‘It isn’t all bad. The Bills happen to be 6-0 when Ron watches from his back porch, and Barry gets to watch the games with his wife. “She tells me I’m yelling too much,” Barry joked. “But she hates Tom Brady more than I do, so she’s definitely a keeper.”’
Archives for December 5, 2020
Bills teammates happy Jordan Poyer finally ‘getting notoriety that he should’
‘”Po has been playing lights out for us,” Hyde told reporters. “He can rush the quarterback, he can tackle, he can cover, he can do it all for us. It’s good to see that he’s finally getting the recognition. He’s been a Pro Bowl player for us the last four years. He’d better get it this year. There’s no way, in my mind, that he cannot get it this year.”‘
X’s and O’s: How 49ers’ run scheme will make Bills’ D react on the fly
‘Just like the Rams, the 49ers try to confuse the defense with misdirection. However, the run scheme of 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is more varied and complex than that of the Rams, because the 49ers use a lot of 21 personnel (fullback) and 12 personnel (two tight ends). The Rams used almost all 11 personnel (three wideouts) vs. the Bills.’
Bills’ Matt Milano almost back, impact on A.J. Klein’s role, & Tremaine Edmunds a ‘true MLB’
‘To McDermott and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier’s credit, they remained confident in Klein despite some obvious lapses in coverage and as a tackler in some of those first starts. To be fair to Klein, his first start was at middle linebacker for Tremaine Edmunds, who was dealing with an injured shoulder. Once Edmunds returned a week later, Klein was forced to learn a new position despite his deep understanding of McDermott’s scheme from years ago. The patience displayed by everyone involved allowed the Bills defense to find itself. A group that seemed unrecognizable in the first two months of the season because of its inability to get stops and keep teams from running up the score, has re-gained its identity at the perfect time – when the games are going to start to matter more and more.’
Bills’ Josh Allen: ‘8 wins doesn’t win you the division unless you’re… in the NFC East’
‘Everything about the response was perfect including Allen’s pause before delivering the punchline.’
Saturday’s San Francisco Coverage
After long absence, 49ers’ Richard Sherman says he’s overcome his calf issues (San Francisco Chronicle)
Robert Saleh in 2021? Michigan politicians lobby for Lions to hire 49ers coach (San Francisco Chronicle)
49ers’ Robert Saleh being courted to coach Detroit Lions, if Michigan politicians have any say (San Jose Mercury News)
49ers notebook: Sherman says calf issues are behind him as he’s used at safety; Samuel returns to practice (Sacramento Bee)
Deebo returns to full practice in preparation to face Bills (NBC Sports Bay Area)
How 49ers’ Deebo Samuel stacks up with Seahawks’ DK Metcalf (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Shanahan keeping eye on 49ers’ mental health in Arizona move (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Shanahan explains why he wants Sherman to re-sign with 49ers (NBC Sports Bay Area)
How Saleh is learning to gain trust with Kinlaw’s instincts (NBC Sports Bay Area)
49ers’ Saleh focused on Bills prep, not Lions HC opening (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Michigan legislators urge Lions to hire 49ers DC Saleh (NBC Sports Bay Area)
49ers GM Lynch quips Kinlaw’s pick-six came due to fatigue (NBC Sports Bay Area)
49ers Notebook: Jimmie Ward really, really likes to play football, Saleh (sort of) responds to Michigan lawmakers (KNBR-AM)
John Lynch breaks down whiplash of Santa Clara County’s decision to boot 49ers (KNBR-AM)
Michigan lawmakers lobbying Detroit Lions to hire Robert Saleh as next head coach (KNBR-AM)
Despite Rough Season, 49ers DC Robert Saleh Seen As Prime Head Coach Candidate (KPIX-TV)
Morning Report: Fred Warner Named to ESPN’s 25 Under 25, Greg Papa Previews Bills vs. 49ers (49ers.com)
Limiting Turnovers Key for Nick Mullens and 49ers to Remain in the Hunt (49ers.com)
Kyle Shanahan Making a Point of Putting Players’ Well-Being First Amid 49ers Relocation (49ers.com)
Bills active roster very healthy headed into weekend
‘Although there’s still one final day of practice remaining and Friday’s session was a walk-through, not one player on the active roster was even limited in practice due to injury.’
McDermott: Playing in prime-time is what we strive for
‘”When you’re playing 1 p.m. games, I think there’s a routine part of it, which is nice. There’s nothing better than playing at home on a 1 o’clock afternoon and being able to get home [afterwards] to spend time with their families. … With that said, though, this is what you want. This is how we built the program to be. The better you get, the more prime time games you have. I think it’s an exciting time for our fanbase. We’ll be getting back Tuesday morning about 6 a.m. and try to get ready on a short week for the [Pittsburgh] Steelers a week from now, and then after that, no week is really the same.’
Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White nominated for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award
‘”It’s kind of surreal,” White told reporters Friday afternoon. “It’s an honor to be recognized in that light and something I don’t take lightly. For people around here to recognize me for such a prestigious award, I’m proud to be the nominee for the Buffalo Bills.”‘
Former Buffalo Bills kicker Stephen Hauschka retires, thanks Bills Mafia
‘Hauschka, 35, spent three seasons with the Buffalo Bills from 2017-2019, with a field goal percentage of 82 percent and an extra point percentage of 96.6 percent.’
Bills’ Cornerback Josh Norman teams up with City of Buffalo to help small businesses
‘Depending on how much money the program receives, come January, they’ll cut 2,500 checks to many small businesses that have been struggling during this pandemic.’
Stephen Hauschka, former Bills kicker announces retirement
‘According to his Instagram post, he thanks the Bills Mafia for their support during his time playing in Orchard Park.’
Bills TE Dawson Knox hopes his ‘roller coaster’ season is starting to take a turn
‘“I was very thankful just to be back in the end zone and just finally make that first big play this year. Just after a couple little minor injuries, COVID, it just felt like this year has kind of been a roller coaster so making that play definitely was nice just to kind of start going back in the right direction,” Bills tight end Dawson Knox said on a zoom call with News 4.’
Bills prepare for 49ers, Nick Mullens under center in Week 13
‘”Last game against the Rams, they did a great job of running the ball and opened up the pass for [Mullens] and made the game a lot easier on the quarterback,” Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White said.’
Matt Milano still questionable for Monday night as A.J. Klein shines at LB
‘Even if Milano does not return to the lineup as early as Monday night, A.J. Klein has been playing some of the best football of his career. Klein was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording 14 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 3 tackles for loss, and one pass breakup in Sunday’s win against the Chargers.’