‘This has been a frustrating season for Milano, a fourth-year player who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March. Unlike fellow 2017 draft class members Tre’Davious White and Dion Dawkins, Milano was not offered a rich, multi-year contract extension. And then, when it came time to play and perhaps show the team that extending him would be a good idea, he was felled by injuries.’
Archives for December 2020
After years of futility against the Patriots, the Bills seized their opportunity to take control of the AFC East
‘That’s why there can’t really be a beef with the Bills savoring their moment now. It’s a long time coming and hard-earned. The Patriots will have their moment again. In the meantime, let’s appreciate how they stretched their last one into a two-decade dynasty, the likes of which may never be seen again.’
Saturday’s New England Coverage
After years of futility against the Patriots, the Bills seized their opportunity to take control of the AFC East (Boston Globe)
Patriots point-counterpoint: Has the Pats offense or defense disappointed more this season? (Boston Herald)
2021 Offseason Outlook: New England Patriots (SI)
Patriots Mailbag: How Julian Edelman’s Season Helped Hunt For Receiver (NESN)
Patriots’ Brandon Copeland Named Week 15 NFLPA Community MVP (NESN)
Week 16: Patriots – Bills Injury Report (Patriots.com)
Bills Today | Brett Favre gives Brian Daboll his endorsement
‘”He was my quarterbacks coach with the Jets and I really thought a lot of him,” said Favre. “I’ve bragged on him and his coaching abilities since then. I think he’s finally getting his due. He’s very creative and fun to work with and I’m sure Josh (Allen) has got to love playing for him. All that stuff adds up.”‘
Inside the Bills: What Josh Allen gave to his offensive linemen for Christmas
‘“It’s really cool. Obviously, gifts are extremely hard to buy for guys that have basically everything already,” Allen said. “I talked to them, and none of them had their own custom golf clubs, so it’s something that many of these guys maybe haven’t even done yet. Giving them the opportunity to go out and expand their horizons, try something new and just hang out on the golf course and get away from football for a little bit in the offseason, it’s something I love doing and hopefully one or two of them – or maybe even all of them, pick the game up and start to enjoy it as much as I do.”’
How will the Bills fare against New England on Monday Night Football?
‘I’ll be interested to watch New England’s two young edge rushers, Chase Winovich and Josh Uche. Both are undersized to set the edge vs. the run. Uche played 12 snaps and Winovich just five the first game vs. Buffalo. Uche has averaged 20 of late. How good are they? How much of a future do either of them have as viable edge rushers against a Buffalo pass game that looks like it’ll be scary for years to come? This will be a decent tune-up for the Bills’ run defense, because Buffalo is staring at the possibility of facing some tough ground games in the playoffs (Baltimore, Cleveland or Tennessee). There’s plenty of interesting facets to this game. Bills, 27-16.’
View from Vegas: Patriots have been dangerous as home underdogs
‘Expect them to be in a surly mood. And with it we’re snapping the rubber band knowing the clincher: New England is 8-2 straight up and 9-1 against the spread at home when looking to avenge a same season division loss under Belichick.’
Sean Kirst: On Christmas Day, a tale of fathers and sons and the Bills
‘I brought Mike a print of the image, which he planned to frame, wrap and present to his 62-year-old father on Christmas Eve. Father and son are lifetime Bills fans, as you would expect. After Buffalo beat the Chargers last month, Don Jr. – seemingly out of the blue – unexpectedly shared the tale from 1968, detail by detail, with his son.’
Cole Beasley says 2019 playoff loss to Texans was great learning experience for Bills
‘“He’s been crucial for our success here the last couple years,” Allen said of the 5-foot-8, 175-pound Beasley. “He’s hard to guard, he’s a very smart player, he wants the ball and he’s always ready when his number is called.”’
Bills release WR Jake Kumerow, clearing the way for team to activate John Brown
‘The move comes as veteran receiver John Brown draws closer to a return after missing the Bills’ last four games after he was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury following the team’s Week 10 game against the Arizona Cardinals.’
Cam Newton won’t be surprised if Josh Allen wins MVP, roots for Bills QB
‘“I’m a big fan of Josh and he’s actually getting coached by a person I know extremely well in Ken Dorsey. He was my quarterback coach the year I won the MVP,” Newton said. “So I won’t be surprised if he even wins it this year.”’
Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley, Bills WRs present coach Chad Hall with amazing Christmas gift
‘On Christmas Eve, the unit spent time together along with wide receivers coach Chad Hall. At some point during the get together, the receivers brought Hall outside. With a winter beanie covering his face, Stefon Diggs and Andre Roberts walked their coach near his gift. When the time was right, Roberts removed the beanie so that Hall could see his present, a brand new truck.’
Trent Murphy poses with 10-point buck on turf at Bills Stadium in Christmas social media post
‘“Anyone know the last time a AFC East Champ or a Ten point buck were in the Endzone?” Murphy wrote in his post. “Me either, Merry Christmas yuh filthy animals #GoBills #wnybowhunter #art.”’
Western New York is head over heels in love with the Bills and their magical season
‘“When I got off the plane, I was like, ‘Goddamn! That’s a lot of people!’” Diggs said Wednesday. “I’ve never experienced anything like that. Not in high school, college . . . I’ve never had that many loyal fans around and I was safe – it felt like good energy.”’
What They’re Saying: Buffalo Bills
‘”You play division games, they’re always tough. They know you, you know them. It’s going to come down to playing good, smart, clean football and taking care of the football, executing in the red zone. Converting on third down and doing a good job of executing.”‘