Archives for September 2015

'Even normally reserved cornerback Stephon Gilmore admitted, “We’ve got to get this win; it’s a must win. Every win is important but this team’s in our division and we’ve got to win the division games.”'

'A league source has confirmed to me that the NFL has informed the Bills they were not found to have any noise violations during their game against the New England Patriots last Sunday.'

'When thinking about the game through the week, it really is easy to work yourself into thinking both teams could win. However, with the most recent development for the Dolphins and starting left tackle Branden Albert likely being out for the game, the pendulum swings completely in favor of the Bills.'

'“I think sometimes you’ve got to step up in the pocket,” said Ryan. “That’s where if I look at anything with Tyrod I’d like to see him drop back and then set up and step up in the pocket a little more.”'

'Tyrod Taylor is ranked in the top 5 NFL QBs in completion percentage, yards-per-attempt and rushing yards. He hasn’t been perfect, but rankings like that in more than two major stat categories? We’ll take it. He’ll look to step up in the pocket more and building on those positives against a tough Suh-led Miami D-Line.'

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'The Bills committed six special-teams penalties against New England. Most stemmed from a clear lack of discipline, such as personal fouls and offside calls. Special teams coach Danny Crossman has spent the week delivering a stern message to the players who block for and cover kicks that the yellow flag fest is over. Now we’ll see if they were actually listening.'

'“We addressed it, kind of took all the emotion out of it,” receiver/special-teams ace Chris Hogan said. “We can’t hurt ourselves like that.'

'Now, fans are calling via social media for Kemper to come to Buffalo and sing the song live. He’s wrestling with that idea, but in the meantime released on Friday a homemade video of him performing the song on his Yamaha grand piano.'

'Suh's deal averages $19 million a year and Dareus' $16 million. Makes you wonder what Buck Buchannan, Curley Culp, Alan Page, Randy White, Warren Sapp, John Randle and Bills Wall of Famer Fred Smerlas, among others, would be worth today.'

'Rex Ryan took his foot of the gas against the Patriots and didn't blitz nearly as often as he did against the Colts. Expect a more aggressive Bills defense against the Dolphins and Ryan Tannehill. Tannehill has only four touchdowns in six career games against Rex Ryan. We'll see if the Bills can replicate that success.'

'Buffalo's pass defense must improve if they plan to top Miami (1-1) this week as the Ryan Tannehill-led Dolphins have passed on a remarkable 70 percent of their offensive plays this season.'

'According to Hanrahan there are more than 700 members in his crew, of which 200 to 300 take in the game every week at City Pub. The atmosphere, as you can imagine, is definitely pro-Buffalo Bills. "They play the Buffalo Shout Song after every touchdown, and we have loud speakers set up during the game — the fans go nuts during the game."'

'"Everybody isn't Brady," defensive tackle Marcell Dareus said.'

'“I’m sure it’ll be a little bit new but I think he has the makeup. He’s got that flat line ability to deal with such things,” Roman said of his starting QB.'