Archives for December 2015

'Defensive end Mario Williams should be able to play after missing last week’s game in Kansas City with an ankle injury. He is listed as probable, as is wide receiver/special teamer Marcus Easley, who missed last week’s game with a concussion. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor (right shoulder), safety Bacarri Rambo (knee) and left tackle Cordy Glenn (back) are also listed as probable to play.'

'Roman also added that he would be confident if Kouandjio had to step in and play this week. Either way, it’s a very bizarre twist to a former second-round picks career, and certainly raises question if his knee condition that dropped his draft status in 2014 has become an issue for the former Alabama player.'

'“Coach Ryan and the coaches talk about next man up and always prepare like you’re the starter,” Mills told Buffalobills.com. “Every week I approach it like I’m the starter because every week someone could go down, get hurt.”'

'The Bills have been unable to play a full 60-minute game without some unforced errors that have cost them this season. Playing a perfect game is almost impossible, but personal foul penalties, missed assignments, not recognizing time and score have all compromised Buffalo’s effectiveness and consistency in games. Playing another streaking team in the Texans, smart, consistent play is the only thing that will give the Bills a chance.'

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'“It’s up to the management,” he said. “I’ll just continue to approach each and every day the same way. Hard work. Attitude. Continue to keep working.”'

'“Tell me about it, man. Every single year, we're making a big deal about what's a catch and what's not a catch. Ever since we played football in little league, you catch the ball. You take a couple steps with it, that's what it is now, whatever, bring it in, that's a catch."'

'Williams, who has not spoken to reporters this week, has two years remaining on his contract. He's scheduled to count $19.9 million against the Bills' salary cap in 2016.'

'Well, it doesn’t figure to be a hugfest between Ryan and GM Doug Whaley in the offseason, especially if they don’t make the playoffs. Rex can’t be happy with Whaley’s handling of the quarterback situation, and Whaley can’t be pleased with the way Rex’s vaunted defense performed.'

'There will also be “specialized security measures” deployed in and around the stadium, with vehicles entering Bills lots subject to inspection by police, the sheriff’s office said.'

'Buffalo will be leaning on McCoy's feel for tacklers this final month of the season, even more so with Williams ailing.'

'Through 75 career games (he’s never missed a start), Watt has compiled 350 tackles, 70.5 sacks, 197 quarterback hits and 13 forced fumbles. He’s the only player in history with two 20-sack seasons. He’s already earned three trips to the Pro Bowl, three All-Pro and two AP Defensive Player of the Year awards.'

'"Well, you know, I think there's a lot of, uh, circumstances that you probably want to talk to the trainers about week in and week out," Roman said. "I don't really delve into those issues, but I do think guys get nicked here and there. You try to take care of the player as much as you can and try to put him in the best position possible and when they're back they're back and it's time to go."'

'"One top NFL evaluator still considers Marrone to be a young Bill Parcells. There were some with the Jets who wanted to hire him last season instead of Bowles. A victim of negative PR after he opted out of his Bills' contract, many still regard Marrone as a top-flight head coaching prospect."'

'All of which leaves Buffalo needing at least four wins in its final five games, and quite possibly five straight, to have a shot at ending the franchise’s playoff-free millennium. This is especially troubling for a team that has not been able to win three in a row all season. And one with a coach whose shortcomings in the areas of clock management, in-game strategy, and now replay-review competency have made a difference in several galling defeats.'