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BillsBeat - October 2, 2000

Missed opportunities haunt Bills

‘"Things could happen. Could’ve, should’ve, would’ve," Moulds said with a grimace. "We can’t live like that. We’ve got to go down there and score points."’

Indianapolis Star | Oct 2, 2000

At the stadium

‘Buffalo fans are among the most avid tailgaters in the NFL, and have been for more than two decades. A parking lot adjacent to Ralph Wilson Stadium starts filling up with motor homes on Friday night and is packed hours before the game starts.’

Indianapolis Star | Oct 2, 2000

Report card

‘The Bills thoroughly dominated the statistics. They outrushed the Colts 170-81, out-passed them 215-184 and held the ball nearly 12 minutes longer. Buffalo also drove 80 yards for what could’ve been the game-winning touchdown with 1:08 left. In the face of all that, the Colts simply found a way, coming up with just enough plays at critical times to beat another quality team on the road.’

Indianapolis Star | Oct 2, 2000

Stats not all

‘Buffalo wracked up 385 offensive yards (the Colts had 265), quarterback Rob Johnson outthrew Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning (246 yards to 187) and the Bills outran the Colts, 170-81, but Manning and the Colts prevailed, 18-16, on a last-play field goal by Mike Vanderjagt.’

Fox Sports | Oct 2, 2000

They like Mike

‘"It was a big finish, but we expected to do that," said running back Edgerrin James. "The problem (for Buffalo) is that they gave us too much time. If there were only 14 or 15 seconds, OK, but what did we have a minute something (actually 63 seconds), and that’s plenty of time for us. "Besides, we got the coolest kicker in the NFL by far. He’s cocky and he knows what he’s doing. He’s one of those kickers who knows exactly what he’s going to do. That’s a chip shot for him."’

Fox Sports | Oct 2, 2000

BillsBeat - October 1, 2000

Colts 18, Bills 16

‘Peyton Manning showed the Buffalo Bills offense how to get it done in the red zone and in the clutch.’

AP | Oct 1, 2000

Colts 18, Bills 16

‘Peyton Manning showed his poise, Edgerrin James made the big plays and Mike Vanderjagt boomed the winning field goal.’

Sportsticker | Oct 1, 2000

Bennett heads back to Buffalo, again

‘The fans will still not boo him Sunday during introductions. He meant too much to them for too long for them to do that. With the more recent departure of stalwarts Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas and Andre Reed from the Bills’ Super Bowl years, familiar faces are tougher to come by. "We made (game days at Rich Stadium) special," Bennett said. "When I played there we had some special guys, but I thought we did a great job making it a special place." But now, the Bills and Colts are fighting the New York Jets for supremacy in the AFC East. It is still difficult to win at Rich Stadium, but that is what Bennett is about this weekend. Forget sentimentality. "It’s another game. There’s always going to be great memories, but right now I’m just still trying to get better and help this team win football games," he said. "That’s about all it means now."’

Anderson Herald Bulletin | Oct 1, 2000

Bills look to Linton to provide a lift

‘The third-year veteran from North Carolina will try to add a spark to a Bills offense that has been average through three games. The Bills’ attack ranks 12th in yards and 16th in points. It has a fair fight on its hands today, because average is an apt description of the Indy defense. The Colts finished 15th on defense last year. They’re 15th this year.’

Buffalo News | Oct 1, 2000

Holler guy

‘"Intense . . . loyal . . . high attention to detail," Bills center Jerry Ostroski said when asked to describe [Carl] Mauck. "He wants to win. I never dread hearing what he has to say, even when we lose. A lot of times he’s feeling the loss just as bad as we are, because he’s been on our side, and he knows what it’s like."’

Buffalo News | Oct 1, 2000

Bills' offense must help the defense rein in the Colts

‘No matter what the oddsmakers say, a Bills win would be a mild upset. . . . . But the timing, after a Colts Monday night game, might just be right for Buffalo. Bills, 27-26.’

Buffalo News | Oct 1, 2000

Passing ability seems to run in the Manning family

‘"The style of college football changed so much while he [Peyton Manning] was there [at Tennessee] that his sophomore season was better than his junior or senior seasons," said Archie [Manning]. "Part of it was the offensive line was better, but the SEC, the toughest conference to begin with, was stronger and there were great defensive coaches like Bill Oliver at Alabama and later Auburn, Bob Stoops of Florida (now head coach at Oklahoma) and Woody Widenhofer (the ex-Steeler defensive coordinator) at Vanderbilt.’

Buffalo News | Oct 1, 2000

Can Bills defense keep Peyton in place?

‘"As a quarterback, I know any time you face Buffalo it’s tough to move the ball," Manning said. "So when you have it, you really want to take advantage of the possession because you won’t get many. "I think Buffalo has the best defense in the league … and I’m not just saying that, I thought that last year."’

Olean Times Herald | Oct 1, 2000

Colts, Bills play for real this time

‘When the Bills (2-1) and Colts (2-1) square off today at The Ralph, nobody will say the game doesn’t mean anything. Neither club can afford to slip too far behind the idle New York Jets (4-0) and the 3-1 Miami Dolphins, who also have a ”bye” facing winless Cincinnati. The Bills, coming off a 27-14 loss to the Jets two weeks ago, are in the midst of a critical three-game stretch against division rivals, traveling to Miami next week. Today marks the start of a three-game road trip for the Colts with the first two against division foes Buffalo and New England. Both sides are crying sympathy, if anyone cares to listen.’

D and C | Oct 1, 2000

Bills' scouting report

‘Bills win if…Their special teams don’t implode again. The only thing Ronnie Jones can ask of his beleaguered unit is to not lose the game. The Bills stack up well in the offense vs. defense matchups, but special teams could be huge…Manning doesn’t have another game like he had last Monday. If he gets hot, it could be lights out for the Bills despite their great defense…Rob Johnson continues to play at the efficient level he has worked at so far, then adds a couple of big plays. The Bills need to score points today, and it would be nice to not have to work too hard for a score such as a 75-yarder to Eric Moulds, Peerless Price or Jeremy McDaniel.’

D and C | Oct 1, 2000
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