Archives for November 2005

‘“But I know this,” he added. “We still feel we have a legitimate chance to compete for the division title. And our players believe that and our coaches believe that. And really, that’s all that matters.”’

‘”No one wins in this situation,” Vincent said. “At the end, maybe there’s a departure, if that’s the best solution, if Philadelphia wants a departure and both can go and move on.”‘

‘Coach Gene Tundo of Orchard Park High School has been named the Buffalo Bills High School Football “Coach of the Week” for the 10th weekend of the 2005 season (November 4-5).’

‘"(Kevin) is very limited and is doing whatever he can," said head coach Mike Mularkey. "We have a three-week window to work with him on the field at whatever we can do, even the smallest of details, and we’ll see where he’s at three weeks from now. It was good to see him out there. I’m sure he felt awkward with pads and everything else being out as long as he was."’

‘Under NFL rules, the Bills have 21 days to evaluate Everett in practice before determining whether to activate him or place him on season-ending injured reserve.’

‘”We’re still chasing,” Bills safety Troy Vincent said. “We’re still behind. We have to play well, we have to take care of our own business, we have to find a way to put consecutive games together. We have to find a way to (have) a three- or four-game winning streak to really stay in the hunt.”‘

Chiefs play waiting game (Kansas City Star)

The Chiefs at midseason (Kansas City Star)

Vermeil Verbatim (Kansas City Star)

Chiefs Notes (Kansas City Star)

Chiefs, Vermeil enjoying big win, but Buffalo looms (Topeka Capital Journal)

Chiefs still awaiting word on Holmes’ availability (AP)

Vermeil’s gamble pays off for Chiefs (The Sports Network)

Fast Start for Chiefs is a Prerequisite For Registering a W at Buffalo (KCChiefs.com)

A fine and defining moment (KCChiefs.com)

Coach Vermeil Press Conference (KCChiefs.com)

Ad frenzy (KCChiefs.com)

‘It’s been more than a week since the Bills folded like a house or cards in Foxboro on national TV, and I’m still seething. Like many of my fellow Bills fans, I’ve hit my limit. I’m no longer disappointed with the Buffalo Bills, I’m just downright angry.’

‘Sources with knowledge of the situation said yesterday that Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Tom Clements has applied for Temple’s head football coaching job.’

‘Last month, I sharply criticized Buffalo Bills’ president and general manager Tom Donahoe for his ineptitude. Despite my lack of respect for Donahoe, he should not be held as the ultimate source of blame in Buffalo. The real heel should be the owner, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. He tends to get a pass because nobody wants to pick on a nice 86-year old man. However, if that’s what’s necessary, so I’ll gladly do it.’

‘The Bills come off the bye and hope for a fresh start in the season’s second half. They feel they are still in the race, and for that reason they are staying the course with Kelly Holcomb at quarterback but doing some shuffling along the offensive line.’

‘So far this year, the Bills’ line has allowed a grand total of 20 sacks to quarterbacks Kelly Holcomb and J.P. Losman. If they keep that pace up, they’d give up 40 and be among the worst pass-blocking lines in the NFL.’

‘The shakeup is a sign the Bills aren’t satisfied with Anderson or Williams and is a clear show of support for undrafted free agent Jason Peters. Anderson has been fine as a run blocker but is unreliable in the passing game. It could be humbling for Williams, the fourth pick overall in 2002 and the Bills’ highest-paid player this season.’

‘But the Bills drafted Williams No. 4 overall to be a tackle. That’s why he’ll count $9.4 million against the salary cap next year. You don’t pay that kind of money for a guard, or an average, injury-prone tackle. At that price, Williams would be a huge, unjustifiable drain on the Bills’ financial structure.’

‘He said the decision for the benching came from Mularkey, not defensive coordinator Jerry Gray, and insinuated it was unwarranted. He believes he has played well this season based on what’s expected from him in Buffalo’s defensive system. “If someone can outplay me, you need to put them on the field,” Adams said. “If (Mularkey) feels that, that’s fine. That’s their choice.”‘