Archives for December 31, 2001

‘”This year has to be different from last year,” running back Curtis Martin said. “I believe it will be.”‘

‘Buffalo rushed for 192 yards against a poor tackling defense that didn’t seem ready.’

‘The Jets drove inside Buffalo’s 20-yard line on four of their 10 possessions yet they had to settle for three Hall field goals against a defense that had allowed the third-most points in the NFL this season.’

‘”They were able to run the football on us and they killed us,” Edwards said. “They ran around the end and they made plays and we didn’t. We had a chance at times to make plays and we didn’t get it done.”‘

‘So much for a 15-year veteran and supposed team leader actually standing up and taking some responsibility. “He can change (a play call),” Hackett said. “That’s happened before.”‘

‘The Jets, who lead the NFL in takeaway/turnover ratio, gave Buffalo the ball four times and had no takeaways.’

‘Do the Jets, who were 3-5 at home this season, really know how to win?’