‘McDermott added of the Pats domination of Buffalo for the past 17 years, “I understand that’s been a part of the past, and I respect the past. It’s one day at a time, it’s building towards what we’re trying to become. They’ve been to where we’re trying to get to, and they’ve been there for a long time.”’
Archives for November 30, 2017
Gronkowski back to his old self after injury-laden season with Patriots
‘”I don’t know if anybody has ever stopped him,” Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott said.’
Bills know 16 points again this week won’t cut it against Patriots
‘“They’re always overlooked because they put up so many points on offense,” Bills left guard Richie Incognito said. “I really do think that they don’t get enough credit.”’
Jerry Sullivan: Welcome to your nightmare, the Pats
‘The Pats haven’t lost a meaningful game to the Bills in the second half in the Brady era. The one loss came in the 2014 finale, when the Patriots had wrapped up home field in the playoffs and rested several starters. Brady played a half. The win certainly wasn’t heroic enough to stop Doug Marrone from walking off the job as Bills coach three days later.’
Zay Jones’ viral stunt video feels like redemption after rough start to rookie season
‘For Jones, the unexpected positive publicity has been a nice way to symbolize his progress this season, countering the discussion of his struggles and dropped passes that were weekly talking points during a rough start to his rookie season.’
Bills Notebook: Benjamin expects to play again this season, Glenn’s status gets murkier
‘The injury news isn’t as promising for left tackle Cordy Glenn, who didn’t practice again Wednesday and doesn’t look to be any closer to returning to the lineup. Coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday the team does not have a timetable on when – or if – Glenn will return, which is a departure from the “day to day” designation he had previously used.’
Rex Ryan says order to bench Tyrod Taylor last season led to his firing
‘”When I was approached last year – knowing I wasn’t going to be there, all that type of stuff – and I was told to bench Tyrod Taylor, I’m like, there’s no way. I’m not doing it,” Ryan said. “So you might as well fire me now because I’m not doing it. And I thought it was the wrong move, it sent the wrong message to the locker room – we’re not going to play him because we’re out of it, but it’s OK to play you. How’s that guy going to feel? Well, they went out and got beat by the Jets’ JV team.”‘
What He Said: McDermott on injuries, the process and the Patriots’ dominance
‘Yeah, injury-wise, all these guys, for the most part are day-to-day. Starting with Kelvin; Cordy, really no timetable on Cordy, he’s the one exception at this point, really no timetable, he continues to work through it. Having said that, Mike Tolbert, Nick O’Leary, Eddie Yarbrough and John Miller, all day-to-day and will not practice today. Limited will be Jordan Matthews and Charles Clay.’
What They Said: Tyrod Taylor, LeSean McCoy, Tre’Davious White on Patriots’ success, challenge ahead
‘Like I said, they’re just very sound and disciplined in the things they do; give you multiple looks, but you can count on those guys being in the right place at the right time. You’ve got to be able to sustain drives and put up points, finish with 7’s of course, because their offensive side puts up a bunch of points week in and week out.’
Struggling Bills WR Jordan Matthews has been a disappointment
‘When he came to Buffalo in the trade that sent cornerback Ronald Darby to Philadelphia during training camp, Matthews was looked upon as a player who would help offset the departure of Sammy Watkins who, that same day, was dealt to the Rams. Instead, he has been a vast disappointment as he has just 24 catches for 268 yards and a touchdown in nine games for Buffalo.’
NFL executive says Buffalo Bills are perfect fit for Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield
‘”Mayfield isn’t as athletic as Tyrod Taylor but he’s a much better passer,” said the NFL executive. “I think he would be the starter as soon as he arrived.”‘
Patriots TE, Buffalo native Rob Gronkowski breaks down Buffalo chicken wing scene
‘”Anything in Buffalo for real,” Gronkowski said. “Everyone’s always like, ‘Well, what’s the spot?’ Tell you the truth, everyone always says Duff’s or Anchor Bar, but I’ve never even been to Duff’s in my life. It’s crazy. So I actually want to try Duff’s wings. Anywhere in Buffalo you can go down there. I usually go to Amherst Ale House, but anywhere in Buffalo you can go to the corner store and they always have good wings. And good blue cheese. The blue cheese is crucial, too.”‘
What Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin said about his knee injury
‘”That’s all that kept coming through my head, thinking about my ACL,” Benjamin said Wednesday. “I didn’t hear a pop so that made me feel a little good about it. Then I was able to walk off the field, so that made me feel good about it too.”‘
Bills’ Sean McDermott acknowledges ‘headache’ and lack of sleep preparing for Patriots
‘”That’s why I wake up at three o’clock in the morning,” McDermott said. “They do a great job with building their football team, whether it’s through the draft or late free agency signings. They find pieces that fit what they’re trying to do and they’re very strategic. Nick Caserio I know well, does a great job on the personnel side. And then their coaching staff does a phenomenal job. Obviously it’s led by one of the greats of all time.”‘
What Patriots’ Bills Belichick had to say about Sean McDermott’s Buffalo Bills
‘”This is really a Buffalo team that is playing well,” Belichick said. “They’re good in all three phases of the game. Coach McDermott has done a great job with that program. They’re tough. They take the ball away. They have a good running game. Tough quarterback. Good skill players. Good in the kicking game. They’re really a solid football team.”‘