Archives for December 28, 2006

‘Sunday’s game is the last under contract for key defenders Nate Clements, London Fletcher and Chris Kelsay. Each will draw interest on the open market, particularly Clements, who earned north of $7 million as Buffalo’s designated franchise player. After a slow start, he came on with a terrific last half of the season. He’s seeking to top Champ Bailey’s seven-year contract with Denver that is worth $63 million and came with a $18 million bonus two years ago.’

‘Jauron actually lands in my top 10 for coach of the year candidates, in fact. It’s not that the Bills don’t have any talent; it has more to do with their youth.’

‘The Bills are 3-4 on the road this season after going 1-7 away from Buffalo last year. They are looking to win three consecutive road games for the first time since closing the 2004 season by winning four straight.’

‘The best Fletcher could come up with Wednesday was a guarded response when asked about the Bills closing their season at Baltimore this weekend. "I think the title to your story is, `Fletcher mulls future,’" he said. After a pause, Fletcher couldn’t resist adding a subtitle: "This possibly could be Fletcher’s last game with Buffalo."’

‘Pro Bowl tackle Jonathan Ogden did not practice Wednesday and will almost certainly sit out the Baltimore Ravens’ game Sunday against Buffalo with a hyperextended left big toe.’