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‘"He’s definitely hands-on, but he has a really good feel for when to step back and let the players work some of the things out … that’s the thing that I’ve been most impressed with from last year to this year," Centers said. "He deserves a tremendous amount of credit for his approach."’

‘Millen, who stirred a controversy last week by referring to an unidentified Lions player as a "devout coward" and questioning his manhood, expressed his regrets to owner William Clay Ford and select players before the game Sunday.’

‘"It was just to let us know he’s there for us. I think his comments were based a little bit on him being a player before. I think this came out the wrong way. We understood what he said."’

‘Harrington’s younger brothers were altar boys in Buffalo quarterback Drew Bledsoe’s wedding.’

”’I think he deserves a lot of credit,” receiver Eric Moulds said. ”I think people are starting to see that he can coach, and he has the people that can put guys in a position to make plays. We’re having fun right now.”’

‘“They tell me it’s day-to-day, but I’m not ready for this week, maybe Kansas City,” Winfield said Wednesday, referring to Buffalo’s game against the Chiefs on Nov. 17.’

There was a time not too long ago when NFL players looked to spend their entire playing career with the team that drafted them. That’s what Pete Metzelaars hoped would happen in Seattle. But after three seasons with the Seahawks, the tight end was traded to Buffalo in 1985.

Buffalobills.com visitors selected Bills cornerback Nate Clements as the Tops Game Ball of the Week winner for his performance against the Miami Dolphins. He tied the franchise record with three interceptions and finished just one shy of the NFL mark.

‘Not only has it done a good job of protecting rookie quarterback Joey Harrington when he sets to pass, but the run blocking has improved. Last Sunday, the offensive line keyed a 172-yard rushing effort by running back James Stewart during a 23-20 victory over the Chicago Bears at Ford Field.’

‘Millen called one of the Detroit Lions a devout coward last week, but failed to name names. For going about things this way, Millen is the real cowardly Lion.’

Winfield (Doubtful), Driver, Moore, Williams all questionable. The Lions list nine players.

Bills cornerback Nate Clements has been selected as the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his performance in last week’s win at Miami.

‘Jenkins’ number was called a lot last Sunday in Miami. With Wire struggling, Jenkins got the majority of the defensive snaps at strong safety. He was in on just three tackles, but played a key role in holding Dolphins running back Ricky Williams to 97 rushing yards.’

‘The film won’t air until Dec. 15 on cable’s TNT so you’ll have to wait for a full review. For now, let’s just say that, after a slow start typical of the Bills offense these days, it is an entertaining film that works as a comedy, a football movie and as a romance. And star Gil Bellows, who came for the premiere, may be as likable a performer as Drew Bledsoe.’

‘While Millen’s comments had no effect on Sunday’s game and have been largely forgotten by the players, there is still a lingering uneasiness with the coaching staff. By all accounts, Mornhinweg was white-hot mad at Millen over the weekend, first for saying anything in the first place and, second, for leaving town and making Mornhinweg clean up his mess.’