Archives for October 14, 2015

'Coming into “The Ralph” on Sunday afternoon are the undefeated Bengals, who improved to 5-0 with a dramatic come-from-behind victory over Seattle two days ago in Cincinnati.'

'According to an NFL source, Taylor “apparently is hurt pretty bad,” because the Bills spent a good portion of Monday and the first part of Tuesday trying to address their quarterback depth in the event Taylor is out for the Bengals game and possibly longer.'

'“A lot of guys are open,” Woods said. “We’re just trying to be an open target for Tyrod – there’s a lot going on in the pocket. Defenses are throwing a lot of stuff at him. But just trying to be open. When the ball’s in the air, we’re trying to get it. But other than that, we’re just trying to be an open target for him.”'

'Whaley did the Cowboys a huge favor at his own team’s expense. The decision has come back to bite him. The Bills could use Cassel right about now, wouldn’t you say? Ryan would certainly be turning to him against the undefeated Bengals, and not Manuel, if that option wasn’t mysteriously taken away from him two games into the season.'

'he undefeated Cincinnati Bengals don't only boast the fifth-best passing attack in the NFL — they're armed with two very different, very dangerous No. 1 backs in Jeremy Hill (6 foot 1, 235 pounds) and Giovani Bernard (5-9, 205). One wants to run through you, the other leaves you grasping for air. Bills linebacker Preston Brown knows tackling each one is a different challenge.'

'Although he hadn't yet heard reports that Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor won't play Sunday, Jackson claimed Boobie Dixon and Dan Herron can handle the workload. "With the running style they have, it's going to be a lot of fun to see what they do," Jackson said. "Boobie and Boom Herron should be able to pound the ball and do what they need to. "I know The Ralph is going to be rocking."'

'The Bills are concerned enough about Taylor's status to the extent that they signed veteran free agent quarterback Josh Johnson Tuesday, and one of the reasons Johnson was brought in, beyond his availability, is that he has a valid passport. The Bills travel to London Monday for their game next Sunday against Jacksonville.'

'Taylor's injury came when Titans linebacker Zach Brown horse-collar tackled him at the end of a third-and-23 run. Taylor managed to finish the game, but he was in obvious pain.'

'If Taylor isn't able to play against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6, EJ Manuel would be in line to start for the Bills.'

'Josh Johnson is becoming the NFL's unofficial insurance policy for injured quarterbacks, everywhere.'

'"Today, my interior dream finally came true," Dareus said, "and everybody set aside their own time to be there for me, and it hit me in places I can't even explain."'

'“The hardest part, honestly, is dealing with the outside world's perception of what's really going on. The perceptions is, people see you get cut over and over, so they think you're not working being an NFL player,” Johnson told USA TODAY Sports on Tuesday. “The way I look at it is, I've got an opportunity. There are multiple teams that, if I'm on the street, have shown interest in me, so obviously I'm heading in the right direction.”'

'Johnson was signed a day after being released by Indianapolis.'

'Bills head coach Rex Ryan said Monday that Taylor has been dealing with an ankle injury all season, a day after the quarterback took several hits while rushing for 76 yards in a 14-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans.'

'Meanwhile, Taylor's absence means former first-round pick EJ Manuel will make his first start of the season when the Bills host the undefeated Bengals.'