‘"The main thing is that when I’m trying to gain extra yards to just wrap it up," Henry said after practice Friday. "In the Denver game and the Chicago game, I was trying to do extra. That’s when I get into trouble. Once I know I can’t get any extra yards, I have to just wrap it up and go down."’
BillsBeat - October 5, 2002
Bledsoe looks forward to duel
‘Bored is not a word you would use to describe anyone who has watched the Bills play this season. In watching their team split its first four games, Bills’ fans have either been on the edges of their seats or jumping out of them.’
Raider mystique alive and well
‘When the Raiders couldn’t break .500 the last half of the 1990s, falling to 4-12 once, Davis’ “commitment to excellence” was a hollow mantra. But 12-4 and 10-6 seasons followed by 3-0 so far have brought back the swagger.’
49ers can tell Rams were hurt by losing linebacker
‘"The one thing about London is he was always in the right spots," 49ers fullback Fred Beasley said. "The Rams defense is still flying around like the Rams of old, but London, he brought a little more to the defense. He was the man of that defense. He would make the calls and tell everyone where to line up."’
BillsBeat - October 4, 2002
Bucs Sign Three to Contracts
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Morris Unutoa to a one-year contract on Tuesday. Unutoa played in 28 games for Tampa Bay from 1999-2000. He played the last eight games of 2001 with the Buffalo Bills. He replaces Solwold, the team’s long snapper for the first four games.
Bills Fans To Get Up-To-Date Team News Via Verizon Wireless Text Messages
With interest in the Bills reaching extraordinary levels, the Bills and Verizon Wireless are meeting the demand by offering fans a unique and innovative way to stay on top of all team-related news.
Thoughts on Bledsoe
Tell me something. Can you really, truly feel safe with a late lead against Drew Bledsoe and the Bills? I’d almost be willing to spot your team a 10- or 13-point lead. Just give me Bledsoe with oh, say about four minutes left and three timeouts and let’s see what happens.
The Month Of October In Bills History (1960-80)
October 5, 1980 – BILLS STAY PERFECT, RECORD IS 5-0
The Bills went San Diego and upset the Chargers 26-24, in a battle of unbeatens. Buffalo was the only unbeaten team in the NFL. A crowd of five thousand fans met the Bills at the airport early Monday morning.
Paul Maguire To Be Inducted Into Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
Former Buffalo Bills punter/linebacker Paul Maguire will be inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame with the Class of 2002 at the organization's 12th annual awards dinner on October 16 at the HSBC Arena in downtown Buffalo. He will join ten other inductees including former pro football players Mark Murphy (Washington Redskins), Rick Cassatta (Canadian League) and Tom Colella (former Rams, Browns and Bills player now deceased).
Watson's improvement elementary
‘"If they are targeting me, that’s fine," he said. "I’m not going to back down. I’m going to go out there and play hard regardless."’
Raiders' substitution patterns controversial
‘…Oakland continually ran offensive players on and off the field who didn’t participate in a play.’
Drew Bledsoe Game Jersey
Make an extraordinary addition to your collection and bid on the actual jersey (Reebok size 48) that quarterback Drew Bledsoe wore in the Bills' season opener against the Jets and during the incredible 33 – 27 overtime win against the Bears on Sept. 29. This is a one of a kind autographed jersey.
Receiving accolades
‘”I probably could’ve gone someplace else and gotten more money, but it’s not all about that, it’s about finishing what you started. My mom always told me that if you try out for something and quit, then you’re not giving yourself and your teammates a chance. I’ve lived by that my whole life. Go out, play hard, earn your teammates’ respect.”‘
Bledsoe earns top player award
‘Buffalo Bills quarterback Drew Bledsoe was selected as the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for his outstanding performances in September.’
Williams winging it with hungry Raiders
‘”I’m going to order a bunch of chicken wings from the Anchor Bar in Buffalo and have them delivered to Ralph Wilson Stadium,” the former East High and Syracuse University star was saying during a break from preparations for Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. “The way some of these cats can eat, especially on the O-line, I may need to order a moving van filled with wings to satisfy them. We got some guys here who have pretty amazing appetites. They might eat ’em bones and all.”‘