‘“Fortunately enough for me, I built up enough of a reputation as a leader and a good guy that I was given another chance in Oakland. Then here when I came to Buffalo, things fell my way, and when I got the opportunity to play, I went out there and did what I do as far as playing hard. If you understand how to play in this league, plays eventually come your way and you have to take advantage of them. I’m definitely fortunate and blessed to be having this opportunity at the age of 36 now, because many guys don’t get to play this long in the NFL.”’
Archives for January 17, 2019
Bills sign OL Jeremiah Sirles to one-year deal
‘Jeremiah Sirles joined Buffalo’s roster in late September. His experience at both guard and tackle made him a Swiss-army-knife for the Bills, as he saw time across the offensive line throughout the season. He started five games for Buffalo in the 2018 campaign, finishing the season as the back-up center.’
Bills Today: ‘Continuity’ the reason why Bills’ defense has found success
‘“That’s probably the biggest part of our success is just that continuity,” Alexander said. “It’s the carryover, the comfort, the confidence in knowing who your coaches are, knowing the team, pays huge dividends. You can just look at my play from year one in this system to year two, I got a better idea of what the scheme was asking me to do, and the coaches learned how to utilize my talent to best fit this scheme.’