‘“I’m not saying I don’t have strength on the field,” Teller said. “But a lot of people look at your physical weight-room strength and sometimes that doesn’t correlate to the field. The biggest thing is being able to translate all that strength I have in the weight room, all the explosion, onto the field so I can better our team. It’s being a technician.”’
Archives for November 9, 2018
Mark Gaughan’s X’s and O’s: Analytics say throw more on 2nd and 10
‘Clearly, the Bills’ offense currently has nothing it can “hang it’s hat on.” Neither running or passing is working in this situation.’
Former Bills GM Doug Whaley named senior VP of XFL
‘”Based on his passion for all aspects of football, his intellect and vast experience as an NFL general manager, we believe that Doug is the perfect choice to lead the XFL’s football operations,” XFL Commissioner and CEO Oliver Luck was quoted as saying in a release from the league. “The quality of the on-field product is paramount to the XFL’s success, and Doug, who is tech-savvy and a firm believer in analytics, brings football credibility and a strong work ethic to the team. I’m excited to begin working with him as we reimagine the game.”‘
How we see it: Predictions for Bills-Jets in Week 10
‘The Bills have one of their best chances for victory since the season began, largely because the Jets are almost as bad as they are. Maybe worse.’
View from Vegas: Jets aren’t good enough to lay a TD
‘The Bills are 11-1 against the spread as road dogs of three or more points against opponents coming off consecutive straight up and against the spread losses.’
LeSean McCoy’s not putting up, so he’s shutting up
‘On the year, he has 267 yards on 85 carries and no touchdowns. A 3.1-yards-per-carry average that lags so far behind his 4.6 career mark, we’re starting to think McCoy is playing wearing cement shoes.’
Terrelle Pryor: Josh Allen is ‘game-changer’; compares him and Sam Darnold
‘”With Josh coming in, he’s a game-changer too, I believe,” Pryor said. “His presence, his throwing abilities are remarkable. I think that’s going to make a big difference as well.”‘
What they’re saying: Sportsbook names Buffalo Bills as massive favorite over Alabama
‘Now, a betting line has been set for the hypothetical matchup. Take a look at what Jeff Sherman, Sportsbook USA’s VP of Risk Management, said the line would be as well as some of the top comments on the matchup.’
Jets are doing their best to take Nathan Peterman seriously
‘This is no time for anyone around the Josh McCown Jets to disparage Peterman as the Worst Quarterback in NFL History — as snarky critics have labeled him — and they seem to know it.’
Friday’s New York Coverage
Jamal Adams tells News he ‘would love to be a Jet for life,’ so Gang Green fans can take a deep breath (New York Daily News)
Mehta: Sitting Jets QB Sam Darnold is right thing to do to keep eyes on the prize (New York Daily News)
Trumaine Johnson expected to return against Bills, bolstering Jets secondary (New York Daily News)
Sam Darnold’s not losing his job, no matter what McCown does (New York Post)
Jets are doing their best to take Nathan Peterman seriously (New York Post)
Jets coordinator knows where blame lies for anemic offense (New York Post)
Sam Darnold ruled out as Jets’ starter vs. Bills (Newsday)
Jets cornerback Trumaine Johnson may be ready to return for Bills game (Newsday)
What’s wrong with the Jets offense? OC Jeremy Bates thinks it’s him (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets’ Todd Bowles rules out Sam Darnold starting vs. Bills | Will he still be the starter once healthy? (Newark Star Ledger)
What advice did Jets’ Josh McCown give Sam Darnold about dealing with strained foot? (Newark Star Ledger)
Bills-Jets Week 10 injury report: Trumaine Johnson ready to return; Quincy Enunwa, Robby Anderson out? (Newark Star Ledger)
Would Jets firing Todd Bowles, hiring new coach stunt Sam Darnold’s development? Should fans start rooting for losses, NFL Draft position? Mailbag (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets’ Sam Darnold won’t start vs. Bills, will he be starter once he’s healthy? (Bergen Record)
Jets CB Trumaine Johnson returns to full practice, will he play vs. Bills? (Bergen Record)
Jets’ McCown to start vs. Bills for injured Darnold (AP)
Jets to start QB McCown against Bills (The Sports Xchange)
Jets QB Sam Darnold to remain starter when he returns from injury (ESPN)
Jets’ Todd Bowles will start QB Josh McCown in place of Sam Darnold vs. Bills (SportsNet New York)
Jamal Adams says he wants to be Jet for life after ‘liking’ Cowboys tweet (SportsNet New York)
Jets WR Jermaine Kearse sees offense running faster with QB Josh McCown (SportsNet New York)
Jets Injury Report: Trumaine Johnson returns to practice, expects to play Sunday (SportsNet New York)
If Jets Don’t Beat Putrid Bills All Hell Should Break Loose (WCBS-TV)
With Sam Darnold Hobbled, Josh McCown Will Start at QB for the Jets vs. the Bills (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets CB Trumaine Johnson Planning to Play Sunday vs. Bills (NewYorkJets.com)
Which Jets Playmaker Gets QB Josh McCown Fired Up? (NewYorkJets.com)
7 Points: Jets Set to Get Back on Track at Home vs. Bills (NewYorkJets.com)
Losses, ugly offenses, QB uncertainty mark Bills-Jets
‘The Bills (2-7) have the 31st-ranked overall unit and have been dealing with a quarterback carousel all season, and were trying to figure out late in the week where it would stop this time.’
Bills-Jets Preview Capsule
‘Jets having won three of last four in AFC East rivalry.’
Former Bills GM Whaley hired as XFL senior VP
‘Whaley is currently serving as the director of college recruiting for the NFL Players Association’s Collegiate Bowl through the end of the year.’
Could Alabama beat the Bills? Vegas sportsbook makes Buffalo massive favorite in hypothetical matchup
‘They will shock you. No, really, they will, and you definitely will want to take Alabama, because the Tide would be catching almost 30 points from the Buffalo Bills, according to Jeff Sherman of SuperBook USA, who tweeted on Thursday the Bills would be 28.5-point favorites over the Crimson Tide.’
Doug Whaley joins XFL as VP for football operations
‘Whaley joined the Bills in 2010 and was promoted to GM in 2013. He held the position until he was fired in April 2017.’