‘It looked like the same-old same-old to me. Those game plans could have been used during the second weekend in September.’
BillsBeat - December 18, 2000
MOULDS CLAIMS TEAM RECORD; WILEY JOINS EXCLUSIVE CLUB
‘With two receptions, Moulds tied Andre Reed’s team record of 90 catches in a season, set in 1994. It took Moulds longer than expected to reach the mark. He had 84 catches through 12 games, but only had six in the last three. In each game, he was held without a catch until the second half.’
MONDAY BILLBOARD
‘Player of the Game: – Quarterback Doug Flutie, in what might have been his final home Bills game. The Bills moved the ball with Flutie at the helm. Despite the ad verse conditions, he went 15 of 25 for 193 yards and a touchdown and also ran for 50 yards.’
BillsBeat - December 17, 2000
Flutie Wins Yet Sits
‘In the case of Flutie v. Johnson, watching Flutie sitting on the bench is at the very least puzzling and dumbfounding. One can only wonder how Bills Nation feels.’
Bills, Pats play on as playoff outsiders
‘"We still have a chance to be successful as far as the season is concerned."’
Wilson might have to rethink vote on Phillips
‘Phillips says his staff will all be back. I say, maybe.’
Wiley and Kraft Columbia grads
‘Is Bills’ defensive end Marcellus Wiley coming soon to a team near you? It could happen. After all, he’s already played in Worcester. Why not Foxboro?’
Inconsistent defense befuddles Belichick
‘"I don’t think this team has played up to the expectations that we’ve had, or that everybody else had for us this year," Belichick said. "I didn’t expect to be 4-10 this year. I don’t think anybody else did either."’
Searching For Signs Of Life
‘I usually ascribe to the “Who needs it more?” theory. But in the case
of the Bills and New England, the question becomes “Who wants the season to end less?”‘
A Game Not Suitable For Television
‘Everyone who has ever cursed the National Football League for its blackout rule should take a few moments Sunday afternoon to give Paul Tagliabue and his minions in the league office a word of thanks.’
Johnson wants to earn respect
‘Johnson, who has four interceptions in his past two games and has been sacked 19 times in his past three, is battling his critics as well as a sore throwing elbow and shoulder.’
How much money is too much?
‘When Buffalo Bills defensive end Marcellus Wiley hits the free agency trail (it’s the green one) this off-season, he won’t be pulling an A-Rod.’
Dealing for Broncos' Gary would be wise for Bills
‘There aren’t many major trades in the NFL, but the Denver Broncos figure to be shopping a running back this off-season. Shouldn’t Buffalo be interested?’
Bills/Patriots scouting report
‘Johnson is banged up terribly, and he might not be physically capable of producing much on offense.’
Christie prefers his QEW connection
‘But because Christie is one of several veteran Bills who will be an unrestricted free agent in February, there is a chance today’s meeting with the New England Patriots may be his final home game in Buffalo.’