Archives for September 2017

'This week’s matchup features two of the top three defenses in the NFL after one week of the regular season. Buffalo is ranked second, Carolina third. The Bills gave up one touchdown to the Jets last Sunday. The Panthers surrendered only 3 points at San Francisco in their opener.'

'“Yeah, I acknowledge that they’re the next opponent, they’re certainly a good opponent. We respect the heck out of every opponent, and Carolina has a talented, talented football team. I really appreciate the time that I spent there, great people around that organization, and it’ll be a huge challenge for us to go down there, it’s their home opener. But I also know the work we have to put in this week, so that’s where my focus really is right now,” McDermott said.'

'The Oakland Raiders had placed Jenkins on their injured-reserve list on Sept. 2, when they trimmed their roster to 53, and released him two days later via an injury settlement.'

'That leaves the Bills with only two players on IR: receiver Jeremy Butler and tight end Keith Towbridge.'

'Rick Dennison, Taylor's third coordinator since he became the Bills' starter in 2015, finally incorporated some moving-pocket plays Sunday. Not coincidentally, it happened after Taylor spoke with Dennison on the sideline about taking advantage of some opportunities the quarterback saw with the way the Jets' defensive ends were concentrating on containment.'

'McCoy looked explosive against a stingy run defense to begin his 2017 campaign. He'll face another good one in Week Two, as the Bills ground attack will square off against the Carolina Panthers defense, a group that allowed 3.4 yards per carry against the 49ers to begin the season.'

'The list includes six former Bills players: linebackers Cornelius Bennett (1987-1995) and Darryl Talley (1983-1994), center Kent Hull (1986-1996), offensive guard Ruben Brown (1995-2003), special-teams ace Steve Tasker (1986-1997), and wide receiver Terrell Owens (2009).'

'He was pretty bad at the start of the game but had improved marginally by halftime, when I went to bed.'

'Her song and video, "The Bills are Alive,’’ has collected more than 3,500 YouTube views since being posted last Saturday and is gaining steam following the team’s 21-12 Week 1 victory over the New York Jets.'

'Buffalo also added Malachi Dupre to their practice squad on Tuesday. The wide receiver was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2017 draft by the Green Bay Packers. Buffalo released undrafted free agent Daikiel Shorts from the practice squad to make room for Dupre.'

'Richie Incognito was named at left guard after earning an 89.3 grade. One reason the left guard was named to PFF's team of the week was due to his pass blocking. Incognito did not allow one pressure in Week 1.'

'The Panthers' star linebacker missed the final six games of the 2016 season, but didn't miss a beat in Week 1. Kuechly recorded seven total tackles and one interception against the 49ers. Kuechly may be the best linebacker Buffalo sees all season.'

'Former Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan made his debut on Monday Night Football. The results? Not so good according to most people on Twitter. Here are some of the best reactions to Ryan's Monday Night Football debut.'

'Offensive line. The Bills' offensive line needs some work. They had some good moments Sunday, but there were times when the line couldn't open holes for McCoy or adequately protect Taylor. They weren't terrible, but they need to be more consistent.'

'Jenkins enters his fifth season after being selected by Miami in the fourth round of the 2013 draft. He joins a thin linebacker group consisting of three rookie backups, including Tanner Vallejo, who is sidelined by a knee injury.'