‘“I said it way back when, it’s a quarterback league. This is the most position in any sports hands down and you either have one or you don’t, there’s no in between. I’m so proud of where Josh is at and where he’s headed,” Beane said on a zoom call with reporters.’
Archives for December 2020
Bills Injury Report: Friday, December 11th
‘S Saquon Johnson (ankle) did not practice for the third day in a row, and is listed as out for Sunday’s game against the Steelers.’
Former Buffalo Bills legends talk current team, give outlook on rest of the season
‘“They’re a playoff caliber team that has a real chance…I love watching Josh Allen play, I love how hard he plays. They were a really good defense last year, this year they’ve got a lot going on both sides of the ball,” Flutie said. “When everybody’s on the same page and working together, good things start to happen and that’s what’s been going on for the last two years in Buffalo.”’
Beane is in Buffalo for the long haul: ‘I want to see us win for a long time’
‘“Your family has to be happy if you’re going to be happy,” said McDermott. “This community has been great.”’
Brandon Beane reflects on five year extension with Bills
‘Beane was methodical about building the Bills and he says what we’re seeing now is apart of that, yes process.’
Bills prepare for one of the biggest games of the season
‘”I wanted us, by this point to at least be in the hunt to win the division, that’s been our goal all along to host playoff games and the only way you can do that is by winning the AFC East,” Beane said. “Obviously, we haven’t done that yet, but I do think this is a good point for where we’re at. I’m excited that we’re in position and it’s a four-game season to see if we get it done.”‘
‘I want to see this place win for a long time’ | How Brandon Beane helped cultivate stability in Buffalo
‘”I’m a stable guy,” Beane said. “Like I said, I don’t want to be picking my family up and (leaving). I put a lot into this place and (what) we have here. I want to see this place win for a long time. And that’s the goal. And I want to be here to see a lot of it.”‘
‘It’s another challenge and something that we thrive on’ | Bills prep for a battle against Pittsburgh
‘”Outside of last week they were undefeated through 11 games,” McDermott stated. “That’s hard to do in this league, and it’s the same scenario I’ve been through before. I got respect for the football team, a lot of respect for their leadership, and I mean they’re a good and talented roster in all three phases. They’ve got a good kicking game, they’ve got a good defense, and they play well on offense. They’ve got weapons all over the board in all three phases, so it will be a big challenge for us.”‘
Injury Report | Jaquan Johnson ruled out for Bills vs. Steelers
‘Josh Allen (Knee/Ankle), Jon Feliciano (Knee/Foot), Quinton Jefferson (Hip) and Andre Roberts (Achilles) were all full participants in Friday’s practice and are available for Sunday’s game. Mario Addison did not practice on Friday due to a vet rest day.’
8 things to watch for in Bills vs. Steelers | Sunday Night Football
‘The Steelers have racked up 44 sacks in their first 12 games a figure that leads the NFL. But it’s only the beginning. They lead the league in total QB pressures (179), pressure rate (39.6%) and sack rate (9.7%) as well.’
Bills Today | This rookie will help shape the postseason race
‘Successfully completing the transition from college to the pros is a huge leap for kickers, but Tyler Bass has already been a major difference-maker for Buffalo. Bass made six field goals against the Jets in Week 7, comprising the entirety of the Bills’ scoring, and he’s 7-of-7 in field goals over the past three games. Things figure to get even more challenging for Bass as the season intensifies, but his ability to make kicks will be even more crucial as the weather turns colder in Orchard Park.’
Bills-Steelers: Only the fans will be missing
‘This game, matching the 11-1 Steelers and the 9-3 Bills, is the most meaningful one between these two regional rivals separated by barely 200 miles, since the fateful finale of the 2004 season.’
Here to stay: Bills GM Brandon Beane signs multiyear contract extension
‘Combined, the two moves give the Bills the type of stability that every NFL team craves – but doesn’t always find.’
Vic Carucci: Bills’ contract extension for GM Brandon Beane is absolute no-brainer
‘Why it didn’t happen sooner with Beane, at or around the same time as McDermott’s extension, is a bit of a head-scratcher. The negotiating parameters seemed reasonably obvious. Whatever the market is for a top-flight GM, you pay it, just as the Pegulas did when it came to putting McDermott among the higher-paid coaches.’
Jon Feliciano sizes up big test for offensive line; Steelers thin at linebacker
‘“I think last week we did a better job, and I think we can build off of it,” Feliciano said of the win against San Francisco. “We have a tough front coming up. This time next week, we’ll know more about ourselves.”’