Archives for October 2014

‘”I would hate to be characterized as grumpy after a win,” an unsmiling Marrone said. “But I don’t help myself (being upbeat) right now. My mind is already going ahead, it’s my responsibility. To come in here and B.S. you guys, come on.’

‘In the 55-year history of the Buffalo franchise, only one other time – against the Colts in 1997 – had the Bills turned the ball over at least four times and endured six-or-more sacks … and won.’

‘Safety Aaron Williams was injured in the fourth quarter.’

‘”It doesn’t matter how you win it,” quarterback Kyle Orton said. “You don’t ever apologize for winning a game in this league. It’s too hard. They’re a good defense, they’re a good football team. We hung in there, made some mistakes, but in the end we got the win and that was our goal.”‘

‘”I’ve been prepared all my life for that. I work hard every day, working on the little stuff. I work hard every day, working on the little stuff, you know working on making plays for this team.”‘

‘”We’re a different team this year,” Chandler said. “We just believe in one another more. Some huge plays from young guys down the stretch and obviously Kyle standing in there and making some great throws.’

‘The last drive was tough to process given how quickly it all unfolded, but here’s what the Buffalo Bills were saying about the biggest moments of the drive.’

‘Pegula likely didn’t picture a sloppy, four-turnover game in which the Bills narrowly escaped defeat against an inferior Minnesota Vikings team with a 17-16 win. Yet that’s how it happened on Sunday, and there was a smile on Pegula’s face as he walked out of the locker room after the game with president Russ Brandon and general manager Doug Whaley.’

‘That leaves the Bills with Anthony Dixon as their only healthy running back along with Frank Summers for the remainder of their Week 7 game against the Vikings. Bryce Brown will likely be active for the team’s Week 8 game against the New York Jets if Spiller and Jackson have to miss time.’

‘Moments after Jackson was taken to the locker room, the Bills officially ruled him out for the game. He buried his face in a towel as he was carted off the field, and the crowd gave him a standing ovation.’

‘The turnovers and penalties were one thing, but the Bills’ offense won’t be able to get off the ground until it gets better play from the offensive line. Rookie guard Cyril Richardson again struggled, and the Bills allowed six sacks in the game. Buffalo did manage over 100 yards on the ground for the first time since Week 2 against the Dolphins, but the offensive line play needs to improve.’

‘”Making the last (catch) to win this game in Buffalo is the best feeling ever,” Watkins said. “But you’ve got to keep doing those things on the field and keep getting better as an offense – keep moving on.”‘

‘So far this season, the Bills are bucking that trend. Buffalo is 4-3, with three of its wins coming on the last play of regulation. Is it sustainable? Doubtful.’

‘The coaching staff deserves some blame for the awful start. There were too many penalties, turnovers and mental mistakes. The fact that the Bills didn’t give up does show that this team is different than previous ones. An ugly win is still a win.’

‘Turnovers and mediocre run defense aside, the Bills coaching staff did a good job this week. Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is often criticized, but he drew up the right plays on the Bills’ final drive, including the call on 4th and 20 that saved the game.’