Two Bills Drive

‘There have been 5,145 pass attempts through the first five weeks of the NFL season and 167 have been intercepted. But none by Buffalo. Zero. Zip. Nada.’

‘"They have good receivers and a great quarterback," Wright said. "They are passing the ball and putting points on the board. It’s going to be a challenge for us as a secondary to come out and go against a good offense and contain them."’

‘"I’m not surprised at what Drew’s done," Palmer said. "After last season, I heard people saying `Drew’s through,’ but I knew they were going to be in for a shock. I knew how hungry he was. I knew what a sense of purpose he had about this season. I mean, we’re talking about a talented, Hall of Fame quarterback who’s been to the Super Bowl."’

‘"Eric Moulds and Peerless Price are playing as well as any tandem (of receivers) in the league right now," Bledsoe said. "I’ve been kind of energized by the move, to be honest. After being in one place for so long and then kind of having the job yanked away from me, it kind of gave me new appreciation for what it means to play in this league, and the opportunity I have to do that."’

‘The linebackers and backs are anteing up $100 each heading into this weekend’s game at Houston. Whoever gets the first interception collects the pot.’

With a broken left hand, Moore can’t snap for punts. We have seen problems with long snapping going back to last season, but Moore and punter Brian Moorman seemed to be working together well before the injury.

Chris Palmer was New England's quarterbacks coach during Bledsoe's breakout season of 1996. Bledsoe led the Patriots to the Super Bowl that year while throwing for 4,087 yards and 27 touchdowns.

‘With all of the former Lone Star State and Houston Oilers coaches and players populating the roster, you would think the Erie Canal was a football pipeline extending 2,000 miles south.’

"Their defensive scheme presents some real problems from a pass protection standpoint. Trying to figure out who is blitzing and where they are coming from and how they are doing things- their defense looks really good. We have a challenge ahead of us."

‘Capers helped popularize the "zone blitz," which has been one of the most significant tactical developments in football in the past decade.’

‘"I’ve seen a lot of guys who it takes a while to learn the game," Flowers told the Chronicle. "It took Trent Dilfer a while. Now, he has a Super Bowl ring. It’s too early to throw the bust tag on me. I know my abilities, and I know I’m not (a bust). I will be successful in this league, whether it’s now or later on."’

‘Aside from Williams, offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride and defensive backs coach Pat Thomas were Oilers assistants. Defensive coordinator Jerry Gray and defensive assistant Steve Jackson were Oilers defensive backs.’

‘Ex-Bills Jay Foreman, Erik Flowers, Avion Black and Matt Stevens are all members of the Texans. All but Flowers are playing key roles for the NFL’s newest team.’

‘”I remember warming up and seeing Bruce Smith coming out of the tunnel. … I think I peed down my leg,” Bledsoe recalled with a laugh yesterday.’

‘”Mike’s paying better attention to detail than he was at first. He’s getting better with his steps and getting leverage. He’s getting his weight down. He’s just not refined right now, but he will be.”‘