Two Bills Drive

‘Granted it’s early in the season, but both veterans are on pace to shatter a number of team and league passing records. So don’t expect either to stop flinging it now.’

‘"Drew Bledsoe has changed that football team," Raiders’ outside linebacker Bill Romanowski said. "He’s given them the ability to throw downfield. The guys believe in him."’

‘Sunday, in Buffalo, Greenwood’s Kent Hull will become the 19th player in the 42-year history of the Buffalo Bills to have his name placed on that franchise’s Wall of Fame. Couldn’t happen to a more consistent player – or a better guy. Hull missed only two starts in 14 years, playing the physically demanding position of center.’

‘The league doesn’t disclose details of such suspensions.’

”’The guys are playing well,” Gilbride said. ”It’s somewhat satisfying to see them raise their performance level, understand what they’re trying to get done. I’ve been around some good teams before, but I don’t know if I’ve ever had one consistently come through in the clutch the way they have.”’

‘The former Hinds (Miss.) Community College standout, who started his college career at the University of Georgia, was fined several times last year for being tardy to meetings. The fact he had not dressed for a game yet this season was likely a reflection of his lack of maturity.’

‘A seventh-round pick by the Bills in 2001, Robertson will not be paid during the suspension, which will cost him $70,588. He will be eligible to return to the active roster on October 27.’

Prioleau says Eric Moulds has the best hands on the team and Peerless Price is the best dresser off the field.

"It's always a little special going against a guy that's as hot as Rich Gannon is and who plays the game the way that he does. You know that it presents a challenge because it's a lot to ask of your defense to hold an offense like theirs down the whole game. You know you have to go out and take advantage of your opportunities a little bit more."

Travis Henry and Jay Riemersma listed as probable for the Bills.

The Bills today announced that the team has elevated LB Dominique Stevenson from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and signed defensive tackle Omari Jordan to the practice squad.

‘The NFL would not elaborate on the details of the violation.’

"I went to (Notre Dame head coach) Joe Kuharich and he said, ‘That’s a pretty good contract and you ought to sign it.’ I remember walking back to my dorm and I thought, ‘God, I’m worth more money than that!’ So I called Johnny Mazur back and I said, ‘Coach, I’m ready to sign but I’ve got to have more money.’ He said, ‘Well, what do you need?’ I said, ‘I need a $2,000 bonus and a $12,000 contract.’

‘Well, what do you know? Tight ends really do exist in the Buffalo Bills’ offense.’

‘"Jerry was more aggressive with his third down calls in overtime," said middle linebacker London Fletcher. "Even against Minnesota, we were aggressive each time their offense had the ball. We came after (the Bears) that last time and forced a hurried throw by (quarterback Jim) Miller."’