Two Bills Drive

‘Despite Drew Bledsoe’s offensive heroics, the Bills haven’t allowed fewer than 27 points in a game this season. “That would be fun,” said Houston quarterback David Carr of a potential shootout against Buffalo. “I would welcome that. I’m used to scoring a lot of points, especially the last couple of years at Fresno State. I like those kinds of games."’

‘With the Texans coming off a bye week, the Bills expect to face a rejuvenated, improved and hungry team.’

‘Fans are tired of hearing about youth and communication breakdowns and linebackers funneling the action to the middle of the field. It’s time for someone to make a big play.’

‘The former Fresno State University star will take the field against the Bills as the lowest-rated starting quarterback in the NFL.’

‘With a trip to Miami looming, the Bills can’t afford a letdown. Bledsoe has another big day in a 27-16 victory.’

‘Pitts has the size (6-4, 320) to overpower the 6-4, 265-pound Schobel in the running game. But Schobel has the speed and athleticism to take advantage of Pitts’ limited quickness and lateral movement in pass-rushing situations.’

‘"My goal for Hunter each day," Waggoner said, "is giving him the best quality of life he can have and thanking God each morning that he is here again today."’

‘”We don’t have a winning record right now and we have an opportunity to get to 3-3. We have to go out there and take it because I’m sure they’re going to be up for the game, they’re not going to come out and lay down for us.”‘

”’The coaches say the perfect tackle is any that gets an opponent on the ground, but I feel you can really express your emotions in a tackle. This game is all about spirit and the best way to win is to crush the other team’s spirit. You do that by crushing their body first.”’

‘[Q:] Do you still project only a 6-10 record for the Bills? [A:] Yes, but an entertaining and completely satisfying 6-10.’

‘”Every game they’ve played, they’ve moved the ball up and down the field,” he said. “Drew Bledsoe back there gives them a guy who can throw the ball any place on the field. They have a very talented receiving corps and it’s produced tremendous results for them.”‘

‘For instance, Bledsoe might be more inclined to try to fit a ball into tight coverage than a quarterback with lesser arm strength such as Tom Brady, the man who took Bledsoe’s job in New England. Sometimes, the result is an interception instead of a sack or an incomplete pass. Other times, the result is a big play that few quarterbacks could have made.’

‘For example, we have every right to ask the offense to move the football with a modicum of efficiency and consistency against the Bills at Reliant Stadium this afternoon. It should be able to score touchdowns (plural) and accumulate an acceptable sum of total yards because Buffalo has yet to surrender fewer than 27 points in any of its five games while being burned for more than 40 twice.’

‘Still, when Houston (1-3) plays host to the Buffalo Bills (2-3) at noon today in Reliant Stadium, the Texans believe they have a good shot at tying the mark for the fastest expansion team to two wins.’

‘Buffalo, just 3-13 last season, could match that win total today with 10 games to go. Loath as he is to take the credit, Bledsoe has allowed, “It’s nice to be wanted.” Again.’