Archives for August 2004

‘”It’s time to work,” Vincent said passionately. “Now is pretty much that time in my life where it’s [football]. I understand it [and] my wife understands it. We’re the only ones that need to understand that this is not going to last a lifetime. Let’s seize the moment.”‘

‘Special teams mistakes and shaky pass protection marred the Buffalo Bills’ preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts Saturday night. Then came the bad news.’

‘Edgerrin James will not be surprised if it’s well into the season before Willis McGahee gets back to 100 percent. The Indianapolis Colts’ star back knows what it’s like to return from major knee surgery.’

‘No fewer than four special-teams blunders led directly to or helped set up 20 first-half points by the high-powered Colts.’

‘Exactly when did Bobby April become the second coming of Ronnie Jones?’

Colts win doesn’t impress (Indianapolis Star)

Night belongs to special teams (Indianapolis Star)

Colts special teams step up in win

(Anderson Herald Bulletin)

Colts top pick only hurting himself (Anderson Herald Bulletin)

A decisive victory (Colts.com)

Back in a big way (Colts.com)

Playing for a spot (Colts.com)

Game photos (Colts.com)

‘The Miami Dolphins, as we all know, have been decimated over the last couple of months by a string of injuries and Ricky Williams’ retirement. Now it’s the Buffalo Bills’ turn to take some hits.’

‘“Special teams gave us a boost early and that was something we stressed this week,” Dungy said. “We just have to be a lot sharper.”’

‘“I think my hand got caught in the turf,” Milloy said. “I couldn’t feel anything in my fingers. I just sat there and held my arm.”’

‘Losman is sidelined indefinitely and an initial prognosis on Brown was not disclosed. Starter Drew Bledsoe saw extended action and was 11-of-19 for 117 yards. Little-used Greg Zolman replaced Brown and was 6-of-10 for 80 yards with a touchdown and interception.’

‘The Colts galloped to a 10-0 lead and never looked back. Vanderjagt booted a 23-yard field goal at the 9:00 mark of the first quarter and Bryan Fletcher recovered a blocked punt in the end zone minutes later to make it 10-0.’

‘Milloy has started all but six games in his nine-year career with New England and Buffalo.’

‘Milloy now will have surgery in an attempt to speed his recovery with doctors inserting a metal plate. The veteran safety who has never missed a start in his career said he will prepare as if he will be starting against Jacksonville in two weeks. “I’ve been pretty fortunate in my career to be able to avoid injuries,” Milloy said. “This will be my first time dealing with something like this so I’m going to let the doctors do their thing and then I’m going to prepare for Jacksonville like I’ll be the starter.”‘

‘The team has two healthy quarterbacks, Drew Bledsoe & Greg Zolman. Bledsoe, and the first team offense failed to score a touchdown for a third straight preseason game.’

The Buffalo Bills released Isaac Mitchell, Thursday. The former Idaho State rusher signed with Buffalo after the April draft. Mitchell is ISU’s career leader in rushing touchdowns.