Archives for November 26, 2015

'Groy fills an immediate need after being signed off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad Wednesday. Starting right guard John Miller is out indefinitely with a high left ankle sprain sustained in a 20-13 loss at New England on Monday.'

'Appearing on NFL Network on Tuesday night, Blandino said head linesman Ed Walker should have stopped the clock when Bills receiver Sammy Watkins rolled backward out of bounds without being touched at midfield.'

'"We have to put more points on the board; start executing," running back LeSean McCoy said.'

'"I'm not saying there are concerns, but it's more that we have to find ways to get him the football," said Ryan. "He is that kind of talent. That's a challenge to our staff and our quarterback. Let's get Sammy Watkins involved more. It's almost like if we don't use LeSean McCoy, that's a mistake."'

'"Today I did most of the handoffs," he said. "They wanted me to rest on throwing today, but I'll be back out on the field practicing tomorrow. I feel good, ready go, short week, gotta prepare for Kansas City, looking forward to this game."'

'Thigpen was the Bills' primary punt returner in the first four games of the season, but averaged only 5.2 yards per return, with a long of 14 yards. He also averaged only 9.7 yards on three kickoff returns.'

'Chiefs 23-19.'

'Ryan wasn’t so optimistic on defensive end Mario Williams or wide receiver Marcus Easley.'

'OK, so we didn’t beat New England – it would have been great, but there you go. Now the schedule really kicks in with must-win games at Kansas City and against Houston, both of whom are battling for a wild card. Had the Bills not pissed away some games like Jacksonville or the Giants they would be in a much better spot than they are – if they don’t win they cede their ability to control their own destiny and become reliant on other teams to falter – not where you where you want to be. Arrowhead Stadium is a nightmare to play in – those people are crazy and loud. The defense if finally starting to look very strong, but the offense seems to be regressing – I’m not hitting the panic button just yet, but over the next 2 weeks we should have an idea about how far the Bills will go this season.'

'“He feels better today than he did, which is good,” said Ryan of his quarterback Wednesday. “I’m not a doctor, but they feel he’s going to be just fine.”'

'Thigpen had been with the club at the start of the season serving as the team’s primary punt returner in the first four games. He averaged just 5.2 yards a return with a long of 14 yards. He did rotate in on kick return where he managed just 9.7 yards on three attempts.'

'“Guess what? We’re in the playoffs now,” Whaley said Tuesday in an appearance on the Bills Buffalo flagship radio station, WGR Sportsradio 550. “That’s our mindset. This is a playoff game against Kansas City. Because if we don’t beat Kansas City, we’re looking up and hoping for things to happen. We control our own destiny and that’s the only thing you can ask for. Our mindset now-this is a playoff week-our playoff week.”'