Archives for November 23, 2005

‘"I like his confidence. I believe he believes that," Mularkey said Wednesday. "But really, I’d rather he shows it with his play than say it."’

‘The Panthers rank 31st in the league in yards per carry this season, but have a chance to turn things around against a Bills team that ranks ahead of only the Houston Texans in rushing yards per game allowed.’

‘According to Mike Mularkey, the decision was based not only on the health of Kelly Holcomb but also the recent performance of Losman.’

‘ Are you getting used to the Buffalo weather?

Roscoe Parrish: Well, I am trying to; I really don’t have a choice. I just put on the right clothes that I need to stay warm. It’s my first time seeing snow since I have been to Buffalo.’

‘This list is probably enough to make Bills fans sick. Truthfully, it should.’

‘…but we look at it and think we could be better than 4-6. It probably depends on your perspective. Everybody is frustrated when you don’t play up to your expectations or what you think your team is going to do. But at this stage of the season, you can’t let the frustration get the better of you. You’re frustrated, you come back, you look at the game and try to see what went wrong. You look at what went right. By 6 o’clock (Monday), you have to get over it because you have another game to get ready for. The frustration, if you let it stay and it consumes you, then it’s going to make it difficult for the next one.’

‘The board of selectors chose them from a list of 112 preliminary nominees, the hall said Tuesday. A list of 15 finalists will be announced in mid-January.’

‘The game must be sold out by 1 p.m. Friday – a day later than usual due to Thanksgiving – in order for it to appear on local television.’

The Bills come home licking their wounds after the shellacking at the hands of the Chargers last Sunday that all but killed their playoff hopes for a sixth straight season. The Panthers had their six game winning streak snapped by the Bears last Sunday as they look to get back on track. Carolina is the only team in the league the Bills have never lost to.

‘Approximately, 1,600 tickets remain for this Sunday’s game between the Buffalo Bills and Carolina Panthers at Ralph Wilson Stadium.’

‘Steve Tasker did not make the list.’