‘The Josh Allen results after three games are off-the-charts good, but it’s always wise to remind people this is still a small sample size and the season is 16 games long. Not three.’
Archives for September 2020
McDermott on Allen’s growth: “You’re seeing what we’ve seen in practice”
‘“You learn through experiences,” McDermott said. “We as a team have learned through shared experiences.”’
How Tony Romo played a role in Josh Allen’s torrid start to season
‘Allen said he spent the offseason tweaking his mechanics with his coaches and offseason tutor Jordan Palmer – another former quarterback who works with several quarterbacks around the league – and Allen said that Romo wanted him to “feel your head is on a stake through the ground and you’re just trying to rotate it around and use [the torso] as an axis.”’
Are you not entertained?!
‘This is what we’ve all been asking for. Not just winning football games, but doing it by throwing the ball, scoring points, having a quarterback who gives you a chance every time he touches it. Being aggressive… and entertaining.’
Limited capacity crowd could be on the way for Bills home games
‘”I am comfortable saying now that the conversations I’ve had with the Bills and the state is a belief that 10%, which would be a little over 7,000 fans, would be safe. As long as you had time for entry and exit. Which means the game may end and you would not be allowed to leave until your section until your section is called.”‘
Poloncarz: Talks underway to allow Bills fans to attend next home game in October
‘The negotiation process is continuing, he said. Right now, the state restricts fans from attending any professional sporting events due to COVID-19. That mandate was put in place at the height of the pandemic in New York.’
Buffalo-based Oxford Pennant teams up with Buffalo Bills
‘“We’ve always felt that Oxford Pennant has a home in the NFL and this is an opportunity for us to continue our ongoing partnerships in professional leagues,” said Dave Horesh, Co-founder of Oxford Pennant. “Buffalo is one of the most creative, dynamic cities in the country and we hope that our partnership demonstrates that as we celebrate each victory.”’
Bills head coach weighs in on hopes to bring fans back inside the stadium for the next home game
‘“There’s a marks difference,” he said. “Then I’ve watched some games where there’s been some fans and again even though those numbers are smaller compared to what we’re used to, there is a noticeable difference in the stadium and the environment, the atmosphere.”’
Daboll praises Bills willingness to fight
‘“Everybody’s got to get their mind right when things aren’t going perfectly. It’s a full 60 minute game, and you’ve got to be a relentless player, just keep on playing,” Brian Daboll said on Zoom on Monday. “Some of those plays that those guys made, it’s not just a throw and a catch, credit the line too, they had to block a pretty good front and one of the best guys I’ve ever seen play, he’s unreal. To do it with four minutes left and go down there and overcome a 3rd and 22, then a 3rd and 25, it takes everybody. It’s not easy.”’
Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier: “It’s better for our team when we have balance”
‘“Then those next four series man we just couldn’t find a way to get off the field. We couldn’t stop the run game, all of a sudden they’re making plays with the bootleg that we had been containing and when it rains it pours. It just kept coming. So there’s some things that we’ll have to get better at for sure, being able to be more gap sound and tackle better,” Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said.’
Bills, Allen off to an historic passing start
‘Bills fans aren’t crazy enough to think that Allen is capable of that kind of season. But after a generation of weak passing offenses, who would have thought we would be putting Allen in the same conversation with some of the game’s greatest throwers?’
Bills LB Tremaine Edmunds working to get back to full strength this week vs. Raiders
‘“The trainers are doing a good job, so it’s just about me continuing what I’m doing as far as in the training room and just fully trusting what they have and just getting my mind ready for next week.”’
Approval may be near for allowing some fans at Bills games
‘“You would be required to go to a particular gate and you would be required to go into that gate at a particular time,” said Poloncarz. “We do believe that based on the size of the facility and the size of the concourses, the bathrooms and spreading out, the plan that the Bills have come up with that at least 10% could safety go in.”’
Oxford Pennant partners with Bills to put out new designs after wins
‘According to a press release from Oxford Pennant, each week throughout the season, the creative team at Oxford Pennant will create an original design based on the upcoming game.’
Buffalo Bills pitching plan for return of fans
‘Signs that the Bills are gearing up to welcome back some of their fans could be seen inside the stadium on Monday, according to one source, who reported that electronic signs were being tested out near stadium entrances advising fans of the protocols they would be expected to follow in order to gain admission. These included reminders to wear masks at all times and to stay in their assigned groups.’