‘”Just trying to feel it out,” Dareus said. “It’s such a different experience. I thought that Buffalo was home and I’m just extremely happy for everything I’ve done there and everything they’ve done for me in the organization. I appreciate everything. I appreciate my friends that I’ve made since the time I’ve been there. The guys I left back just close, dear family and life long friends. At the same time, it’s a business and this is where I am and I am thoroughly happy just to be a Jag. It feels good to be wanted.”‘
Archives for October 31, 2017
Zay Jones calls Bills QB Tyrod Taylor ‘one of the most dominant playmakers in NFL’
‘”You never know what happens with 5 out there,” Jones said. “He’s one of the most dominant playmakers in the National Football League. When he escapes the pocket or things seem to break down, he makes broken plays complete. It’s just something that he’s blessed with and why he’s at this level. You always have to stay ready, always have to stay on your toes.”‘
Buffalo Bills legend Thurman Thomas can pinpoint when team turned corner
‘The date Thomas replied with was the day the Bills officially hired McDermott. From the moment McDermott joined the team, he went to work to change the culture at One Bills Drive. “Trust the process” and “defend our dirt” have become popular phrases during McDermott’s brief tenure and it’s apparent that the current roster and at least one Bills legend has bought in to McDermott turning the franchise around.’
Buffalo Bills dominate Raiders: 9 reasons to be encouraged, 1 reason to worry
‘Buffalo’s offensive line may have had a few penalties called against them, but the unit was terrific against the Raiders on Sunday. The unit opening helped LeSean McCoy average 5.6 yards per carry on Sunday and kept Tyrod Taylor upright. Buffalo’s quarterback was not sacked once against the Raiders. Taylor obviously avoided a few possible sacks with his mobility, but Buffalo’s line had another strong performance against Oakland.’
McDermott: Tate celebration is what Bills team is all about
‘“What a neat thing, it gives me chills just going back and looking at that. We showed that in a team meeting a few minutes ago. In 20 years or so around the NFL, I don’t know if I’ve seen that type of thing,” McDermott said.’
Waving the Bills flag high: 86-year-old superfan’s video goes viral
‘A diehard, 86-year-old Buffalo Bills fan emerges from her porch to celebrate the team’s thumping of the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. She rushes around the driveway waving a team flag.’
Why the Buffalo Bills’ success might be a good thing for the Sabres
‘As mentioned, the off-season moves by the Bills didn’t get many excited. But so far, they’re working, and the team has taken on a more business-like, no-nonsense appearance. Sabres fans, watching the team start 3-7-2, can only hope this is contagious within the organization, and that the moves made by the NHL club over the off-season will bear similar fruit as time proceeds.’
Upon Further Review: Sean McDermott, Bills setting the standard for rebuilding in NFL
‘The foremost priority has involved changing the culture. The former Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator has convinced players to buy into his “One-11th” mantra, which means each member of a unit has to focus on doing his respective job while remembering that he is part of a group, and his contribution leads to the greater good.’
First-year coach McDermott draws praise for Bills 5-2 start
‘”I’m happy for the fans of this team, that they’ve gotten what they so long have desired and yearned for, for so long,” McDermott added. “I know I don’t show that emotion all the time up here but, yeah, I’m pumped up about that.”‘
Bills win after moving on from DT Dareus
‘All McDermott would say about the move after the Bills beat Oakland 34-14 Sunday was: “Look, I really appreciate all the time and effort that Marcell put into this team, and really, we wish him well. Those things are never easy, especially the timing and everything. The players, I thought, handled it extremely well and came out with the right mindset today to take care of what they needed to take care of. But we wish Marcell nothing but the best.”‘
Reaction to Tate play shows character of this Bills team
‘”We were flowing, we were in the moment of the game, and other things,” head coach Sean McDermott said of his team’s reaction at his press conference this afternoon. “You don’t see that everyday around the NFL. You don’t see that everyday around professional sports. I go to my son’s game on the weekend, and you see some of that which is so authentic and pure and just raw. Just guys loving to play the game, that’s what’s right about sports, professional sports. There’s still heart, there’s still soul, there’s still spirit involved in it. I love that part.”‘
Eric Wood says McDermott different than past coaches
‘”I don’t know if we’ve ever had a coach that stresses the day to day improvement like he has. No coach has talked as much about the culture we’re trying to create. Guys just come in, recognize it, and adapt.’
McDermott taking the labels off his players
‘”It was pretty special. Getting contributions from everyone on the roster. A total team effort. Trae Elston filling in for Poyer, Jordan Mills, Khari Lee, guys that aren’t even playing. Unselfish guys, not necessarily household names. What we’ve been able to do is take label off of players, they’re not backups, they are our players.”‘
Milano trying to take advantage of his opportunity in Buffalo
‘”I think I’ve been doing a solid job so far,” Milano said. “There’s a lot of things I’ve got to correct, as we all do, but to come in and make some plays definitely felt good.’
McDermott’s way
‘I can be somewhat cynical about culture taking precedence over talent, but right now it is working for Sean McDermott and this Bills team.’