Archives for December 9, 2012

‘”The difference between ‘good’ and ‘great’ are those guys that can carry the ball consistently 25 times a game.”‘

‘Bills 21, Rams 18.’

‘They decided to get creative about it. First they hired Jeff Fisher, a proven head coach who had built the Oilers/Titans into a perennial contender at a young age. A month later, they brought in Les Snead, a young general manager who had been working in personnel for the Falcons.’

‘For the record, I don’t buy the conspiracy theory. But burdening the Bills with December home games only waters the seeds of suspicion.’

‘”We are not doing anything differently,” said Williams, regarding the scheme. “I think things are cleaner. I think guys are where they’re supposed to be and I think guys are playing faster. I think that was the main thing … guys getting on and off the blocks and getting to the ball, and not missing gap assignments are huge. It’s amazing what being in your gap can do.”‘

‘As unsatisfying as it would feel after so much hype, a record of 8-8 or 9-7 after 4-12 and 6-10 would be progress. And then it’s back to the “process.” Free agency and prying open owner Ralph Wilson’s checkbook; the draft and dusting off the dartboard that the Bills rely on to make their choices.’

‘If the Bills beat the Rams this week, it will mark the first time they have won two games in a row this season since they beat Kansas City (2-10) and Cleveland (4-8) Week 2 and Week 3, respectively. For them to win their remaining four games and finish the season on a five-game win streak may take a minor – or several minor – miracles. But that doesn’t mean anyone on the Bills is thinking that they can’t win out.’

“He’s a long shot already under the current rules, despite his immense impact on the game. But if kickoffs are done away with entirely, Tasker may have no shot of ever being immortalized in Canton.’

It’s win-or-else time for Rams and Bills (Saint Louis Post Dispatch)

Rams are prepared for the worst when it comes to visiting Buffalo (Belleville News Democrat)

2012 season: Week 14 Rams (5-6-1) at Bills (5-7) (Belleville News Democrat)

Rams will shake AFC East troubles vs. Bills (Fox Sports Midwest)

‘This game will be close throughout, but the edge is given to Buffalo for a pair of different factors. The first? The way the Bills defensive line has been playing over the past five weeks against an offensive line that can be overpowered. Mario Williams, Kyle Moore, Kyle Williams and Marcell Dareus should be in line for another game where they set the tone. Add that to the St. Louis road curse this season and the lack of wins over teams outside of their division, this could end up being Buffalo’s third win in their past four games. With similar offensive styles and deficiencies, it wouldn’t be a shock if it came down to a field goal at the end of the game to win it.’

‘”It’s just downright fun connecting with people from St. Louis and around the country,” Easton said. “Even people around the restaurant are looking at us looking to get in on the fun.”‘

‘”Whenever you can play all three inside positions you understand what everybody is doing on the field,” Snow said. “It definitely gives you perspective that someone that is locked in one position might not have.”‘