Archives for October 2, 2016

'Three games, three victories all with reserve quarterbacks. Garoppolo and Brissett, incredibly, have combined for a 68 percent completion percentage, four touchdowns, no interceptions and a 107 passer rating.'

'No matter what happens today, in Monday’s press conference, Belichick will again recycle himself, pointing out, “We’re moving on to Cleveland …”'

'Will Charles Clay show up? The Bills' big-money tight end got two targets last week against Arizona, neither of which he caught. Clay is questionable for the game against New England because of a knee injury, but is expected to play. The Bills need him to be more than just another guy – his salary alone demands that.'

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'Incognito said he never has met Brady, let alone spoken to him. They’re from different planets, yet their orbits have encountered one common trajectory, crossing paths with “independent investigator” Ted Wells.'

'Rather than soften their approach, the Pegulas should take an even more critical look at the situation. Head coach and quarterback are the most important jobs on an NFL team. If the owners want to find out about Ryan and Taylor, they might as well judge them by their performance in a crisis.'

'"When I heard that you guys wanted me to come on here to talk about, 'Do the Bills actually have a shot,' that is so disrespectful," Woody said.'

'This year, teams are averaging about 253 net yards per game passing, and the figure was similar in 2015. Using that as a benchmark, Taylor, armed with the NFL’s best run game last year, surpassed 250 net yards just four times (EJ Manuel did so in both his starts) and the Bills ranked 28th in passing at 208 yards per game.'

'"Last spring," Coughlin said. "I had an invitation to visit with the owners. We did that and that's it. That's the last time I heard from them. All the stuff that's going on is a bunch of you know what."'

'Time will tell if McCoy and Gillislee have the same type of success as last year's duo, but Field Yates of ESPN Insider doesn't think the combination is currently among the league's best. On a backfield duo ranking list, McCoy and Gillislee came in at No. 21 in the league.'

'Garoppolo suffered a right shoulder injury in New England's Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins and missed last week's game against the Texans. He's apparently healthy enough to start this week for the Patriots.'

'"It's a billion-dollar industry and things, but it's still a game and you've got to be true to yourself and I'm true to myself."'

'A reporter pressed Coughlin on the conversation, and asked what the team and two-time Super Bowl champion coach discussed. "That's none of your business," he said.'

'Gronkowski would be the third member of his family to play for the Patriots. Dan Gronkowski, a tight end, played five games for New England as a teammate of Rob's in 2011.'

'This marks the second time the Patriots have signed one of Rob Gronkowski's brothers. In 2011, tight end Dan Gronkowski played five games for the team.'