Archives for December 2005

‘Who’s the best Bills player to never make the Pro Bowl?’

‘Not much has gone right for the Bills in a 4-10 season, but they have perhaps the best special teams unit in the NFL and with that comes the ability to change the momentum of a game and field position on one play. “They do as good of a job as anybody in the NFL …” Bengals special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons said before correcting himself. “They do a better job than anybody in the NFL of controlling field position. This is by far the best group of special teams we’ll face. That’s not an indictment on anybody else, but they play really well.”‘

‘Mularkey believed Wyche, known for his creative offensive approach and role in the development of Joe Montana, Boomer Esiason and Trent Dilfer, could prepare J.P. Losman for the starting quarterback job in Buffalo. The Bills designated their first-round draft pick in 2004 as the starter entering this season. A shoulder injury prevented Losman, who has fought inconsistency all season, from playing in Buffalo’s most recent game, and backup Kelly Holcomb is expected to start against the Bengals as Buffalo attempts to break a five-game losing streak Saturday. “J.P. is going to be a good quarterback,” Wyche said. “He’s a shifty guy. He can run. He’s got a rifle arm.”‘

‘The Bills, naturally, do utilize the no-huddle offense at times. “That fast-break kind of football is fun,” Wyche said. “The networks hate it. They can’t get their 10-second promos in. But other than that, it’s fun for the people in the stands, for sure.”‘

‘If ever there is a player Losman should aspire to emulate, it’s Palmer, because the circumstances surrounding the starts of their careers are strikingly similar.’

Wyche still in the game (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Wyche pioneered the no-huddle (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Thurman, Bengals ready for Bills (Cincinnati Enquirer)

The two faces of Bengal fandom (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Stripe your ride (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Battle special for sure (Cincinnati Post)

Players have to adjust to Saturday game (Cincinnati Post)

Tale of two ‘backers (Dayton Daily News)

Playoff tickets will be difficult to find (Dayton Daily News)

Washington stays prepared despite limited playing time (Columbus Dispatch)

Former ‘Who Dey’ greats shuffle into Triple Crown (Chillicothe Gazette)

Former Vol Washington makes most of chance (AP)

Marvin Lewis statement on Tony Dungy (Bengals.com)

Thurman works, but questionable (Bengals.com)

Bengals Linebackers Donate Tickets (Bengals.com)

Pro Bowl selections raise eyebrows (Bengals.com)

‘Is your preference to remain with the Bills next season? What do you think the odds are of this happening?

Eric Moulds: Well it’s up management and what direction they want to go. Mr. Wilson talked to me and he said he wants me to be here so that’s always a good sign. Right now it’s a 50-50 chance and I think we have to look at the end of the season and see what we are going to do with the franchise and they’ll make that decision. My first option is to be here and after that we’ll have to see what happens.’

‘Bengals 31, Bills 17.’

‘The Bengals will win 34-17.’

‘Thus, out of the twelve coaches originally hired by Mularkey, it’s my personal opinion that eight of them should return next season.’

Bills tight end Ryan Neufeld was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury Thursday.

‘”I’m thrilled,” said Moorman, the first Bills punter to make the Pro Bowl. “More than anything else, I think it’s just a testament to how well the whole punt team has played this year. I couldn’t have done any of this without them. They have covered my back so many times when I missed the ball or something. I’m thrilled for them as much as they are for me. I owe them a lot.”‘

‘”It’s disappointing. Who wouldn’t be disappointed about the situation?” said McGahee, whose yards-per-carry average has dropped to 3.8. “But it’s out of my hands. I can’t do anything about it. If I called the plays, we’d be running all the time, but I don’t know the whole scenario behind it.”‘

‘After Spikes’ injury, noted sports surgeon Dr. James Andrews operated on the Achilles. Spikes said he is on schedule with a recovery period of six to eight months. By the end of March, Spikes wants to be running again and come back better, stronger and faster than ever in 2006.’

‘”I almost got run out of town my first year here and to be at this point is amazing.”‘