Archives for November 2014

‘We’ll find out in a hurry just how much the Bills’ offensive line was able to get fixed over the bye week. The Kansas City Chiefs boast one of the top pass rushes in the NFL, led by Justin Houston, who is on pace to break the single-season NFL sack record. Tamba Hali plays opposite Houston and is no slouch, either. Kansas City could be building on that 27-sack total on Sunday.’

‘Despite reports early in the week from ESPN that Watkins’ injury was minor and an Associated Press report that he would be able to play, Bills coach Doug Marrone admitted it was up in the air.’

Rugby-style kicking helps Chiefs’ Colquitt take punting to another level (Kansas City Star)

It took some tinkering, but the Chiefs’ O-line is looking better and better (Kansas City Star)

Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford is focused on special teams (Kansas City Star)

Three things the Chiefs should do after moving a home game to London (Kansas City Star)

What Justin Houston means when he calls his sacks ‘a group effort’ (Kansas City Star)

Chiefs Defense Ranks Among Best in NFL (KCChiefs.com)

Chiefs vs. Bills: Five Things to Watch (KCChiefs.com)

Practice Recap 11/07: Beating the Buffalo Bills Defense (KCChiefs.com)

Chiefs vs. Bills: Injury Report (KCChiefs.com)

Andy Reid Press Conference 11/07 (KCChiefs.com)

Chiefs vs. Bills: How to Watch and Listen (KCChiefs.com)

‘Both players are dealing with groin injuries, and Jackson was limited in practice throughout the week. Coach Doug Marrone said Friday that Jackson currently is not ready to play.’

‘”I mean, 5-3 is only the beginning,” Bills defensive back Corey Graham says. “We’ve still got a long way to go. It’s not really how you start, it’s how you finish the season.”‘

‘”It’s going to be that way until we prove that we can go out and win on a consistent basis. And we haven’t,” Marrone said. “So I don’t get upset with anyone. Do you need it as motivation? I think these guys go out there every day and understand what we have to prove.”‘

‘Ever since, the Bills have been out of tune. They’ve had 11 quarterbacks start at least four games, and are on their seventh coach and sixth general manager.’

‘Running back Fred Jackson (groin) was also listed as questionable on the club’s injury report after being limited in practice this week.’

‘”At the end of the day you’ve gotta make a decision if you put a player out there, what you’re saying as a coach is that you feel 110-percent confident where he’s at,” the head coach remarked. “And Sammy hasn’t been out here, so I don’t know.”‘

‘”Their ends are as good as it gets in this league,” C Eric Wood said. “Houston and Hali have been playing at a high level the past few years and they got some guys up the middle with some juice too. It will present a big challenge.”‘

‘”It’s an honor,” he said. “Obviously it’s going to be a big game. Kansas City is a tough football team. They’re playing for a lot. We’re playing for a lot. We need to be competitive with the Chiefs to be where we want to be.”‘

‘”I think it’s something to be concerned about obviously,” said Marrone. “It’s the same as it is with all the players. They all have to be ready to go in understanding what we do. We’re just going to have to take some time and see where we’re at before we make any decisions.”‘

‘Since CBS obtained those rights in 1998, Schenectady affiliate WRGB consistently has shown the Jets when available. The decision does not come at the local level; rather, it’s made by the network – although a station can petition for a change if it feels strongly. For the first time since the late 1990s, the Bills are in the playoff race and the Jets are not. The fact that the Jets continue to be the team of choice suddenly has caught the attention of fans of the western New York team.’

‘"Watching Alex go through it and what EJ’s going through, it’s really the same thing with EJ as it is with Alex," Hostler said. "You can only control what you can control. What people say about doesn’t mean anything really in our world."’