‘[Q:] The offensive line has been under heavy criticism this year. What is your biggest beef with reporters and fans who criticize the offensive line? [A:] ”I can’t say what I would want to say, but I’d just say guys are trying their best. There hasn’t been as many mental errors as there has physical errors. There’s been some of both, but guys are doing their best, busting their butt.’
Archives for November 18, 2001
Alexander not guaranteed anything
‘When asked if Alexander deserves to start, coach Mike Holmgren played coy, saying "I don’t know. I’m going to hold off until we make that decision. I’ll have a chance to think it through, to see how healthy he is. We’ll go from there."’
Bills have some pieces in place to turn things around quickly
‘The Bills appear headed for a 3-13 season at best, but there are reasons to be optimistic.’
Forget those Super Bowls, Kelly belongs in Canton
‘If winning the big one is the main prerequisite, then I suppose Trent Dilfer, Mark Rypien and Jeff Hostetler will merit consideration over Kelly. And if you think they do, then you must also believe that a football is filled with Flutie Flakes rather than air and that Rob Johnson’s bones are made of steel.’
Bills add team’s finest QB to Wall of Fame today
”’It’s funny how things turn out sometimes,” said Kelly, owner of virtually every passing record in team history. ”Looking back, I’m so happy (Bills owner) Ralph Wilson didn’t listen to me and trade me before I came to Buffalo because who knows what would have happened.”’
Kelly magic returns to ‘The Ralph’
‘As for Canton, the QB who led the Bills to four straight Super Bowls and eight playoff berths in a span of nine seasons, seems a lock … though not necessarily on the first ballot.’
Hasselbeck still struggling to lead Hawks
‘Hasselbeck isn’t the engineer that drives the Seahawks’ train, but rather a passenger holding a ticket.’
Capsule preview: Seahawks vs. Bills
‘On the other side of the ball, the Bills are a mess. Their top receiver is a fullback and their top running back is a rookie who averages 3.2 yards per carry. Expect the Seahawks to tee off on immobile QB Alex Van Pelt.’
Toiling in anonymity
‘Nobody flew Chris Gray down to Los Angeles for a television appearance last week.’
Good hands keep attention on Centers
‘He has led his team in receiving seven times in the last nine years and leads Buffalo in this his first season with the Bills. In fact, he leads all NFL running backs with 47 catches. He also has caught passes in 128 consecutive games, the third longest active streak in the NFL behind Jerry Rice (233 games) and Tim Brown (132).’