‘“I didn’t make a lot of plays in college and there wasn’t a lot of film on me because I came out as a redshirt sophomore,” Phillips said. “So when I left Oklahoma, that’s how they labeled me. Before my rookie year, I had never played in a system like the attack defense (the Dolphins used). I was a zero technique, reading (rather than attacking), so it took me a little bit longer to get a going. My second year was the same way. My third year, I had a really good year; I was one of the most productive people out there, but the labels never go away.’
Archives for October 25, 2018
ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown show coming to New Era parking lot
‘The Countdown program runs 6 to 8 p.m. The first 70 minutes of the show will be held on a set erected in the lot. Buffalo is one of about five cities this season that ESPN has picked to be an on-site location for the pregame. Normally the pregame show is aired from inside the stadium.’
Bills Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas says ‘Bills Mafia’ different than ’12th Man’
‘Back in Thomas’ playing day he said that fans were more interested in watching the game. Today the younger generation and the social media age have changed the dynamic of game day.’
Thurman Thomas envies Todd Gurley, says 1990s Bills would surpass Chiefs, Rams
‘”I think we would probably put up even better numbers than what they’re putting up right now,” Thomas said. “I think we would have been putting up numbers just like Kansas City is doing, just like the L.A. Rams are doing. I think our numbers would have been better because we had the one advantage that nobody else had in that we had a great offensive line.”‘
Schefter predicts that McCoy will be traded
‘”I just think that there’ll be teams that make calls on him. If you’re a team that needs a running back why not call the Buffalo Bills and try to get something done. I think other teams (other than the Eagles) have called on LeSean McCoy. There will be more teams that call on LeSean McCoy by next week. My prediction is when we have this conversation next Wednesday on Halloween, my prediction is he’ll be the biggest name that gets traded.”‘
Capaccio: Examining trade possibilities for McCoy, Benjamin, Hughes, Lawson
‘At McCoy’s age and position, he wouldn’t normally fetch much from another team. However, this is a potential future Hall of Fame player who takes very good care of his body and probably still has multiple good years left in him if put in the right situation.’
1-on-1 interview: Thurman Thomas’ 34 Gets Retired Monday
‘The Hall of Fame running back joins Jim Kelly and Bruce Smith as the only Bills players to have their numbers retired.’
Thurman Thomas excited to see 34 retired
‘”For me, it ranks right up there with the Hall of Fame,” Thomas said. “Having your jersey retired with Jim Kelly and Bruce Smith, not a lot of people have the opportunity to get that done. For me to sit up here and say that 34 will never be issued again, nobody can ask for it. They won’t even be able to find it. You know what? That makes it all special.”‘
Top 7 storylines for Bills-Patriots this week
‘The Bills haven’t won a home game on Monday Night since 1994 and they were 4-0 in Orchard Park on Mondays in the ‘90s.’
How Lorenzo’s new role helped maximize his impact
‘“Last year I played a lot more nickel weak side linebacker, which I can do, but Matt Milano is a better fit for that,” Alexander told Buffalobills.com. “I’m more suited to play that down defensive end, coming off the edge, rushing the passer, stopping the run type of guy. So the role that I have is much better because we are playing a lot more big nickel with Rafael (Bush).’
21 questions with Bills Legend Thurman Thomas
‘If I could go back in time, I would probably want to sit down and have lunch with Martin Luther King Jr.’
Bills Today: ‘Not much’ that Daboll hasn’t learned from Belichick
‘“I was with him for 11 years, so there’s not much that I haven’t taken from him or learned from him,” Daboll said. “He’s a phenomenal football coach, and his track record speaks for itself.”’