Archives for September 7, 2008

‘The Bills knew how important it was to start the season fast and they sure did thanks to solid special teams and just enough plays offensively. That goes along with a hungry defense that suffociated the Seahawks offense and you get a big Bills win over a quality opponent in impressive fashion.’

‘The defense also impressed, bringing down Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck for a sack five different times and allowing the Seahawks to just 85 yards rushing. Upstart cornerback Ashton Youboty lead the team with 8 total tackles, while Terrence McGee pitched in with an interception.’

‘Who else is totally down with Turk Schonert going for the throat? Coming into this year, you might’ve had a bunch of players wondering what Dick Jauron was up to in terms of being aggressive. They probably aren’t now. Pretty good sign.’

‘Roscoe Parrish had a punt return for a touchdown, and defensive end Ryan Denney caught a touchdown throw on a fake field goal for Buffalo (1-0), which is coming off a 7-9 finish last season and hasn’t made the playoffs since 1999.’

‘Parrish got key blocks from John DiGiorgio, Jon Corto and Jabari Greer on the play, but avoided a few coverage players all by himself for his third career punt return for a score. It was also the second straight season opener in which he returned a punt for a touchdown making him the first such player in NFL history.’

‘Roscoe Parrish scored on a 63-yard punt return, and punter Brian Moorman completed a 19-yard touchdown pass to defensive end Ryan Denney on a fake field goal, sparking Buffalo to a stunning and dominating win. As if that wasn’t enough, kicker Rian Lindell recovered a fumble on a kickoff, setting up Trent Edwards 30-yard touchdown pass to Robert Royal.’

‘”It brought tears to my eyes, especially at the beginning of the game while I was looking at that spot,” Everett said. “I was tearing up. But I’ve been blessed. The injury was bad but there have been some great things that have come from it. We’ve been able to help a lot of people.”‘

‘Everett set the crowd into a frenzy after walking to the 50 yard line and thanking the fans of Buffalo, who Everett said he was accepting the award on behalf of. “It’s always great to be back,” Everett said. “I can’t thank you guys enough for all the love.”‘

‘”I think we made some key adjustments in the offense,” said Bills running back Fred Jackson. “With the offense Turk Schonert has us using, I think we’re going to be able to put up more points. It’s more of an attacking-type offense. So that’s the plan. We want to put up more points.”‘

‘Buffalo, 20-16.’

‘People talk as if this is a good defense reaching for greatness. The truth is, they’re a bad defense striving to become good. They were 31st in the NFL last year. They gave up more than 170 yards rushing in five games, including the first three. Nine opposing running backs went over 100 yards against them.’

‘What are the chances that to-day’s opening game against the Seattle Seahawks will turn out to be something to paste in your Bills’ memory book? Not great, which is why the rare gem is so memorable.’

‘So which five surprise teams that missed the playoffs last year are in the best position for a rebound in 2008? Here are the candidates…’.