Archives for November 6, 2006

‘I asked Jauron after the game on Sunday if his patience was tested after watching his offense struggle through most of the game. Jauron said that he never considered making "changes." For now fans will have to be patient with the new changes on the offensive line, because they are going to be a work in progress. It looks like the head coach will also stick with J.P. for the rest of the season. That’s good news for fans that want to see Losman for the rest of the year no matter what.’

‘The star running back was diagnosed with a broken ninth rib and will undergo further evaluation on Monday.’

‘So, given four chances to cover three feet, the Favre and the Packers decided to throw. Anyone familiar with recent Bills’ history knows what usually happens when such decisions are made.’

‘"We need confidence," Buffalo general manager Marv Levy said. "Their ability level is maybe a little bit better, but they need confidence and confidence is built by victory on the playing field."’

‘Bills wide receiver Josh Reed stayed overnight in a hospital after suffering a bruised kidney in yesterday’s win over the Packers. Reed is resting comfortably, but will stay one more night for observation.’

‘Of the chances McGahee will play on Sunday, Jauron said "It depends on how painful it is and depends on the extent of the fracture and all of those things that we’re still learning."’

‘The Bills didn’t do everything right Sunday, but they made big plays late when they needed them most.’

‘"Injury-wise it’s a broken ninth rib," said Jauron. "My understanding is we’ll just see where it goes. It’s painful obviously and they’ll do some more tests today. He’s scheduled for a scan today to examine it further."’

‘"Yeah I think everybody is (frustrated)," said Losman after Sunday’s win. "We’re in this process still where we’re learning a new offense and we still have some young guys. We’re trying to find out what our limitations are and what we can and cannot do. It’s been frustrating and they’ve been tough times, but you have to keep your head up and stay positive and believe in each other and trust one another and focus on your job just to keep this thing going. If you keep fighting and keep hanging in there, boom we’ll pop one like we did."’

‘Sen. Charles E. Schumer is trying to organize senators representing states with smaller-market pro football teams to exert pressure on the National Football League to help Buffalo and similar franchises. There’s no guarantee where that will lead, but it’s an effort worth making.’

‘”This lifts the spirits and gives us some confidence,” said receiver Peerless Price. “You don’t understand how hungry this team was, because we’ve been battling,” defensive tackle Larry Tripplett said. “We needed this win real bad, and it feels fantastic.”‘

‘But pardon me for not dancing a jig around the press box after this one. This was not a very encouraging or artistic performance. The Bills were lucky to get away with a win. The offense did everything in its power to hand the game away. But Favre couldn’t take it. He tossed the football into the gift horse’s mouth.’

‘It seemed after Sunday’s loss that he can sense the end is fast approaching, a trip to the playoffs ever the more unlikely. It seemed that he’s drawn some satisfaction in proving to himself that he still has game while accepting he also has limitations that distance him from his prime.’

‘”We sputtered,” said right guard Chris Villarrial, one of the two linemen still at the same position where he began the year. “It took us awhile to get things going. We were self-destructing again and it kind of felt frustrating at first. But we stuck with it. The defense kept us in it and good things happened.”‘

‘”It’s convenient to sit there and say, “We played a great game except for four plays,’ ” McCarthy said. “If you’re in the other locker room, they feel good about those four plays. Minus-4 in the turnover ratio? You’re not going to win too many football games.”‘