‘”That’s just somebody trying to take something and run with and get their name out there,” Benjamin said of the report. “Pregame is the players’ choice to warm up, to get ready for the game.”‘
Archives for October 2018
Bills Decompress: Process grows despite loss
‘McDermott isn’t just getting unlikely contributions from the bottom of the roster, he’s getting unlikely stars from the bottom of the draft. Matt Milano and Taron Johnson were quiet-ish Sunday, but have been big play machines all year and neither were selected before Saturday of draft weekend.’
Game recap: Late score pushes Texans past Bills
‘With less than two minutes remaining in the game, Peterman threw an interception to Jonathan Joseph, who took the ball to the end zone for the winning score (20-13).’
Top 3 things we learned from Bills-Texans
‘“I thought overall defensively we did some good things. We sacked him seven times,” said head coach Sean McDermott. “Other than the last drive, they struggled to have some offense. That’s a good offense, coach O’Brien give him credit. But overall, I thought we did some good things defensively.”’
What they’re saying: Bills stronger up front but need to continue to develop to win close games
‘“You saw some players out there today who probably could’ve done some better things. They were young players so we’ve got to develop those players. Some of whom had their hands on the football and we can’t beat ourselves with penalties. We have to learn from it and move forward and continue to develop and you can’t beat yourself.”’
Bills inactives feature no injured players
‘For the first time in a very long time, the Bills inactive list is completely made up of healthy players.’
Bills’ Tre’Davious White emerges as shutdown corner amid challenges
‘The Buffalo Bills’ second-year star continues to meet tremendous challenges, both personal and professional, as he begins to emerge as a true shutdown cornerback. And unlike on the field, where one-one-one battles against the NFL’s elite receivers often leave him isolated on the perimeter, he is finding plenty of support from within the Bills’ practice facility.’
Pregame primer: 5 things to watch when Bills visit Texans
‘One of the more memorable plays in recent Bills history is Watt’s pick-six of EJ Manuel during a 2014 game in Houston. That one play basically ended Manuel’s career — he would start four more games his entire career and is currently out of the league. Watt has struggled with injuries since making that play, but he’s healthy now and off to a good start, with 22 tackles, six sacks and an impressive four forced fumbles in five games. As he showed against Manuel, Watt is the rare defensive player who can swing an entire game.’
Bills-Texans Scouting Report: Will run-heavy game plan be back against Houston?
‘The Bills went to a run-heavy game plan last week. That’s a sign they want to take some of the pressure off Allen. Does that continue, or will Sean McDermott ask his quarterback to do more?’
Play to Watch: Jadeveon Clowney blows up the edge
‘”He’s explosive, strong, has all the intangibles,” said Bills fullback Patrick DiMarco, like Clowney a South Carolina alum. “He’s a guy who can wreck a game. I think when he was young in his career, he had an on-off switch. It’s starting to fade away. He’s on go. We have to know where he is.”‘
Inside the Bills: For a grieving family, the Bills provide solace and support
‘“She didn’t know what a baseball, basketball, hockey puck was. She didn’t know any of that, but she knew what a football was. She knew Buffalo and she knew the Bills.”’
One-on-One Coverage: Marcellus Wiley on stealing Bruce Smith’s shoes, Flutie Mania and more Bills memories
‘It was just an amazing experience, a place where football was at its core. Everything seemed to flow with football as the priority, whether it was just going to the bank and cashing your check and having long discussions with the teller about the game and him or her being educated and passionate about it. Grocery stores, anywhere you went in the city, Buffalo Bills was No. 1 and the only show in town, it felt like.’
Marcellus Wiley book excerpt: How what I found in Ted Washington’s car inspired me
‘Keep getting better, earn your way, and all this will be yours someday.’
Bills setting aside lease money to plan for possible future stadium
‘Of the public money contributed toward the Bills stadium lease this year, $500,000 was set aside and left “unallocated,” said County Executive Mark Poloncarz. Another $500,000 from contributions is expected to be reserved out of next year’s funds, as well, he said.’
Trade LeSean McCoy? What are the Bills waiting for?
‘The Bills rank fifth in the NFL in terms of snaps played by first- and second-year players. Led by rookie quarterback Josh Allen, the future isn’t now, it’s a couple years (or more) from now.’