Two Bills Drive

‘“I think this team is better than those teams were across the board,” he said. “We’ve got some amazingly talented receivers, we’ve got some tight ends, we’ve got outstanding guys in the backfield, and I think our offensive line will be a very good group now that they’re starting to work together. I think this team has the potential, that same old word. We have the talent to get it done. Now we have to go out and prove it.”’

‘Today against the Chicago Bears (2-1) at Ralph Wilson Stadium, the Bills (1-2) are stressing the importance of a fast start so a fourth consecutive nail-biting finish can be averted. That’s because if the game does come down to fourth-quarter heroics, the scales tip heavily to ‘Da Bears.’

‘With Washington out, the Bills feel they have a better chance to slip a blocker into open space to take on Urlacher. And they know they must accomplish this feat or else Urlacher will make life miserable for running back Travis Henry.’

”’Well, my wife (Debra), she doesn’t take anything from anybody. If anybody in the stands is saying something bad about me, she’ll stand up and let them know she’s my wife.”’

‘You see the oddsmakers – and ultimately that’s you – favor Buffalo by a field goal.’

‘In the 25 regular-season games following that loss to the Bills, Chicago has gone an incredible 13-2 in games decided by seven points of fewer. Buffalo, on the other hand, over the past 24 starts, is 4-9 in such games.’

The Tiger-Cats have announced the signing of CURTIS ALEXANDER, a 6-1, 205 pound RB, has been added to the Tiger-Cats practice roster. Alexander who played his college football at Alabama. Alexander, who goes by the nickname “Cool Curt”, was a late (injury) cut by the Buffalo Bills just prior to the start of the 2002 NFL season.

4) Bledsoe -and- Brady succeed: Arguments about which QB is better will rage on throughout the season — but who cares? Both are playing stellar football.

After three weeks, wide receiver Peerless Price leads the NFL with 352 receiving yards and his 25 receptions are tied for second most in the NFL behind New England's Troy Brown (31).

Surprising numbers?

The Bears, who have had some special teams troubles of their own, will be eyeing kickoff and punt returns as a chance to break the game loose.

The Bills, of course, gave up two kickoff returns for touchdowns in the opener three weeks ago and rate 31st in the NFL on kick coverage (30.5 average on 18 returns).

‘Knight, a lifelong Bills fan growing up in Buffalo, has attended games at The Ralph many times. But on Sunday, he’ll walk through the tunnel as a rookie linebacker for the Bears.’

‘The Buffalo Bills’ home season so far has been an advertisement for the NFL Sunday Ticket.’

‘The Bledsoe show continues on Monday when he is the subject of an "NFL Presents" show that runs at 2:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on ESPN and at 7 p.m. on ESPN2.’

‘"Bledsoe has got certain skills and talents the other guys don’t," Bears defensive coordinator Greg Blache said. "The guy’s a big-time quarterback. He’s been in the league for 10 years. He’s got a big passing arm. He’s not as mobile as the other guys, but he’s got so much more moxie and pocket presence as far as sliding around and moving and being able to sit in the pocket and make the throws. The guy’s a quality quarterback with something to prove. He’s got a chip on his shoulder and he’s playing that way-he’s playing great. I was in the division with him for a long time and I’ve never seen him play as well as he’s playing now."’

‘Despite his reputation for being injury-prone, last Sunday marked the first time since 1993, when he backed up Steve Beuerlein in Arizona, that Chandler has sat out three consecutive games.’