‘Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe says he wants to finish his career in New England, despite a disappointing season that finds his team in last place.’
BillsBeat - December 14, 2000
Bills Hansen, Fina questionable; Johnson nursing sore elbow
‘The banged-up Buffalo Bills might be minus a couple of more players as defensive end Phil Hansen and tackle John Fina are listed as questionable for this weekend’s game.’
Phillips gives Johnson vote of confidence
‘"We’re making yardage and he’s a high-rated passer. That’s why we feel like he has a future," the Buffalo Bills’ coach said of his quarterback.’
PHILLIPS GIVES STAFF VOTE OF CONFIDENCE
‘Three particular staffers — offensive coordinator Joe Pendry, offensive line coach Carl Mauck and special teams coach Ronnie Jones — have come under fire by fans, the media and, in some cases, players.’
PARADE OF JOHNSON HITS HAS PHILLIPS CONCERNED
‘The Elias Sports Bureau recently released statistics that show Johnson throughout his career has been sacked once every 6.6 times he drops back to pass.’
FOUR BILLS GO TO PRO BOWL
‘Both of the starters from the Bills play on offense: Eric Moulds and Marvin Harrison of the Indianapolis Colts will start at wide receiver; Ruben Brown and Tennessee’s Bruce Matthews are the starting guards.’
BillsBeat - December 13, 2000
No Surprise Ending For Buffalo
‘When Ronnie Jones sends his troops out on the field, you know something bad is going to happen. You just don’t know when. Or how.’
Play calling has the Bills mystified
‘Moulds, when asked why he’s not getting the ball, responded, "You guys have to ask the coaches that. I just go out and run the routes that they call."’
Johnson says he's part of problem
‘Following the game, which officially eliminated the Bills from playoff contention, Johnson let down his guard, soiled his reputation as an uncaring beach bum, and showed some honest to goodness emotion. It’s about time.’
Bills try to resurrect pride in final games
‘"We just showed everybody that we didn’t have the character to stand up to a Colts team who I still don’t know how we got blown out (by)," said always animated defensive end Marcellus Wiley.’
Bumbling Bills attempt to salvage what's left of the season
‘The fallout from Monday’s 44-20 loss at Indianapolis found players questioning the Bills one-dimensional offensive scheme, others admittedly embarrassed, and a special teams unit in utter disarray.’
BILLS BOTHERED AND BEWILDERED BY SLIDE
‘”It’s like we have a disease, and it’s fatal,” defensive end Marcellus Wiley said after the Indianapolis Colts handed the Bills a 44-20 loss on Monday night. “Our death comes in two weeks.”‘
BillsBeat - December 12, 2000
MNF game balls
‘The defense was sparked by the play of two new starters in Brad Sicoli and Mustafah Muhammad who both were able to record five solo tackles.’
Colts sack Bills with "embarrassing" loss
‘"Whatever Webster defines ’embarrassed’ as … it just happened." Indeed it did.’
Bills out of playoff hunt after 44-20 loss
‘Last night they drew their final pathetic breath in what has been an extremely disappointing season as the Indianapolis Colts laid an embarrassing 44-20 whipping on them in front of a sellout crowd at the RCA Dome and a national television audience.’