‘“Brian came in and blew us away with the amount of detail not only that he knew about the organization, but that he knew about the coaching staff, that he knew about the system, that he knew about the way things worked,” Mangini said by phone. “And that, to me, is indicative of his whole personality.”’
Archives for October 18, 2020
Bills Mailbag: How much is Star Lotulelei’s absence hurting the defense?
‘There is no doubt Lotulelei’s absence has hurt, although it’s only one of the problems. The lack of a pass rush is the biggest issue, followed by uneven play at cornerback. Lotulelei is never going to be a star, but he makes life easier for those around him.’
Fill added to playing surface at Bills Stadium to assure proper footing
‘Coach Sean McDermott said Saturday that fill has been added to the playing surface inside Bills Stadium. The work was done after several players on both teams had trouble with their footing during the Bills’ home victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 27.’
Will Bills’ Devin Singletary play with chip on shoulder? (7 things to watch vs. Chiefs)
‘Devin Singletary said all of the right things when asked about the Bills’ interest in Le’Veon Bell, but you have to wonder if Buffalo’s interest in Bell will lead to the second-year back running with a bit of a chip on his shoulder against Kansas City, the team Bell ultimately chose.’
Sunday’s Kansas City Coverage
The continuing evolution of Patrick Mahomes, leader of men (and the Kansas City Chiefs) (Kansas City Star)
One year later: How Patrick Mahomes turned a serious injury into a blip on the radar (Kansas City Star)
Father figure says Le’Veon Bell will arrive in KC ‘a little humble,’ run ‘very angry’ (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs make Le’Veon Bell signing official but his KC debut might not come this week (Kansas City Star)
Sources: Le’Veon Bell’s $8M injury guarantee key a reason New York Jets released RB (ESPN)
Five Things to Know About New Chiefs’ RB Le’Veon Bell (Chiefs.com)
Week 6 Injury Report | Chiefs vs. Bills (Chiefs.com)
Jon Bon Jovi swears off Buffalo over failed attempt to buy Bills
‘Bon Jovi said he had to call Buffalo’s city council to convince him that the team was going to stay. Ultimately, the team was sold to Terry and Kim Pegula, who owns the Buffalo Sabres.’
Dawson Knox ruled out against Chiefs
‘Knox suffered a calf injury in the team’s 42-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday night in Nashville and hasn’t practiced this week.’
Tre’Davious White among four Bills questionable for Monday’s game against Kansas City
‘Wide receiver John Brown, linebacker Matt Milano, and guard Quinton Spain are all listed as questionable, after missing Tuesday’s game with White.’
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox out with calf injury against Kansas City Chiefs
‘Knox got injured in Tuesday’s game against the Tennessee Titans.’
Local auto dealer taunts Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: says he puts ketchup on steak
‘Northown Automotive based in Amherst put up a billboard on I-290 poking fun at one of Mahomes’ favorite things to eat…ketchup on his steak.’
Tre’Davious White and three other Bills questionable to play vs. Chiefs
‘Cornerback Tre’Davious White, wide receiver John Brown, linebacker Matt Milano and offensive lineman Quinton Spain are all listed as questionable. Tight end Dawson Knox is the only who has been ruled out as he’s dealing with a calf injury.’
Bills focused on containing Patrick Mahomes
‘”The way he can throw off platform, his eye movement and really just the recognition of his game in the last year and two is second to none,” said Bills quarterback Josh Allen. “He’s only getting better. So to go against him it’s going to be fun. It’s fun to watch him.”‘
Knox out vs. Chiefs, White and Milano ‘looked good’ in practice Friday
‘White practiced in full on Saturday while Milano was limited. Both were listed as questionable on the final injury report.’
7 things to watch for in Bills vs. Chiefs | Week 6
‘Allen’s passer rating jumps to 139.2 in the fourth quarter good for second-highest in the league. Mahomes ranks sixth in the NFL with a mark of 114.9.’
Injury Report | Dawson Knox ruled out for Chiefs game | Week 6
‘John Brown (knee), Matt Milano (pec), Tre’Davious White (back) and Quinton Spain (foot) are all questionable for Monday.’