LouGrant
10-22-2002, 11:04 AM
New Bills keep old rivalry alive (http://www.billszone.com/YourSite/global/templates/view.php?action=YourSite_content&month=10&state=news&nid=1974)
By: Brandon Mitchell
The Zone
10/21/02
By: Brandon Mitchell
When the Buffalo Bills go into Miami and beat the Dolphins while coming off a win last week in Houston, you know something is different about this team. This is not the same team that won only three games all last season. How long has it been since the Bills won two games in a row?
This was by far the most complete ball game the Bills have played this year. Every aspect of the game was calculated with precise execution. You couldn't have asked for a more balanced attack. Buffalo accomplished it with help from Ray Lucas. The Dolphin's second string quarterback, in for Jay Fiedler who has a broken thumb, came out hot, but cooled off fast under the heat of the Miami sun and the Buffalo defense forcing six Dolphin turnovers.
As this season has progressed, most have been wondering if and when the Bills would record their first interception. Before last week's win in Houston, Bills team mates anted-up $1,500, which would go to the player with the first pick of the season. Just like that, they start to swarm towards the ball. Chris Watson had his interception taken away along with the money with a penalty in that game. One week later, the team grabbed four and fell on two fumbles. Was it the power of money, or the slap in the face they desperately needed? Either way, it worked out for Nate Clements, who won the pot of money.
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By: Brandon Mitchell
The Zone
10/21/02
By: Brandon Mitchell
When the Buffalo Bills go into Miami and beat the Dolphins while coming off a win last week in Houston, you know something is different about this team. This is not the same team that won only three games all last season. How long has it been since the Bills won two games in a row?
This was by far the most complete ball game the Bills have played this year. Every aspect of the game was calculated with precise execution. You couldn't have asked for a more balanced attack. Buffalo accomplished it with help from Ray Lucas. The Dolphin's second string quarterback, in for Jay Fiedler who has a broken thumb, came out hot, but cooled off fast under the heat of the Miami sun and the Buffalo defense forcing six Dolphin turnovers.
As this season has progressed, most have been wondering if and when the Bills would record their first interception. Before last week's win in Houston, Bills team mates anted-up $1,500, which would go to the player with the first pick of the season. Just like that, they start to swarm towards the ball. Chris Watson had his interception taken away along with the money with a penalty in that game. One week later, the team grabbed four and fell on two fumbles. Was it the power of money, or the slap in the face they desperately needed? Either way, it worked out for Nate Clements, who won the pot of money.
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