Archives for November 2, 2000

‘"He shouldn’t be a crowd favorite in our stadium," Milloy declared testily. "To me, I mean, if I have a chance I’m going to try and drag [him] to the ground . . ."’

‘In a move that probably was designed to give Bill Belichick pause, Wade Phillips told reporters yesterday that he hadn’t decided whether Doug Flutie or Rob Johnson would be starting at quarterback when the 4-4 Buffalo Bills face the 2-6 Pats Sunday at Foxboro Stadium.’

‘As Belichick retools the Patriots, the middle of the offensive line – guards and centers – seems to have stabilized. Belichick cut 1999 fifth-round pick Ed Ellis at the start of training camp when it became obvious to him that Ellis had size but a lousy work ethic. After praising the talent of 6-6, 350-pound second-year pro Derrick Fletcher during training camp, Belichick started him in the opener and cut him two weeks later. He cut third-year backup center Jason Andersen two weeks ago.’

‘Barring miraculous improvement to Rob Johnson’s injured shoulder, Doug Flutie will make his third straight start when Buffalo faces New England on Sunday.’