Archives for September 2017

'In 1961, Billy Atkins led the AFL with 10 interceptions. However, he did not return any for a touchdown, with his longest return going 29 yards. Here is where it gets fun: He had a 39-yard field goal that year, as well as a 56-yard rushing touchdown — the only touchdown of his career. Yet, he had more interceptions than he had rushing attempts (2) that season.'

' “I’m going to be in that position again, maybe even this week, farther down the line, but when my time comes I’ll be prepared and I’ll make that catch,’’ said Jones as he addressed the media on Wednesday at the team’s practice facility.'

'“He’s got an ankle right now, won’t practice today,” coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday morning. “It’s a sprain, that’s what we know today. I am concerned, but it’s day-to-day at this point. We have to make sure we have a contingency plan in place.”'

'"I think you're going to get a little bit of a bigger sample size, if that makes sense," Matthews said. "You guys study football. I don't think there's been any big, like, receiving games through the first two weeks of the season. And I watch, so I know that, for a fact. So I think you need to give it a little more time before you start saying, you know, what's what and who's who, if that makes sense."'

'"I hadn't heard that yet," McCoy said. "I guess he gets blamed for everything. I don't think so. Tyrod's a hell of a player, man. He makes plays. Without him, we would have had no shot last week. He made some plays when things weren't blocked well and he got out of it."'

'In addition to Dareus and Glenn, defensive end Shaq Lawson will not practice on Wednesday due to a nerve contusion. McDermott said he is considered day-to-day. The Bills are also giving rest days to both LeSean McCoy and Lorenzo Alexander. Defensive tackle Jerel Worthy is still in the concussion protocol.'

'“Just you saying it, it is something that fans will have their opinions and all that. But I know it’s a tough position to play, quarterback is. It’s very easy to say how to play it from up in the stands or watching on film. When you’re in those live moments things are flying. It’s tough,” Peterman said.'

'“Yeah definitely, we’re going to have to pick and choose when we go down the field and be able to just go down the field,” Taylor said. “We have the players to do it."'

'Coleman’s signing could be a red flag in terms of Dareus’ health.'

'I think the Bills have a really hard time putting points on the board in this one. The Broncos are rolling and, despite entering a tough environment, I think they are able to take control of the game with their ability to shut down the run. Final score: 24-7.'

'“Whoa,” McCoy said when asked to give his thoughts on the Broncos defense during a conference call with reporters Wednesday. “They’re a good group. They play well together from the secondary down to the defensive linemen. They cover well and they’re an aggressive group. They’re a top defense for a reason.”'

'This is a difficult game to predict. This will serve as the Broncos’ first road game of the 2017 season. Along with an injury to Broncos starting left tackle Garett Bolles, the Broncos offense may suffer from an inability to run the ball against the Bills’ defensive line. This could be a low-scoring affair if the Broncos do not get out to a fast start. In the end, the winner will be the team that can create scoring opportunities after turnovers, or the team who’s defense can score some points. Both defenses will confuse and frustrate these young quarterbacks. Look for the Broncos to eek out a win, 13-10.'

'“Stay true to our keys, our identity. If we get down in the game, just stick with it,” he explained on a conference call with Denver media. “The Cowboys kind of went to the passing game too early. They stopped them a couple times in the running game, and they got down in points. The Broncos, man, they’re a tough group, they really are. I think you just have to keep being consistent, running your plays and you have to keep true to your identity. You can’t change because of how the game is going. They’ll make plays; they’re a good defense. They’re gonna make plays, you just have to keep at it.”'

'There’s only one way to beat that sort of defense, quarterback Trevor Siemian said Wednesday, and that’s to match the Bills' physicality. On the road, Siemian said, the Broncos must find a way to create a push up front and run the ball.'

'"… I had the chance to go against Trevor [Siemian] a year ago when I was with the Panthers [in" target="_blank"> the opening game of the year. I was impressed with him then. I continue to be impressed. He's smart. He does a lot in-between plays in terms of at the line of scrimmage. He knows where to go with the football based on coverage looks. He gets in and out of plays at the line. He's efficient. They’re very efficient that way."'