Archives for January 1, 2021

‘”What Josh is doing, it’s a great credit to him and it’s also a great credit to their coaching staff,” Bledsoe said. “His accuracy, timing, decision-making, everything that he’s doing is at an elite level now. Watching him operate is just really fun. Obviously, I’m a bit biased, but, man, watching great quarterback play just gets me excited.”‘

‘“It’s sad to hear that,” Bills safety Micah Hyde said upon hearing about Fitzpatrick’s positive test. “I remember the last two years, talking to Fitz after games and being like, ‘dude, are you watching our practices or something? You just know exactly what we’re doing every single play.’ It’s tough to defend a quarterback like that. Obviously, Miami is trying to get to the playoffs and all that stuff. To know that he’s not going to be able to play this game, it’s a frustrating year. That’s what 2020 brings. We’ve got to be ready for what Tua brings.”’

‘Miami has prepared itself to contend with the passing powerhouse the Bills have built by investing more money in the cornerback position than any team in the NFL.’

‘Even with backups, the Bills could make this game competitive, but with a playoff spot on the line for the Dolphins, it’s hard to see Miami losing. Dolphins, 21-17.’

‘The biggest hurdle for the Fish is their ragged record in Buffalo, where they’ve dropped seven of their last eight visits, while going 2-6 against the spread. Until more is known closer to game time, we’ll lean to the hungrier underdog and take the points.’

‘Beane’s belief in building through the draft is evident in the 53-man roster and players on injured reserve. Of those who joined the Bills after the new regime arrived, 20 players are Bills’ draft picks and six others were added as undrafted free agents out of college.’

‘We were celebrating just like everybody else, but I can’t watch a football game like everybody else does. I watch it from a quarterback’s perspective, as far as when Josh Allen is coming up to the line of scrimmage. I’m looking at how the safeties are positioned. Are the corners staring down the receivers before the snap of the ball, or are they peeking in and it looks like it’s going be a press-bail? If it’s a running down, I’m looking at the defensive line and linebackers. Are they shaded more to the strong side, toward the tight end, or away from the tight end?’

‘The good times began three years ago today, when the Bills beat the Miami Dolphins and then waited to see if the Cincinnati Bengals could beat the Baltimore Ravens. Bang! Andy Dalton hit the game-winning touchdown pass that put the Bills in the playoffs for the first time in forever.’