‘“We had our battles,” said McDermott, who played with Tomlin for two seasons in 1993-94. “I was a walk-on, he was a scholarship athlete. He was established and I was just trying to get a pair of cleats.”’
Archives for December 13, 2019
Bills-Steelers Preview Capsule
‘Pittsburgh has won each of last six meetings.’
Jordan Phillips limited with knee injury; Steelers’ JuJu Smith-Schuster leaves practice early
‘Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips appeared on the team’s injury report Thursday as being lmimted with a knee injury, as they get set to play the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday night. Running back Frank Gore did not practice with an illness, and defensive tackle Corey Liuget was limited with a knee injury one day after not participating at all.’
Lorenzo Alexander named the Bills’ 2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee
‘Alexander became the seventh player in team history to have multiple nominations for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award last year. He becomes the second player in franchise history to be up for the award three times, joining former Bills offensive lineman Ruben Brown.’
Lorenzo Alexander named Bills Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee for third year in a row
‘One player from each NFL team is nominated, the winner of the award receives $250,000 donated to the charity of their choice.’
How to be a Bills fan in Steelers Country
‘There’s a Bills Party at Mario’s East Side Saloon. There’s also trendy, popular restaurants in the North Shore and South Side neighborhoods. Carson Street, on the South Side, is known for its popularity.’
Bills preparing for Steelers’ sack attack
‘He’s been sacked 10 times over the last two games and keeping him upright in the pocket this week might be easier said than done.’
Lorenzo Alexander named Bills’ 2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year
‘“He’s an inspiring leader that continuously gives back to our community,” the Bills wrote on Twitter.’
Singletary takes Boys & Girls Club kids Christmas shopping
‘“I love to give back, I definitely love being around kids, working with kids, so I would love to do this at all times,” Devin Singletary said.’
Former William & Mary football teammates Mike Tomlin, Sean McDermott coach against one another in Sunday’s Steelers-Bills matchup
‘”I’ve known him since I was 20 and he was probably 18. He was more mature than I was,” Tomlin said with a smile. “Sean’s a class guy in every way. I love him, I can’t say enough about him.”’
3 key matchups to follow for Bills at Steelers | Scouting Report
‘Buffalo’s top receiver and the Steelers top veteran corner will be an intriguing individual matchup. Brown has been a consistent producer. Haden has been solid for the most part with a team-leading 15 pass breakups and three INTs. But he’s also given up four touchdowns.’
Bills Today | One Bills rookie makes this impressive list
‘Oliver has 29 tackles, five sacks, two passes defended and one forced fumble so far this season.’