Two Bills Drive

‘”Every game they’ve played, they’ve moved the ball up and down the field,” he said. “Drew Bledsoe back there gives them a guy who can throw the ball any place on the field. They have a very talented receiving corps and it’s produced tremendous results for them.”‘

‘For instance, Bledsoe might be more inclined to try to fit a ball into tight coverage than a quarterback with lesser arm strength such as Tom Brady, the man who took Bledsoe’s job in New England. Sometimes, the result is an interception instead of a sack or an incomplete pass. Other times, the result is a big play that few quarterbacks could have made.’

‘For example, we have every right to ask the offense to move the football with a modicum of efficiency and consistency against the Bills at Reliant Stadium this afternoon. It should be able to score touchdowns (plural) and accumulate an acceptable sum of total yards because Buffalo has yet to surrender fewer than 27 points in any of its five games while being burned for more than 40 twice.’

‘Still, when Houston (1-3) plays host to the Buffalo Bills (2-3) at noon today in Reliant Stadium, the Texans believe they have a good shot at tying the mark for the fastest expansion team to two wins.’

‘Buffalo, just 3-13 last season, could match that win total today with 10 games to go. Loath as he is to take the credit, Bledsoe has allowed, “It’s nice to be wanted.” Again.’

‘"It’s fun personally to work with a guy who thinks he has something to prove," Bills coach Gregg Williams said. "He’s on a mission. He wants to make sure everyone understands he’s not done playing this game and he can play at a high level for quite a while."’

‘They have the shop, but no driver, sponsors, crew chief or manufacturer was announced Friday. However, Kelly did say the Hunter’s Hope Foundation he and his wife Jill created for their son, Hunter Kelly, who was born with Krabbe’s disease will be a prominent part of the team. "With the support of the Busch Series and Frank Cicci Racing, Hunter’s Hope will reach more people than ever before," Kelly said. "Our goal is to increase public awareness of the foundation and ultimately to raise funds to support research efforts to find a cure for Krabbe and other leukodystrophies."’

‘He’s making $2.5 million after refusing a pay cut, which was what the Bills proposed when they asked him to restructure his contract. His deal calls for him to make $3.5 million next season, but there’s a better chance he’ll be released.’

‘”As a matter of fact I starred in his Nike commercial for three or four years based on that game,” Bledsoe said with a laugh, recalling the ad that featured Smith’s wipeout of Bledsoe.’

‘Long before Gregg Williams had his storied interview with Tom Donahoe. Even preceding Marvin Lewis and John Fox being rumored as the leading candidates for the Buffalo Bills’ head coaching job, there was Dom Capers.’

‘"In my mind, Eric and Peerless are playing as well as any receivers in the league," Bledsoe said this week during a break in preparation for Sunday’s game against the Texans. "Teams are starting to focus on trying to shut them down, but they’re still catching the ball and making plays. "I have supreme confidence in those two guys right now. I’ll take some chances throwing the ball to them that I wouldn’t take if they were other guys."’

‘Utilizing anaconda-like strength with the quick-strike ability of a cobra, Posey has charmed his way to a team-high 3 1/2 sacks — half a sack more than his total for the first four years of his career.’

‘Texans coach Dom Capers and Bills coach Gregg Williams share a common bond as head coaches who were defensive coordinators, so Capers can sympathize with Williams, whose Bills have the 26th-ranked defense in the league, and have allowed an average of 36 points per game, the highest total in the NFL.’

‘Kelly’s role is less about racing and more about profits. His monetary contribution was not revealed, but Cicci said the retired Buffalo Bills quarterback would try to attract sponsors and use his contacts to help market the team.’

‘Kelly is teaming up Frank Cicci to form a team in the Busch Series. The team will be known as Frank Cicci Racing.’