Archives for January 2006

‘Quote of the Day: Mark Campbell on the Bills’ inability to establish a power running game near the goal line: “I think that’s when you get your true identity – when you’re in a situation where they know what you’re going to do, you know what you’re going to do, and you still succeed. We’re not there yet.”‘

‘Mularkey should have gotten Losman in game. Bills talked tough but didn’t call physical game most of year.’

‘Nice job by Herm of getting young QB to manage game. Jets went for broke on fourth-and-1 at own 33. Why not?’

‘Bills quarterback Kelly Holcomb had a rough outing, as he was intercepted four times, three of those were by Ty Law, as he finished 23-of-37 for 184 yards with two touchdowns.’

‘His Bills lost to New Orleans, a team that finished 3-13, and it lost to these Jets who wound up 4-12. It lost by 21 points to an Oakland team that finished 4-12, lost by 38 to a San Diego team that missed the playoffs, and lost to Miami despite holding a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter.

Pass the Advil, please.’

‘On his way to the team bus Sunday Donahoe was asked to assess his five-year performance and he said, “Not today.” When asked about this season, he replied “You are what you are and it’s not good enough. Our record is 5-11, that’s what we are.” Finally, regarding his job security, Donahoe said, “It’s not my decision, it’s up to Mr. Wilson. He’ll do what’s best for the team.”‘

‘When a coach won’t let the starting quarterback listed as probable (75 percent chance of playing) on the injury report for the final two games suit up and take back his team, does that QB really have a future?’

‘With 331 yards in offense, the Bills established a team record for fewest yards in a 16-game, non-strike season at 4,122.’

‘Kelly Holcomb ran hot and cold; mostly cold. He was 23 of 37 for 184 yards and threw two nice touchdown passes. But his season-high four interceptions, the result of inaccurate throws that resulted in tipped balls on three of his picks, doomed Buffalo’s chances against a good Jets defense led by cornerback Ty Law, who had three of the thefts. J.P. Losman looked thoroughly miserable in his ski cap.’

‘I recall thinking in the beginning of the season that this Bills-Jets encounter could have had some serious repercussions regarding the AFC East. A late-season showdown where everything could have been on the line. Do or die, make or break.

Yeaaaaaah.’

‘”I’m going to talk to Mike and see what he has to say and see what he thinks he needs. But there are going to be some changes,” Wilson said. “What’s that old song? ‘There are going to be some changes made’? Frankly I forget the words beyond there are going to be some changes made.”‘

‘As the Bills close the door on their third losing season in five years, the status of President & General Manager Tom Donahoe remains in question. Owner Ralph Wilson told reporters after the game, “We’re going to change the structure.” An announcement could come in a couple of days.’

For the Jets, a Long Year of Live and Learn (New York Times)

For Edwards, Time to Weigh Every Option (New York Times)

Jets ring out ’05 hangover (New York Daily News)

Ty corners market (New York Daily News)

For New Year, Herm’s status remains Chief concern (New York Daily News)

Confidence flowing in Brooks (New York Daily News)

Victory drops Jets to 4th (New York Daily News)

It’s the end of an error (New York Post)

Law still knows how to pick ’em (New York Post)

This offseason no rest for the bleary (New York Post)

Bollinger sows seeds for future (New York Post)

Fourth win yields No. 4 (Newsday)

Law leaves his mark (Newsday)

Sun sets on Vinny, Wayne (Newsday)

If Herm’s smart, he’s out (Newsday)

Abraham goes the distance (Newsday)

Jets Q&A (Newsday)

Jets finish season with victory (White Plains Journal News)

Jets to draft fourth (White Plains Journal News)

Jets not picky, beat Bills and get No. 4 pick (Newark Star Ledger)

What Jets’ victory means (Newark Star Ledger)

Edwards: Law set for Hall (Newark Star Ledger)

Even when Jets win, they still lose (Bergen Record)

Finding the right mix (Bergen Record)

Jets Beat the Bills, 30-26; Law Has Three Interceptions (NewYorkJets.com)

Law Proves Doubters Wrong (NewYorkJets.com)

Photo Gallery (NewYorkJets.com)

‘To their credit they didn’t give in, they battled back and took the lead twice in the 2nd half but for once it wasn’t the offense or the defense that choked, it was the special teams. Just another bad note on a terrible season that has mercifully come to an end.’

‘Mike Mularkey seems to have run out of plays. Can he stop throwing the outlet passes to Shelton? The Jets knew they were coming.’