‘QB Tyrod Taylor – Snaps on the Field: 46/67 – Grade vs. Patriots: D+’
Archives for December 2017
Gronkowski suspension upheld, will sit for one game
‘The hit by Gronkowski was described by many as one of the dirtiest of the year, as it happened well after the whistle following Tre’Davious White’s interception in the fourth quarter. Since then, Gronkowski has apologized and said he lashed out because of a lingering frustration with officials for seven years of no calls on defenders holding him. Meanwhile, White remains in concussion protocol and his outlook for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts could be in doubt.’
New church service offered to Bills fans on game day
‘Church at the Game starts at 9:45 a.m. and should last about an hour. Everyone is invited to attend and several former Bills stars are expected to be at the service, including Jim Kelly.’
Bills place Lawson, Matthews on IR
‘Matthews, dealing with a knee injury for weeks, will end the season with 25 receptions for 282 yards and a touchdown.’
Bills put Matthews, Lawson on IR
‘Reilly was a fan favorite in the preseason. He caught 11 passes for 139 yards and had a touchdown against the Eagles that gave the Bills a late lead.’
Gronkowski appeal denied
‘The NFL and NFLPA jointly appointed appeals officer Derrick Brooks denied Gronkowski’s appeal. He will sit out New England’s game Monday night against the Dolphins.’
Lawson & Matthews to I-R; Bills elevate Capi & Reilly to active roster
‘A day after being called week to week with an ankle injury suffered on Sunday, Shaq Lawson’s season is over. Buffalo placed the pass rusher on injured reserve Tuesday with his ankle injury. Joining him on I-R is WR Jordan Matthews, who has tried to battle through a knee injury the past few games with limited success.’
Bills Today: Brown tallies fourth straight 100-tackle season
‘“That’s one of the things you look for in your middle linebacker in a 4-3 scheme,” said defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier. “A guy who can, when he has a chance, makes tackles directly at him. He can do it, but yet can make plays from tackle-to-tackle as well and sideline-to-sideline. Preston is one of those guys. He can run, and when he gets there knows how to finish plays.”’
‘Your actions were not incidental’: Rob Gronkowski gets 1-game suspension for vicious hit
‘”I feel bad for him, especially if it ends up where he has to miss a game because of what happened yesterday,” Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said. “He’s been playing so well for us, and you hate to see something like that happen. He’s a tough guy, he’ll do whatever he can to get back, but I mean, that concussion protocol, it’s pretty serious.’
Bucky Gleason: Bills’ balancing now and later comes down to faith … and a prayer
‘Now, with Taylor’s health a concern and availability this week against the Colts uncertain, McDermott could be in a different bind with his quarterbacks. Are they better off with Taylor in the game at less than 100 percent or should he return to Peterman with the idea he’s more suited for their immediate and overall plans?’
Jerry Sullivan: Pump the brakes on the Kirk Cousins talk
‘They’ve lived to regret the contracts of Marcell Dareus and Cordy Glenn. The Sabres have overspent for Ryan O’Reilly and Kyle Okposo. You could go back to Christian Ehrhoff. They’re probably having second thoughts about that generational wonder, Jack Eichel, as well.’
7 takeaways from Sean McDermott: Tyrod Taylor day to day with knee injury
‘”We’ll see. We’ll take it one day at a time right now,” McDermott said Monday afternoon. “Everything’s a little bit fluid right now. It’s Monday. We’re in the early stages of just, still, the medical evaluation and all that type of stuff, so we’ll just take it one day at a time.”‘
What They Said: Bills coordinators on loss, play-calling, Tyrod Taylor injury, facing Tom Brady
‘I just tried to use all the resources we have, I guess is the way to put it – especially against a group that I’ve played over the years, and they have a tendency to take away things that you do quite often. We were just trying to create some thought process on their side of the all, let the defense see some different things, and use all the resources that we have.’
Mark Gaughan’s Film Breakdown: Bills suffering chunk play drought
‘The Bills were 0 for 2 on passes that traveled more than 20 yards past the line of scrimmage against the Patriots. Tyrod Taylor missed deep for Deonte Thompson and Nathan Peterman missed deep to the end zone for Thompson.’
More Film Breakdown: Aside from getting Gronked, Bills D did job
‘Rob Gronkowski put on a clinic Sunday at New Era Field, up until his illegal hit on Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White near the end of the game.’