’13. BUFFALO BILLS…Outlook: The Bills are counting on more miracles from quarterback Doug Flutie, and it could happen. The Bills have tried to build some depth, and they have some good young players like WR Eric Moulds and RB Antowain Smith. And don’t forget that guy at defensive end — Bruce Smith, who at 36 can still make big plays.’
Archives for September 3, 1999
AFC East: December Figures To Settle New York-Miami Division Race
‘The Bills had a good draft. Watch for Peerless Price to settle under some long throws from the revitalized Doug Flutie, and for cornerback Antoine Winfield’s big-time hits. They also have a good blend of top youngsters (Moulds, guard Ruben Brown, linebacker Sam Cowart) to go with a strong array of vets. There’s no lack of leadership here.’
Great Expectations
‘”I’m just a lot more relaxed this year,” Flutie says. “I have the same intensity and the same attitude about it. I’ve always that had that drive and desire to be as good as I can be and win and all that. But I’m just so much more comfortable with the whole surroundings, locker room, guys in the locker room, on the field, the offence. It’s just a much more relaxed situation for me.”‘
Hansen Opts For Reliability Over Recognition
‘”I play the best I can,” said Hansen, beginning his ninth year in Buffalo. “If recognition comes, great. If it doesn’t, play harder.”‘
Smith To Visit Sick Father; Will Miss Bills’ Last Preseason Game
‘”My father is a very sick man,” Smith said. “His condition is very serious.”‘
Bills Expecting Breakout Season From Riemersma
‘”We knew by mid-season last year he was ready to take the position over and by the end of the year we were probably using him more than Lonnie,” said tight ends coach Max Bowman. “By the end of the year there were things we found we could do with him where he was more versatile than Lonnie. There were games where he had more snaps than Lonnie because we were doing things that were more conducive to his ability and not to Lonnie’s.”‘
Smith, Panos Will Miss Pittsburgh Exhibition
‘Bruce Smith will miss tomorrow night’s home preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers to spend time with his gravely ill father in Virginia…Right guard Joe Panos won’t play either. He missed another day of practice yesterday, and coach Wade Phillips said Panos traveled to have his neck examined by a specialist, though Phillips did not specify where Panos went or whom he saw.’