Archives for September 2001

‘Williams always has been a stickler for details, and with his NFL regular-season head coaching debut coming Sunday, he has worked on preparation, looks and schemes for the season opener since the team’s May passing camp.’

‘This week’s 5th Down takes a look at how one player made a quick

transition to life in Buffalo, and the ups-and-downs of professional

sports.’

Our longtime artist, Gina Mustico, has moved on up to producing designs for buffalobills.com! While we are sad that her designs are no longer TBD specific, we are proud as can be that her artwork is posted at the official site. With better photos and logos to work with, Gina’s designs this month are better than ever. So, download your September desktop wallpaper today!

Many Bills fans have extra seats to the game this Sunday, so head on over to the Trading Post and grab your seats to the game!

It is time Bills’ fans to submit your predictions to the Swami Board! Who will win this Sunday? What will be the Bills final record? Who will win the Super Bowl? Make any prediction you want… Have fun!

‘This is the season that will mark Johnson’s progress to be like Steve Young’s and not Browning Nagle’s. And Johnson has run out of excuses. Not that this is coming at an opportune time. While Johnson emerged victorious after a three year soap opera of Jerry Springer proportions, the jury is still out whether the winner of the Bills quarterback position in 2001 was really the winner.’

‘"We definitely got our work cut out for us," said middle linebacker Sam Cowart.’

‘Christie did not practice on Thursday after hurting his groin a day earlier. The Bills signed kicker Jake Arians to the practice squad as a precautionary move.’

‘How it ends: 8-8 … but changes were good ones.’

‘Outlook: Middle of the pack.’

‘New head coach Gregg Williams brings in 12 assistants and a bevy of players to Buffalo this season. Despite talent on both sides of the ball, there is simply too much youth and not enough depth. A 7-9 record would be quite an achievement.’

‘”So we have a plan now,” Fina said. “So whether it’s Travis Henry or Shawn Bryson or Sammy Morris, all three of them are capable and all three of them run extremely hard. As long as we block well we’ll have a chance.”‘

‘Johnson doesn’t inspire loathing, as Doug Flutie could on his worst days. What he inspires is sympathy. Buffalo fans desperately want him to succeed. They want to believe in him. But they, too, can’t help being fearful.’

‘Peerless Price is scheduled to get first crack at punt returns for the Buffalo Bills, and the third-year wide receiver couldn’t be happier about it. "I just want opportunities," Price said after Wednesday’s practice. "Last year I felt like I didn’t get enough on offense. This year if that’s going to be the case or not I want to be back there on punt returns. I want chances."’

‘If the Bills could be 4-4 at midseason they would have a legitimate shot at the playoffs. Don’t count on it. Look for a hideous start, a decent finish and a 7-9 record.’