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BillsBeat - January 3, 2002
Bills Submit Patent Request for Logo
The Buffalo Bills have filed an application for a new logo with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. It is not clear whether the Bills plan to use this logo on their helmets or if it would be limited to an ‘alternate logo’ or a merchandise only mark.
The Real Reason the XFL Folded
Gregg Easterbrook’s latest version of his quite bent Tuesday Morning Quarterback column from Slate.com has some interesting things to say about NFL realignment includine this: “Note that Jim Kelly and Dan Marino, both Pennsylvania tough guys by birth, came out of college the same year. Kelly, who played (and practiced, equally important) in the Erie County cold, had to hang it up four years before Marino, who spent his seasons in the Miami shirtsleeves clime.”
2 Bills Make Pro Bowl
The Bills avoid getting shut out of Pro Bowl as Larry Centers and Ruben Brown make the AFC squad!
BillsBeat - January 2, 2002
Are the Jets really that much better off than the Bills?
‘Thus the question: If New York loses to fall to 9-7, and Seattle prevails, costing the Jets their playoff berth, would their season be any more rewarding than Buffalo’s?’
Bills wrap up season in Miami
‘While the game’s true significance for Miami won’t be known up until the time the two teams hit the field Sunday, the Bills might get the chance to prevent the Miami Dolphins from taking their second straight AFC East title, or at the very least, cost their rivals a home playoff game. ‘
Gregg Williams press conference
"I don’t know if you can say we’re over the hump yet, until we finish out next week. I think you’ll have to go through the off-season to see the dividends into next season. It’s obviously a huge game against a quality opponent, they’re a good football team, and we were able to go down to the end and find a way to win the ballgame."
Prioleau measures up to role in Bills' secondary
‘Prioleau’s elevation to the starting lineup sent Raion Hill to the bench.’
Bills aren't that far away from playoffs
‘The Bills could be back in the hunt next season so long as, most notably, they score a starting offensive lineman in the draft, sign Sam Cowart to a contact extension that’s cap-friendly for the coming season, and make a decisive (and obvious) decision regarding their starting quarterback.’
Bills' quarterback controversy continues
‘For those of you keeping score at home, that’s two wins this season for Alex Van Pelt, one for Rob Johnson.’
Wannstedt's first 2 years: low key, effective
‘Also, consider that Wannstedt has done this with his team playing a first-place schedule and three games in 13 days; struggling with turnovers and in the running game; and missing its top two projected left tackles, its best offensive lineman (Mark Dixon) and a standout defensive tackle (Daryl Gardener), among others.’
R. Williams, E. James might be seeking trade to Miami
‘A radio report on Tuesday out of Austin, Texas, where Williams starred with the Longhorns, said Williams will push for a trade to Miami this offseason. Williams wanted to be traded last April after the Saints drafted running back Deuce McAllister in the first round. The Dolphins investigated the situation, but were turned down. James, a former UM star, has reportedly told numerous associates he doesn’t like living in Indianapolis. James has done his rehabilitation on his surgically repaired right knee in South Florida, despite the Colts’ objections.’
Dolphins talking run, trusting pass
‘Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler insists what their offense does Sunday against Buffalo at Pro Player Stadium will be dictated by how the Bills’ defense plays and where the best matchups can be found. But he acknowledges that the team no longer adheres to Wannstedt’s philosophy of living by the run.’
BillsBeat - January 1, 2002
Bills' defense redeemed itself
‘While the Jets actually outgained Buffalo, 375 yards to 368, the Bills weren’t burned by big plays like they were in Atlanta.’
Pat Williams may return for Miami game
‘Coach Gregg Williams said he hopes to get defensive tackle Pat Williams back on the practice field Wednesday.’