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BillsBeat - October 1, 2000

Buffalo pulls running back switch

‘Smith, a former first-round pick who rushed for 1,124 yards in 1998, has not taken the demotion well. He lashed out at the decision earlier in the week, saying he was being made a scapegoat for a rushing offense that ranks 16th in the NFL in yards (298) but 25th in per-carry average (3.2). And the bulk of that work has been done by Johnson himself, the team’s leading rusher with 109 yards and a 6.8 average. Smith and backup Shawn Bryson have managed 159 yards on 68 carries (2.3). "There aren’t any scapegoats," Phillips said. "We’re 2-1. Make me the scapegoat if we end up 13-3."’

Indianapolis Star | Oct 1, 2000

Opposites attack

‘The Bills return from their bye week with the No. 2-ranked defense in the NFL (second to New Orleans, believe it or not), allowing an average of only 248 yards per game. The Colts fly into western New York on the wings of very impressive Monday night mauling of the Jacksonville Jaguars, averaging 460 yards of offense per game. That’s best in the AFC and second to the unbelievable Rams over the entire league.’

Boston Herald | Oct 1, 2000

BillsBeat - September 30, 2000

Staff predictions

‘Colts 27, Bills 16…Colts 27, Bills 24…Colts 31, Bills 24…Colts 27, Bills 17…Colts 27, Bills 14.’

ColtsNews.com | Sep 30, 2000

Bring on the Bills

‘The bottom line is without a consistent rush, the Bills could be in trouble offensively.’

ColtsNews.com | Sep 30, 2000

Manning still trying to make Colts proud of draft pick

‘The only question for the 24-year-old Manning is whether he can catch Kurt Warner and Brett Favre, or have to be content as the NFL’s third-best quarterback. On Sunday afternoon at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Manning’s wares will be on display against the Buffalo Bills and the league’s second-best defense. But Colts’ coach Jim Mora warns that when watching Manning, don’t expect to see a finished product. “Peyton is still learning … he’s still a young quarterback,” Mora pointed out. “Everybody expects these unbelievable things from him … and I probably do too, because he’s done some great things. So I don’t want to sound negative in any way. Still, there are things that happen in games that he hasn’t seen before and that he’ll learn from.”‘

Olean Times Herald | Sep 30, 2000

Jills to take center stage

‘The Buffalo Jills, long a sideline attraction at Buffalo Bills games, will move to center stage Sunday for their first halftime dancing and singing performance at intermission of the game against the Indianapolis Colts.’

Buffalo News | Sep 30, 2000

Bills' menu: Manning in pressure cooker

‘Harassing Peyton Manning figures to be a huge key to the Buffalo Bills’ success Sunday in their AFC East showdown with the Indianapolis Colts. The Bills would love to pressure the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback like they did when he visited Buffalo in January. He did not get sacked once. Yet he was forced to hurry throw after throw in the 31-6 Bills victory. Quarterback pressures – not necessarily sacks – will be a prime goal of the Bills’ defense. “A pressure is definitely as good as a sack, especially this week,” said Bills linebacker Sam Rogers. “He’s so hard to get to. If you make him throw the ball away, you’ve accomplished the same goal as a sack.”‘

Buffalo News | Sep 30, 2000

Comedians drop the ball in football pregame shows

‘Speaking of progress and comedy, the Buffalo Bills now have taken to making announcements on their Web site, www.buffalobills.com…the Bills’ decision to make some announcements this way essentially bypasses the media as the conduit to the public. If the Bills keep doing things this way, the local broadcast stations might conclude that staffing practices aren’t always necessary.’

Buffalo News | Sep 30, 2000

New approach pays for Pathon

‘As he watched his Indianapolis Colts teammates dash to a remarkable turnaround in 1999, Jerome Pathon was going in the wrong direction. Following a solid rookie season, the Vancouver-raised wide receiver had injury and performance troubles, slipping to just 14 catches for 163 yards from 50 grabs in 1998. Adding to Pathon’s pain was not playing a part in the Colts’ renaissance from 3-13 chumps to 13-3 Super Bowl contenders, as teammate Marvin Harrison became one of the NFL’s brightest wide receivers with help from quarterback Peyton Manning and running back Edgerrin James. Pathon is back in form this season, though.’

Toronto Sun | Sep 30, 2000

Peerless trying to reach his potential

‘Price has just eight catches for 78 yards and he seems to be — at least before tight end Jay Riemersma got hurt — no better than the third read on most of Buffalo’s passing plays. "Eric (Moulds) is the go-to guy," Price said. "I’m just out there running my routes, and you can’t do anything about where the ball’s going. I have to do my job and when the ball comes my way, I have to make the play. "Eric is the first read on most of the plays, and that’s where Rob throws it. And then usually by the time Rob comes off him (and looks elsewhere) he has to scramble."’

D and C | Sep 30, 2000

Something has to give in Buffalo

‘"I haven’t looked at all the defensive teams,” coach Jim Mora said, "but if there is a better defensive team in the National Football League than Buffalo, I’d be surprised."’

Indianapolis Star | Sep 30, 2000

BillsBeat - September 29, 2000

Red Scare - Playbook of Buffalo vs Colts

Nice example of how the Bills hope to exploit the weak defense.

CNNSI | Sep 29, 2000

Cowart gaining recognition

‘While people around Buffalo know that Sam Cowart is a great linebacker, the nation is beginning to learn what Cowart means to the Bills’ defense. This week, Cowart will be featured in an article in Sports Illustrated, as well as having a feature article written about him for NFL.com.’

buffalobills.com | Sep 29, 2000

'That play' not music to Zeigler's ears

‘Said Zeigler: We felt like we should’ve been the guys in the Super Bowl. Zeigler saw a shot at the Super Bowl flash before my eyes." Giants coach Jim Fassel responded like a typical football man when he heard that Zeigler had confessed he already was line-dancing with teammates as Dyson returned the kick. "That’s the problem," Fassel said. "Those guys on the coverage team were probably celebrating, too."’

Newark Star Ledger | Sep 29, 2000

Scouting the Bills

‘I predict that this game will be close early, but we will pull away in the second half. Colts 27 – Bills 16.’

ColtsNews.com | Sep 29, 2000
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