Archives for December 2001

‘If there were any doubts that Jets coach Herman Edwards is the antithesis of hardliners Bill Parcells and Al Groh, his latest move should be the clincher. Yesterday, Edwards announced that the team will practice without pads for the remainder of the season in an effort to keep the players fresh for the stretch run.’

‘”You can go around and say we had the league’s leading rusher and we led the league in the least amount of sacks. It’s huge. (It would say) we’re the best.”‘

‘Don’t look now, but Becht is being counted on big-time again.’

‘Testaverde’s blockers have yielded no sacks in the past three games against Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis. If they pitch another shutout against Buffalo on Sunday, it will mark the first four-game stretch without allowing a sack since the team began its life as the Titans in 1960.’

‘Moore believes the offseason incidents were a major reason the Bills released him, but he said he harbors no grudge. "I don’t have to prove anything to them," Moore said. "They know what they let go."’

‘Until recently, Becht hasn’t had much impact in the pros. But against Cincinnati and Indianapolis, he caught game-winning touchdown passes. He is becoming a more integral part of New York’s offense.’

‘So, with all those similarities, how is there a seven-win difference between these two teams? Two glaring statistics…’

‘If they beat Buffalo and Oakland in their remaining two games, the Jets will win the AFC East and earn a first-round bye in the playoffs.’

‘Glenn is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Buffalo. But there is no doubt in Glenn’s mind that he will play in some capacity against the Bills.’

‘The Bills are the second-most penalized team in the NFL.’

‘Shawn Bryson will get the start again at running back for the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, but one of his starting blockers may be missing.’

‘The Jets have switched to a version of the West Coast offense this season, and they are using the running of Martin to ignite the offense.’

‘Cottrell and former Bills coach Wade Phillips are said to be atop San Diego general manager John Butler’s wish list, and it only makes sense since they worked for him in Buffalo.’

‘How often have the Bills and Sabres had what turned out to be losing teams playing overlapping schedules? Only three times…’.

‘There is always a chance the Bills will throw in the towel, but with head coach Gregg Williams and general manager Tom Donahoe building for next season, training camp 2002 already has begun.’