Archives for September 28, 2016

'“When we really wanted to make a change and sell out more to a 3-4 defense, it was going to be based on a couple of things: having an outstanding nose tackle, and then having a great pass rusher,” Ryan said. “Jerry’s been great. It’s interesting because as much havoc as he causes, he only got his first sack of the game on a three-man rush. It’s tough sledding, but he found a way to get in there and did a great job.”'

'Vaughn, 6-3 and 306 pounds, signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent following this year's draft. He played in 46 games with 38 starts at Stephen F. Austin.'

'“We’d like to have more production, there’s no doubt about it,” coach Rex Ryan said. “I think it was going to be tough this last week. Obviously, we really didn’t know that we wouldn’t have Sammy Watkins. We didn’t know we wouldn’t have Greg Salas right up until game time. So that was pretty tough. But we’ll see how it goes. Hopefully those guys will be in. We’ll be able to get after it.”'

'That never allowed the Arizona Cardinals' defense to get fully set before each snap or find any sort of rhythm, especially when it came to stopping the run. As a result, the Bills were able to exploit the Cards for 208 rushing yards and 6.5 yards per attempt on the way to their 33-18 victory. The Bills' offensive line was generally a step ahead on setting up traps and blocking at the second level.'

'Gay was released by the Bills late in August and added to the team's practice squad in early September. Buffalo promoted Gay to their 53-man roster before their Week 1 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.'

'"I expect them immediately to tell us," Ryan said sarcastically. "As soon as they tell us, we'll be like, 'Yeah, ok.' Nobody would believe it anyway, Nah, I don't know. We're not going to find out until kickoff."'

'"They're going to wipe the floor with Rex Ryan and the Bills," said Wilbon. "Rex Ryan, (on Sunday), they were great. They were terrific. I thought the Bills would beat Arizona, which is completely overrated. Carson Palmer had about as bad a day as you could have. But the Patriots are going to wipe the floor with the Bills."'

'Gay had been used only on kickoffs, and the Bills apparently will now let place-kicker Dan Carpenter handle the kickoff duties as well as the place-kicking chores.'

'To make room for Eagan and Vaughn on the practice squad, the Bills have released linebacker Carlos Fields and safety Damian Parms.'

'For now just sip on your coffee and watch what happens. Maybe Anthony Lynn will make a big difference. Maybe you can't beat Arizona by two touchdowns unless you really are pretty good. Maybe for the first time since Doug Flutie was their quarterback can the Bills, in New England, win a game the Patriots also care about.'

'The team also announced that it has signed WR Ed Eagan and C Terran Vaughn to the team’s practice squad.'

'“He’s on schedule,” said Whaley. “We just had a meeting yesterday so after the six weeks if there are no setbacks he’ll be able to start practicing and we’ll see where it goes after that. But everything we’ve heard from the medical staff is that he’s ready and raring to go.”'

'It’s likely to be a closely guarded secret all week—the name of the Patriots quarterback starter this week. New England had both Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett on the field during the media portion of their Tuesday practice. Garoppolo is 10 days removed from his sprained AC joint in his shoulder. Brissett reportedly injured his thumb in New England’s last game, September 22 against the Texans. But he finished the game and reportedly went through practice with his thumb taped on Tuesday.'