‘McDermott’s achievements are impressive when you compare them to the Bills coaches that came before him in the 2000s and 2010s. Since Marv Levy’s last season in 1997, the Bills had seven head coaches (not counting interim coaches) before McDermott. Wade Phillips, who coached the team from 1998 through the 2000 season, led the Bills to two playoff appearances in ’98 and 1999.’
Archives for December 17, 2019
The 10-win Bills are building something to last in Buffalo
‘There’s a lot of growing still to do. Allen is showing all kinds of promise behind centre, but he’s the player who needs to grow the most if this team is to become a real contender. The six-foot-five passer still opts to use his legs a little too quickly sometimes and is prone to turnovers, but his execution on the completion to little-used tight end Tyler Kroft for the winning score against the Steelers on Sunday was just the latest indication of how much the 23-year-old has matured behind a rebuilt offensive line.’
Bills’ Expectations Rise After Playoff-Clinching Victory
‘”Before Sean got here, it was a culture of losing,” Alexander said. “You have to intentionally and methodically change the concept of `Oh, here it goes again,’ or `We expect to lose.’ But it takes time.”‘
Buffalo Bills’ Tyler Kroft scored game-winning TD on same route he broke foot on
‘The play marked the fifth catch and first touchdown of the season for Kroft, who missed two games and all of training camp with a broken foot. Ironically, the play was the same type of route he ran when he broke the foot during the Bills’ first session of organized training activities in May.’
Bills Mafia welcomes team home at 2 a.m. in freezing temperatures after Buffalo clinches playoff berth
‘As the players made their descent off the plane, the fans screamed and cheered for their 10-4 team. Thankfully, it seems no one jumped on a table or lit anything on fire during this celebration.’
Edmunds brothers have historic reunion as all three play in Steelers-Bills game
‘The brothers got a group photo, and posed after the game following a jersey swap.’
The Bills stuck with Singletary through fumbles
‘However, it must go a long way with his players that head coach Sean McDermott puts his money where his mouth is when it comes to the trust he has in them. Old or young.’
Micah Hyde: McDermott is a big reason we are all healthy
‘”Guys have their routines, hot tubs, massages, cold tubs. Coach later in the week & late in the year does a good job helping us stay healthy. Sean brought in a culture where he’s like ‘hey get your rehab, get in the training room’. How healthy we are starts with McDermott. As a professional you should be in the training room, getting your body right for the next game. It shouldn’t be looked at as ‘oh you’re soft’.”‘
Back to the playoffs!
‘The biggest thank you of all goes to the Bills for not making us sweat out the next game against the New England Patriots in Foxboro, or even worse the final game of the season against the New York Jets. Clinching a playoff spot with two games to go was not something I anticipated back in the summer.’
The Sabres are enjoying the Bills playoff run
‘“I’m so pleased with my communication with Sean through the year. We’ve been exchanging messages more than anything and we’re always giving each other some kind of a push and both of us are out here trying to make the Buffalo sports community proud and they’ve really done that in what they’ve achieved and we’re trying to continue to do that.”‘
Buffalo Bills playoff fever has infected WNY
‘”I always joke with a lot of people that when the Bills win, the sun shines in Buffalo on Monday,” said White, who added that the fan reaction is inspiring to the whole team.’
Harrison Phillips and his ‘Playmaker Pups’ donate dozens of toys
‘“The way I envisioned this working was we were going to get a Christmas list from the hospital and I was going to go out and buy all these Christmas gifts and buy shopping carts full of presents,” said Phillips.’
Pancho Billa’s son wakes up to the news that the Buffalo Bills made the playoffs
‘Even though the game happened on a school night, Gino’s sleepiness didn’t stop him from showing a smile.’
Bills players react to making the playoffs
‘The Bills players are feeling it too. Here’s what some of them said after their victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers:’
Near and far, Bills fans celebrate playoff berth
‘“We’re super excited, I went to school here in Buffalo,” Mara McGinnis said. We actually live in New York City, but I’m back here just for one night and we’re so excited that were are here for this night.”’