Archives for October 2, 2006

‘Where were all of you going? Did you have something better to do?’

‘”J.P. is coming along,” an impressed Price said afterward. “I mean, there is a lot of negative stuff being said about him, but he just keeps pushing his way (forward). He goes out there and plays and he gets better each week and we are going to need that from our quarterback.”‘

‘Yes, coach Dick Jauron was not pleased with his team’s 15 penalties. But not backing down from this fistfight more than made up for it.’

’15 – Bills penalties, tied for the third-most for a single game in team history. The teams’ combined 27 penalties tied for second-most in Bills history. The Buffalo record for most penalties in a game is 19, and the combined team record is 34.’

‘Coaching: Defensive coordinator Perry Fewell, formerly of the Chicago Bears, used his knowledge of the Vikings’ personnel to devise a very effective game plan that stopped the run and generated pressure. Offensive coordinator Steve Fairchild’s commitment to running the ball was vital in hammering out an ugly win. Dick Jauron’s decision to go for long field goal into the wind wasn’t wise, but he deserves credit for having his team emotionally ready to take back its home turf, overcoming 15 penalties in the process. B’

‘The Bills are still working to find an identity, not only throughout the league, but within their own locker room. Takeo Spikes, McGahee and Lee Evans are prized pieces, but beyond that, one GM’s trash has been Levy’s treasure. For now, he keeps getting premium value.’

‘”It’s huge,” he said. “We needed this win. We got some work to do getting ready for next week, but this was great.”‘

‘Bills running back Willis McGahee and Vikings defensive tackle Pat Williams certainly did their part in giving the crew some good clips. McGahee and Williams seemed to have something to say to each other after almost every play in the first half.’

‘For the third time in four games, the Bills didn’t commit a turnover. Their record in those games is 2-1.’

‘”It’s definitely a step,” said linebacker London Fletcher. “We had to win a close game to know that we can be in these tough games. The New England game and the Jets game were close football games that we were unable to win. This is something we can build on.”‘

‘Winning may be the best way to adjust that attitude, of course and Losman’s teammates appear to have bought in.’

‘Sunday was his best performance in 12 career starts.’

‘Wide receiver Lee Evans said he believes Losman has grown up a lot over the past few weeks. “He played well and managed the game,” Evans said. “I think that was one of the big things we had been talking about. You have to take what the defense gives you and JP did a good job of seeing what the defense was trying to do and make a play, put some balls in some holes, and give us a shot.”‘

Offense is stuck in neutral (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Seen this act before (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Defense shoulders responsibility in loss (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Forgoing the deep throw will keep offense no closer than ‘this close’ (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Vikings update (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Last-minute play is reminder of wasted opportunities (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Losman fulfills his promise (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Potential conflict of Dome dates to be resolved today (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Bill Of Goods (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

‘I’ve got to make that play,’ says Robinson (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Photo Gallery (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

No aid for defense (St. Paul Pioneer Press)

Early miscues doom drives (St. Paul Pioneer Press)

Kickers twist in the wind (St. Paul Pioneer Press)

Losman leaves poor start behind (St. Paul Pioneer Press)

Dink ‘Em Dizzy offense isn’t getting job done for Vikings (St. Paul Pioneer Press)

More flags fall on Vikings (St. Paul Pioneer Press)

Report Card (St. Paul Pioneer Press)

A day when everything goes the Twins’ way (St. Paul Pioneer Press)

Twins complicate Sunday’s game (St. Paul Pioneer Press)

Where were the running plays? (RealFootball365.com)

Vikings fall 17-12 (MinnesotaVikings.com)

‘On pounding the ball in the running game – (Willis) didn’t have whopping numbers, but he made some tough runs when we needed them.’