Archives for January 2, 2018

‘The buzz from New Year’s Eve hasn’t worn off for the Bills, or their fans. The organic nature of the celebrations – both in the locker room and among fans spread throughout the country – were captured on video and widely shared on social media.’

‘The Bills’ defense closed the regular season ranked 26th in yards allowed and 18th in points allowed. It was 29th against the run and 20th against the pass.’

‘McDermott said he has discussed adding a running back to the active roster with General Manager Brandon Beane, but no decision on that has been made yet.’

‘“I know what it means to him,” Reeder said of Williams making the postseason for the first time in his 12-year career. “It couldn’t happen to a better guy. He’s a quality guy, a quality football player and a quality individual. He’s a guy I loved coaching, and I’m glad I got the opportunity to be around him and coach him.”‘

‘”Ralph would be over the moon,” Mary Wilson said Monday from her Florida home. “He’d be so happy for the fans and for Buffalo. And with all the good things that are happening in Buffalo right now in the community, this puts an exclamation mark on it. I think this is a picture of the future for the organization.”‘

‘No matter how hard he tried Monday, no matter how many ways it was explained, Dalton couldn’t fully grasp why Bills fans went bonkers after his touchdown toss. He didn’t just help the Bills into the playoffs. He lifted an entire community. He did something no Buffalo player had done in 18 years: He restored hope in a long-suffering fan base.’

‘In the 24 hours since the 1st donation came in, over 2500 donors and just over $57,000 and counting! Last update for the night! I will update tomorrow. We can’t thank y’all enough!’

‘When we landed, they said that, the pilot I think came on the intercom and said that the tower said congratulations to the flight control so that was pretty cool, and then to see the fans – incredible experience. I’ve been around a little bit before but nothing like that, nothing like the first half hour after the game in the locker room [with] that type of environment, that type of situation, and then also when we got back – let’s not forget it was minus-six degrees on my dashboard and it wasn’t 8:00 PM. It was 2:00 AM and there’s little kids out there. It was pretty neat.’

‘Well, we have some guys on the staff that have been to the playoffs too. I think, generally, you’ve been successful so you need to prepare like you do. Have the excitement of playoffs, have the excitement of getting the chance to extend your season, but still understand you prepare the same way you have all year. You try to keep a level head about that. I think our guys are mature enough in that regard. They’ll prepare and they’ll get ready, but know it’s a thrill and it’s an honor for us to have an extra game.’

‘FB Patrick DiMarco: Catch. The. Ball. The Bills have failed twice in the last three weeks of the season to secure an onside kick that would wrap up a victory. DiMarco had that chance Sunday, but the ball bounced off him and led to a Miami recovery, giving the Dolphins a chance at a victory that would have redefined painful.’

‘Catalon, who worked Bills preseason games with former Steve Tasker, had a very strong game.’

‘”Having grown up in Western New York, I was acutely aware that people back home were on pins and needles scoreboard watching throughout the game,” said Hoard, who has been with the Bengals since 2011. “We were frequently watching not only knowing the Bengals could knock the Ravens out but propel Buffalo in. That was a major part of the broadcast.”‘

‘The most expensive was $14,807 to sit in EverBank Stadium’s East Suite. The proletariat prices ranged considerably less, though still not necessarily for the weak of heart. They start at $214 for standing room and quickly escalate to $326 and up to sit in lower and upper seats. The cost of a ticket to sit closer to the field ranged from $559 to $2,992.’

‘I’d like to hear your stories.’