Archives for September 14, 2015

'“We knew it was gonna be tough sledding.. But it wasn’t like we were holding our breath. We knew we had to make some plays (though) we’ve got some things to clean up.. (Still) I thought for the most part our guys did a tremendous job.”'

'“The game plan accounted for (the pressure),” Luck acknowledged. “I think the way the game went, you fall behind and you need to get into some quick stuff, you can’t give up big sacks. That’s a tough front four, and they got us out of rhythm, they really did. I think we helped with some penalties and interceptions, (but) they beat us pretty bad.”'

'“We’re about (being) a team,” Ryan said, specifically referring to elite wide receiver Sammy Watkins, last season’s expensive first-round draft choice. “ I looked over at him on the sideline and I said, ‘Sammy, there’s going to be a day like this where you don’t catch a pass (he was targeted three times without a reception)… it might be Percym (Harvin, who scored on a 51-yard pass play).” And he said, ‘Yeah, but we won. This feels great.’ That’s what we’ve built here and the character of the men that are in that locker room. It’s all about winning … it’s all about each other and they feed on it.”'

'For years, Saban had been passed over, mostly at the insistence of late owner Ralph Wilson. Oddly, Wilson thought the world of Saban but didn’t want him added to the Wall because “he quit on me twice.”'

Colts outcoached, outplayed in loss to Buffalo (Indianapolis Star)

Colts' loss to Bills reminiscent of AFC title game (Indianapolis Star)

The Colts’ offseason looks like a waste after 1 game (Indianapolis Star)

Luck, offense need to live up to expectations (Indianapolis Star)

Dorsett on botched punt returns: 'I’m not going to make any excuses' (Indianapolis Star)

After Colts loss, Irsay denies rift between Pagano and Grigson (Indianapolis Star)

Irsay on Hilton knee injury: Thinks it's just 'a really bad bruise' (Indianapolis Star)

Colts thumbs: The best and worst from Sunday's loss (Indianapolis Star)

Photo gallery 1 (Indianapolis Star)

Photo gallery 2 (Indianapolis Star)

Colts' issues on display in big loss at Buffalo (Fort Wayne News Sentinel)

Colts Report Card: Week 1 (Anderson Herald Bulletin)

Tests reveal Colts receiver TY Hilton has bruised left knee (AP)

3 things we learned about the Colts (The Sports Xchange)

Game recap: Bills 27, Colts 14 (WTTV-TV)

Colts skew heavily toward passing game in loss (WTTV-TV)

Colts Struggle In Season Opening Loss (Colts.com)

Colts “Must Re-Group” Following Season Opening Loss In Buffalo (Colts.com)

X-rays Negative On T.Y. Hilton’s Knee Injury (Colts.com)

Photo gallery (Colts.com)

Photo gallery (BuffaloBills.com)

Photo gallery 1 (Buffalo News)

Photo gallery 2 (Buffalo News)

TextPhoto gallery (Rochester D&C)

Photo gallery (Syracuse Post Standard)

'“We went out there and did what we said we were going to do,” running back Boobie Dixon said. “And it felt good.”'

'“Being able to touch the end zone on your first carry,” Williams said, “is always a great feeling.”'

'“I came out and our fans were up the whole time,” Ryan said after the Bills’ rousing, 27-14 victory over Indianapolis. “It was unbelievable. They were standing the entire time for the introductions. They knew it was going to be a special day and so did I. I was like, ‘You can sit down anytime soon.’'

'“At the end of the day,” Ryan said, “this guy’s got some magic to him with his legs.”'

'“I want my young guys to have that kind of attitude,” safety Aaron Williams said. “Even if he gets beat, still have an attitude. We don’t ever want our opponents to see us down in a drought. Once they see that, it’s a wrap. I said, ‘Hey, be fired up.’”'

'Taylor was highly effective and efficient in completing 14 of 19 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown with no turnovers.'

'Against the Colts on Sunday, the Bills faced fourth down seven times. Here is a recap of each one…'.

'The Colts are even more reliant on Luck than they were on Peyton Manning for all those years. Meanwhile, Whaley pushed lot of buttons this offseason that may push the Bills ahead of the Colts. New additions all over the field keyed the season-opening victory.'

'“We told Darby from the get-go that he’s going to be put in a lot of positions where it’s just going to be him on an island,” said Bills safety Aaron Williams. “That’s just the way this scheme is. He stepped up to the plate.”'

'Last year’s team didn’t register many long gains. Taylor’s 51-yard heave to Harvin would have been their fourth-longest pass play of 2014 and the longest gain in all but two games all year. Two of the Bills’ runs – Taylor’s 31-yard scramble and Williams’ 26-yard touchdown – would have been their fifth-longest and seventh-longest of 2014.'