Archives for September 18, 2004

‘Q: How long is it going to take you to make $1 billion? A: It’s something I threw out there. I don’t know. Say, 10 to 15 years. I think that’s conservative.’

‘"They’ve got a tough defense," Bledsoe said. "They’re not afraid to come after you with the blitz because they have one of the best corner tandems in the league in (Charles) Woodson and (Phillip) Buchanon. Those guys can cover man-to-man as well as anybody. When they leave those guys in coverage we’re going to have to make plays against them."’

‘It’s the longer kicks that he falters on. The longest field goal Lindell hit last season was a 44-yarder – every one of the other 31 NFL teams had a kicker make a longer field goal than that.’

‘”I do feel like we have enough (talented) skill position guys that the big plays are going to happen for us,” Bledsoe said.’

‘"I hesitate to say I’m looking forward to it, but it’s certainly one of those unique experiences in the NFL,” he said. "Like I guess, without being there, it’s kind of like going to Green Bay. It’s just one of those unique places in the league where it’s an experience to be a part of it.”’

‘“Last year we really struggled with our passing game,” Bledsoe said. “Our stud, our horse in the passing game, Eric Moulds, was hurt most of the year. And we really didn’t have a speed guy to stretch the field. We made too many mistakes offensively to consistently move the ball. This year I do feel like we have a team that can execute in that manner.”’

‘Not so important that either team should refer to it as a must-win game, he added. “It can be done if you go 0-2,” Bledsoe said. “But at the same time, that’s a pretty big hole to have to start digging yourself out of to start the season. So, this is a pretty pivotal game for both of us, even though it’s very, very early.”‘

Illegal contact? No problem (Oakland Tribune)

Bledsoe knows slow start is no reason to panic (Contra Costa Times)

Bills’ Bledsoe seeking change of fortune (San Jose Mercury News)

A new challenge for Bledsoe (San Francisco Chronicle)

Bills’ Bledsoe is prepared for a ‘Black Hole’ welcome (Sacramento Bee)

Defensive backs fit right in (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)

‘Having faced the Bills five times in the past three years (3-2 record), he knows Buffalo defensive coordinator Jerry Gray inside and out. "Put the tape on from say Week 2 of last year when we played them and you see guys grow and understand the defense better and not make the little mistakes," he said. "There’s no question that the Bills defense is as talented as any in the league. Jerry’s done a great job with them and they continue to get better."’

‘”When they pressure us we’re going to have the opportunity to take some shots,” Buffalo quarterback Drew Bledsoe said. “They are aggressive in the secondary, both at the corner position and their safety’s they’re aggressive as well. There should be some chances to take the ball down field against these guys.”‘