'The Bills were pathetic, almost from start to finish, a fitting display from a team that was pretty much doomed since mid-September when it lost its first two games in a span of five days. There was the tease of that four-game winning streak, but then they started playing good teams, and reality set in with consecutive losses to Miami, New England, and Seattle. Since then, they’ve been on life support, and the plug has now been pulled.'
Archives for December 12, 2016
Rex Ryan and Doug Whaley? If one goes, they should both go
'The vision laid out by Ryan when hired two years ago was to play offense with an efficient quarterback who would be complemented by a strong running game and an elite defense. The Bills, ranked No. 1 in rushing two years running, have gotten the running game part right. Until a day like Sunday when a line missing two starters couldn’t open a tin can let alone holes for Shady McCoy, who could’ve used better blocking or better snow tires.'
Tyrod Taylor may not have done enough to keep Bills' QB job
'This game will weigh heavily on the evaluation of coach Rex Ryan and Taylor. But if team owners Terry and Kim Pegula are really paying attention, they need to evaluate GM Doug Whaley’s work as well. Enough is enough.'
Steelers 27, Bills 20: Quarter by quarter recap
'WHAT WENT RIGHT: Nothing, really. The Bills had the ball twice and gained a mere 25 yards. The only positive is that they didn’t turn it over.'
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'No one can be surprised by the result, right? This is what the Bills do almost every time they have to face a quality opponent in a game they must win. They fail. They have one quality win all season, against New England, and even that was highly dubious with Jacoby Brissett at QB. They are 1-6 against teams who are still alive in the playoff race. Never mind the final score, this game was never really close, even when Ben Roethlisberger was personally trying to keep the Bills in it with three interceptions.'
Rex Ryan oblivious to possibility of Buffalo Bills firing him as early as Monday
'"No," Ryan said. "I'm focused on the team, guys. That's about the whole thing. I'm trying to win a game. Obviously it didn't go our way. That's where our focus is.'
Bills' Stephon Gilmore responds to Antonio Brown's 'Gilbert' comment following l
'Following Buffalo's 27-20 loss, Gilmore went on Instagram and called out Brown over the Gilbert comment while showing a photo of his interception in coverage against the receiver.'
Tyrod Taylor thinks Buffalo Bills' front office is behind him as quarterback
'The criticism of Taylor continues to grow louder. As the Bills fell to 6-7 and likely let their playoff hopes slip away in the process, it's fair to wonder whether the Bills would consider benching Taylor for rookie Cardale Jones to see what they have. Taylor, however, believes those at One Bills Drive are behind him as the quarterback.'
Le'Veon Bell outgains Bills by himself in 'disgusting' game for Buffalo defense
'"That is disgusting when you say that stat out loud," Hughes said. "We understand that is not what you can do to get to the playoffs. We got to be better. Today, the Pittsburgh Steelers were the better team, they came out and they executed on all phases and we didn't. We just got to come out and play better ball, especially late in the year when all the chips are on the table."'
Buffalo Bills could fire Rex Ryan in season; Anthony Lynn would be interim (report)
'Ryan is 14-14 in 28 games as the Bills head coach, and according to La Canfora, his relationship with general manager Doug Whaley has remained contentious. Ryan isn't the only one who has an uncertain future in Buffalo. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who has a club option on his contract for 2017, could follow Ryan out the door unless he play dramatically improve in the final four games of the season.'
Buffalo Bills injury report: DL Kyle Williams headlines Week 14 inactives
'Other inactives for the Bills include Cardale Jones, Jonathan Williams, Dez Lewis, Gerald Christian, Logan Thomas and Lerentee McCray.'
Buffalo Bills could be 'dark horse' for Tony Romo if they move on from Tyrod Taylor
'It remains to be seen whether a veteran quarterback like Romo, who could have multiple suitors, would seriously consider coming to Buffalo. The fact that the Bills are keeping an open mind on all of their options shows just how much Taylor has to prove starting on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.'
Rex's team puts forth embarrassing effort, keeping him would be the same
'I don’t think he’s all that bad of a guy, but Rex could, and should be out the door.'
Ryan’s, Taylor’s futures in doubt after another poor showing
'At 6-7 and showing no signs of improvement on either offense or defense, it would come as little surprise if Ryan is let go, either today, or at the end of the season, or if Taylor was relieved of his duties as starting quarterback and given his release rather than having the remainder of his five-year, $90 million contract he signed prior to the season picked up.'
Buffalo Bills Week 14 Report Card: Le'Veon Bell runs past Bills, Steelers win 27-20
'If Rex Ryan does get fired, this game will provide a good look at why he failed in Buffalo. The Bills didn't play well on defense and the offense was too shaky, particularly when passing the ball. Even the rushing attack, which is normally the Bills' strength, didn't get anything going against the Steelers defense.'