Jerry Sullivan
Sullivan: Sabres left behind in trying to step up
Lindy Ruff didn't bother addressing his team after this one. The Sabres were outplayed,
outworked and outclassed in Friday night's 5-2 loss to the Flyers. Ruff let them talk it out
among themselves. Evidently, Mike Grier did most of the talking. (Updated: 11/07/09 12:53 AM )
Sullivan: 'The Boss' should have been there
I'll be honest. I missed him Wednesday night. In the aftermath of the Yankees' 27th World
Series championship, I found myself wishing for one of those classic scenes of George
Steinbrenner, exulting in front of the TV cameras as his team sprayed champagne in the
victorious locker room. (Updated: 11/08/09 12:01 AM )
Sullivan: Biron-Sabres reunion would fit like a glove
Last July, after Martin Biron became a free agent, he drove his wife, Anne Marie, and three
children from Philadelphia to Buffalo. Biron got off Interstate 90 at the Pembroke exit so he
could take a nice, leisurely drive through the country roads. (Updated: 11/08/09 12:01 AM )
Sullivan: Bills could use blast from Super Bowls past
Thank heavens for the bye week. We can all use a week off from the Bills' mind-numbing run of
brutal, boring offense. If it's any consolation, things are equally dreary at the other end of
Lake Erie, where the Browns also arrive at the bye with a dysfunctional offense and an angry,
disaffected fan base. (Updated: 11/08/09 12:01 AM )
Sullivan: This mess comes straight from Jauron playbook
Well, at least Ralph Wilson finally got his Hall of Fame ring. Once his team ran off two straight wins, the Bills' impetuous owner figured the coast was clear and showed up at midfield Sunday for a halftime ceremony. (Updated: 11/02/09 1:05 AM )
Sullivan: Humility is in the blood for Byrd
Gill Byrd played 10 seasons in the NFL, all with the San Diego Chargers. He was a cornerback, a two-time Pro Bowler. He holds the Chargers' career record with 42 interceptions. Byrd knows a thing or two about playing defensive back. The first requirement is an ability to put the bad plays behind you. (Updated: 11/02/09 1:05 AM )
Sullivan: Catavolos is more than a coach to Bills' DBs
A few weeks ago, before the Jets game, George Catavolos walked over to his strong safety,
George Wilson, and pointed to the flags atop Giants Stadium. Then he pointed to some other
flags fluttering in the opposite direction at field level. (Updated: 11/01/09 1:59 AM )
Sullivan: Re-run - Bills face QB dilemma
"The Bills are among the worst offenses in the game, but they're 3-4. If they keep this up,
they'll be alive for a playoff spot in December, same as a year ago." (Updated: 10/29/09 1:26 AM )
Sullivan: Resilient Bills 'D' has what it takes away to win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Perry Fewell grew up about 15 minutes from here, depending on traffic, in a little town called Cramerton. The Bills' defensive coordinator has great memories of his time there, none fonder than the 3A state football championship team he played on at South Point High School. (Updated: 11/01/09 1:55 AM )
Sullivan: Fitzpatrick not smarting today's start
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This might come as a blow to Buffalo fans who are desperately hoping for Ryan Fitzpatrick to spark an offensive revival today. But the Bills' quarterback isn't even the best athlete in his own household. (Updated: 11/01/09 1:55 AM )
Sullivan: QB situation not a picture of good health
The question was simple and direct, an invitation for Lee Evans to affirm his faith in
Trent Edwards as the Bills' No. 1 quarterback, and to recite the standard wisdom about
starters not losing their jobs due to injury. (Updated: 10/23/09 10:21 PM )
Sullivan: Fitzpatrick isn't the answer at quarterback
Left-over ruminations from Sunday's wild win: (Updated: 10/23/09 10:20 PM )
Sullivan: Defense has answer to Jets' running start
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Paul Posluszny stood in front of his locker in the bowels of Giants Stadium, a weary, exhilarated warrior. When someone mentioned the Jets' running statistics, he was incredulous, like just about everyone who watched that bizarre game Sunday. (Updated: 10/19/09 1:16 AM )
Sullivan: Ryan inspires as Jauron perspires
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Rex Ryan waited years for his first NFL head coaching job, and he came into it with guns blazing. He promised the Jets would win right away. He challenged a Dolphins linebacker, Channing Crowder, to a fight. Ryan said he wasn't about to bow down and kiss Bill Belichick's Super Bowl rings. (Updated: 10/18/09 9:41 PM )
Sullivan: Offense needs changing, not QB — for now
There is a growing outcry for the Bills to bench Trent Edwards and start Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback this weekend against the Jets. I can appreciate the longing for Dick Jauron to do something. But in this case, be careful what you wish for. (Updated: 10/15/09 2:22 PM )
