‘Allen’s considerable skill as a runner has been evident since his rookie season in 2018. It still needs some refinement. He must become more disciplined in avoiding those “Hero Ball” moments that crept in Sunday and in last January’s wild-card playoff loss at Houston.’
Archives for September 16, 2020
Shrewd free-agent moves compensating for pre-McBeane draft record
‘Only two Bills players predate the Sean McDermott-Beane regime – defensive end Jerry Hughes, acquired in 2013, and long-snapper Reid Ferguson, acquired in 2016.’
Bills host free agent linebacker Deon Lacey, who was with team in 2017 and ’18
‘Given that four Bills linebackers left Sunday’s season opener with injuries, the Bills could potentially use some added help at linebacker from someone familiar with their defensive system.’
Bills roster ranks 13th youngest in average age of starters
‘The core of the Bills’ roster arguably is younger than the ranking suggests. The five Bills players who most people would regard as the most important on the team all are 26 or younger. Quarterback Josh Allen is 24. Cornerback Tre’Davious White is 25. Middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds still is only 22. Receiver Stefon Diggs and left tackle Dion Dawkins are 26.’
Jim Kubiak: Inside the plays that defined good and bad of Bills QB Josh Allen against Jets
‘In an empty stadium, without any preseason game preparation, Allen and the Bills overwhelmed the Jets with spread formations and high-octane receivers. Starting his third season, Allen continued to show growth as he demonstrated patience as a passer with answers to the blitz, but he also continued his somewhat reckless nature when carrying the football.’
Marv Levy: ‘My father could have been one of those ‘suckers’ and ‘losers’ ‘
‘Sam Levy barely survived the Battle of Belleau Wood. He was hospitalized with mustard-gas poisoning and shrapnel wounds. His son is forever proud of how world history and family history came together in that pivotal battle of World War I. “My father,” Marv Levy says, “could have been one of those ‘suckers’ and ‘losers.’”’
Bills, Josh Allen vault as high as No. 4 in power rankings after Week 1 win
‘Following their Week 1 win, here is where the Bills sit on various power rankings.’
Brasky: Bills defense dominant against Jets
‘“To come out there and get three consecutive three and outs the way they did under the conditions (of this season),” said Frazier, pleased with his unit’s performance. “You have to be able to lock in and ignore the fact that it’s gonna be different but at the same time your approach has to be firm and has to be right.”’
Bills superfan ‘Pinto Ron’ strives to keep streak alive
‘“If there’s a game where fans are allowed to attend, I’ll be there,’’ the 62-year-old software developer said the other day. “And for games where they aren’t permitted, I’m going to embark on what I’m referring to as my ‘Bills Backers Tour.’ ’’’
Josh ‘play-action’ Allen
‘Brian Daboll called more play-action plays on Sunday than anyone else in the league. Why is that important you ask? Because last year, Buffalo ranked 24th in the NFL in play-action pass rate, according to Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports.’
The Bills with two WR1?
‘That’s two, number-one wide receivers, A.K.A. two top options for Allen in Stefon Diggs and John Brown. That’s something Buffalo hasn’t had in decades, and Diggs can’t speak highly enough about what he thinks of Brown.’
Bills Today | Brian Daboll-Josh Allen connection earns praise from this ESPN analyst
‘”They did a nice job, both of them,” Daboll said. “The job of a receiver is to get open and catch the ball and they did that, when they had the opportunities to. Bease (Beasley) did a really good job in there too and so did Gabriel [Davis]. And you know I’d be remiss to say shout out to Dre [Roberts], who did a fantastic job of providing field position, and I know he’s a special teams Captain. He’s also a wide receiver for us that really provided us some spark for our offense.”‘