‘Chargers 24, Bills 21…Chargers 27, Bills 13.’
Archives for September 16, 2018
Feeling nostalgic? Buffalo Bills Starter jackets are back
‘The Iconix company is now partnering with G-III Sports to bring the Starter name back to relevance. Starter has already inked a deal to be the official supplier of of uniforms and sideline apparel for The Alliance of American Football (AAF). The football league is set to debut in February of 2019.’
Sunday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Chargers might be the most confident 0-1 team in the NFL (Los Angeles Times)
Chargers’ Derwin James, Bills’ Tremaine Edmunds have star potential on defense (Los Angeles Daily News)
Dean Spanos should’ve bolted with his team to Las Vegas, not L.A. (San Diego Union Tribune)
Chargers sign Scott from practice squad, place Mager on IR (AP)
The Buffalo Bills botched their QB situation. But they can still help Josh Allen
‘The Bills also need to utilize an offensive attack that features a healthy dose of run-pass option plays. This will enable Allen to use his athletic ability and force some hesitation for his opponents.’
Bills cut receiver Kerley, sign Thomas off practice squad
‘Kerley was released Saturday so the Bills could sign defensive tackle Robert Thomas off their practice squad. The moves came a day before Buffalo’s home opener against the Los Angeles Chargers.’
Bills release WR Kerley
‘A fifth-round draft pick of the New York Jets in 2011, Kerley recorded 22 receptions for 217 yards and a touchdown in eight contests for the Jets in 2017. His season was interrupted by a four-game suspension due to a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.’
Veteran WR Jeremy Kerley released by Bills ahead of Week 2
‘Without Kerley, the Bills enter Sunday’s home game against the Los Angeles Chargers with five wide receivers on their roster: Kelvin Benjamin, Zay Jones and Andre Holmes, as well as rookie sixth-round pick Ray-Ray McCloud and undrafted rookie Robert Foster. McCloud is questionable for the game because of a knee injury that kept him out of the season opener.’
Bills release WR Kerley, sign DT Robert Thomas from practice squad
‘The Bills only had three defensive tackles heading into their second game with Star Lotulelei, Kyle Williams and Harrison Phillips after they released Adolphus Washington after Week One. Thomas was signed off of the practice squad, leaving one spot open on the Bills practice squad.’
Chargers at Bills: Sal’s keys, notes and stats
‘Shady can’t have only seven carries this week. If he does, the Bills are in for another long day. The score in Baltimore got out of hand early and, understandably, Brian Daboll had to ditch the original game plan. But even if things don’t go right early-on this week, it’s still important to keep feeding McCoy and leaning on the run game in order to take some pressure off Allen.’
Joe B: 5 things to watch for in Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Chargers (9/15/18)
‘While I think that the Bills are going to show up a lot more than they did in Week One — and really, how couldn’t they with how poorly they showed in Baltimore — I cannot pick the Bills to win until they show legitimate improvement in several areas.’
Bills release WR Jeremy Kerley, sign DT Robert Thomas
‘The move now leaves the Bills with only Kelvin Benjamin, Zay Jones, Andre Holmes, Ray-Ray McCloud and Robert Foster.’
5 Questions: Corey Bojorquez
‘Corey this is a first for me on five questions, I have never interviewed an ordained minister which you are.’
New Era Field offering sensory inclusion bags for guests
‘”We did a little research. We had some fans come to some of our games last year, fans that have autism, fans that have PTSD, maybe former military members,” said Andy Major, the VP of Operations and Guest Experience for the Bills.’
Bills promote DT Robert Thomas to the 53-man roster
‘Thomas (6-1, 316) was most recently with the New York Giants, before he signed with the Bills. He’s appeared in 24 career games, with 23 coming with the Giants over the last two seasons. The 27-year old figures to play a rotational role on Buffalo’s defensive line.’
Around the NFL: Bills-Chargers game predictions
‘The Chargers are the better team and hungry for their first win after a humbling defeat to the Chiefs at home in their season opener last week. The Chargers have defeated the Bills in their past three meetings.’