Archives for August 14, 2016

'First the injury bug attacked the outside linebackers with both Shaq Lawson and Manny Lawson, then it hit the inside linebackers with Reggie Ragland and Jamari Lattimore, and it once again hit the outside linebackers with the loss of IK Enemkpali on Saturday.'

'The Buffalo Bills and the New Era Cap Company reached an agreement on the naming rights for the stadium, the team announced on Saturday.'

'Tyrod Taylor played one series, going 2-3 with 7 yards passing. Backup EJ Manuel played just more than two quarters, completing 10 of 18 passes for 92 yards and a touchdown to tight end Chris Gragg. Gragg also blocked a Colts punt in the first quarter that resulted in a safety and a 2-0 Bills lead.'

'But just like it was in 2015, the yellow laundry was once again all over the field. Buffalo committed 11 penalties for 106 yards. They also appeared to lose linebacker I.K. Enemkpali, who left the game in the second quarter with what Rex Ryan said was likely "a serious knee injury."'

'Buffalo has not had a stadium naming agreement with any company since their 25 year deal with Rich Products expired in 1998.'

'Buffalo used special teams to open the scoring and an early touchdown drive to stake themselves to a 9-0 first quarter lead, but they couldn’t make the lead stand up. Indianapolis outscored the Bills 19-3 over the final three quarters until the waning seconds when a last ditch touchdown drive by Cardale Jones pulled Buffalo to within one (19-18). But Jones two-point conversion attempt for the win on the game’s final play fell incomplete, giving the Colts the one-point win.'

'“It looks like a major knee, so that’s a tough thing right there,” said head coach Rex Ryan of Enemkpali’s injury. “I don’t know the extent of it yet, but it looks like a major knee injury.”'

'“Oh, it’s good,” said McCoy. “Anytime you get your quarterback to lock in and be the guy for this franchise, it’s special. Especially a guy like Tyrod Taylor, we need him here. He’s done the right things with the contract and taking care of us, so we’re happy in this offense. Looking for a big year.”'

'The Buffalo Bills announced earlier on Saturday that the team has reached an agreement with New Era Cap Company on a naming rights deal for the stadium. More information will be announced later this week.'