Archives for November 5, 2004

‘Bills, 19-17.’

‘Mularkey says Drew Haddad was limited with a sore hamstring. With that in mind, he’s was released with 7th round pick Jonathan Smith elevated from the practice squad. Haddad will probably be added to the practice squad once he clears waivers.’

‘I noticed you gave your first touchdown ball to fullback Daimon Shelton for his nice block to spring you into the end zone. I think this is a great gesture on your part, and I wish more NFL players were selfless instead of selfish. How did Daimon react to you giving him the ball? Was there any response from the coaches or teammates either?

WM: Daimon was surprised. He wasn’t expecting it. It caught him off guard. The coaches and my teammates just said great job. It’s wasn’t anything big.’

‘The competition will take place prior to the game (9:30-10:30 a.m.) on field at Ralph Wilson Stadium and a passing exhibition will also take place on field at halftime. Team Champions will be announced at the end of the third quarter. A list of competitors and their hometowns is attached.’

‘The Bills announced today that the team has signed practice squad WR Jonathan Smith to its 53-man roster and has waived WR Drew Haddad.’

‘Reed, fourth on the team with nine catches, didn’t practice all week after hurting his left knee last week against Arizona. Vincent practiced for the third straight day Friday, though he was limited. He hasn’t played since having arthroscopic knee surgery more than a month ago.’

‘I think the Bills are starting to get more confidence. They’ve won two of their last three games and they’re doing it the old fashioned way, running the football. Willis McGahee has been running very affectively and has given this offense a spark. Travis Henry is still a great back and I think he’ll contribute to this team throughout the season. The important thing is that these two guys don’t lose focus of the team’s goal, and that’s winning. They can’t make this into an issue that divides the locker room.’

‘"You don’t block Sam Adams," coach Herman Edwards said. "You just try to aggravate him to go one way or another."’

‘Bills 19 Jets 17.’

‘"Of course it’s really depressing because I want to be out there," said Pucillo, a seventh-round draft pick in 2002. "But the situation is what it is. You’ve got to stay positive. You’ve got to just come in here and try to help the team any way you can in a backup role and be ready to play when the chance occurs."’

‘"He’s been a Bills fan for years," his father said by phone Wednesday. "Don’t ask me how he started liking that team. He just happened to. He always has."’

‘That’s one positive in looking to the future. Donahoe has kept his promise of managing the cap and the Bills are well-positioned – from a salary cap standpoint – to succeed down the road.’

‘Defensive ends John Abraham and Shaun Ellis, nose tackle Jason Ferguson and defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson form one of the NFL’s best D-lines. They have 17 of their team’s 20 sacks and are the main reason for the Jets’ remarkable defensive turnaround.’

‘"To come in and help the offense score a couple touchdowns, I thought it was a great time," Bannan said. "It was very interesting being on that side of the ball and hitting the defenders. It was really unbelievable."’

The Jets’ Blockers Take Their Lumps and Deliver Them (New York Times)

Moss content to gather wins, not TDs (New York Daily News)

Herm gives Willie wow of welcome (New York Daily News)

Under the radar (New York Post)

Gang Green’s going great, but clock’s ticking (New York Post)

A year later, Jets are making GM look a whole lot smarter (Newsday)

No reason to hurry Sam back (Newsday)

State agency endorses stadium (Newsday)

Running into an old friend (White Plains Journal News)

West Side stadium moves forward (White Plains Journal News)

Jets are in need of some special attention (Newark Star Ledger)

McKenzie snubs offer for long-term deal (Newark Star Ledger)

Cowart might not be back against Buffalo (AP)

Martin Named Snickers Hungriest Player (NewYorkJets.com)

Ageless Wonders (NewYorkJets.com)

Cowart’s Return Possible (NewYorkJets.com)

Mr. October, Abe Named AFC Defensive Player of the Month (NewYorkJets.com)