‘According to an NFL source, General Manager Brandon Beane and his player-personnel staff had “plenty of discussions” about making a deal of some sort. What they discovered, per the source, was what most of the rest of the league found out: There was far more hype about players supposedly being “available” than was actually the case.’
Archives for October 30, 2019
Will the Bills weather the storm or get blown away?
‘The next few winnable games might decide if they will weather the storm or get blown away. Boom or bust, gloom or gust.’
Buffalo Bills stand pat at NFL trade deadline
‘The bottom line is that the Bills’ decision-makers probably recognize that they weren’t going to add a difference-maker worth the draft capital it would have cost. The Bills are 5-2, they have positioned themselves to get to the postseason if they continue to take advantage of their weak schedule, but this is not a team that is ready for a deep January run.’
No move was right move for Buffalo Bills, Brandon Beane
‘With their current record (5-2) and upcoming schedule, there is no reason to believe that the Bills can’t make the playoffs this season.’
Buffalo Bills vs. Washington: 7 things to know about Buffalo’s Week 9 opponent
‘If Keenum cannot go, the Bills will see Dwayne Haskins. The rookie quarterback may not be ready for playing time based on his performance against the Minnesota Vikings. Despite playing the entire second half, Haskins only attempted five passes in the 19-9 loss. He completed three attempts for 33 yards while tossing one interception and taking two QB sacks.’
The Bills hold steady on trade deadline day
‘There was plenty of discussion amongst fans and media members leading up to the NFL trade deadline, and the day did not live up to the hype. Just one trade was made in the league, and it was a salary dump move by the Rams.’
Dion Dawkins holding “Shnow Gala” for Rooted In Love on Friday
‘All the money goes to an organization called, Rooted in Love. it’s a nonprofit that provides food, clothing and more to those in need in our area.’
Bills rookies visit Oishei for Halloween
‘The rookies hosted a Halloween party for Stone’s Buddies, the Oishei program for children affected by chronic and life-threatening illness.’
Buffalo ranked third cheapest city for families to attend NFL games
‘In comparison to other NFL teams, you’ll find the second-most expensive stadium hot dogs and the fifth-highest priced soft drinks at New Era Field.’
7 noteworthy numbers on the Bills from Week 8
‘The Bills lead the league in red zone touchdown percentage as we near midseason with a success rate of 70.6 percent. Josh Allen and company have cashed in with six points on 12 of their 17 red zone possessions this season.’
Bills and Sabres provide promise with combined record-setting win numbers in October
‘“There is an energy in the city, you can feel it right now because of both teams,” John Murphy, the Voice of the Buffalo Bills, said. “The Bills got about a two week head start on the Sabres, but the Sabres have played great since they started. You can feel the energy, you can just feel it on the street. You feel it in our jobs on the radio, it’s an upbeat kind of energy.”’
Bills Today | Josh Allen: That’s just how I lead
‘“I’ve made a concerted effort this year, I think compared to last year,” Allen explained. “I’ve been getting down when I need to, but that competitor in me still wants to go that extra yard and make a guy miss to get the first down. When it’s first and second down, I feel like I’ve done a good job of getting down and trying to avoid some hits. Then on third down or on fourth down, especially near the goal line sticking the ball out and opening myself to bigger hits. That’s just how I lead. That’s how I show my guys how bad I want to win football games.”’