‘How many times will we hear Belichick? Over/under 1.’
Archives for February 6, 2021
Bucs rookie Antoine Winfield Jr. follows in father’s footsteps and beyond to Super Bowl LV
‘Winfield Sr. shared a photo of his son’s cleats on his Instagram story Friday, writing, “Enough to make a grown man (crying emoji).” He later posted “Guess I’m with u every step u take Sunday … Let’s Get It.”‘
Visualizing success keeps Chiefs’ Travis Kelce at top of his game
‘In the Chiefs’ two playoff wins that advanced them to Super Bowl LV on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kelce caught 21 passes for 227 yards and three touchdowns. Thirteen of those receptions, for 118 yards and two TDs, came in a 38-24 victory against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC championship game that set the stage for Kansas City to try to capture back-to-back Lombardi trophies.’
Three matchups to watch for Chiefs vs. Bucs in Super Bowl LV
‘Pierre-Paul, 32, had 9.5 sacks this year and has 89 in his 11-year career. He’s a prototypical edge rusher, at 6-foot-5 and 275 pounds. Barrett, 28, is just 6-1 and 251. He had only 14 sacks his first five years then came out of relative nowhere to lead the league with 19.5 in 2019. He credits a trip to a “Pass Rush Summit” conducted by ex-Denver teammate Von Miller in the 2018 offseason with expanding his arsenal of moves. Hall-of-Famers Bruce Smith and Warren Sapp attended the camp in the Missouri Ozarks.’
The Editorial Board: It’s painful, but we take a stand: Root for Tom Brady on Sunday
‘We understand how difficult it is for many Bills fans to cheer for their longtime oppressor, star participant in Deflategate, owner of six Super Bowl rings and husband of a supermodel. After all, “Crying Brady” memes give “Crying Jordan” memes a run for their money in Western New York.’
Tyreek Hill: Why Bills’ Justin Zimmer most impressive defensive player he played in 2020
‘“When I caught that ball for 71 yards, I thought number 61 was actually about to clean my clock, which is crazy,” Hill said. “If he would have hit me I probably would have been out for the rest of the year. I probably wouldn’t play football no more. That dude was actually rolling. For him to do that, for a big guy to run all the way down the field. That was great. I’m gonna say him.”’
757 in the Super Bowl: Green Run’s Keith Goganious played for the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII and XXVIII
‘“The one thing I’ll never forget was just the fact this was the third time the Bills were going back to the Super Bowl, and my first time. It’s the one game that you always talk about when you’re a kid. I was making sure I was going to bed on time and I listened to players like Bruce Smith (from Norfolk’s Booker T. Washington High), Cornelius Bennett and Darryl Talley about what to do. You want to make sure you’re productive and ready to play that game. And then there’s the awe that came before the kickoff, when you’re standing there looking around and the jets come flying above. Then you’re like, ‘Oh, my God, we’re in the Super Bowl.’ But once the game got going, it was a regular game. I was just blessed to be in that situation. And to be playing in that game with Matt Darby was special. We go all the way back to Brandon Middle School.”’
Opinion: 2021 State of the Bills: Offensive line
‘Sure, there could very well be multiple returners along the line, but as of right now, the only thing that’s certain is Dawkins is the starting left tackle in 2021.’
Do the Bills need to add another running back?
‘In 19 games the Bills played this season, we failed to see either Singletary or Moss emerge as the clear cut starter. Moss was starting to gain some momentum towards the end of the season but missed the Bills final two games after suffering a season-ending injury in the Wild Card round. In 13 games played the Bills rookie running back rushed for 481 yards on 112 attempts [4.3 yards per carry]. Moss added four rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown.’
Josh Norman’s Buffalo Business Blitz distributes over 200 grants to small businesses
‘The $2,500 grants are being given to small businesses hurt financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses who applied were chosen randomly. The Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI), which oversaw the distribution of the grants, began notifying businesses on Friday.’
Cole Beasley to be featured in Super Bowl Commercial
‘The ad begins with Beasley and Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa talking about pizza toppings. Beasley defending his love for pineapple on pizza, Tagovailoa disagrees, but then Beasley takes a shot at Tagovailoa saying “It’s as sweet as that feeling of making it to the playoffs.”‘
Lamar Jackson’s charity selling Bills Mafia merchandise
‘To say ‘thank you,’ Blessings in a Backpack is releasing a line of merchandise honoring that spirit of giving. The series of T-shirts, sweatshirts and coffee mugs have the phrase “Who will feed the kids this weekend? Bills Mafia will.” The merchandise is being sold for between $15 and $25 with proceeds going towards Blessings in a Backpack. You can click here to see what’s for sale. The merchandise will be available until February 22. According to the site Bonfire, nearly 200 items have been sold crushing the goal of 50 items. That means so far, an additional $2,000 will be going towards Blessings in a Backpack.’
Diggs on Allen: ‘consider him as your MVP because he is mine’
‘And on Good Morning Football Stefon Diggs made sure to give props to his quarterback.’
Buffalo’s draft breakdown
‘The Bills General Manager tempered expectations of a big deal in the offseason at his end of the year press conference.’
Canandiagua’s Poles helped build Chiefs, respects Bills
‘But after a summer with the Chicago Bears that ended in his release, Poles focused on helping to build a team, not trying to play for one. In Kansas City he has moved all the way up to Assistant Director of Player Personnel.’