‘Cowher said Clements, the Bills’ dime back, showed great eagerness in overplaying a sideline pass, and it worked against the Colts. "He has excellent hands, and he’s going to be a good cornerback in this league," Cowher said, "and good cornerbacks are going to take some chances. "We have to make sure we don’t tip our routes and that we have a chance to maybe show a couple of double moves that he does want to bite on. It can become a feast-or-famine type of thing. If there is any corner that wants to jump some things, we have to give him something else to think about."’
BillsBeat - September 26, 2001
Dr Z's Power Ratings - 21 (was 19)
In the old days, they’d figure out a way to lasso the kind of whirlwind Indy unleashed on them, but their defensive unit has thinned out.
Vikings sign Jones
Jones, a first-round draft pick by the Bills in 1991, played in 144 regular-season games for Buffalo, with 129 starts. He started in 61 straight games from 1997 through last season.
He recorded 100 or more tackles in each of his last four seasons.
Steelers offense hoping for breakout against winless Bills
‘Not surprisingly, the Bills are last in the NFL in total defense, last in pass defense and last in the AFC East.’
CBS Power Poll #26 (was 22)
Still haven’t stopped Peyton Manning and the Colts offense.
ESPN Power Poll 27. Bills (0-2) (was 24)
Cowart injury made things go from bad to worse.
Power Poll - Buffalo #21 (was #17)
New 46 defense obviously struggled versus explosive Colts, and offense isn’t helping either.
TSN Power Poll - Bills #27
Of our remaining opponents only New England (#31) is rated lower by Dan Pompei.
Three rules for the Bills to go by
Tom Donahoe's Weekly Bills Update
Topics covered were what fans can expect at Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh, as well as what the team is learning from their loss to Indianapolis on Sunday.
Bills players helping out Tuesday
QB Rob Johnson is particpating in 3rd annual “Rush for Reading” challenge.
Jake Arians, Brian Moorman, Brown, Phil Crosby, DaShon Polk, Avion Black, Peerless Price, Jonas Jennings, Kendrick Office and Tyrone Roberston are particpating in United Way Hometown Huddles.
Rob Jonson award Game Ball of the Week
The fans voted on who they thought deserved the game ball in Sunday’s game at Indianapolis, and in a close vote, quarterback Rob Johnson was chosen by fans to receive the buffalobills.com Game Ball of the Week for his performance.
BillsBeat - September 25, 2001
Ex-Bill Henry Jones a Viking
With Pro Bowl strong safety Robert Griffith sidelined 6-8 weeks with a fractured ankle, the Vikings on Tuesday signed veteran Henry Jones.
The Vikings released first-year TE Matt Cercone to make room on the roster for Jones.
Steelers eager to play Buffalo to see where they fit in.
The teams in AFC Central has been playing musical chairs. The Bengals, the supposed dogs of the AFC, are 2-0 and the Titans, who were supposed to challenge for AFC crown, are 0-2. The Steelers have had two weeks off due to terrorist attack and the bye week and are anxious to get a touchdown.
It's not wrong just because it's 'negative'
‘Gregg Williams strikes me as someone who could have a long and successful NFL career … OR end up a colossal failure. His problem is a self-confidence that’s almost arrogant.’