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Archives for September 6, 2005

Buffalo Bills Preview

‘"We have a lot of great players but unless you come together as a team that doesn’t matter," Adams said. "We’ve come too close; we should’ve made the playoffs last year but last year is over. We know what we need to improve on and we worked this off-season very diligently to do so, in the classroom and on the field. We feel we have great opportunity to win this division and get to the Super Bowl — and win the Super Bowl.".’

Bills add seasoning to calendar

‘Maybe that’s why season-ticket sales for the Bills are at their highest level since 1993. Deep down, I suppose, people here are simply grateful to have a team, and a reason to sustain their optimism into another Buffalo winter.’

Clements’ status uncertain

‘Clements hurt his shoulder making a tackle during last Friday’s preseason finale against Detroit. He was on the field Monday, but didn’t practice. Coach Mike Mularkey said Clements’ injury is not serious, but he would be re-evaluated on Wednesday.’

Pep rally for Bills to double as fund-raiser

‘Admission is free, and beer, pop and food will be available for a small price. Current and former Bills, including Brian Moorman, Steve Tasker, Kurt Shultz and Ross Tucker, will attend, and four bands will perform. At least 8,000 fans are expected.’

AFC East Preview

‘Buffalo has insurance behind Losman, who threw just five passes as a rookie. Kelly Holcomb was signed as a backup and has shown that he can be more than just a stopgap if the kid needs relief help. Mularkey hopes, however, to let Losman get experience while the defense carries the team. The Bills think that can be enough, and point to a late-season six-game winning streak last year as a sign the team is coming on.’

Reed looking to raise his level of play

‘Had the Bills decided to keep six receivers – which is normal – instead of seven, perhaps Reed wouldn’t have made it. But here he is, and the former LSU star is mighty happy.’

Bills cheerleaders to appear at rally

‘Members of the Buffalo Jills, cheerleaders for the Buffalo Bills, will join Mansfield University cheerleaders at a rally today for the Josh Palmer Pigskin Classic at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Consumer Square.’

Inside Slant

‘Such errors are the kind of growing pains associated with young quarterbacks, and the Bills are prepared to deal with them. “We have to be careful, not just with him, but the whole team,” Mularkey said. “We need to be more consistent and we have to be smart how we handle the game plan with him early. And we will.”‘

Strategy and personnel

‘Lee’s release is indicative of the strong competition for the Bills’ No. 2 job and even a 69-yard kickoff return against the Packers couldn’t buy Lee more time.’

Notes, quotes

‘QB J.P. Losman is learning that game tape is a great healer. After being outwardly dejected after a 9-of-18 performance with two sacks against Chicago, he was upbeat two days later. Why? “I feel fine after watching the tape,” he said. “You always realize it’s never as bad as you thought it was. There’s still a lot of work to be done and I know the better I do, the better I get, the better our chances of winning are. I’m not satisfied at all.”‘

Bills scouting report

‘Last week, head coach Dom Capers said that everything this Sunday will start with the Bills’ defense. The unit returns 10 starters from last year’s squad. After four preseason games, the Bills’ defense hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down.’