The Poojer Posted October 21, 2004 Posted October 21, 2004 not linking it here because it is a registration site, but that is what they are saying Milloy Ready For Season Debut Read Full Article at http://seattlepi.nwsource.com ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills safety Lawyer Milloy is prepared to make his season debut at Baltimore this weekend after missing seven weeks with a broken right forearm. Despite listing Milloy as questionable on Wednesday, coach Mike Mularkey said he anticipates the nine-year veteran and four-time Pro Bowl selection to play. Milloy also sounded confident after he practiced for the second straight week. "Last week was more of an introduction. I knew that going in," said Milloy, who was inactive for Buffalo's 20-13 win over Miami on Sunday. "This week is a good week." Milloy's presence bolsters what's been a banged-up defensive backfield that will be minus starting cornerback Troy Vincent, who will miss his third straight game with a right knee injury. The Bills (1-4) are coming off their first victory, and face the Ravens (3-2), who are coming off a bye week, but will be without suspended star running back Jamal Lewis. Bills running back Willis McGahee could get his second consecutive start; Travis Henry is questionable with a sprained left foot. Henry practiced Wednesday, but still appeared to be limping. McGahee had a Bills season-high 111 yards rushing Sunday, the first significant contribution for the 2003 first-round draft pick who missed all of his rookie year recovering from reconstructive surgery on his left knee. Left tackle Jonas Jennings' status was elevated to probable after missing two games with a sprained left ankle. Center Trey Teague is listed as doubtful, and has missed two games with a left knee injury. Milloy has been out since he was hurt in Buffalo's third preseason game against Indianapolis, when he jammed his arm trying to pry loose a fumble. He had a metal plate surgically inserted to help keep the bone in place, and will wear a carbon-fiber cast on his forearm for the rest of the season. Asked whether he's capable of tackling with the cast on, Milloy turned to a reporter and said: "Somebody, throw him the ball and I'll show you." The five regular-season games Milloy has not played this season were the first he's missed since breaking into the league with New England in 1996, ending a string of 128 appearances.
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