‘“Anything can happen — free agent, first round, second round, it doesn’t matter,” Foster said of the opportunity. “It’s real; this is the business. You’ve got to embrace every opportunity that you get and show up on Sundays.”’
Archives for December 2018
NFL fines Bills’ Jerry Hughes $53K for yelling at official
‘The league also fined Tennessee left tackle Taylor Lewan $26,739 for yelling at referee Jerome Boger and his crew after the Jets-Titans game.’
Bills promote receiver Da’Mari Scott to active roster
‘Scott was an undrafted free agent out of Fresno State who has yet to play an NFL game. He spent the first 13 weeks of the season with the Cleveland Browns before being waived on Monday.’
Bills DE Hughes fined for unsportsmanlike conduct
‘”I lost the game so I’m supposed to be angry,” Hughes said. “We just played our butts off for four quarters and we came six inches short of winning the football game. So I think myself, with a lot of Buffalo Bills fans, are probably upset right now. That’s just the nature of sports. Someone is going to win and someone is going to lose.”
Confrontation with official costs Bills’ Jerry Hughes $53,482
‘Ellison, in his 16th year as an NFL official, was previously suspended one game without pay in 2013 for allegedly making a profane and derogatory statement to Washington Redskins offensive lineman Trent Williams.’
Bills’ Jerry Hughes Fined $53,482 for Yelling at Referee
‘The NFL placed official Roy Ellison on administrative leave Tuesday while the matter was being reviewed. Ellison is not expected to be suspended, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.’
Jets at Bills: Sal’s keys, notes and stats
‘With the release of Kelvin Benjamin and Andre Holmes this past week, the Bills clearly signified they are going with a youth movement at wide receiver. With Cam Phillips being promoted to the 53-man roster on Saturday, that means three rookies are among the six active wideouts on the roster. Phillips, Ray-Ray McCloud and Robert Foster. Two are in just their second season, Zay Jones and Isaiah McKenzie, who is questionable to play with a toe injury. Then there is seventh-year pro Deonte Thompson, as well.’
Joe B: 5 things to watch for in Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets (12/9/18)
‘In my mind, the most talented side of the ball in this game is the Bills defense. They have shown once more the ability to take the ball away from the opposition this season, and that will come in handy against a rookie quarterback that has thrown a lot of interceptions — and one that isn’t afraid to throw the ball around to make a play, as well.’
Top 5 reasons why Bills fans should get excited for Bills-Jets Week 14
‘Bills second-year wide receiver Zay Jones is emerging as an offensive weapon that rookie quarterback Josh Allen can rely upon. Last week, Jones had himself a day when he caught four passes for 67 yards and two touchdowns and got a two-point conversion. If Jones can repeat the performance this Sunday, he’ll become the first Bill to have consecutive games with two touchdowns since 1995.’
Bills Today: Lorenzo Alexander wants to retire as a Bill
‘“I definitely think I have another year in the tank for me. I’ll talk to my wife and we’ll make a decision, then hopefully me and the Bills can come to an agreement, and I’ll be able to retire here as a Buffalo Bill.”’
Sean McDermott can’t get replay challenges to go his way
‘McDermott won an overturn the first time he threw his red flag onto the field, way back in a Week 3 game against Denver in the 2017 season. Since then he has lost nine straight challenges.’
Vic Carucci’s Take Five: Bills’ Josh Allen likely to take another big step vs. Jets
‘The Jets’ defense, which had a terrible time in the teams’ previous matchup on Nov. 11 when Matt Barkley started while Allen was out with a sore elbow, is likely to have major issues trying to handle the rookie’s multidimensional talent.’
Bills’ ticket-taker has seen plenty in 50 years
‘”I’ve made lifelong friendships out here,” said Birner, who spent 30 years working at the West Seneca Developmental Center and was a ticket-taker at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium working Sabres and Braves games. “I gave up (working Sabres and Braves games), but it’s tough to give up the Bills. You’re still a fan.”‘
Deputy’s name for Bills fan he roughed up: ‘Mr. Bloody Face’
‘The Howard team said it will not comment publicly on the arrest because it will be the focus of a lawsuit against the county. His top officials also will not say if there has been any change in Achtyl’s status as a result of the Belsito arrest. Chief of Administration John W. Greenan said Achtyl will not be working at this Sunday’s Bills game.’
The five questions the Buffalo Bills need to answer in the final four games
‘This is actually an ideal environment for him. There is no pressure to make the playoffs, so Allen can just concentrate on learning and improving and building chemistry and trust with his teammates, all the while competing hard to win because contrary to the belief of some, the Bills aren’t trying to lose to improve their draft status; they still want to win every one these games.’