‘“Everyone is there usually with a coffee in one hand and Labatt Blue in the other,” Leathersich said. “It’s the only bar in the city where you can get a Labatt Blue.”’
Archives for December 2017
The Bills weren’t the only team that passed several times on Tom Brady
‘The truth is, the Patriots got extremely lucky with Brady because no one in the NFL – not a single scout, general manager, personnel director, or coach – envisioned that he’d ever be more than a backup in the NFL, or perhaps a middling starter, given his college resume.’
It’s a different Bills team, but should we expect a different result against the Patriots?
‘Patriots 31, Bills 20.’
Bills vs. Patriots: How to watch, listen, plus things to know before kickoff
‘LeSean McCoy’s 74 touchdowns since 2010 are second only to Gronkowski’s 76.’
Can Bills beat the odds vs. Patriots?
‘With a victory, he will have beaten the Bills 27 times, breaking the tie with Brett Favre (26 over Detroit) for the most wins by a quarterback over one team. He’s also thrown for more touchdowns against Buffalo (66) than any other opponent and more 300-yard passing games (10) against the Bills than any other NFL team.’
Pollock: Patriots’ defense playing much better than in September
‘“I have a lot of respect for our opponent, but it doesn’t change how we approach every week. The standard that we set for ourselves, remains the same every week. We focus on what we do. There’s only so many things you can control, so that’s what we focus on.”’
How did Buffalo Bills land Micah Hyde in free agency? Ask the Green Bay Packers
‘”It was eye opening,” Hyde said. “It was like somebody stabbed me in my back because I still had to play for that team for the next whatever. But I played my best football I’ve ever played. Maybe when I get stabbed in my back it makes me play a little better. It was frustrating at the time, but God has a plan and it all worked out for me.”‘
Patriots notebook: Stephon Gilmore happy to head back to first NFL home to face Bills
‘“It was good,” Gilmore said of his time with the Bills. “It was the first team that believed in me, drafted me. I met a lot of good people around there, a lot of good people in that town. It was a good experience.”’
Bills go big game hunting vs, Patriots
‘For a frenzied Buffalo football fandom (they don’t call ’em the Bills Mafia for nothing) that hasn’t seen its team participate in a playoff game this millennium, Sunday afternoon’s game with the Patriots at New Era Field may very well qualify.’
Patriots notebook: Taylor made to extend plays
‘“His ability to extend plays, I would say, is just as concerning or dangerous and tough to defend as him actually pulling the ball down and running with it. That’s a problem, too. But extending the play and throwing it is, I’d say, as big or probably a bigger problem.”’
Sunday’s New England Coverage
The personal stories behind the Patriots’ customized cleats (Boston Globe)
To Tom Brady, offensive line deserves nothing but praise (Boston Globe)
It’s not just Gronk: Patriots offense has so many ways to hurt teams (Boston Herald)
Five things to watch (Boston Herald)
Patriots notebook: Stephon Gilmore happy to head back to first NFL home to face Bills (Boston Herald)
Sweep dreams (Boston Herald)
Tight-lipped Bill Belichick always sure to keep some tricks up his sleeve (Boston Herald)
Guregian: As undisputed champs, Patriots have relegated AFC East rivals to little more than sparring partners (Boston Herald)
Guregian: Well-traveled Patriots are back to their comfort zone: The road (Boston Herald)
New England Patriots injury news: DE Trey Flowers out in Week 13 vs. Buffalo Bills (Springfield Republican)
New England Patriots WR Bernard Reedy should relieve Danny Amendola of punt return duties (Springfield Republican)
New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills: Spread, prediction, analysis of Week 13 matchup (Springfield Republican)
Patriots’ Rex Burkhead also playing for ‘Team Jack’ on Sunday (Providence Journal)
Bills go big game hunting vs., Patriots (Brockton Enterprise)
Patriots notebook: Taylor made to extend plays (Brockton Enterprise)
Patriots: Running game has hit its stride (Worcester Telegram and Gazette)
Rich Garven’s NFL notes: Finishing fast is key for Patriots (Worcester Telegram and Gazette)
Patriots have history on their side against Bills (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)
Three reasons Pats had better take Bills seriously (Lawrence Eagle Tribune)
Patriots DE Flowers to miss Bills’ game (The Sports Xchange)
Patriots’ Trey Flowers out vs. Bills with injury to ribs (ESPN)
Bill Belichick’s soliloquy on punt protection proves he’s the ultimate football geek (CBS Sports)
Patriots’ Trey Flowers Out With Rib Injury For Week 13 Game Vs. Bills (NESN)
Where New Patriots Receiver Bernard Reedy Could Fit In On Special Teams (NESN)
Patriots Waive Ricky Jean Francois, Promote Receiver From Practice Squad (NESN)
NFL Rumors: Patriots Adding Geneo Grissom To 53-Man Roster Ahead Of Bills Game (NESN)
Patriots Vs. Bills Preview: Will Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski Torch Buffalo Again? (NESN)
Curran’s Patriots-Bills Preview: Bills due? Patriots do (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots downgrade 2 players to out vs. Bills (WEEI-AM)
Patriots make multiple roster moves heading into Sunday’s matchup vs. Bills (WEEI-AM)
Patriots vs. Bills: 3 keys to the game, fun facts, prediction (WEEI-AM)
Tom Brady explains his ‘My Cause, My Cleats’ initiative for this weekend (WEEI-AM)
Patriots-Bills Week 13 News, Notes & Fun Facts (WBZ-FM)
Patriots Make A Series of Roster Transactions (Patriots.com)
My Cause, My Cleats: Your Patriots chosen charities (Patriots.com)
Joe B: 5 things to watch for in Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots (12/2/17)
‘The last time McDermott’s defense went up against the Patriots, it was back in 2013 when he was the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers — a game that his team ended up winning. So, I went back and charted how McDermott played Brady and the results put him firmly on #TeamCoverage. Brady dropped back a total of 45 times (including plays that resulted in penalties). The Panthers sent four or fewer rushers at Brady 35 of those 45 plays — a whopping 78-percent of dropbacks. Of those 45 attempts, the Panthers were able to bring him down for a sack twice and hurried him seven times.’
What they’re saying: Bills-Patriots game predictions
‘The Bills were impressive in winning at Kansas City, but their defense isn’t good enough to beat New England – even at home. Look for a monster game from Tom Brady as the Pats continue to dominate the division.’
How to watch Patriots vs. Bills
‘Play-by-Play: Jim Nantz.’
Top 10 reasons to get fired up for Bills-Patriots Week 13
‘There’s nothing like a division matchup to get the Bills pumped up. When Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and company stroll into town this weekend, it’ll signify the first meeting between Buffalo and New England this season. A tale of two rivals, this game will be a battle on both sides. Time to circle the wagons.’