‘As long as the Bills are “in the hunt,” there’s also the haunting possibility McDermott’s QB switch will be among the vital reasons they miss the postseason an 18th straight season.’
Archives for November 2017
Three up, three down following Buffalo’s Week 12 win over Kansas City
‘TE Charles Clay: His four catches and 60 receiving yards both led the team. Clay also earned a positive grade for his run blocking from PFF. He played 64 percent of the offensive snaps as he continues to fight through a knee injury that has made him a limited practice participant.’
CBS’ Gumbel and Green are solid, efficient and entertaining in Bills victory
‘The announcers were as solid and efficient as Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor in the Bills’ 16-10 win over the Chiefs Sunday so I’d be fine if we’d hear them call another game or two this season.’
What He Said: Sean McDermott on challenge of Patriots, E.J. Gaines, improved defense
‘You know, you start with the run defense. Mindset, number one, and then the run defense. Gap integrity, technique, good assignment, being 1/11th of the defense – that’s really where it starts. You guys have heard me talk about that when you’ve asked me where have the problems been in the run defense. That’s really where it started up front.’
What They Said: OC Dennison, DC Frazier on Bills’ win, adjustments and steadying the ship
‘Yeah, they did a good job. There’s a few things, obviously, when you come out of a game, you want to see some – we need to sharpen up some techniques, but they did a good job. [We] used a lot of different schemes early and had to switch. They were running through some gaps so we had to change some things up but I think they did a great job adjusting. Battling in [protection], pass pro, kept them off Tyrod [Taylor]. He went down three times but I think they could’ve been avoided.’
Maiorana: A much-needed Bills win, but now, the reality of the Patriots to confront
‘But let me, the guy lovingly referred to as Ebenezer, remind Bills fans of the dose of reality that will arrive at New Era Field Sunday afternoon in the person of Tom Brady and the rest of those dastardly, despicably evil New England Patriots.’
How Sean McDermott kept the Buffalo Bills together to snap losing streak against Chiefs
‘”There’s going to be moments,” McDermott said then. “There’s always moments. Even in great years that we’ve all had over the course of our careers, there’s always a kick in the gut, whether it’s a two or three-game losing streak, whether it’s an injury we didn’t anticipate … And you have to be able to manage the storms as a leader in this case the head coach to pull your team through that.”‘
Buffalo Bills upset KC Chiefs: 8 reasons to be encouraged, 2 reasons to worry
‘The Bills came away with the win on Sunday, but it didn’t come easy. Buffalo only scored 16 points against one of the NFL’s worst offenses. Some of this falls on lack of execution, but a lot of it was due to play-calling. Rick Dennison’s play-calling was very predictable on Sunday and it led to many 3rd and long situations for Buffalo. Dennison’s play-calling needs to be a lot better over the Bills’ final five games.’
Buffalo Bills injury report: Update on wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin’s knee
‘The Bills came out of the game against the Chiefs without any other new injuries to speak of.’
EJ Gaines making snaps count, labeled as “someone you can count on” by Bills coaches
‘He’s not the stud-rookie in cornerback Tre’Davious White. He’s not a fan favorite like Jordan Poyer. He hasn’t led the NFL in points like Micah Hyde. It’s steady as she goes for Gaines, and that’s just how Buffalo (6-5) defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier likes it.’
Bills: Travaris Cadet receiving praise of coaches, teammates
‘”Well obviously he’s done a good job the last couple of weeks running the ball. He understands what we’re trying to do running the ball and throwing it, he’s got good ball skills. I think he’s done a really good job fitting in and doing what we’ve asked him to do,” offensive coordinator Rick Dennison said.’
Kelvin Benjamin has a meniscus tear; full McDermott presser video
‘”(Benjamin) is working hard with trainers. He’s day-to-day moving forward this week and we’ll see how the week unfolds,” McDermott said.’
Bills plug leaks on defense with Brady, Patriots up next
‘After staggering through three games in which they gave up 135 points and an average of 414 yards, the Bills rediscovered a semblance of their early season stoutness against the Chiefs. Buffalo limited Kansas City to 236 yards of offense and 14 first downs, and it sealed the victory on cornerback Tre’Davious White’s late interception of Alex Smith.’
Bills reveal receiver Benjamin has torn knee cartilage
‘McDermott continues to list Benjamin as day to day.’
It’s Taylor again … at least for Bills’ next game
‘Contrary to his belief, it wasn’t the right thing for the team as Peterman’s five interceptions sent the Chargers on their way to a 54-24 thrashing of the Bills. Had Taylor started, the score wouldn’t have been as bad, but it’s unlikely the Bills would have won because, even in their victory over the Chiefs with Taylor back at the helm, their offense is mostly dreadful.’