Archives for October 23, 2004

‘The Bills (1-4), who squeezed out their first victory of the season last week against winless Miami, won’t treat Taylor any differently than they would Lewis. “It’s like Miami. Everybody thought it was going to be a cakewalk, and then Sammy Morris did a heck of a job,” said Bills defensive co-ordinator Jerry Gray, referring to the 91-yard rushing effort by the latest replacement for the departed Ricky Williams.’

‘Perennial All-Pro Jonathan Ogden is considered to be the best offensive tackle in the NFL. His imposing presence presents Schobel with the greatest challenge of his young career. "He’s good. There’s no question about it," Schobel said. "He’s huge. He can move. It’s going to be a challenge, but I’ve got something to prove."’

‘"When our guys protect me like they did the last game, it makes my job much easier," he said. "I’m able to work to a third and fourth receiver so I don’t have to make my best guess with the first one and hope it works out. I can actually scan the field and find my guys and it allows me to play more effectively and efficiently.’

Ravens in purple haze with no J. Lewis (Baltimore Sun)

Billick breaks precedent, says T. Taylor will start (Baltimore Sun)

No small role (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Reed Road (BaltimoreRavens.com)

”’People would say to me, ‘You can’t do this, you can’t do that,’ and I would say, ‘Yeah, just watch me,”’ Reed told Dale Weiss’ American history class. ”Twenty-five years ago, I was in this same classroom, walking the same halls, doing the same things you guys are doing now. The key is that I had good parents who taught me to make the right choices, do the right things. If you listen to those who care about you, the sky’s the limit.”’

‘Henry and Milloy will start while Jennings will definitely dress. His ankle injury has kept him on the second team while taking reps this week.’