Archives for January 3, 2010

‘Quarterback Trent Edwards and LB Bryan Scott were already declared out for Sunday’s game by interim head coach Perry Fewell earlier in the week. Joining them on the inactive list will be LB Nic Harris (knee), WR Steve Johnson (ankle), S Todd Johnson (hamstring), OT Andre Ramsey (calf), WR Josh Reed (ankle) and OT Jonathan Scott (ankle).’

‘It is believed that owner Ralph Wilson Jr. joined team president Russ Brandon to gauge Cowher’s potential interest to return to coaching.’

‘Freeney, cornerback Jerraud Powers, defensive tackle Antonio Johnson and right tackle Ryan Diem are among the Colts ruled out against Buffalo (5-10) on Sunday. Indianapolis (14-1), the AFC’s top playoff seed, also lists numerous starting lineup changes by sitting out Mathis, linebacker Clint Session, safety Melvin Bullitt and left tackle Charlie Johnson.’

‘Despite the fact your fans are screaming for you to get a big name (Cowher, Schottenheimer, Fassel), you are unlikely to land someone like that. After all, Shanahan, Holmgren and Cowher have already said thanks but no thanks. It will pain your loyal support base to hear this, but you are better off getting a strong coordinator.’

‘Indianapolis quarterbacks coach Frank Reich and assistant offensive line coach Pete Metzelaars admit it is a bit unique that they return as coaches on the 16th anniversary of a game that typified the resilience of the early 90’s Bills teams that went to four straight Super Bowls.’

‘ Big changes already have begun to take shape in the Buffalo organization with the promotion of Buddy Nix to general manager of football operations, and you can be sure Nix and the coach he hires will, in the coming months, perform a sizeable overhaul of the roster.’

‘There have been a number of major disappointments this season, and Lynch’s incredibly lame season is right near the top.’

‘The new coach of the Buffalo Bills will be Mike Martz or Jim Haslett. Perry Fewell will be offered the title of associate coach/defensive coordinator if Martz is the man.’

‘You lived it. You suffered. You want to put it to rest.’

‘Bills, 16-14.’

‘Here’s a list of candidates for the Buffalo Bills’ head coaching job.’

‘Put together the subsequent accomplishments of Polian, Smith and also Butler in his short time in San Diego and you have a devastating loss of talent-judging expertise, which goes a long way in explaining how the Bills organization crumbled into the pathetic football state it has been for the last decade.’

Painter will get many snaps (Indianapolis Star)

Little to play for, lots of snow likely (Indianapolis Star)

Introduce some obscure players today (Indianapolis Star)

Game notes (Indianapolis Star)

Colts’ 2009 draft class has been hit and miss (Terre Haute Tribune Star)

Colts still have work to do (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

Colts WR Taj Smith faces drunken driving charge (AP)

‘Rivera has made it clear he would like to be a head coach.’

‘Normally I’d take this time to do a game primer, for you the fan to divulge in the on the field matchups that could make a difference to the outcome of the football game. But listen, I’m not going to insult you so much to say that this game is worth analyzing.’