Archives for December 22, 2010

‘An undrafted free agent out of California, Johnson split training camp between Philadelphia and St. Louis before being released by the Rams prior to the start of the season.’

‘Ryan Fitzpatrick, Fred Jackson and Stevie Johnson have a chance to pull off the relatively rare feat of posting 3,000 yards passing, 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season.’

‘Johnson (6’1″ 194) lined up at free safety during OTAs and minicamp in the spring, but was released by Buffalo in late June and did not make it to Bills training camp in the summer due to a surplus of safeties on the roster.’

‘He wants to be one of the league’s elite linebackers, and hopes that play is just the beginning.’

‘"It was a long time, I got a little bit in the preseason but I was waiting a long time for this moment," said Roosevelt, who had a second reception for 24 yards in the third quarter. "I just want to take every opportunity I have and make the best of it. I’m excited about what’s going on and being able to show what I can do."’

‘Although their record would say otherwise, there’s something about this Bills team that keeps its fans glued to the TV on Sunday.’

‘Buffalo/Miami was a perfect rivalry thanks to the cities’ differences. I totally get the logic of a rust-belt division — it would be natural to toss the Bills, Browns, Steelers and maybe the Lions in one and have them slug it out, but to me it’s also kind of like fratricide. What do I have against other cities with a tavern on every corner? Nope, I’ll take Miami any day — and as much as I hate them, I can’t imagine life without them. In rivalry terms, we are the aging, long-married couple who talk over each other, curse each other, resent each other, but at the end of the day make sure each other’s pill case is full.’