‘The owner of 97 Rock, Citadel Communications, now has to hope that it won’t be the last home game it gets to broadcast. After next week’s finale in Seattle, the three-year deal that the Bills signed with Citadel’s predecessor, Mercury Radio, expires. It isn’t exactly as exciting as speculating on whether the Bills will have a new offensive coordinator next season, but the Bills’ radio choice could have a big impact on local radio.’
BillsBeat - December 16, 2000
BillsBeat - December 15, 2000
Patriots, Bills have been big disappointments
‘The New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills will play a bowl game Sunday. They’re the perfect teams to qualify for the "Disappointment Bowl." The problem is, which team has been the greater disappointment?’
Redmond's goal: Being the answer
‘"It’s a good chance to establish yourself, what you want to accomplish and how hard you play regardless of the record or how many games are left," Redmond said.’
Patriots Focus
‘Snow, sub-freezing temperatures and high winds are part of this week’s forecast. Snow is predicted for game day.’
Success now pays dividends later
‘At this point of the season, most of the Patriot players realize that making a good showing over the final two games of the year can only help their prospects.’
The voice for 'God's frozen people'
‘You can quicken the pulse of any red-blooded Buffalonian by turning on the radio as Miller spins out his familiar phrases: "Fan-demonium"…"God’s frozen people"…"Do you believe?"…’
Players vote four Bills to Pro Bowl
‘"I guess there’s a silver lining in every gray cloud. I’m excited about it. It totally caught me off guard."’
Haslett's Saintly season
‘"I will always consider myself a Buffalo Bill no matter where I go," he said…I’d definitely love to live there again."’
Patriots are left starless
‘Not one of coach Bill Belichick’s charges was selected for the Pro Bowl team, announced yesterday.’
Redmond's a work in progress
‘The words remind Redmond how far he must come to show the Patriots’ coaching staff and management that he is the running back of the future.’
Underachieving Simmons missing in action
‘Tony Simmons’s season reached a new low yesterday, when the former second-round pick out of Wisconsin was told not to take part in practice by coach Bill Belichick…’
Drew stands Pats
‘Steinberg said his intention is to keep Bledsoe among the highest-paid quarterbacks in the league, but given the complicated nature of NFL contracts, that could mean a wide range of dollar figures.’
Simmons to be sent on out route
‘On Wednesday, Patriots coach Bill Belichick told his players that he wanted to see full effort the last two weeks of the season. Apparently, Tony Simmons didn’t show him that effort.’
Simmons takes a pass on Patriots' practice
‘Simmons’s locker was all but vacant, a clear sign that something was wrong.’
Pass Rush Plays Big Part In Pats' Fall
‘In a 31-team league, they are tied for 29th when it comes to sacking the quarterback.’