Archives for September 20, 2003

”’Whenever I see man-to-man coverage on Eric, that’s where I’m going to try to throw the ball, regardless of who the corner is,” Bledsoe said. ”I just think Eric is that good that whoever it is, he’s going to win if it’s straight man coverage.”’

‘"It’s a real critical part of the field, and it’s part of the game we work on every week," said free safety Pierson Prioleau. "You want to force them to settle for a field goal. They’re already in field-goal range. Make the field-goal kicker make the kick, and you save points."’

‘”They’re off to a 2-0 start so he has room to talk. Come Sunday, we’re looking to change that and see what he says next time around.”‘

‘The Bills have hired Elko to speak to the team regularly the past two years. He talks to the players about positive thinking, dealing with distractions and getting the most out of their ability on the field.’

‘”The offensive line has been spectacular,” Bledsoe said. “I had as much time against Jacksonville to throw as in any game I’ve had in my career. The big play to Bobby (Shaw, 54-yard touchdown) at the end of the half, there was nobody around me and I could deliver the ball in comfort.”‘

‘It is much too early to be seriously concerned about Buffalo’s sputtering running attack, and it won’t be a shock if Henry gets his first 100-yard game of the season Sunday in Miami.’

‘”I really think I’m going to be back this year,” McGahee says. “But it’s going to be up to the general manager (Tom Donahoe), the coaches, the physicians and the trainers. The decision isn’t in my hands.”’

‘”We’ve got enough time to go out and socialize in the off-season but we’ve got a job to do during the season.”‘

‘The Dolphins defense is ranked 30th in the NFL.’

”’It was a shock to me. It was made up,” Surtain said. “None of these things ever happened. I don’t know where he comes off making those kind of allegations. It was funny because it was a lie, a blatant lie.”’

‘”Tackling is a skill. It truly is. It is no different than jumping rope. You have to do it. It has to be a repetitive thing to be good at it.”‘

‘”He is supposed to [say that],” Surtain said. “You have got to have swagger to play in this league. I would say no one can complete a pass on me if you guys ask me.”‘

‘”As upfront a guy as who has ever lived,” Jones said. “What you see is what you get.”‘

‘”This is a different situation than Denver and I am happy,” Griese said. “When I came here, my role wasn’t to create controversy, but to create consistency at the quarterback position.”’