Archives for December 2005

‘The NFL on Wednesday denied a request by WSEE officials to televise the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns game at 1 p.m. Saturday instead of the scheduled Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game. WSEE is contractually obligated to televise Bills road games.’

‘Two years ago, Buffalo Bills general manager Tom Donahoe fired coach Gregg Williams because he felt his team lacked mental toughness. Williams’ replacement, Mike Mularkey, better hope he’s not held to a similar standard, because by his own admission, this year’s Bills team also lacks mental toughness.’

‘When the Bills beat the Bengals last season 33-17 at Paul Brown Stadium, it was their fifth consecutive win and the fifth straight game they scored 30 or more points, a team record. What a difference a year makes.’

‘”You know there’s going to be some changes, you don’t know what type of changes or where they’re going to take place. There’s always change, on winning teams and losing teams. There’s more on losing teams, and we understand that. That’s the nature of this business. You definitely know there’s going to be some new faces in the locker room next season.”‘

Pro Bowlers picked (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Back to business (Cincinnati Enquirer)

No regrets for Spikes (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Bengals notebook (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Higher goals in sight (Cincinnati Post)

Turnover ratio key to success (Cincinnati Post)

Hawaii beckons (Cincinnati Post)

Bengals put 5 on Pro Bowl team (Dayton Daily News)

Playoffs make selections mean even more (Dayton Daily News)

Chad brings joy (and cash) to boy (Dayton Daily News)

Songs for the season (Dayton Daily News)

Bengals put five players in Pro Bowl (Columbus Dispatch)

Inside slant (The Sports Xchange)

Strategy and personnel (The Sports Xchange)

Notes, quotes (The Sports Xchange)

Brown celebrates in the wings (Bengals.com)

Five Bengals make Pro Bowl (Bengals.com)

Bengals weekly news release (Bengals.com)

Bills weekly news release (Bengals.com)

‘The single selection is the fewest the Bills have had since having none in 1986. The lack of Pro Bowl representation is a reflection of a 4-10 team that features a sputtering offense and porous defense — both units ranking among the NFL’s worst this season.’

‘Moorman is the only Buffalo player selected to play in the Pro Bowl. It’s the first time in 19 years that the Bills have had just one representative.’

‘"We just haven’t put it together," Moulds said. "There are teams with less talent than us, but they play well together."’

‘After taking all that in, I have compiled a list of the most qualified assistants in the NFL today. Two of these men have had past experience as NFL head coaches, but the other six have not.’

‘The 10 on the unrestricted list include three players who opened the season as starters: cornerback Nate Clements, Teague and defensive tackle Ron Edwards. Seven reserves also are on the list. They are: receiver Josh Reed, defensive end Ryan Denney, defensive tackle Justin Bannan, long snapper Mike Schneck, cornerback Kevin Thomas, quarterback Shane Matthews and tackle Greg Jerman.’

‘”It’s more injury,” Mularkey said. “J.P. had limited reps on Friday and nothing Sunday. So he hasn’t had a lot of practice time. He still has some soreness. I want to be smart about that. Obviously, that could change if he’s totally feeling good tomorrow. But right now, my gut instinct says we’ll probably go with Kelly and probably move J.P. up to No. 2.”‘

‘Bengals 31, Bills 21.’

‘”I feel like part of my being is down there, so it’s going back home,” said Wyche. “My son still lives there and his family, my grandkids. We’ve got a ton of friends in Cincinnati. To me it’s coming back home. I have to admit to you that there are mixed feelings. Obviously we’re going to be prepared to play and play hard. At the same time I couldn’t be happier for the (Bengals).”‘

‘”When you’re having the kind of season we’re having right now, nobody is really safe. I’ve been in the league 11 years, and you have to win, you have to produce, and when you don’t, changes are usually made.”‘

‘”I’m just going with the flow right now,” said McGahee, who has rushed for 1,068 yards but has seen his average per carry slip to 3.8. “I’m not one to cause havoc about it; I’m just doing what I’m told to do. I’m OK. Do you see me get frustrated? I’m not worried about it. I was getting frustrated, but that’s not gonna get you anywhere.”‘