Archives for October 8, 2020

‘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.’

‘“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.”’

‘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.’

‘“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.’

‘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.’