Archives for October 3, 2016

'"We know it's a third-string quarterback, and we wanted to make him look like a third-string quarterback," Brown said.'

'"We're probably going to hear the excuses about him being a third-string quarterback, and Garoppolo was out," safety Aaron Williams said. "It's a game, man. They get paid just like we do. They have to prepare just like we do. It's just unfortunate they were in that position. Some guys, when their names called up, have to come in and perform. Same thing with us."'

'"I've been with some good teams, man," told NYup.com after the game. "I got drafted to Green Bay. I know what it's like to be around a team that's capable of going the distance, and we have the talent on this team to go the distance. As long as we just stay within ourselves, stay humble and don't get in the way of ourselves, we can go on a little run here, man, and make some things happen."'

'"It feels pretty good right now," Ryan said with a smile.'

'Alright, well obviously we didn't do much of anything well enough to win today, so we've just got to do a better job, turn the page here. We think we're a better team than we showed today but we just didn't do anything well enough today. So, we'll get back to work and get ready for Cleveland.'

'"I think if you are less-than-disciplined in your personal approach, your team takes on the attitude of the coach," Kraft said, according to Phil Perry of CSNNE. "My guess is Rex probably loves that. That's why Rex is Rex. And that's why Bill is Bill."'

'During pre-game workouts, Bills safety Robert Blanton went out of his way to shove New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Prescott Rossi, a sports reporter and photographer in Rochester, captured the moment on video.'

'At the very least, Watkins will be out until Week 12 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. If he needs another surgery, he won't be ready to play again until 2017. With Watkins down, the Bills claimed wide receiver Justin Hunter off waivers. They play the New England Patriots in Week 4 and will do so with Robert Woods as their No. 1 wide receiver.'

'“Guys are playing extremely well. A real team effort. Played good team football on defense, and the same thing on offense,” head coach Rex Ryan said.'

'Taylor had one of his most impressive performances as the Bills starting quarterback against the New England Patriots (3-1), as he went 27-for-39, 246 yards pass, one passing touchdown, and 28 yards rushing.'

'Naturally, Buffalo head coach Rex Ryan opened his post game press conference giving his trademark Bill Belichick impression.'

'He's not going to put up huge numbers every week, but he brings stability to the quarterback position. That's something the Bills haven't had in years. He's a big reason why the Bills have rattled off two straight wins against tough opponents.'

'“I got news for you. Garoppolo’s not Tom Brady either,” Ryan said. “He’s not even close.”'

'“Satisfying, but let’s face it, they had a player out, and we had our team. We expected to win,” Ryan said. “I’ve got news for you — Garoppolo’s not Tom Brady, either. It ain’t close. He’s a good player, but there’s only one Tom Brady.”'

'Mitchell came to his quarterback’s defense and exchanged several shoves with Blanton before several more Bills jumped into the brouhaha, which was quelled by several coaches.'