‘Buffalo’s defense is ranked 29th and is yielding almost 7 yards per play on first down, last in the league. Cornerback Antoine Winfield is a top player, but he is also the Bills’ top tackler, not a good sign for "Herd" fans. The most recognizable name left on a unit gutted of its legendary names is left end Phil Hansen, but he’s out of Sunday’s game with an elbow injury.’
Archives for October 4, 2001
Bills’ offense has problems aplenty
‘"Right now I see a team struggling, and it’s not just one or two individuals," Williams said. "We have to play better to beat the Jets than we did last weekend, or any other weekend." Williams reiterated that he did not single out Johnson for criticism and while he did say "I thought he took a step back" he also mentioned that many other players fell into the same category.’
It’s official: Christie’s history
‘Scott said Christie will hold a news conference in Buffalo today "to tell his side of the story."’
Johnson’s woes magnified by Flutie’s hot start
‘The comparisons between the two aren’t being made just on television during game broadcasts. Flutie jerseys are still plentiful in the of Ralph Wilson Stadium, and many newspapers in the Buffalo region publish weekly charts highlighting the two. And then there are the letters to the editor. In one recent issue of The Buffalo News, seven letters critical of Johnson were printed, including one that read: "Flutie wins. Johnson loses. Enough said."’