Archives for December 5, 2005

‘Clements has proven to be a good cornerback, and a handful of poor games this season aren’t enough to erase an impressive start to his career. But he’s not worth the type of money he’ll seek, and because of that his Bills’ career is likely down to its last four games.’

‘Coach Mike Mularkey said after the game he thought his defense played well. Good defenses don’t let journeymen quarterbacks throw for almost 300 yards in a half.’

‘On the final play of the game, the Bills’ secondary wasn’t worn down, just way out of position. Cornerback Nate Clements failed to cover Chambers, leaving the Jabari Greer with the assignment. It turned out to be a decisive mistake.’

‘Despite the loss, McGahee seemed upbeat after the game, laughing with reporters and even holding back smiles…’.

‘How has the hottest team to miss the 2004 playoffs fallen so far so fast?’

‘And while the offense struggled, the defense collapsed in the fourth quarter, confused and exhausted by the Dolphins’ no-huddle offense. Miami ran 30 plays in the fourth-quarter compared to 17 for Buffalo. “We were on the field too long,” Mularkey said. “When you get on the field as long as they are because we’re not making first downs, you are going to get worn out. … You’re not giving yourself a chance there at the end.”‘

‘”We should finish the game. You play to the last second. If it was over at half time, we would be going home happy. This league has to fine a line with wins and losses. You can never play like the game is over. We just did not finish the job.”‘

‘Buffalo (4-8) remains winless on the road this season at 0-6.’

‘Enter Sage Rosenfels.’

‘Coaching…Grade F: Didn’t know what to do with a lead, got conservative, collapsed. This team isn’t tough enough, shame on the coaches.’