‘All of this has sparked conversation about whether the NFL’s protocols to deal with the coronavirus pandemic are being followed. The league began the week by admonishing its clubs to be stricter with day-to-day safety measures after Las Vegas Raiders players attended a charity event without masks. They have since been fined, but two players who were on the field against the Bills on Sunday have tested positive for Covid-19. To date, the Bills say none of their players has tested positive, but the team knows there is little comfort in that.’
Archives for October 8, 2020
Game in Tennessee Sunday seems unlikely, but Bills prep hard anyway
‘“We’ll control the controllables and trust that they’re going to put us in a safe environment on Sunday if there is a game,” said Bills receiver Stefon Diggs. “For us, we’re going to prepare like there’s a game, anticipate there being a game and practice like there’s going to be a game. So even if there isn’t a game, we’re preparing for every opponent and we want to stay on point.”’
Bills guard Feliciano returns to practice; Wallace to IR; White, Roberts, Ford do not practice
‘Feliciano has been on injured reserve since surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle over the summer. He had initially targeted the Week 4 game against the Raiders for his return. The Bills have not indicated the timetable for Feliciano’s return, and he is not listed on the injury report because he has not been activated.’
40 years later, recovered jersey remains prized possession for Ex-Bill Jeff Nixon
‘“I knew it was mine. It said ‘NIXON’ on the back, and it was mesh. I said, ‘Hey, where did you get that jersey from?’ He was with around 10 of his friends, and he told me that he was working as a Bills’ equipment guy back then and he said he took it after the Miami game.’
Voice of the Fan: Brandon Beane and the Beane counters deserve our praise
‘The draft day trade in 2018 to move up to the No. 7 overall choice to select Allen was brave and brilliant. The Bills projected Allen as their top prospect, but most fans at the time were ecstatic that “Josh” was still available, and then were immediately gobsmacked when Beane said “Allen” instead of “Rosen.” Today, that idea seems laughable.’
Two more positive COVID-19 tests for Titans means game with Bills in serious jeopardy
‘Without saying it, McDermott seemed to indicate it might not be wise to send the Bills into a COVID-19 hot zone for Sunday’s 1 p.m. game, though he also made it clear, “That decision is probably not going to be made by Sean McDermott.”’
Hall of Fame QB gives some props to Buffalo’s Allen
‘But Allen’s epiphany isn’t limited to impressive passing numbers. He’s reduced his anxiety-inducing runs to an average of four per game, though he still has three rushing TDs, his decision-making has improved dramatically and he’s become a respected leader in the locker room almost overnight.’
Titans broke Covid protocols, per reports: Could game vs. Bills be a forfeit?
‘The Titans’ building was closed on Sept. 29 and the team was specifically told not to have any in-person meetings. Since the outbreak started, Tennessee has had 20 positive cases, including two more on Wednesday, which puts Sunday’s Buffalo Bills vs. Titans game in extreme jeopardy. Teams must have two straight days of negative tests before they can re-open their facility following a positive test. That would mean the earliest the Titans could practice again is Saturday after being out of their facility for almost two weeks.’
Bills-Titans is in jeopardy: Sean McDermott says NFL must determine risks
‘Two more Titans players tested positive for Covid on Wednesday, bringing the total within the organization to 20 since Sept. 29. After no positives on Tuesday the hopes were that Tennessee would be able to get back in its facility on Wednesday to start practicing. But this setback means the earliest they’d be able to return in Saturday, putting Sunday’s game against the Bills in jeopardy.’
Bills’ Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs weigh in on Titans situation
‘“We’re planning on playing and taking it one day at a time. We’re not writing anything off yet. We really don’t know what’s going to happen. But the best thing that we can do is prepare like we’re playing a game on Sunday.”’
Bills place Levi Wallace on injured reserve; Tre’Davious White, Cody Ford miss practice
‘Wallace was listed as week-to-week by Bills coach Sean McDermott on Monday and now will miss at least three weeks as he works his way back. Buffalo brought back second-year cornerback Cam Lewis to the active roster from the team’s practice squad.’
Bills’ Josh Allen receives apology from PFF analyst
‘On Wednesday, Monson took it one step further by completing a Josh Allen apology form.’
Buffalo Bills 2020 sideline hats, shirts are here | How to buy online
‘The sideline collection includes gear from the special Salute to Service line, which features a flag Buffalo Bills graphic in a military-style. Proceeds support the NFL’s military nonprofit partners. You’ll also find the full collection of hats, hoodies, jackets and sideline apparel from Nike, New Era and more.’
Ritzel: Titans potential forfeit to Bills would be unfortunate lesson
‘While it would improve their AFC standing and maintain a perfect record, don’t doubt for a moment that Sean McDermott and Co. want to play this game on the field, the right way. A meeting with the 2019 AFC runner-up Titans is a measuring stick for a Bills team that is sizing itself up as a conference contender.’
How would Bills feel about traveling to face Titans amid COVID-19 outbreak?
‘”I think that’s real. That’s a real situation,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said on a conference call Wednesday a few hours before the Titans announced that wide receiver Corey Davis was the latest player to test positive for COVID-19.’