‘The Buffalo Bills are extremely pleased with backup quarterback Alex Van Pelt, who has lost 13 pounds – down to 217 from 230 – and has proven to be adept at running the West Coast offense. Entering last night’s game, Van Pelt had completed 29 of 47 passes for 275 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Van Pelt, 31, was an eighth-round draft choice of the Steelers in 1993.’