Archives for September 2020

‘“That’s been real key for me is to have access to that, just watching what he has out there, if it’s on YouTube, any kind of highlights I can get of him, just to see how he plays, see his demeanor,” Hughes said. “I’m a football nerd, so I like to study film to see who I’m going against. Certainly 2020 has been quite challenging. It’s had its changes, its ups and downs, ebbs and flows, but this is something certainly that’s new.”’

‘”He’s one of the special guys that I’ve been around in my coaching career and in particular here in Buffalo in my head coaching career,” McDermott said. “He was here when we got it started and helped us get it started. Never want to see a guy go through what he’s gone through, but just really appreciate his leadership.”‘

‘Kumerow is a cousin of Nick and Joey Bosa.’

‘With Diggs, who caught 365 passes for 4,623 yards and 30 touchdowns the past five seasons, it’s widely assumed a passing attack that has perpetually ranked near the bottom of the NFL will be vastly improved. That also means it’s widely assumed that Diggs’ presence will go a long way toward helping to make Josh Allen a far better quarterback in his third season as a starter.’

‘“His versatility is one thing that makes him so good,” said former Minnesota linebacker Ben Leber, now a radio analyst for the Vikings. “He can play the X and the Z and the slot. … He’s a hard guy to grasp because he’s not just an outside receiver. He’s got the quickness to beat the nickel corner, as well.”’

‘“It’s such a transition when you come from college into the pros,” Daboll said. “It’s not just the playbook, because they all have to learn a different playbook and different vocabulary and system and structure. There’s all the other things as a young man coming out of college that they have to deal with.”’

‘Projected record: 10-6.’

‘“I think at the end of the day, the better defenses that I’ve been around are anchored by the defensive line,” McDermott said.’

‘They might not be ready to overtake the Chiefs, but they’ll likely be a factor.’

‘Bills MVP: Allen…Diggs…Diggs…Allen…White…Edmunds.’

‘The primary challenge is calling home games without the energy level provided by 70,000 fans in Orchard Park – no fans will be allowed for at least the first two home games with plans to re-evaluate after that – and doing road games from there, too.’