‘“It’s nice to do something in the community where I grew up,” said Stanford, who graduated from the Metropolitan Learning Center in 2008, but played football for Bloomfield High because his school didn’t have a team. “It’s nice to see the smiles of joy on their faces.”’
Archives for November 2018
‘Seinfeld’s’ J. Peterman laments the career of former Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman
‘The ode titled “J. Peterman on Nathan Peterman” is slam after slam on Peterman’s performance. And though Nathan Peterman wasn’t very good, many commented that the video was a bit harsh.’
Struggles aside, Bills GM not veering from rebuilding plan
‘”We were in on guys on offense. But it got to the point where they were either higher than we thought they were valued,” Beane said. “Or there were cases where we lost out. A guy wanted to go where there was an established quarterback.”‘
Why these young Bills are ready to make a major impact after the bye week
‘It’s taken McDermott and Beane less than two years to completely revamp the Bills’ roster in their image. Only 12 players on Buffalo’s current 53-man roster were on the team when the two executives arrived in the 2017 offseason.’
Inside the Bills’ ‘dojo of pingpong’
‘“It’s a competitive thing,” Allen said. “Guys really take it seriously. It’s a thing to kind of decompress and relax and still be involved in sport, you know? Literally, guys from different places, different parts of the locker room are coming to the table in front of my locker to play and they’re talking and people are sitting down and watching sometimes and they’re talking. It just kind of brings people together. As small as it may sound, it’s just kind of a cool thing to have in the locker room.”’
Bills continue to add receiver speed by signing Deonte Thompson
‘Considering the limited production the Bills have been getting at receiver this season, Thompson could help. He gives the team another fleet option to go with Foster. Thompson had six catches of 25-plus yards for the Bills last season.’
Kyle Williams is Bills’ nominee for NFL Sportsmanship Award
‘A panel of former players from the NFL Legends Community will select eight finalists – four from each conference. The winner will be selected by a vote of current players. Each team’s players will submit a consensus vote for the winner, and the players cannot vote for their teammate.’
7 things to know about Buffalo Bills wide receiver Deonte Thompson
‘In 2016, Thompson caught his first career touchdown from Barkley in a loss to the Titans.’
Bills Mafia superfan, tailgate king ‘Pinto Ron’ hits 400 consecutive games
‘”Twenty-five led to 30, 30 led to 40 – when we hit 50 games in a row I knew it was the point of no return,” Johnson said at a Bills Backers bar in New York called McFadden’s the night before his 400th game. “That was 350 games ago.”‘
Receiver Deonte Thompson back with Bills for 3rd time
‘Thompson fills one of the roster spots left open after receiver Terrelle Pryor and backup quarterback Nathan Peterman were released over the past two days.’
Bills bring back WR Deonte Thompson
‘This will be Thompson’s third stint with Buffalo, playing one game for the Bills in 2014 and 11 games in 2017. In 2017, Thompson led all Bills receivers and was third on the team with 27 catches and 430 receiving yards. Thompson is best known for being able to stretch the field, a trait that has been questionable with the current group of wideouts in Buffalo.’
Hauschka named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
‘Buffalo Bills kicker Stephen Hauschka has been named as the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance against the New York Jets. Hauschka went 2-for-2 on field goals this past Sunday, including a 54-yarder, as well as going 5-for-5 on extra points for a total of 11 points in the Bills’ 41-10 win.’
Bills bring back WR Deonte Thompson
‘Thompson previously spent the first 10 weeks of the season with the Dallas Cowboys and was released on November 9. He produced 14 receptions for 124 yards this season.’
Stephen Hauschka named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
‘Hauschka had a pair of field goals including a season-long 54-yarder and five extra points in Buffalo’s 31-point victory this past Sunday.’
What we’ve learned so far during the Bills 2018 season
‘Simply put, it’s a better all-around defense that the Bills have put on the field this season and it’s only going to get better.’