‘While White has received recognition for his play from many media outlets and was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year by Pro Football Focus, Lattimore has been a near-unanimous choice. The AP does not announce finalists in advance of the event.’
Archives for February 2, 2018
Patriots players, coaches hold Bills OC Daboll in highest regard
‘”Dabes was a great coach, one of my favorite coaches I ever had in the NFL,” Develin said. “Just a really personable guy and a very brilliant football mind. He understood our offense to a T and could really kind of give us any kind of knowledge that we needed to execute our job.’
Fourth-down analysis: Bills coach Sean McDermott fell on ‘safer’ side
‘Nevertheless, McDermott ranked 22nd on the “Aggressiveness Index” put out annually by Football Outsiders. The Aggressiveness Index rates how often a head coach goes for it on both fourth-and-1 and fourth-and-2 situations and factors in the rate when those situations happen from the opposition’s 31- to 39-yard lines.’
Bills belter Jennie Fagen is back with ‘Just Not the Pats’
‘And now that the Bills are out of contention after their first playoff appearance in 18 years, Fagen has turned her attention to Bills archrival the New England Patriots. And this time, for a sendup called “Just Not the Pats,” she has recruited some friends.’
What NFL execs told ESPN Insider about Kirk Cousins possibly joining Buffalo Bills
‘”Buffalo is an interesting one,” another exec said. “You have to consider that. They are on the upswing. There is positive there. Something worries me a little. They got rid of the other guy [Tyrod Taylor] so cold-heartedly when they benched him. That kind of worries me.”‘
All-pro DB Patrick Peterson says Tre White could be in next generation of top corners
‘“Man, I know a ton about Tre’Davious. Obviously, he went to LSU, the best institution in the land. He played well. Him and [Marshon] Lattimore probably had some of the best coming out parties as rookies that I’ve ever seen,” Peterson said. “For those guys to come into a system and be impactful, out of the gate, it’s pretty special. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing him continue to grow in his young career, and hopefully he continues doing the things he needs to do to be that next wave of great DBs.”’
Poyer, White comment on EJ Gaines’ posted photo suggesting Bills departure
‘Only playing in 11 games, Gaines had 59 tackles, nine passes defended and an interception. Gaines was graded an 86.6 by Pro Football Focus, the 13th-best corner in the NFL. Whether it’s in Buffalo or elsewhere, the 25-year-old is in line for a raise.’
Why Brian Daboll’s return to NFL is good for Alabama
‘”As a college program, it’s proving out to be the best,” former Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said of Alabama. “So if you want to go work somewhere, go work for the best for a little bit and see what they’re doing right. It’s always good to spend a year with Coach Saban. It just depends on if you can handle it.”‘
Eagles inspired by offensive coordinator Frank Reich’s role in NFL history
‘“As a former player who’s a coach, I try to draw on my experience. Every once in a while, I’ll tell a story, but not very often. It’s more about staying in the moment now.”’
Super Bowl LII: Jim Kelly’s advice to Nick Foles: Forget about Tom Brady
‘“I remember when people always said it’s Marino against Kelly every year when it was the Dolphins and the Bills,” Kelly said. “But I never worried about Dan.”’
Should the Bills back up the Brinks truck for Cousins?
‘But Cousins won’t come cheap. In fact, he may end up becoming the highest paid player in the NFL in a month and a half. Best guesses suggest Cousins will look to pass Detroit’s Matthew Stafford for that highest paid honor which means he’d be seeking an average salary of at least $27 million a year.’
The 3-2-1
‘I’m good as long as they take one.’
Capaccio: Should Bills pursue Cousins? Complete analysis, breakdown, and verdict
‘That said, even though I like Cousins and will be the first to tell you he’s an immediate upgrade at the position for them, I don’t think the Bills should pursue him at these prices. Head coach Sean McDermott and GM Brandon Beane have done a good job sticking with their own plan and process of acquiring draft picks, building the team through the draft, shedding hugh contracts, and setting themselves up for a much better model for long-term success.’
2017 Buffalo Bills All-22 in Review: Safeties
‘Given the salary that they signed him to, Jordan Poyer was an absolute steal in free agency based on the level that he played all year long, and how he was on the field for 94-percent of the team’s defensive snaps this year.’
Bills Life: Thank you, Aaron Williams!
‘“Buffalo will always be the place where I grew up- where I became a man,” wrote Williams in article for The Players’ Tribune. “No matter what comes next or where the next chapter of my life takes me, we’ll always have that.”’