‘Due to the NFL’s Covid-19 protocols, teams are facing a reduction in the size of their traveling party. In addition to the team’s 70 players, another 70 staff members are allowed to accompany the team on the road. That includes coaches, trainers, equipment staff, medical personnel and any other members of the organization deemed essential – up to and including team owners Terry and Kim Pegula.’
Archives for September 18, 2020
Xs and Os: Chan Gailey’s surprise encore act looks familiar to Bills
‘Say what you want about Gailey’s tenure as Bills head coach from 2010 to 2012, but the guy knows offense. Gailey put Fred Jackson’s multi-dimensional talents on full display. He made Stevie Johnson a star. He turned C.J. Spiller loose for a 1,700-yard season. He got the most out of tight end Scott Chandler. Then he manufactured similar production with the Jets, helping Brandon Marshall to a career year and turning Chris Ivory into a 1,000-yard rusher.’
‘Grinding mentality’ lands UB product Cam Lewis a call-up to Bills’ active roster
‘“Cam Lewis came in every single day – comes in early – gets his film work in, gets his workouts in. Since he got here he’s been a guy everybody’s noticed making plays on and off the field,” safety Micah Hyde said. “The meeting rooms, he’s answering questions with confidence. That’s big as a young guy. Coach singles you out in a meeting room and you’re able to answer those questions quick, a lot of guys pay attention to that. I’m beyond excited for him.”’
News’ predictions for Bills at Dolphins in Week 2
‘The Bills have some injury concerns, too, but likely nothing that will prevent them from proving, once again, they’re the better team. Bills, 24-17.’
View from Vegas: Bills under Sean McDermott have success as favorites
‘It’s a major reason the Bills went from a six-win team to the playoffs last season. Truth be told, Allen has enjoyed much more success on the road than at home, as evidenced by his lofty 9-4-1 against the spread mark in away games. And then there is head coach Sean McDermott’s stellar 16-3 straight up and 11-6-2 against the spread career mark as a favorite with the Bills.’
Bills get another crack at the bearded one as Ryan Fitzpatrick leads Dolphins
‘But while Fitzpatrick’s roller-coaster career — one that would have made a travel agent giddy as he has played for eight teams — may not have garnered as much attention as his beard, it has certainly been a noteworthy journey and he has left his mark on the sport.’
Bills not worried about running game, but they need to get Singletary and Moss involved
‘But the nagging question permeating One Bills Drive this week as Buffalo prepares to face the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium is this: Was this a one-off, and moving forward can the Bills execute a traditional run game where Allen is handing off to Devin Singletary and Zack Moss?’
Josh Allen, Bills to run wild on Dolphins? (6 things to watch)
‘After seeing Newton’s success, don’t be surprised if Daboll gives Allen his fair share of opportunities to carry the ball on designed QB runs. In addition to Allen, look for Devin Singletary and Zack Moss to each possibly get double-digit carries.’
Bills fan getting chance to up rivalry with neighbor thanks to Pepsi: How Bills Mafia can help
‘The soft drink giant is offering to give Mansfield a commercial and some billboards around Rochester to take the rivalry to the next level.’
Josh Allen has a fumbling problem and Miami Dolphins know it
‘“I think you want to attack the ball as much as you can playing any quarterback,” Dolphins linebacker Kyle Van Noy said. “They usually have one hand on the ball, so you want to put the pressure on every quarterback when you get the chance. Josh Allen is a target for that and we’re going to try to do everything we can to get the ball back into the offense’s hand.”’
Shaq Lawson got paid by the Miami Dolphins, and he likes the weather here, too
‘”It was a little off a little bit,” Lawson said of Buffalo’s offer, compared to Miami’s. “It ended up being the warm or the cold, so I ended up coming here. But it was a close decision. I respect everybody up there.”‘
Friday’s Miami Coverage
‘Dream come true:’ This is a feel-good story for the Miami Dolphins in Week 2 (Miami Herald)
Kelly: Dolphins need Shaq Lawson to deliver production the team paid handsomely for | Commentary (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Here’s another sign Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa’s hip is trending in the right direction (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins’ Ryan Fitzpatrick: Moving on from 3 INTs is ‘easy’ (Palm Beach Post)
Josh Allen has a fumbling problem and Miami Dolphins know it (Palm Beach Post)
Shaq Lawson got paid by the Miami Dolphins, and he likes the weather here, too (Palm Beach Post)
From the sound of the bell, the Dolphins are under enormous pressure (El Nuevo Herald)
Fitzpatrick knows he can hasten Tua’s arrival if the Dolphins fall to the Bills (El Nuevo Herald)
Flores And Miami Seek Breakthrough Win Against Allen’s Bills (AP)
Top News: Captains and Communication (MiamiDolphins.com)
Dolphins Bills Week 2 Preview (MiamiDolphins.com)
Three Keys | John Congemi Previews Bills vs. Dolphins (MiamiDolphins.com)
Bills QB Allen looking for another big day against Dolphins
‘Last week Zack Moss became the first Bills RB with a touchdown receiving in his NFL debut since 1970.’
Bills sign Cam Lewis to active roster
‘The team also announced it has signed linebacker Deon Lacey and defensive tackle Brandin Bryant to the practice squad.’
John Brown returns to practice; Matt Milano still out
‘Two new players popped up on the injury report on Thursday. Defensive end Jerry Hughes (calf) and wide receiver Isaiah Mckenzie (hamstring) were both listed as “limited”. They will be two players to monitor on Friday’s final injury report, as well.’
Knox: ‘The game is starting to slow down for me’
‘”I’m just thankful for the offensive system we’re running, it feels very similar. I feel like coach [Brian] Daboll has done a great job of keeping the same things, while adding some new twists here and there. I’m just thankful for that foundation that I had from last year. When it comes to the gameplay, I feel that it’s a lot easier to learn quicker so I can progress on to some of the more complicated film studies, such as looking at safety tendencies, the way [defensive] ends rush and looking for changes in coverage right before the snap. I can spend a little more time studying that instead of where I’m running to go line up and instead of the actual route I have. I feel like the game is starting to slow down for me, which is pretty nice.”‘
Bills once again prepare for Ryan Fitzpatrick and any Fitzmagic he might throw at them
‘“A guy that’s been playing a long time so you gotta give him his respect. He’s won a lot of football games, he can throw the ball, he can put the ball in really good spots for his receivers to go up and get the football. You know he’s a savvy vet, not a lot of weaknesses, he’s a very confident football player, confident in himself so it’s gonna be a big task for us,” Poyer explained.’
From UB to the NFL, CB Cam Lewis ready to make an impact on Bills’ active roster
‘“Beyond excited, Cam Lewis comes in every single day, comes in early, gets his film work in, gets his workouts in, since he got here he’s just been a guy that everybody’s noticed making plays on and off the field,” Bills safety Micah Hyde said.’
Bills LB Matt Milano remains out, Tremaine Edmunds limited in practice
‘But their depth at linebacker is still being tested as Tremaine Edmunds was limited the past two days with a shoulder injury from Sunday’s game while Matt Milano (hamstring) and Del’Shawn Phillips (quad) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday.’
Pepsi offers to support Ontario County Bills fan’s neighborhood rivalry by putting up billboards around City of Rochester
‘Now, Pepsi is offering Mansfield the chance to take his rivalry to the next level- with billboards around the City of Rochester, and even a commercial to run during football games.’
UB grad gets to stay in Buffalo to realize NFL dream
‘“It’s just like being at UB,” Lewis said about playing for the Bills. “Got the family atmosphere, the culture. It’s just like another brotherhood.”’
Tre White on the biggest difference in the locker room without Shaq Lawson
‘”I know one thing, we got a lot of gum left, Shaq Lawson used to chew all the bubble gum so we got a lot of gum in the locker room now that he’s gone,” White joked.’
Bills elevate CB Cam Lewis to active roster, add two to practice squad
‘To create an extra opening on the practice squad, Buffalo released DT Chris Slayton.’
Bills Today | Shaq Lawson believes Josh Allen is noticeably improved
‘”That guy got better every year and I saw that develop his first two years as a player,” said Lawson of Allen. “He’s a dog. I said that when I was there. The guy is a dog and that’s what you need at quarterback. He’s grown a lot. Just watching his film now, he looks a lot better than he was last year – 10 times better. Throwing the ball – the guy can already run – and just a strong, physical guy and just a dog. I respect Josh Allen, since Day 1, since he came in there.”‘