Archives for October 3, 2005

‘Coaching: A

Credit Haslett with managing logistical nightmare of move to San Antonio and getting team to rebound.’

‘The doubt is in the minds of some Bills players, however, after seeing the guy who was Drew Bledsoe’s ticket out of town get the hook in two of four games. “We’re going to have to make a decision at some point,” said receiver Eric Moulds, who had just two catches for 14 yards yesterday and was fingered by Losman for running the wrong route in a costly interception. “Is it going to be J.P., leave him in there and let him learn? Or are you going to put Kelly in and see what happens?”‘

‘When the Bills faced crucial third-down plays, the noise was loud enough to bang off the Alamodome walls and make life miserable for Buffalo quarterback J.P. Losman.’

‘What happened Sunday was right in line with other Buffalo road performances of the past five seasons, dating back to coach Gregg Williams. All three phases of the team played a role.’

‘As the surreal sounds of a mariachi band playing “As the Saints Go Marching In” filled the air, the question facing the Bills was did they throw away their once-promising season banking on the unpredictable exploits of an untested young quarterback?’

‘The defense did not force a turnover, meaning it has just one in the last three games, and it sacked quarterback Aaron Brooks just once, meaning it has two in the last three games. Overrated? Oh yeah.’

‘Bills offensive line: A few of the names have changed, but the bottom line remains the same: This line is at the bottom. The line has been the root of the offensive struggles for a few years, and it still is. This group was whipped by the Saints front seven, plain and simple.’

‘There’s not much more to say because the song remains the same.’

‘”That was a tough decision that (Buffalo coach Mike Mularkey) had to make,” said Losman, who posted a quarterback rating of 34.0 on Sunday. “We were looking for a spark.”‘

‘Witnesses said the teams entered the tunnel “talking smack.” The war of words escalated into a shoving match between Saints cornerback Mike McKenzie and Bills receiver Josh Reed.’

Saints make themselves at home vs. Bills (New Orleans Times Picayune)

Thomas’ tackle saves the day for Saints (New Orleans Times Picayune)

Saints appreciate San Antonio’s warmth (New Orleans Times Picayune)

Stallworth meets the challenge (New Orleans Times Picayune)

Saints Report Card (New Orleans Times Picayune)

‘Home’ becomes a castle for mistake-free Saints (San Antonio Express News)

Saints workhorse McAllister perseveres late in victory (San Antonio Express News)

Thomas saves day for Saints on kickoff return (San Antonio Express News)

Losman, Holcomb fail to move Bills after first quarter (San Antonio Express News)

Hey Tagliabue, Saints looked at home in dome (San Antonio Express News)

If Brooks could be like Ice: How to bring about passion (San Antonio Express News)

Official: Saints, Bills fought at halftime (San Antonio Express News)

Saints crowd loud, proud (San Antonio Express News)

Local fans embrace NFL (San Antonio Express News)

S.A. seen as typical NFL city (San Antonio Express News)

Benson, San Antonio officials impressed with fans’ support (San Antonio Express News)

Accessible seats at Saints games (San Antonio Express News)

Slide Shows (San Antonio Express News)

Marching home (Austin American Statesman)

Photo Gallery (Austin American Statesman)

Three amigos find a new home (Houston Chronicle)

San Antonio inspires Saints (Dallas Morning News)

Saints top Bills in first game in San Antonio (Baton Rouge Advocate)

Above all else, the Saints played smart football (Biloxi Sun Herald)

Which Saints team will show up in next game? (Hattiesburg American)

Saints, crowd corral Bills, 19-7 in Alamodome (NewOrleansSaints.com)

Saints-Bills Postgame Notebook (NewOrleansSaints.com)

Photo Gallery (NewOrleansSaints.com)

‘After giving up a game-opening, 75-yard touchdown drive, the Saints defense allowed the Bills past midfield only twice and chased starting quarterback J.P. Losman to the bench after three quarters. Losman completed seven of 15 passes for 75 yards with one interception. He was sacked three times.’

‘The Saints appeared to let it go Sunday and just played. Behind a dominating effort from their defensive front, they choked off the Buffalo offense, limiting it to 208 yards, with 75 of that coming on Buffalo’s opening drive to a touchdown.’

‘Shortly after the Buffalo Bills’ 19-7 loss to the Saints, the tarp hanging behind Buffalo’s postgame podium peeled away, revealing a sign pointing to the toilets.’

‘Head coach Mike Mularkey replaced second-year quarterback J.P. Losman with nine-year veteran Kelly Holcomb on the team’s first possession of the fourth quarter. However, with Holcomb directing the offense, the Bills didn’t fare any better.’