‘“I’m excited about it. I feel like this should be my second or third one, but it is what it is,” White said. “It’s good to finally get in and be recognized by your peers and your fellow coaches and everybody around the league for what you do, so it’s pretty cool.”’
Archives for December 18, 2019
Contract extensions for Bills’ Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane a no-brainer
‘Making the playoffs twice in three seasons is a massive accomplishment, especially when measured against the years of incompetence shown by previous coaches and general managers at One Bills Drive. The accomplishment stands tall, regardless of what happens in the final two games of the regular season or the postseason.’
Local rating for Bills-Steelers approaches that of team’s last playoff game
‘The local rating for the Buffalo Bills’ 17-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on NBC’s Sunday Night Football was only slightly lower than what a playoff game might receive.’
New Bills’ culture no longer resembles much of anything formerly Billsy
‘Beane and McDermott have successfully overhauled the entire franchise and its fans’ mindset in the process. The Bills are genuinely good, this is real, and it is sustainable into the near, mid- and long term. New England is the opponent Saturday and Buffalo no longer needs a miracle to win. Just being themselves and playing their game might be good enough.’
Former Bills safety Henry Jones: ‘There is no better place to play than Buffalo’
‘“There is no better place to play in the NFL than Buffalo,” says Jones, who finished his career with the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons. “There is a collegiate feel. The fans are totally into every play. The community is always so supportive. We could feel that.”’
Statistics be darned, Josh Allen is winning and that’s what matters most
‘“You don’t get to 10 wins without a good quarterback,” said tight end Lee Smith in the glow of the winning locker room. “Not in the NFL. I’m not concerned with what anybody in the outside world thinks. All I know is I’m sure as hell glad Josh Allen is our quarterback. We got to 10 wins because of him.”’
Bills-Patriots game only on NFL Network in Rochester, some fans may have to get creative
‘Aside from watching the game with fellow fans at a local bar, streaming services may be the best bet.’
Buffalo Bills CB Tre White voted into 2020 NFL Pro Bowl
‘“Obviously I’m excited about it,” White said Tuesday. “I feel like this should be my second or third one, but it is what it is. I mean, it’s good to finally get in and be recognized by your peers and your fellow coaches in the league for what you do so, it’s pretty cool.”’
Bills-Patriots: Tony Dungy expects New England’s offensive woes to continue versus Buffalo
‘“They’ll score 13 points on offense against Buffalo next week,” Dungy said NBC’s Week 15 Recap.’
What’s changed the attitude in Buffalo? The Bills’ expecation to win – no matter the opponent or situation
‘“I think that’s part of changing the mindset as we continue to establish a culture here in Buffalo of that being more than norm is expecting to have success,” said McDermott about his team’s reaction on Sunday night. “If we do things right during the week and respect the process leading up to the game that instead of hoping, wishing to win, that we expect to win. We certainly respect every opponent going into the game but our players, give them a lot of credit, they’ve established that.”’
The Sabres can smell what the Bills are cooking — and they want some
‘“It’s outstanding the way the city responds to the Bills getting into the playoffs,” Sabres captain Jack Eichel said, adding that his club could learn from the football club’s chemistry. “It’s super cool, and the fans are so passionate about them … and we want to get the same attention for our group, and be competitive every night.”’
Bills, Steelers deliver a primetime treat
‘It’s impossible not to be impressed with Sean McDermott and his staff. His team is tough, disciplined and plays the right way. The defense is superb, and the offense continues to evolve. More importantly, they don’t beat themselves.’
These 2019 Bills have more in common with the Patriots than you think
‘Belichick likes to say that toughness comes from running the ball, stopping the run, and covering kicks and, by that definition, the Bills — at 10-4, a game behind the Patriots — play like a tough team. They’re fifth in rushing, 10th in run defense and 13th in kick coverage. They’re resilient, they can play in the cold, and Josh Allen’s four comeback wins are tied with the Seahawks’ Russell Wilson for the most in the NFL this year.’
Krause: A big opportunity’s at stake for the Bills Saturday
‘It leaves me with a strange dilemma. I am less and less enamored with the Patriots. Their institutional arrogance turns me off. And it wouldn’t be a bad thing to see one of historically terrible AFC East teams rise up knock them off.’
Unfiltered Notebook 12/17: Patriots prep for ball-hawking Bills
‘”This is as good a group as we see,” said Josh McDaniels on Monday. “They don’t give up, they don’t make mistakes because they’re extremely well-coached. They’re very good at all three levels, they’ve got really good players at all three levels. They do not give up big plays, they make you drive the ball. They’re very good on third down and in the red zone. They create long-yardage situations with penetration and disruptive plays by their front and their pressures are difficult to handle, and they do a good job of calling them at the right time. They’re fast, they’re very disruptive up front, their linebackers are fast, their secondary is extremely good when the ball is in the air. You’ve got to be very careful. You can’t make mistakes around them.”‘