Archives for October 26, 2000

‘"A lot of people talk about me being the most underrated back," Curtis Martin said. "I think Richie [Anderson] is the most underrated back, because he means so much to this team. He’s like the motor to this team. Once Richie gets going, a lot of us get going."’

‘"Richie [Anderson] is a big-play guy," running back Curtis Martin said. "A lot of people talk about me being the most underrated back. I think Richie is the most underrated back. He means so much to this team. He’s like the motor to this team. Once Richie gets going, a lot of us get going."’

‘Bills coach Wade Phillips said he watched the Jets-Dolphins game until the score was 30-7 and was shocked to learn of the Jets’ comeback the next morning. "It’s just like with Dewey and Truman," Phillips said. "I expected to see it in the papers and it wasn’t there." Phillips was an infant in 1948 when the Chicago Tribune mistakenly proclaimed Thomas Dewey the winner over Harry Truman in the Presidential election. … Sure enough, The Miami Herald ran a headline touting a Dolphins’ victory on its Web site early yesterday morning.’

‘In general, the Bills are grumpy about their 3-4 record, with all four losses coming in the last five games. Specifically, they weren’t thrilled about nearly upsetting the unbeaten Vikings at Minnesota before falling, 31-27, Sunday. "Especially when you come off a loss," said quarterback Doug Flutie, who will start a second straight game for the injured Rob Johnson, "you’ve got to get a win and get the bad taste of the loss out of your mouth. We can’t wait till Sunday." And while the Bills aren’t saying anything provocative this week, some expressed irritation after they held the Jets to 234 "legitimate" yards and one "genuine" touchdown in Game 3, only to be beaten by Kevin Williams’ kickoff-return touchdown, Testaverde’s 45-yard Hail Mary scoring pass to cornerback-turned-receiver Marcus Coleman, and their own special-teams gaffes.’

‘Al Groh concurred with several commentators who accused him of committing an error during the Jets’ Monday night comeback win over Miami. "It was a mistake by the head coach," Groh said Wednesday of his decision to go for two points after the Jets had cut their deficit to 30-13 early in the fourth quarter. "I don’t have a chart. I just have a gut and a heart and I try to use those. I just made a mistake. It wasn’t good thinking."’

‘Two Jets players who were listed a questionable last week are doubtful this week. Tight end Anthony Becht’s knee has gotten worse and he likely won’t play against Buffalo. John Abraham definitely won’t play because of an abdominal strain in his stomach.’

‘I was at the greatest comeback in NFL history. I was sitting in the press box, rubbing my eyes and shaking my head in disbelief, just as I did several times Monday night at Giants Stadium. But what happened Monday night did not equal what happened on the afternoon of Jan. 3, 1993 in Orchard Park, N.Y. Not in terms of sheer drama and absolute jaw-dropping, eye-popping, heart-stopping shock.’

‘"I feel I’m right at 50-50. It felt a lot better than last week," Riemersma said Wednesday after practicing with Buffalo’s first unit for the first time since his injury. "But I think the true test will be tomorrow on how I feel. I worked it pretty good today, but I’m going to see how it jumps back tomorrow and take it day to day."’