‘”We feel it, we hear it,” McCoy said. “It makes us more together, I think. I guess because of the moves maybe, like, ‘oh, they’re trying to tank and get more picks.’ I mean, it’s how you look at it. As players, you know, we come here every day for hours trying to win. Hearing the ‘tanking’ word, it can rub you the wrong way if you let it, because you know how much hard work you put into it, training, offseason working out. During the season, the hits, all the maintenance you do on your body. The tanking word, you can take it a negative way.”‘
Archives for October 2017
Bills: Taylor Taylor & Deonte Thompson go way back
‘“Yeah, he’s the same, he’s the same guy since I met him in high school,” Taylor said.’
Behind enemy lines: Bills – Raiders Q&A with Oakland beat reporter Matt Kawahara
‘I’ll say they do enough for a 24-20 Raiders win.’
5 things to watch as the Bills host the Raiders
‘Bunch of LeSean: LeSean McCoy rushed for 91 yards last week against Tampa. Not as important as his two touchdowns, the first two of his season. McCoy has said multiple times throughout his slow start that scoring and strong play usually comes in “bunches.” Oakland has the 19th-best rushing defense coming into the game, allowing 113.9 yards-per-game. Let’s see if Shady is right.’
Friday’s Oakland Coverage
Khalil Mack’s brother, a UBuffalo linebacker, gets to watch in person on Sunday (East Bay Times)
Former Raider Lorenzo Alexander highlights Bills stingy defense (East Bay Times)
Raiders’ defense still looking for its 1st interception of the season (San Francisco Chronicle)
Raiders’ Marshawn Lynch practices at high school during suspension (San Francisco Chronicle)
TJ Carrie proves himself Raiders’ most versatile cornerback (Las Vegas Review Journal)
Raiders RB Marshawn Lynch suits up with his high school team (Las Vegas Review Journal)
5 things to watch when the Bills play the Raiders Sunday (Las Vegas Review Journal)
Barber: Raiders’ offensive line needs to roll vs. Bills (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
Bowman wanted to make impact with Raiders and did just that (AP)
Downing: Raiders offense found groove, overcame growing pains (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Marshawn Lynch returns to Oakland Tech, practices with Bulldogs (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Raiders Moved Cooper Around to Get Him More Involved (KNTV-TV)
Elijah Hood: “It’s Time To Show What You’ve Been Practicing” (Raiders.com)
Raiders Coordinators Look Ahead To Buffalo (Raiders.com)
By The Numbers: A Look At Marquette King’s Excellent Start To 2017 (Raiders.com)
Oakland Raiders Week 8 Injury Report: Karl Joseph Misses Thursday Practice (Raiders.com)
Derek Carr Named FedEx Air Player Of The Week (Raiders.com)
Tank-talk motivates Bills in preparing to host Raiders
‘”Just to hear the outside noise, people who don’t really know this team, don’t really know us as individuals, and they were already calling our season a tank.”‘
AP source: Bills grant Boldin permission to pursue trade
‘Though Boldin has permission to speak to teams, the Bills would have to approve any trade offer.’
Raiders-Bills Capsule
‘With 3-0 home record, Bills haven’t opened 4-0 at Orchard Park, New York, since 1995. Bills won first four “home” games in 2011, including one at Toronto.’
Week 8 Game Scout: Raiders at Bills
‘Bills, 27-24.’
Anquan Boldin considering return, Bills tell agent OK to shop him
‘In a letter obtained by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bills granted Tom Condon, agent for the 14-year veteran of the NFL, permission to speak with other teams “for the sole purpose of discussing a trade for Anquan.”‘
Anquan Boldin looking to come out of retirement, but doesn’t want to play for Bills
‘The one caveat with any trade talks is that Condon is only supposed to talk to NFL teams that are in close “proximity to Boldin’s home and family.”‘
Bills, Raiders both dealing with injuries in secondary
‘For the Bills, cornerback EJ Gaines (hamstring) and safety Jordan Poyer (knee) both missed practice for a second straight day. Head coach Sean McDermott once again declared them both day-to-day and said their status for Sunday hasn’t been determined yet. Bills guard Richie Incognito also missed his second practice in a row with an ankle injury, but McDermott indicated it was more precautionary and that it was part of the plan for the week after Incognito suffered the injury during last week’s 30-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.’
Boldin wants to play again; Bills give permission to seek trade
‘It’s unknown what type of compensation the Bills would be asking for in return for Boldin.’
Week 8: Bills vs. Raiders
‘Raiders 31, Bills 28.’
Bills Life: Mark your calendars: Eric Wood’s Flights and Bites
‘Bills center Eric Wood is hosting his third annual Flights and Bites event in downtown Buffalo on Monday, Nov. 13, in support of The Eric Wood Fund and The Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation. Join Wood for a night of fun including, flights, food, auctions and a chance to see him test out his vocal talent with the band. For more information on how you can get involved, please visit here.’