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Game Day Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills Links, 1/3

1/03/1993 - The Comeback - Inhistoric
"The Houston Oilers couldn't have asked for a bigger lead over the Buffalo Bills. But when it was all said and done, it was the team without its top two players that won the game." Inhistoric is the SBN sports history blog and today they profile the "Comeback".

Corto ready for first NFL Start | WIVB.com
"He's been living a dream for two season, as an Orchard Park native playing for the Bills. But Sunday against the Colts, Jon Corto may reach another special moment: hearing his name called with the starters. Becuase of injuries at the linebacker position, Corto figures to make his first career start."

The Bills' lost decade : Buffalo Bills : The Buffalo News
"There were some budding stars and moments of promise, but many of the promises weren't kept in the 2000s, a decade haunted by hopelessness for Bills fans." With the last game of the 2009 season being played today Mark Gaughan looks back at the decade with best and worst games, roster moves, and draft picks as well as some favorite quotes.

Colts Game Previews
Gameday Tipsheet - Week 17
Chris Brown does his usual thorough job on preparing you for today's game with matchups and other things to watch for.

Roster move – Inside The Bills
"Ryan Manalac was originally signed midway through training camp in the summer, but did not make the final roster. "

Bills-Colts scouting report : Buffalo Bills : The Buffalo News
Enjoy Peyton while he is in the game, Ryan Fitzpatrick is back in the game, the rushing attack needs to be revived today, the Colts offense will be one-dimensional with Manning out, and the Bills have motivation while the Colts don't. Allen Wilson scouts the game.

Buffalo Bills playing for jobs in finale | Democrat and Chronicle
"'There's a lot of uncertainty and I don't think anybody knows what's going to happen,' said Kelsay. 'I think everybody is playing for their jobs so you have to ... build your rsum.' Even though Nix is an internal hire, job security is a major motivation for the Bills to take the field and give the Colts their very best roundhouse hook. And of course, winning is better than losing."

Buffalo Bills: Game Day | Democrat and Chronicle
"Breaking down today's Buffalo Bills' home game against the Indianapolis Colts" with Sal Maiorana.

WGR 550 SportsRadio - The Aimless Matchup That Is Bills vs. Colts
Joe Buscaglia gives you some reasons to watch the game today including Terrell Owens bidding goodbye.

Buffalo Bills Game Day (Two Bills Drive)
Two Bills Drive gives their brief game preview.

Comeback Game anniversary welcomes back two Colts coaches | BuffaloBills.com
"Today marks the 16th anniversary of the ‘Comeback Game’ when the Buffalo Bills overcame a 35-3 third quarter deficit in the AFC Wild Card game against the Houston Oilers to win 41-38 in overtime." It's only fitting that day's quarterback, Frank Reich, will be on the field as the QB coach for the Colts. Tight end Pete Metzelaars is also on the Colts coaching staff.

Colts-Bills Preview | BuffaloBills.com
The Associated Press previews today's game.

Two Jills celebrate ten seasons | BuffaloBills.com
"Omarlla, 31, from Buffalo and originally from Syracuse, and Eileen, 28, from Cheektowaga, both started with the Jills in 2000 and have now cheered in over 100 games."

The 2009 NFL Regular Season Ends Today - Stampede Blue
Colts v. Bills seems likely be played in a blizzard as the whirlwind known as the 2009 NFL regular season comes to a close today.

NFL Preview - Indianapolis (14-1) at Buffalo (5-10)
The Sports Network's preview of the game.

Twitter / Terrell Owens
Bills Fans Urged to Bundle Up For Sunday's Game...Guess tht means i will b FMPO!!!! Lol!! tht's freezin my pants off!!!

Twitter / Terrell Owens
I'm telling u NO1 wants 2 b n Buffalo rite now!!! Lol

Twitter / Sal Maiorana
Good morning everyone. This is it. The final BIlls game of the year. Soon the misery will be over and we will be spared having to watch them

Milestone Tracker

- Lee Evans needs a 100-yard receiving game for the 14th in his career to tie for the fourth-most in team history.
- Fred Jackson needs 150 rushing yards for his first career 1,000-yard season.
Rian Lindell needs seven points for 1,000 in his career.
- Terrell Owens needs 49 receiving yards to pass Tim Brown for third-most in NFL history and 119 to reach 15,000.
- Terrell Owens needs 170 yards from scrimmage to move into 15th place all-time.
- Aaron Schobel needs 2 sacks to reach 80 career.

Team in Transition
Bills coaching candidates list has some surprises : Mark Gaughan : The Buffalo News

Jim Harbuagh, Ron Rivera, Jim Haslett, Jim Fassel, Cam Cameron, Perry Fewell, Charlie Weis, Chris Peterson, and Brian Schottenheimer are on the list of "who new General Manager Buddy Nix has worked with in the past, logical suspects and men who I hear are under consideration."

New coach for Buffalo Bills included in Bob's 2010 forecast | Democrat and Chronicle
Bob Matthews makes his predictions for the coming year:
"The new coach of the Buffalo Bills will be Mike Martz or Jim Haslett. Perry Fewell will be offered the title of associate coach/defensive coordinator if Martz is the man."
"Dick Jauron will be named defensive coordinator of the New York Giants."

Nix has chance to restore some of Bills' lost luster : Larry Felser : The Buffalo News
"The promotion of Buddy Nix from national scout to general manager provides not only a glimpse of sunshine but could be a way for Wilson to make the fans forgive the embarrassments of the '00s while some of the luster of the past is restored. Nix's fingerprints are not on the mistakes of the gloom period."

Buddy Ball? They Better Hope it Works - 13WHAM.com
"I have nothing against Buddy Nix. Based on his resume, he has forgotten more about football than I will ever know. I hope for the sake of Bills fans, Buddy turns out to be the best thing that has happened to the team’s front office since Ralph handed things over to Bill Polian. But I have my doubts."

Bills Catch Potential Cowher Break, Part 2 : Buffalo Sports Daily
Carolina and now Tampa Bay have reportedly told their coaches they'd be back next year. If "the Chin" wants back in this year his options may be limited.

The case for Brian Billick : Buffalo Sports Daily
Patrick Moran tells us why Brian Billick would be a good choice as coach of the Bills.

Will Perry Fewell resume his coordinator role? : Buffalo Sports Daily
Patrick Moran says don't be surprised if Perry Fewell stays on if the Bills hire an offensive-minded coach.

Brian Schottenheimer to Interview for Bills - Gang Green Nation
Jets offensive coordinator to get an interview for the Bills head coaching job and Jet fans couldn't be happier.

Scout.com: Bills' offseason Q & A with Adam Caplan: Part I
"Scout.com NFL insider Adam Caplan answers the pressing questions dogging the Bills heading into the offseason. In Part I, Caplan offers insight on the team's quarterback situation, Aaron Maybin's rough start, James Hardy's future." Must be a member to read. If anybody is they could always post the content in the comments.

2010 NFL Draft
Sam Bradford NFL Draft scouting report - Mocking The Draft

The Oklahoma junior signal caller is perhaps the biggest question mark in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Other important link
That's the sound of T.O. and the 90's Buffalo Bills sharpening their pencils... - Front Office Fans

Kraft foods is sponsoring an essay contest where the winne will get to blow up the old Texas Stadium. I want someone wearing a Don Beebe jersey when that place get blowed up.