Big Pay = Big Game

Prior to the games this weekend, Torry Holt was dubbed the "Franchise Player" and signed a 4-year contract extension. GM Cheng said, "It is uncommon to have contract talks during the season, but we felt that Torry is the reason we have been successful and hope that he can take team Buffy to the next level." Terms of the agreement were not disclosed per team policy, but regardless to what was on the paper, Holt delivered this weekend with 11 catches for 161 yards and two TDs. When asked about his extension, Holt replied, "It ain't about the money baby! I love this game, I come out every weekend and leave it on the field, no doubt about it."

In a not-so-surprising move, GM Cheng benched reigning MVP Rich Gannon in favor of Aaron Brooks. "We felt a change was long overdue, Our team is getting a bit older and in order to compete for the SuperBowl again, we need to become younger and more athletic," said Cheng when asked about the move. The Buffy GM went on to say, "We're also looking to make some trades as well, we have great veterans who would be an asset to any locker room, but we also have to think about the future of this organization, and I think it is time to shake things up a bit."

Even though the focus this weekend was on Torry Holt and his contract extension, the rest of the team also stepped up in fears of being released or traded. Rod Smith had another stellar performance and the Buffy defense came through with a safety and an INT return for a touchdown. During the postgame interview, Aeneas Williams said, "It was definitely time to step it up, I know I'm one of the leaders out there, and I told the guys that we just need to come out and play our game, and I think we did." Team Buffy certainly hopes that this will continue in the coming weeks as they currently sit out of contention. GM Cheng exclaimed, "We shall overcome, we shall, and we will win!"

The world will definitely be watching team Buffy...a team on the rise or a team that will continue to fall...only time will tell.