Archives for October 2005

‘”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.’

Besides special teams, the Bills had just about all failing grades in their latest loss.

‘The Saints (2-2) rushed for 167 yards, quarterback Aaron Brooks had a four-yard touchdown run. John Carney added four field goals. Buffalo (1-3) host Miami in week five.’

‘Rian Lindell missed a chance to tie the game with 1:27 left in the half when his 45-yard field goal attempt sailed wide right. Brooks then drove the Saints 43 yards in six plays, featuring a 26-yard strike to Stallworth, to set up a 40-yard field goal by Carney, putting New Orleans up 13-7 going into halftime.’

‘The key for the New Orleans Saints was the fact they didn’t turn over the ball, after giving it up ten times in the past two games.’

‘The Saints rolled up 333 total yards of offense and the defense had a season-low 208 yards allowed. Buffalo turned the ball over twice and committed 12 penalties for 79 yards. Losman was 7-of-15 passing for 75 yards, threw one interception and was sacked three times. Holcomb was 3-of-6 for 28 yards in relief of Losman.’

‘Tom Clements and the Bills just refuse to use their best offensive player Willis McGahee. Despite McGahee looking very strong on the opening drive, which resulted in the Bills only score, he only carried the ball just 11 more times on the day. Willis ran for 84 yards on 16 total carries.’

‘The Bills have just two touchdowns in their last 14 quarters.’

‘.P. Losman finished an awful 7-of-15 passing for 75 yards with one interception and was replaced by Kelly Holcomb in the fourth quarter.’