‘They’ve made Buffalo a staggering 16 ½-point underdog in Sunday’s game against the Vikings in Minneapolis. Those are easily the longest odds that have been put up in an NFL game through this season’s opening three weeks.’
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Bills coach Sean McDermott not sure who will call plays for defense
‘”We had talked earlier today and we’re gonna watch some tape and just review some things with our defensive staff and come up with the best plan we can to put the guys in the best position to succeed,” Frazier said. “I think it will work itself out between him and I. We collaborate on everything.”‘
Bills RB LeSean McCoy didn’t break ribs vs. Chargers (report)
‘After an original report early Monday morning that the Bills running back in fact broke his ribs on the play, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport followed up and said the Bills ran tests on McCoy’s injured ribs and have determined that they aren’t broken. McCoy “believed” it was broken ribs on Sunday.’
Rex Ryan: Vontae Davis quitting on Buffalo Bills at halftime is ‘ultimate disrespect’
‘”When he had to inform Sean McDermott, I can just see Sean’s jaw hitting the floor. And I’m sure he’s just like, “What the hell?” Like, I’ve been involved in football all my life, and not at one time–look, a lot of things go bad. And guys you know, lose their stinger a little bit. But, you know, you bench him. You try to bring him back or whatever, but this is a joke. You don’t quit. And for him not to think he was disrespectful to his teammates, that are fighting their butts off and everything else, I mean it is the ultimate disrespect, I think. Look, you’re gonna quit? Quit on Monday. It’s–it’s an embarrassment. And you know what? He can’t play anymore. I get it.”‘
Buffalo Bills still struggling, but fans have faith in Josh Allen (video)
‘We were in the parking lot after the game to get reaction from the Bills Mafia. They were impressed with Allen but disappointed with the result.’
Scott Stinson: Buffalo’s troubled early season is so very Bills like
‘The Bills go on the road to play Minnesota and Green Bay the next two weeks, and say your prayers for Allen now. The Bills are 17-point underdogs to the Vikings, which is verging into Alabama-Troy territory. Buffalo probably won’t be favoured in a game until Week 14 at home to the Jets, if that.’
Bills quitter’s last act was slapping his teammates in the face
‘Let’s make this as clear as it can be: Davis, who was signed by the Bills as a free agent in March after missing most of the 2017 season with a groin injury, didn’t retire. He quit — with his team trailing 28-6 at the half.’
Vontae Davis is to be commended, not criticized, for retirement during Buffalo Bills game
‘Going out when your heart, and body and mind are no longer in it is not cowardice. It is the opposite. Davis felt it deep within, a sudden realization that he was done, washed up, not mentally ready for the challenge anymore. A lot of people feel it. Few have the guts to act on it, especially when it means leaving money on the table.’
McDermott chalks up Bills struggles to ‘growing pains’
‘”There’s growing pains going through this,” McDermott said, Monday. “Nobody said it was going to be easy.”‘
Bills running back McCoy’s status uncertain with rib injury
‘Coach Sean McDermott listed McCoy day to day, and didn’t rule him out from playing. McDermott didn’t provide much detail on Monday except to say McCoy’s status will be determined by how much pain he can tolerate.’
Bills’ McCoy seeks to have ex-girlfriend’s lawsuit tossed
‘Lawyers for McCoy responded to the lawsuit in court filings Thursday. They said there is no basis to hold McCoy responsible for harm Cordon suffered in the home invasion. They also said the lawsuit is filled with unrelated false, salacious allegations that are meant only to embarrass McCoy and cast him in a bad light.’
Bills looking to regroup on defense
‘With Davis quitting and Phillip Gaines suffering a dislocated elbow in the second quarter, the Bills had only two healthy cornerbacks the rest of the day — starter Tre’Davious White and backup Lafayette Pitts. Rookie nickel cornerback Taron Johnson has a shoulder injury that left him inactive, and McDermott said he remains “day to day.” The only other corners on the roster are practice squad players Ryan Lewis and Levi Wallace.’
Vontae Davis retirement ‘not going to become a distraction,’ says Bills’ Sean McDermott
‘”I got a lot of respect for Vontae,” McDermott said. “He’s a good person. I certainly appreciate the way he worked when he was in here, but we’re moving forward as a football team. … You develop some personal relationships with these young men. You always want the best for them. It’s not a deal where we wish him anything but the best. We wish him the best. He’s had a heckuva career.’
LeSean McCoy reportedly might miss one game with cracked rib cartilage, officially day to day
‘As they head into their Week 3 date with the Vikings, the Bills are staring at an 0-3 start to the season. Even if McCoy can play, they’re probably not going to find a way to beat a legitimate Super Bowl contender. According to SportsLine, they’re 17-point underdogs. To make matters worse, after they play the Vikings in Minnesota, they’ll have to play the Packers in Green Bay.’
Report: Bills RB LeSean McCoy Suffered Broken Ribs vs. Chargers
‘According to the report, McCoy’s injury doesn’t mean he will miss the Week 3 game against the Minnesota Vikings, but he will try to play through it.’