Archives for November 3, 2000

‘On Sunday, Bledsoe and the Patriots begin the second half of their work year, meeting the Buffalo Bills at Foxboro Stadium and, in many ways, it may be the most significant time in Bledsoe’s eight-year career.’

‘Spires said Flutie’s lack of size (the Bills list the quarterback at 5-foot-10 and 190 pounds) can often work to his advantage. "He’s a tough guy to locate behind all the big people who surround him," said Spires. "There are times you can’t find him until it’s too late. Oh, yeah, there’s another thing. He’s got a sixth sense about when to duck to avoid blitzers and when to take off just before the pocket is going to collapse."’

‘Of the 118 first downs the Bills have given up, only 26 have come via the run. A big reason is Washington.’

‘Sammy Morris is the first to admit this beats washing dishes at Sea World.’

‘Doug Flutie will start his third straight game in place of Rob Johnson, who’s injured right shoulder hasn’t fully recovered, Buffalo Bills coach Wade Phillips said Thursday.’