Archives for October 2004

‘Gray is currently in his fourth season with Buffalo, one of the few holdovers from Gregg Williams’ staff.’

‘Players nominated are ST Steve Tasker (1986-1997), C Kent Hull (1986-1996), LB Darryl Talley (1983-1994), DT Fred Smerlas (1979-1989), WR Haven Moses (1968-1972) and LB Chris Spielman (1996-1997).’

”’He’s our secret weapon,” linebacker Takeo Spikes said. ”I wouldn’t trade him for nothing.”’

‘The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens have only met once in the Ravens short nine year history, but Buffalo will look to capture the same result they did five years ago when they won 13-10. Baltimore went on the win the Super Bowl the next season led by one of history’s most dominant defenses. The unit hasn’t had much of a drop-off the past few seasons so the Bills offense will have their hands full.’

‘Gray, who directed the Bills defense to a second-place ranking in 2003, is currently in his fourth season in Buffalo.’

‘The Buffalo Bills Student Leaders were given valuable first hand experience Wednesday Oct. 6 from various Community Relations speakers. The second meeting of the year was highlighted by presentations from Tom Donahoe, Gretchen Geitter, Michelle Roberts, Chris Lewis, Troy Vincent and Alicia Lamanna.’

‘Defensive coordinator Jerry Gray signed a contract extension with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday.’

‘"We’ve talked, and I think that situation has been handled," said Bills coach Mike Mularkey.’

‘”Nothing’s holding me back,” he said. “Last week was more of an introduction. I knew that going in. But this week is a good week.”‘

‘The Bills (1-4) play at Baltimore (3-2) on Sunday to take on a Ravens team that Adams helped to the 2000 Super Bowl title. After spending the 2002 season with Oakland, Adams tried to re-sign with the Ravens but was insulted by a low-ball offer by Baltimore before joining the Bills. "I don’t like them. I’ve never liked them," said Adams, a two-time Pro Bowler. "They’re my enemies right now. I won a championship with those guys but that doesn’t mean a thing. When we put it on, on Sunday, I’m coming to prove something."’

‘Milloy practiced on a limited basis last week, primarily to see what he could do. Wednesday, wearing a protective pad on his right forearm, Milloy participated fully, and while he’s listed as questionable, it looks as if he’ll have the green light. "We’ll keep that as a surprise when we get out there, but things are looking very good," he said. "The bone is secure with the plate and the screws, but there’s a risk that I could break it again, so it’s a precautionary thing. Last week was more of an introduction, I knew that going in, but this week is a good week."’

‘"McGahee is talented, hitting the hole just as hard as Travis Henry," said Ravens cornerback Gary Baxter. "The only difference between the two is that Henry has more experience. They both run tough. Buffalo has two great backs, a nice one-two punch, and it’s going to be a challenge for us."’

Back on track, McGahee is running again (Baltimore Sun)

If Boller can’t make Bills pay, benching should be next step (Baltimore Sun)

With J. Lewis suspended, rotation to have new spin (Baltimore Sun)

Suggs dancin’ on fallen QBs (Carroll County Times)

Billick seeks to modify NFL’s suspension penalty (Carroll County Times)

Ravens’ plans won’t change (York Daily Record)

Billick: Jamal Lewis should be with Ravens (AP)

Inside slant (CBS Sportsline)

Strategy and personnel (CBS Sportsline)

Notes, quotes (CBS Sportsline)

Focused on the future (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Brian answers (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Transcript of Bills-Ravens Wednesday Press Conferences (BaltimoreRavens.com)

‘Following the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills has been the ultimate character builder. Not only are their losing seasons dismal, but sometimes even the winning seasons are devastating. When the Bills and Sabres falter, it is in spectacular, headline-grabbing fashion.’

‘Mularkey is receiving a lot of kudos for not deviating from the plan he concocted for the Bills and the personnel he inherited from Gregg Williams last off-season. Even when Wilson said he was tired of “smash-mouth” football, Mularkey stuck to the run against Miami, and wore the Dolphins down by controlling the ball a whopping 13:22 of the fourth quarter.’