‘But if the opportunity presented itself and I had the right company, that unicorn-rare combination of designated driver and trauma counselor, here’s where I’d go, and what comfort food I’d soothe my nerves with as history unfolds.’
Archives for January 2018
Bills are underdogs, but there’s no way an upset of Jaguars is out of the question
‘Jaguars 20, Bills 13.’
Here’s how the Bills can beat the Jaguars in the AFC wild-card game
‘The Jaguars are a mediocre run defense, even with such a dominant front line that includes Marcell Dareus, Calais Campbell, and Malik Jackson, and playmaking linebackers like Paul Posluszny, Myles Jack, and Telvin Smith. Marcus Murphy and Mike Tolbert will probably share the rushing load, and it will be imperative for the Bills’ offensive line to get the job done because, unlike McCoy, neither of those two are going to be able to gain many yards on their own if the line breaks down.’
Bills vs. Jaguars: How to watch, listen, plus things to know before kickoff
‘The Jaguars finished with the second-most takeaways in the NFL with 33, one fewer than Baltimore and eight more than Buffalo (25).’
Livonia grad Bill Schuster draws Bills-Jaguars playoff game
‘Schuster, 59 and in his 18th season as an NFL official, worked his first game on Sept. 3, 2000 in Cleveland when the Browns hosted the Jacksonville Jaguars coached then by Tom Coughlin. Coughlin, a Waterloo native and two-time Super Bowl champion as coach of the New York Giants, is now executive vice president of football operations for the Jaguars.’
Will Shady be ready for Jags?
‘“The good thing about adversity and this team is that we’ve proved to be able to stay focused through the midst of whatever happens,” Taylor said. “We want the best for Shady. If he’s healthy, we want him absolutely to be out there playing and giving us his all. He’s a special playmaker; you miss him if he’s not out there, but at the same time, we can’t use it as an excuse. We’ll pick him up if he’s not out there.’
Buffalo Bills fans turn out in large numbers for Jacksonville Invasion party
‘Videos and photos on social media show that Bills fans have shown up to the Red Pinto Tailgate’s Jacksonville Invasion party in large numbers at Wing It.’
How Doug Marrone handled the noise leading up to game against Buffalo Bills
‘”I’m going to shoot everyone straight,” Marrone said. “This stuff happened so long ago, ok, there’s obviously been a lot of stuff out there. That stuff is done, over. I can’t put it any simpler than that. I’m not going to take away my primary responsibility to look back on a situation that occurred three years ago. If I do that, I shouldn’t be the coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.”‘
Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars national media Wild Card game predictions
‘I can’t say I’m too comfortable laying nine points with Blake Bortles, though, so we’re giving the Jags a touchdown-sized win.’
10 thoughts on how the Buffalo Bills match up with the Jacksonville Jaguars
‘But in a game in which both teams are so inexperienced, the results can be unpredictable. The Jaguars have a quarterback in Blake Bortles who threw more interceptions in the final two weeks of the season than Tyrod Taylor threw all season long. They also have a defense that has dominated throughout the year but has also been allowing big plays in bunches.’
Why Bills’ playoff game against Jaguars means a bit extra to DE Ryan Davis
‘The Jaguars cut Davis prior to the 2016 season. He landed in Dallas but his season ended due to a knee injury that required surgery. Davis eventually landed in Buffalo but not before enduring a trying year and a half. All the while, the Jaguars were building a defensive line that helped the team finish second in the league in sacks.’
17 best moments from Buffalo Bills’ drought-busting season
‘After winning their ninth game, Buffalo needed help from the Bengals. The team assembled in the locker room to watch Cincinnati’s attempt to tie or win the game late. Stephen Hauschka was able to record the moment that Andy Dalton connected with Tyler Boyd. The pure joy and excitement from the players was the ultimate highlight in an unbelievable season.’
Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Preview, odds and prediction for AFC Wild Card game
‘Bills 17, Jaguars 13.’
From Haiti for Shady: Bills have an unsung hero, and punches the clock
‘“I’ve been sleeping and getting rest,” he said when asked about the hype surounding the city of Buffalo. “I’ve been driving home and coming back to work. From the minute we got here (for training camp), our head coach said, ‘Trust the Process’ and we are. We’ve had ups and downs but we’ve stuck together.”’
Four things to OBSERVE against the Jaguars
‘Unfortunately, the “next man up” for the running back position is either a slow, trucking back who ran for 3.7 yards a carry or a practice squad signing that took seven handoffs this season.’