Archives for November 2015

'The statistics are somewhat hard to believe. Tyrod Taylor threw only 12 passes in the game — eight of which to Watkins.'

'The Bills treated the game just like a playoff game, leaving everything on the field, including their emotions. The Bills struggled with penalties again, however they showed a willingness and ability to adjust and recover.'

'But Ryan is left to ponder what the game may have looked like without each of those players. Manuel, who is Taylor’s backup, has proved he doesn’t have a handle on his interceptions as of yet. The receiving corps aren’t deep or diverse without Watkins, and without Karlos Williams and LeSean McCoy, the run game is nonexistent.'

'Fans seemed to forgive Watkins, chanting his name when he took the field on Sunday.'

'As he learned Sunday at the Ralph, the best way to win over your critics is by running your pass patterns instead of your mouth. Despite not being 100 percent because of nagging calf and ankle injuries, Watkins suited up and turned in the kind of performance the Bills envisioned when they spent two first-round draft picks on him. The former Clemson All-American caught all eight of the footballs directed his way for 168 yards and a touchdown.'

'Hughes Strip Sack: Miami had just pulled within four and had the ball in Bills territory when Hughes got the trifecta. A sack, strip, and fumble recovery. That stemmed the tide of the momentum Miami had and three plays later the Bills were in the end zone. They were never in danger of losing the game after that.'

'LeSean McCoy matched his single-game season rushing high in the first half with 90 yards rushing on 12 carries and finished with 112 yards on just 16 carries before leaving in the fourth quarter with a shoulder injury.'

'“I live by the film,” said Watkins. “I watched [Grimes" target="_blank"> in every game from 2-3 years ago and watched how he plays press and doesn’t switch it up. So I set it up to keep taking him inside, keep selling it. I beat him inside on the first throw, so I knew when in doubt that he’s going to jump inside if I do it. So I double-moved him inside, sold him with my body. He jumped, and I just put my hand up, and Tyrod delivered the ball.”'

'This is what they brought us here to look like. We draft certain players, like Karlos, to make plays. And John [Miller" target="_blank">, on the line, blocked tremendous today. By the way, the offensive line really kicked butt today.'

'“We take a lot of pride but the whole offense should,” said center Eric Wood. “Sammy (Watkins) taking the top off definitely helps us out. Tyrod’s ability to run holds the back side often. And to break long runs, you need receivers blocking. It takes everybody.”'

'The problem for the Bills, though, is that after today, they have only three home games remaining, two of those (the Cowboys and Jets) at the very end of the regular season schedule. Thus, starting with Thursday’s division game against New York at the Meadowlands, Buffalo plays five of its next six opponents on the road.'

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'“One thing he said is, he really believes in us,” cornerback Stephon Gilmore said. “No matter what anybody says about us, he really believes in us. And we can see that. He’s so passionate — that’s why he says the stuff he says. Because he really believes it, he doesn’t just say it.'

'Seven games in, the second-round pick out of Florida State has 34 tackles (30 solo), a team-high 14 passes defensed and two interceptions. Substantial improvement from his exhibition malaise against starters and fringe NFL receivers alike. Darby struggled locating the ball during the summer, picked on badly against Carolina and Pittsburgh.'

'He does have a point. I imagine Ryan gets tired of hearing the players whine. It’s hard to fathom how the NFL’s most feared pass rush could be 30th in sacks after seven weeks. But could scheme alone account for such a dip? It becomes a convenient out for underachieving stars.'