‘Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly and his wife, Jill, welcomed more than 1,000 people to the third annual Hunter’s Hope Candlelight Ball on Friday night at the Connecticut Street Armory in Buffalo.’
BillsBeat - December 2, 2000
Bills need something special
‘The Bills rank dead last in the league in punt returns (4.9 yards per attempt) and kickoff returns (18.3) as returner Chris Watson has been a major bust, and the players around him aren’t helping with repeated breakdowns.’
Blevins gets his kicks
‘Blevins, 37, knows a thing or two about mental toughness. Born with cerebral palsy, a crippling disease of the central nervous system, Blevins battled self-doubt as well as the skepticism and cruelty of others throughout his youth.’
Buffalo is no place for meek
‘The moment the Dolphins turn left onto One Bills Drive, the projectiles will shower their bus. Beer cans, rocks, even dead small animals will strafe the Miami caravan, and that’s before Buffalo Bills fans let the Dolphins know how they really feel.’
Third time a charm for defense
‘The Dolphins have allowed only three points in the third quarter this year, the lowest total in the NFL.’
Fiedler, Smith back as starters Sunday
‘Although not healed from injuries, Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler and tailback Lamar Smith will return to the starting lineup for Sunday’s game at Buffalo.’
If you can't beat 'em (anymore), fly 'em
‘Ritcher works one flight per week for American Airlines — the Dolphins’ charter company — and he got this assignment by chance.’
Dolphins getting Pro Bowl buzz
‘The last time the Dolphins sent five players to the Pro Bowl was in 1994, but if fan voting is any indication, they could repeat that feat this year.’
Fiedler, Smith to start against Buffalo
‘Quarterback Jay Fiedler and running back Lamar Smith will return to the Miami Dolphins’ starting lineup Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.’
Miami-Bills preview
‘This week they not only have a chance to maintain a one-game lead on the pack, they can also put a severe dent in Buffalo’s playoff hopes with a win.’
BillsBeat - December 1, 2000
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Sapp fined for exploit; Middleton not punished
‘Meanwhile, Tampa Bay right guard Frank Middleton was spared by the league. Bills coach Wade Phillips had the league review the play in the second quarter where Middleton cut blocked Buffalo linebacker Sam Cowart.’
Foreman filling big shoes
‘"Stepping in for a player like Cowart is a challenge," said Foreman, who will make his first NFL start Sunday when the Bills host the Miami Dolphins. "But I’m not Sam Cowart. All I can do is go out and play to the best of my abilities."’
Ends justify the means
‘On a football field, however, Dolphins defensive ends Jason Taylor, 26, and Trace Armstrong, 35, are the same.’
Fiedler, Smith should be ready
‘"Jay and Lamar actually went through the practice OK," Wannstedt said. "They both went harder than they did. They both took more plays. We’ll see where they’re at."’