Game capsule of Bills victory over Seatlle.
BillsBeat - August 15, 1999
BillsBeat - August 14, 1999
Seattle Spirits Soar With Holmgren At The Helm
Here's What To Watch As Bills Open Preseason
‘It’s conceded that Doug Flutie will be the regular-season starter at quarterback off his inspired effort a year ago. But former first-stringer Rob Johnson is pressing him and, by most accounts, has outplayed Flutie in training camp.’
Kitna To Take Most Snaps
Seahawks Kick Off Holmgren Era
Seahawks: Real Test Begins Tonight For Kitna; Holmgren Confident In QB
Better, Quicker Instant Replay Gets A Replay
‘Today’s game will be the first live local broadcast of a sporting event in High Definition Television (HDTV). The system is shown on a horizontal screen (16X9) and gives a panoramic view. It offers five times more resolution than current TV signals, and it has twice the sharpness and CD-quality sound.’
Seattle Vs. Buffalo / Exhibition Game
‘The Bills, not looking to restart the debate of who will play quarterback, elected Doug Flutie as their leader. However, if backup Rob Johnson can string together a couple of fine performances in exhibition games, dare we say the words “quarterback controversy.”‘
Buffalo Bills Team Report - 8/13
Another TSN team report. Rookies get good reviews.
BillsBeat - August 13, 1999
A Tale of Two Camps
Bob Lamb’s preseason pregame preview.
It's Hurry Up And Wait For Military Man Fisher
‘”To play at this level he’ll have to get in the weight room,” said Dwight Adams, Buffalo’s director of player personnel. “He gets bounced around.”’
Like Holmgren, Buffalo's Phillips Calls All The Shots
‘His official, if less publicized title with the Bills, also includes the moniker vice president of football operations. It gives Phillips complete say in who plays for him, aside from what general manager John Butler might want.’
Bills Intensify Camp Search
‘The Bills want to move their summer home to Rochester for marketing purposes. The Rochester area accounts for 25 percent of their ticket sales. A Rochester-based camp would also provide easier access to clients and fans in Syracuse and the Southern Tier.’
Bills Take First Look At Replay Rule Saturday
‘With the exception of the last two minutes of each half when an official in the replay booth takes over, each head coach receives two chances per game to challenge calls. The referee watches replays off the television feed on a field-level monitor. If it’s decided the correct call was made, the challenging team loses a timeout.’
BillsBeat - August 12, 1999
Bills' Rookie Fullback Sidelined For Season
‘”…He was running in a drill and [the knee] blew out on him.”