‘Defensive tackle Vernon Butler, also with a hamstring injury, is listed as questionable for the game.’
Archives for September 2020
McDermott: We have to ‘play good team offense and use all of our weapons’
‘”We’ve had, even before Stef [Stefon] arrived, good players on our offense, so I don’t want to slight those guys in any way. Stef adds another dimension to our offense. I can tell you from a defensive standpoint, it’s hard enough to take away one receiver, let alone multiple weapons, if you will. That’s where we have to continue to play good team offense and use all of our weapons. It all starts up front. We’ve got to play well up front, physical, aggressive and strong, and make sure we give our quarterback time to get the ball to the weapons.”‘
You can win a Pepsi Bills truck party
‘Football season is here, and you know what that means…tailgate season. Thurman Thomas says this year they are taking it to the next level with a little something special he and Pepsi have been working on. If you’re lucky they may make a stop at your house.’
Bills gearing up for Week 1 against the New York Jets at Bills Stadium
‘“I mean the expectation for everybody, the job that we are put here to do is to try and win a Super Bowl I think that’s what our minds are set on. At the same time, we’re taking it one game at a time. We’re worried about the New York Jets and we can’t look forward to week two or week three or week 17 for that matter and win an AFC title but obviously playoff-caliber is our standard here, we want to make it to the playoffs because once you make it to the playoffs everybody’s got a chance and to have a home playoff game is gonna be huge so Beane was right he said that but at the same time it’s one game at a time but ultimately I think everybody here will say that our goal is to win a Super Bowl,” QB Josh Allen said.’
As iron sharpens iron, Bills offense vs. defense has made everyone better
‘“I’m excited about the whole team competing. People talk about the offense, they’ve shown a lot of things during camp that we just have to tip our hat off to, you have to commend them for going to work,” Edmunds said to reporters on Zoom. “We’ve been just competing as offense vs. defense and we’ve made each other better.”’
Bills CB Josh Norman ruled out for season opener vs. Jets
‘With Norman out, it looks like they’ll go with Levi Wallace to start opposite of Tre’Davious White.’
In the tradition of “Flutie Flakes”, Bills QB Josh Allen is getting his own cereal
‘Bills QB Josh Allen announced in a tweet Friday night that he’s always dreamed of having his own cereal.’
Bills Mafia isn’t allowed at opener, but fan’s voices will be heard in the stands: ‘It’s going to be weird’
‘The gates will stay closed for at least the first two home games of the season. No cardboard cutouts will come to Orchard Park, instead, ads and other messaging will take over the first seven rows of seats. No mascots will hit the field… you won’t see the drum line… and there won’t be flag runners when the Bills score.’
It’s Tailgate Time with Thurman Thomas
‘In this hilarious video short, Thomas shows off the totally Buffalo customized Bills tailgate truck, complete with legendary tailgaters “Chef Norm” and “Chef Poo”, fridges full of Pepsi and wings, tailgate games, and of course plenty of tables (for laying out the food spread or otherwise).’
At 95, Levy still sharp and has a lot to give
‘“I’ve coached in a lot of places,” said Levy, “and I don’t just say it to win their approval. The Buffalo Bills’ fans are unique. They’re so doggone supportive. They help you rally back. Yeah, a lot of times they’re critical. The media is critical — you know that drill.”’
Bills’ Best Fans in NFL billboard to go up in New England
‘Fans chose Foxborough with 71.9% of the vote where nearly 33,000 votes were cast.’
McDermott gets preview of NFL in Covid, social justice world
‘“You spend all week trying to beat each other,” McDermott said. “To do that, just from a mental shift standpoint, is not easy.”’
Bills want pregame message to be that every person should be treated equally
‘“No matter what the color of your skin is. If we can get that message through to everybody, the world will be a better place,” says Addison.’
Hyde admits it was ‘frustrating’ watching the Bills offense struggle
‘”I would never admit it to you back then,” smiled Micah Hyde. “It was frustrating some of those years, to go out there. The defense playing well getting some turnovers for the offense and our offense went out there and struggling.”‘
Josh Norman officially OUT for week 1
‘Levi Wallace has also been dealing with a hamstring injury but has been a full participant all week at practice and will likely start across from Tre White on Sunday.’