire (Boston Herald)

McGinest not done (Boston Herald)

McGinest says Pats’ defense must band together (Providence Journal)

Pats’ ‘What if?’ style keeps Hobbs on move (Providence Journal)

Bruschi still not activated for Sunday’s tilt against Bills (Woonsocket Call)

Pats looking to fix problems on ‘D’ (Woonsocket Call)

Brown Wouldn’t Mind Outside Activity (Hartford Courant)

Brady, Bills share mutual respect (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)

Patriots’ run defense needs improvement (Brockton Enterprise)

Pats can use what Bruschi brings (Quincy Patriot Ledger)

Foxborough High School’s Jack Martinelli Named Patriots Coach of the Week (Patriots.com)

Patriots move forward without Poole (Patriots.com)

‘After originally being listed as questionable, Williams was updated to probable after Friday night’s practice. He participated fully for the first time this week.’

“It means a lot to me to know that they wanted me to be here,” McGee said before the team’s night practice Friday. “At the same time, I wanted to be here too because I’m used to the system and I love the fans. I guess the only disadvantage is the cold weather. Besides that, I wanted to be here and it’s just real good to know that they wanted to extend my contract for me to be here.”

On Sunday, the Buffalo Bills looked absolutely horrendous in their 38-17 loss in Oakland…