Archives for October 2015

'Fans who book this week can expect to pay an average of $3,300 for a travel package that includes airfare from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, four nights at a four-star hotel, game day ticket, daily breakfast and some sightseeing.'

'"I think they’re as balanced a team as we’ve faced yet," said Williams. "They run the ball really well, they play-action off of it, Dalton can throw the ball well and distribute it as good as anybody in the league right now so we’ve got our work cut out for us."'

'Quite a statement, and who can argue with Watkins? He's right. Before he pulled a calf muscle in the first quarter of the Miami game, he had been targeted just 13 times resulting in a mere seven catches for 99 yards and a touchdown in nine quarters of action this year.'

'"Tyrod is doing good," Ryan said Thursday. "He's progressively getting a little bit better. But I'm not comfortable saying that he would definitely be the guy, yet.'

'"That's what I get mad at, when I don't get looked at," Watkins told The Buffalo News. "I can look at film and his eyes go straight that way and I'm not getting looked at, at all. That's when I get frustrated. When I have one-on-one coverage, go to me. I don't care what's going on over there. I don't care if he's open. When I get one on one, just target me."'

'“When we first came here, he played a lot of Sam linebacker last year and they also played him at middle, but really we thought he’s a good player,” first-year Bills head coach Rex Ryan said this week. “He’s much better than that. He’s not just a good player, he has a chance to be an outstanding middle linebacker in this league. His dad was a coach and it shows. He’s a smart player, he’s physical and he’s done a really nice job here.”'

'With the Bills turning to a new scheme under coach Rex Ryan and coordinator Greg Roman, quarterback Tyrod Taylor has still been reticent to take repeated chances downfield. That's an issue for the vertical threat Watkins, who has just seven catches for 99 yards in three games while being hampered by a calf injury.'

'"'You're making me look bad, and you're making yourself look bad. Why not make both of us look good?'"'

'*Our pick: Bengals 26-16.'

'This year, Watkins has only been targeted 13 times in the three games he’s played. He’s missed the last two weeks with a calf injury. Of those 13 targets, Watkins has caught 7 passes for 99 yards and a touchdown. He did not have a catch in the team’s opening week win against the Indianapolis Colts after being targeted only three times.'

'Players were dressed in sweat pants and helmets but no pads Thursday as Taylor took several snaps during the individual portion of practice the media was allowed to watch. However, as that early part of practice unfolded, Manuel was seen taking the majority of the reps.'

'Well, I mean, I'm cautiously optimistic," said Bills head coach Rex Ryan. "Isn't that what we always say about McCoy? No, I mean, I hope he can go. But if not, obviously the plan is going to be a little different then."'

'Just work hard. There will be a lot of voices. Don't let people tell you what you can and can't do. That's pretty much been my motto since day one.'

'Bengals 30, Bills 16.'

'“If I ever get down on myself, I talk with my family, but mainly it’s just being realistic with myself, saying, ‘This is what you want. You want to keep playing football. This is part of football. Guys bounce around. Just keep pushing and proving that you want to be here.” I feel like I’ve done that when I’ve been given the opportunity,” he said.'