‘”Yeah, we did some good things in the game, I don’t want to look past that,” coach Sean McDermott said. “We did some good things, but we’re here to win the game. That’s what we’re working to do. We lost the game. It’s about winning and losing, it’s about winning football games. That’s what we’re here to do. We’re not here for moral victories.”‘
Archives for December 21, 2017
LeSean McCoy on playing Patriots: ‘It’s a challenge. Everybody likes challenges.’
‘”Hey, we know them, they know us. When you break down the last three years of tape on each other, you see small changes, but it’s almost similar. A lot of some guys are (still) there, a lot of the same plays, same calls, so you know what you’re getting. It’s just a matter of going out there and beating the guy in front of you.”‘
Pro Bowl voting can be ‘a joke sometimes,’ Bills RB Mike Tolbert says
‘”I think stuff like that, Pro Bowl voting, it comes from popularity from the fans and stuff like that,” he said. “You know, it’s the same thing with the Top 100. Last year, I think J.J. Watt was No. 30 or 35 or something like that and he played three games last year. So it’s one of those things where you appreciate it but you know it’s a joke sometimes.’
Jerry Sullivan: A big game for Bills, but not a must-win
‘In fact, if the Bills were going to split their remaining two games, it would be better to lose to the Pats than the Dolphins. The analytics site FiveThirtyEight calculates that they have a 44 percent chance to get in if they beat New England and lose to Miami, and a 60 percent chance if they lose Sunday but win at the Dolphins on New Year’s Eve.’
Bills Notebook: Tre’Davious White miffed about Pro Bowl snub, is ‘over’ Gronk’s cheap shot
‘“Just getting over it, man,” White said following practice Wednesday. “That week of, you know, it was just still lingering on me. As I got a chance to think about it man, that was just childish. It was childish. But you know, I got over it and I’m past that, man. I’m just focusing on winning.”’
Voice of the Fan: Fred Jackson is the personification of Buffalo
‘It’s funny that we fans cringe at the thought of Tyrod Taylor running all the time, because, I guess, people think he will get hurt. And yet he is the exact same size as Fred Jackson – 6-foot-1, 215 pounds – who for most of his career we thought was indestructible.’
Bill Belichick has a genuine respect for Bills’ pass defense
‘“It’s a hard thing offensively to deal with,” Belichick said. “It’s impressive how disciplined, how well-coached, how well-coordinated it is.”’
Tre’Davious White willing to forgive and forget the Gronk cheap shot
‘“I want him to be out there; I want to face the best guys,” said the ultra-confident first-round draft pick who is in the running for NFL defensive rookie of the year honors. “He missed the next game, but we want to see him. We want to get them at their best.”’
Bill Belichick’s 441-word explanation on why the Buffalo Bills’ secondary is so good
‘They’re around the ball a lot and they play it well. You’ve got to do a good job on the protections, you have to do a good job on the route distribution, technique, got to do a good job reading the coverage and making accurate throws.”‘
What Bills’ Sean McDermott had to say about former boss Jerry Richardson, Panthers
‘”I would go back to the core values that are instilled on a day-to-day basis by Mr. (Jerry) Richardson in the building,” McDermott. “We’ve tried to develop and communicate our core values here in Buffalo in a similar fashion. I really learned from a business standpoint how important those are. The people — that’s a very unique place. … One guy that definitely comes to mind in addition to the coaches is the first guy you see when you walk in the building — it’s Mr. (John) Coleman in front in the lobby.”‘
AFC playoff picture 2017: Who Buffalo Bills fans should root for in Week 16
‘If the Ravens lose another game, that opens the door for the Bills to make the playoffs at 9-7 with a win over the Dolphins in Week 17. It hurts the Ravens even more that the Colts are a common opponent with the Bills and a conference opponent.’
Tre White ready for Gronk, not revenge; why White believes he was a Pro Bowl snub
‘”It’s just getting over it, man,” White said. “I got a chance to think about it and it’s just it was childish and I got over it. I’m past that, I’m just focused on winning.”‘
McDermott: No moral victories, Bills won’t overlook Pats despite postseason scenarios
‘”We lost the game. It’s about winning and losing. It’s about winning football games. That’s what we’re here to do. We’re not here for moral victories,” McDermott said. “We did some good things, but we’re here to win the game.”‘
Tre’Davious White downplays his comments about Rob Gronkowski
‘The talented first-year corner, a key component to the NFL’s top secondary, was face down on the ground when the 6-foot-6-inch, 265-pound Gronkowski hammered the back of his helmet with a left forearm and elbow. Moments before, White had intercepted a Tom Brady pass intended for Gronkowski. The cornerback was out of bounds, and not anticipating a hit when the hulking tight end drilled him.’
For precocious Bills rookie Tre’Davious White focus is on getting even with Patriots, not Rob Gronkowski
‘Although White has struggled at times with certain matchups — two All-Pros, A.J. Green of the Cincinnati Bengals and Gronkowski, certainly provided rude introductions for the 5-foot-11, 192-pounder — he has already become a linchpin for the Bills defense.’