Archives for November 2005

‘According to Bills observers, it’s hard to imagine an AFC safety playing better than Vincent, who leads the team in interceptions with three.’

‘Kansas City has defeated the Bills three of the last four times they’ve met. The Chiefs’ latest victory was a 38-5 rout of Buffalo in 2003. Dick Vermeil has never lost to the Bills as the Chiefs’ head coach.’

‘Moulds said he didn’t think most players are aware of the streak, but the winning coin tosses clearly have been a boost to the Bills. After opting for the ball first in all eight games, the Bills have scored four touchdowns and two field goals on their eight opening drives; only twice, in the Tampa Bay and New England games, have they failed to score on the game’s first drive.’

‘A secret to Vermeil’s coaching success is he has mastered the art of balancing criticism with encouragement. He knows when to give a player a pat on the back and when to kick him in the backside.’

‘Coach Mike Mularkey said Adams’ availability Sunday would be a game-time decision.’

‘In a perfect Bills world, Williams would be a Pro Bowl offensive left tackle in this his fourth NFL season. But this week he was switched from right tackle to left guard. He might thrive at his new position, but not many western New York fans are counting on it.’

‘”Usually, the three of us talk and whoever wants to call it, calls it,” Kelsay said. “Some guys have their favorites, heads or tails, and for some guys it’s a superstitious thing. But it doesn’t matter. It’s a 50-50 chance, right?”‘

‘Donahoe and his scouts may pick the players, but it’s the job of Mike Mularkey and his assistants to put the pieces in the right places and get the most out of them. Incredible as it sounds, Mularkey still doesn’t know who his five best offensive linemen are 1 1/2 seasons into his program.’

‘…Larry Johnson vs. London Fletcher…Larry Stills vs. Terrence McGee…’.

Larry Johnson’s backup says he’s ready to play (Kansas City Star)

Words not enough for Shields (Topeka Capital Journal)

Holmes’ dad says retirement not in Priest’s plans (AP)

Boomer Grigsby – Rookie Diary (KCChiefs.com)

Key Matchups: Chiefs vs. Bills (KCChiefs.com)

Q&A with Coach Vermeil (KCChiefs.com)

Vermeil at His Best (KCChiefs.com)

‘Bills defensive tackle Sam Adams has a knee injury and is questionable for Buffalo’s home game Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.’

‘Chiefs win 30-20.’

‘”You’ve got two guys who are absolutely outstanding,” said Bills special teams coach Bobby April. “It’s a real challenge for us to stop him, and I’m sure they feel the same way about Terrence.”‘

‘The award is presented annually to a former player for outstanding service to the team. Reich will be honored in a pregame ceremony at the Bills game against the Carolina Panthers on Nov. 27 and will formally receive the honor at the Quarterback Club luncheon on Nov. 28 at the HSBC Arena Harbour Club Restaurant.’

‘Don’t teams – like the Bills – use the issue of continuity on the offensive line to gloss over the fact they just aren’t good enough?’