Archives for January 8, 2017

'“My plan was to be rookie of the year and make it to the playoffs but it ain’t go that way. So next year we’ll see how it goes. The goal is to make the playoffs and be the dominant player I was who they drafted.”'

'The Cardinals' offense ranked No. 1 in the NFL in 2015 for the first time in franchise history, setting team single-season records for points (489), touchdowns (59), touchdown passes (35), total net yards (6,533) and first downs (373).'

'What they lacked is what they always lack: The ability to win close games thanks to an elite quarterback, an elite defense or if we dare dream, both.'

'The biggest problem might be the unfortunate chance for change due to free agency and players aging.'

'As for their return on investment thus far, specific to the Bills and Sabres, the Pegulas have constructed themselves a clown show.'

'We had this bond as a team you don’t see on many teams—maybe any other team. There’s maybe the three best players on the team, all Hall of Famers, and they knew this coach on their team was hurting, and they just had to be there for him. Bruce was so important to them, even though he wasn’t their position coach or head coach. I will always remember that.'

'“Bruce DeHaven was not only one of the premier special teams coaches the history of the NFL, he was also a premier special person,” said Levy. “His work ethic, his love for and his dedication to the game, his caring about those players from whom he was able to bring forth their maximum talents and who revere him are all signature features which distinguished him.” '