Archives for September 2016

'“We decided we should add layers of protection, to make it as difficult as possible for the terrorists to commit their criminal acts,” said Erie County Sheriff’s Capt. William Cranston, who supervises the Special Services Division.'

'Wilcots was spouting typical analyst nonsense of not wanting to walk away without any points without seeing the flip side. A decision to kick a field goal would show lack of confidence in the team’s offensive line and, even if the fourth down play failed, the Ravens likely would have the ball at the 1-yard line, where a defensive stop by the Bills would put them right back in field goal territory.'

'Rex Ryan kept telling us the defense would be better this year, and we all waived him off with raised eyebrows because, seriously, how was that going to happen? The roster looks weaker than 2015 on that side of the ball, sabotaged by injuries to rookies Reggie Ragland and Shaq Lawson and the suspension of Marcell Dareus. However, Ryan’s crew played more than well enough to win the game. The Ravens gained 83 yards in the second half and three of their nine first downs came courtesy of Buffalo penalties.'

'It’s not known if Watkins will miss an extended amount of playing time or he will try and play through the pain. If another surgical procedure looms, that could jeopardize his entire season.'

'The Bills played five different safeties and six different linebackers in the loss to the Ravens. Rex Ryan said after the game that he plans on using the entire roster. With some of the injuries they've had, the Bills employed a deep rotation on Sunday.'

'The Bills were held to just 160 yards of total offense on Sunday, their worst offensive output in a single game since 2006. The Ravens' defense proved to be a tough challenge, but Ryan thinks the Jets' defense the Bills will face in Week 2 is even better.'

'The Bills had no luck running the football in a 13-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, so they could use all the help they can get. Gronkowski played only eight snaps, so he wasn't entirely to blame by any means. However, bringing back a lead blocker LeSean McCoy is comfortable with can't hurt.'

'Next spring, the Bills have a decision to make: Do they pick up the 2017 option on Taylor's contract that would carry $27.5 million in guaranteed money or do they start over at the game's most important position? If it seems early to bring think about that, considering the fact that he has just 15 starts under his belt. The Bills have 15 games left this season. Everything the Bills thought they knew about Taylor could be confirmed or it could change entirely.'

'The company used Sunday's event to shine light on that fact by sending a letter to Bills owner Terry Pegula. Uber pledged that if the state lawmakers pass a comprehensive ride-hailing law during the 2017 session, the company will give Bills players and staff free rides to and from New Era Field for the next season. "That way, anytime a Bills player misses the team bus, Uber will have them covered," Uber's Josh Mohrer wrote.'

'Some fans commented on the video assuming that the team had only one bus going to the stadium and that the two defensive players weren't being punctual. Following Buffalo's 13-7 loss, Hughes set the record straight and questioned some of Buffalo's fans on Instagram.'

'In the locker room after the Bills' loss, Watkins didn't want to talk to the media. He simply gave a thumbs up before having X-rays taken.'

'Baltimore fans, however, drew criticism when some booed President Barack Obama's 9/11 tribute. Every NFL game featured a moment of silence to remember those lost in the World Trade Center and other attacks, players and coaches wore 9/11 decals or pins, and videotaped messages from Obama and former President George W. Bush marked the tragic anniversary.'

'“Not much to take away from it. Not a lot went right,” Incognito said.'

'Initial reports indicate Watkins will be a week-by-week decision, and might be able to “play through the pain.”'

'According to Ryan, Watkins did injury the same foot he had screws inserted into this offseason on Sunday during a 13-7 loss to the Ravens.'