‘"I don’t think I’m throwing as well since I got hurt," Johnson said following the Buffalo Bills practice on Wednesday. "But it’s only been three practices. You never know by Sunday."’
BillsBeat - November 9, 2000
Christie, Cowart named AFC players of the week
‘The pair became the first Buffalo Bills teammates to earn AFC Player of the Week honors in the same week following Sunday’s 16-13 overtime win over New England.’
BillsBeat - November 8, 2000
It's time for a Flutie-Johnson "death match"
‘The winner gets to lead the Bills on their run for the playoffs, while the loser can hang out with Michael Peca all day, wondering why Buffalo has deserted them.’
Bills stick to job-sharing on right side of offensive line
‘All of the players would much prefer having all the snaps to themselves, but it looks like the Bills will continue rotating the linemen for the rest of the season.’
Nails faces NFL fine after arrest on DWI charge
‘Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Jamie Nails, arrested on a driving-while-intoxicated charge Monday, could face a fine of up to half of one week’s salary if convicted of the offense, according to the National Football League’s policy for alcohol-related offenses.’
Brouhaha of Buffalo: Johnson or Flutie?
‘There’s even a Canadian element to the Flutie v. Johnson debate with some at WGR pointing a finger at Canadian callers for fanning the Flutie flames.’
Flutie or Johnson? Hey, use 'em both
‘The irony of the whole slimy mess is that if everyone involved would take a deep breath and assess the situation calmly and rationally, they might see what a complementary tandem Flutie and Johnson present.’
BillsBeat - November 7, 2000
Bills just keep wading through QB controversy
‘There’s a better chance of O.J. Simpson finding "the real killer" than there is of Phillips making a definitive statement about his starting QB.’
Source: Rutgers can forget about Cottrell
‘Cottrell was in Providence, R.I. for meetings with the Bills prior to the New England Patriots game last Sunday. He has made no secret of his desire to become a head coach — in the NFL.’
No Stopping Word War Between Flutie, Johnson
‘If it comes down to winning and making plays, it would be hard to argue against Flutie.’
This week at Buffalo
‘The Bills’ pair of inside linebackers rank among the League’s elite in second-year pro Sam Cowart (weakside) and former-Illini John Holocek (strongside).’
The great debate
‘Even though Flutie continues to deny he anonymously made negative comments about Johnson in a recent article in Sports Illustrated, Johnson doesn’t seem to buy it.’
'Uncle Sam' deserves your vote
‘I suggest to you as Americans, as Buffalonians, as people who care about great injustices in the free world, that before deciding on the less worthy and voting for his opponent, to visit NFL.com and pick a candidate who has made a better case and campaigned more diligently than anyone. Uncle Sam. Sam Cowart. He wants your vote.’
Kenyatta earned Wright to make play at goal line
‘That’s my position to play on the defense and help the team win," Wright said. "It’s real encouraging that I can help the Buffalo Bills and contribute to those wins."’
Bills lineman Nails faces drunken-driving charge
‘Buffalo Bills offensive linesman Jamie Nails was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated early Monday, according to East Aurora police.’