Archives for November 2005

‘The Bills were saying all the right things following their 13-9 loss to the Carolina Panthers. But to the 71,440 frustrated spectators who showed up at Ralph Wilson Stadium, and the legion of fans elsewhere, it’s all irritating noise because what the Bills couldn’t say is how they pulled out this game that at times seemed so winnable.’

‘”This guy doesn’t like Sam Adams and that’s fine,” Wright said. “You don’t have to like him to play him. Sam wants to play. He likes Buffalo. But you got a coach there who doesn’t like him personally and he’s doing everything he can to make it look like it’s the player. He’s making Sam the distraction.”‘

‘The play symbolized the season. Buffalo’s offense seems in worse shape than at any time under Mularkey, who was hired for his offensive expertise. Buffalo failed to crack 300 yards for the eighth time. The Bills haven’t scored more than 17 points in five consecutive games.’

‘This time, the defense actually played pretty solid for most of the day, but it was all for naught when it caved in when the game was on the line.’

‘”I think J.P. and me developed a little more trust in one another today,” he said. “I think there’s a lot more chemistry between us. We’re making strides.” That they are, but perhaps not fast enough for Moulds, whose hefty contract most likely will make him a salary cap casualty following this season.’

‘Ever since Willis McGahee proclaimed himself to be the best back in the league, he’s been one of the most ordinary.’

‘J.P. Losman had just eight turns with the ball and put up nine points, going 0-for-3 in the red zone. He threw some big-league passes and showed a lot of poise under constant pressure. But unfortunately for him and the Bills, his Jim Kelly moment – ball in his hands with 2:10 to play and needing a touchdown to win – resulted in an interception. Talk about letting the air out of the balloon.’

‘Coach Mike Mularkey said Losman made some throws that were typical of a young quarterback, but played well for the third week in a row. “He’s given us a chance,” he said. “I think his progress will continue. In some adverse situations, he has performed really well.”‘

Panthers heating up? (Charlotte Observer)

December looms large for Panthers (Charlotte Observer)

Panthers show shift in running game (Charlotte Observer)

Gaines worked on winning TD all week (Charlotte Observer)

Observations (Charlotte Observer)

Scott says (Charlotte Observer)

By the numbers (Charlotte Observer)

Report card (Charlotte Observer)

Game Balls (Charlotte Observer)

Photo gallery (Charlotte Observer)

Carolina makes Bills pay (Gaston Gazette)

End of a RB era? (Gaston Gazette)

The Michael Gaines Redemption? (Gaston Gazette)

Panther grades (Shelby Star)

Top billing for Carolina (Rock Hill Herald)

Running back carousel continues (Rock Hill Herald)

Panthers rebound (Winston Salem Journal)

A Return to Ground Zero (Winston Salem Journal)

Panthers Roundup (Winston Salem Journal)

Panthers pay Bills on time (CarolinaPanthers.com)

Postgame Quotes (CarolinaPanthers.com)

Postgame Notes (CarolinaPanthers.com)

Photo Gallery (CarolinaPanthers.com)

‘Buffalo Bills starting quarterback J.P. Losman also had a tough time finding receivers, but looked much better than he did earlier in the season, going 16-of-29 for 197 yards and an interception. He was also sacks three times by the Panthers pass rush. Receiver Eric Moulds accounted for almost half of Losman’s completions, as he had seven grabs for 84 yards.’

‘Once again, Rian Lindell accounted for all of the Bills scoring, hitting three field goals, including a 45-yarder at the end of the first half.’

‘Make it four losses in the last five games for the Buffalo Bills after Sunday’s 13-9 loss to the Carolina Panthers at Ralph Wilson Stadium.’

‘The difference between Jake Delhomme and J.P. Losman showed in the Panthers 13-9 win over the Bills. In fact, the difference between the two teams was evident in the heartbreaking loss for the Bills. Its experience and knowing how to win.’

‘Willis McGahee had another bad performance. There wasn’t much room to run but he looks disinterested with the ball not showing any fire and power.’

‘Bills safety Lawyer Milloy also limped off the field late in the game.’