Archives for November 2006

‘"When I go out and run," said Thomas, "I just see holes. When I have guys like Mike Gandy and Chris Villarrial and all the guys blocking for me, I just want to take advantage of it. I don’t want to leave anything out there."’

‘He concluded, “It’s always better to win … the corrections are easier … and there are a lot of corrections.”‘

‘He was initially diagnosed with one broken rib, but later tests revealed more damage.’

‘Jauron did not say how much time McGahee might miss, and said his return will depend on the healing process and the player’s tolerance to play with pain. Tampa Bay tight end Dave Moore missed four weeks after breaking a rib earlier this season.’

‘McGahee has a broken rib plus two cracked ribs.’

‘"It is more extensive than we thought," said Jauron. "It’s not just the ninth (rib), but he also has cracks in the eighth and tenth ribs."’

‘Moorman had a major impact on field position in the Week 9 contest. His first three punts pinned the Packers offense inside their own 15-yard line, including a pair of coffin kicks that were placed out of bounds at the 12 and six-yard lines. He currently ranks fourth in the league in punts downed inside the opponent’s 20-yard line with 16.’

‘"Something I wanted to emphasize this year was making more big plays," Fletcher said. "The interceptions, the touchdowns, the big hits and things like that to energize this defense. I just really look at it as getting better with age like a fine wine. From an experience standpoint there’s not much I haven’t seen just based on being in the league as long as I have. From a scheme standpoint I’ve played in it before and I’m very comfortable with it."’

‘Colts 41, Bills 14.’

‘Is there any way for the Bills to cover the Colts’ receivers? No. Not unless Peyton Manning can’t throw.’

‘Buffalo is at a decided disadvantage in terms of talent, but the biggest factor is overcoming the Colts’ home-field advantage.’

‘Sack J.P. Losman. Sooner or later, I keep writing, the Colts will have a monster sack game. The Bills have a suspect offensive line. It’s time for the Colts to feast for at least three sacks.’

‘Colts 27, Bills 10.’

‘The Buffalo Bills are a dangerous team.’

The Colts have won the past five meetings, tying their series-longest winning streak that was achieved twice before (1970-72, 1975-77).’