‘Everything Pendry has done all season is now open to question, including the decision to purge blocking fullback Sam Gash, the experiment with Sheldon Jackson as the H-back, the empty backfield and his role in firing offensive backfield coach Bishop Harris.’
BillsBeat - December 12, 2000
MOHR'S RARE MISCUE BOOSTS COLTS
‘The Buffalo Bills’ veteran punter had a punt blocked by the Indianapolis Colts, which broke open a close game and resulted in a 44-20 loss at the RCA Dome. It was the first time since the last game of the 1997 season that Mohr had a punt blocked.’
TUESDAY BILLBOARD
‘Play of the Game: – Ex-Bills’ corner Jeff Burris blitzed from the right side of the Indy defense. Left tackle Marcus Spriggs, moving with the speed of wood, merely waved at Burris as he flew past him to sack Rob Johnson and cause a fumble. Bernard Holsey picked it up and rumbled 48 yards for the break-open touchdown.’
BUFFALO BILLS REPORT CARD: WEEK FIFTEEN - BILLS 20, COLTS 44
‘BILLS (D): Not nearly good enough against a team that was vulnerable on ground. Bryson didn’t find a lot of room between the tackles.’
BY THE NUMBERS: BUFFALO (20) - INDY (44) FIRST QUARTER
‘Touchdown pass, 29 yards, from Flutie to Price at 8:36 (Bryson run). Drive of 67 yards in nine plays after Watson kickoff return of 30 yards to the Bills’ 33. Key gain: Flutie pass of 24 yards to Bryson to Colts’ 24. COLTS LEAD, 37-20.’
BillsBeat - December 11, 2000
Bills' playoff future on line tonight
‘Clearly, the loser is finished. But the winner will be alive for at least another week.’
Mystified Mora at a loss as to why Colts are losing
‘"Our offense can play better," he emphasized. "I don’t just blame the defense … that’s just the area that’s struggled most."’
Colts/Bills
‘Wide receiver Eric Moulds has had great games against the Colts the past two years. If he can continue to be a downfield threat, it will help pull the Colts linebackers off the line of scrimmage and assist the running game immensely.’
Bills' defense gets chance to make amends
‘"This is a time that reveals character in players," said defensive end Phil Hansen, who is expected to return to the lineup after missing almost all of the past five games with a knee injury.’
It's up to Johnson to prove he can bounce back
‘It seems he hasn’t learned Jim Kelly’s old mantra. Even after three interceptions in one game, Kelly would chalk it up to "interceptions are part of football." Johnson needs to remember to shrug off adversity. Tonight would be a good time to start.’
Glitz of 'MNF' gives Buffalo boost
‘The Bills have some 20 players who will be making their MNF debuts. Ten-year veteran defenders Henry Jones and Phil Hansen, however, are playing on Monday for the 18th time.’
Interview with Jerry Ostroski
‘"My last name is Polish, but I pretty much grew up Italian."’
Bills/Colts scouting report
‘Both teams are nearing the end of the line, and to be honest, if not for mathematics, the end of the line has already arrived.’
Bills QB: 'Just another game'
‘”It’s just another game. It’s awesome that my family and friends (in California) can watch, but I’m not treating it any different.” Perhaps he should.’
Prime-time elimination game
‘Tonight, with their playoff hopes flickering in the cold night air and AFC East rival Buffalo in town, the Colts can speak to ABC’s national audience. Their on-field oratory, though, may fall on deaf ears when it comes to earning a postseason berth.’