‘Buffalo and any other city that finds itself getting leveraged by the NFL for stadium upgrades, new stadiums or public dollars can and should learn from this lawsuit. There is no amount of public money or positive quotes from Goodell that will save you — if the league ultimately decides to go. And it will be this way unless something changes, like a lawsuit holding the league accountable for its corruption.’
Archives for August 2021
Bills’ Sean McDermott ‘frustrated’ with COVID woes: ‘There’s people’s livelihoods at stake’
‘”Very frustrating… very frustrating,” he said, via USA Today. “There’s people’s livelihoods at stake in terms of, you know, people’s jobs, people’s performances… is judged off of wins and losses or how well a person does ‘X’ or ‘Y’ and some of that is dependent upon other members of the team.”‘
Buffalo Bills activate wide receiver Cole Beasley from COVID-19 list
‘The league’s COVID-19 protocols require unvaccinated players to quarantine for five days if they are deemed close contacts of anyone who tests positive for the virus. Beasley has been one of the most vocal opponents of the protocols — particularly the frequency of testing.’
Bills stock up, stock down in 2021 preseason: Young pass rushers and Reggie Gilliam up, Mario Addison down
‘As such a young player who opted out in 2020 and looks more like the tallest cornerback in the NFL than a defensive end, there was a general thought Rousseau’s acclimation process would take considerable time. Based on what he’s shown this preseason, that might not be the case.’
Bills re-activate four players from Covid list
‘The team is now at their maximum roster limit of 81 players and must get down to 53 active players by 4 p.m. Tuesday.’
Opinion: Packers at Bills: What to watch for
‘It’s been a point being made since Greg Rousseau and Boogie Basham were drafted to go along with free agent signee Efe Obada: the defensive line group is deep and there aren’t enough spots for the amount of talent the Bills have. Who will be the odd men out? How will that be determined? Could there even be a trade made and one of these players fetches a draft pick in return, instead of releasing him outright? There’s no more time left to just talk about it after Saturday’s game. This is the last chance for players to show the coaching staff they’re worthy of being kept. But there are some really tough choices coming here.’
Opinion: It’s time to play fun with Bills roster
‘This discussion could take a little time at One Bills Drive. Although the Isaiah McKenzie injury could mean there is no discussion and Marquez Stevenson makes the roster, it looks like the top-six receivers are set with Jake Kumerow having a strong enough preseason to have earned a place. The question would have been whether or not to go with seven wide receivers. But McKenzie being hurt, Stevenson might have clinched a spot with how he has looked as a receiver and returner. This is one of the two positions where the Bills might go a little longer because of the talent on-hand.’
Buffalo Bills activate Beasley, Butler, Davis, Lotulelei from COVID-19/Reserve List
‘Beasley was also fined over $14,000 for mask violations for unvaccinated players, along with wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie.’
Josh Allen starting at quarterback for Buffalo Bills preseason game against Green Bay Packers
‘This is the first and only time this preseason that Allen will play.’
Players vote Josh Allen among the NFL’s Top 10; his rank to be revealed Sunday
‘The NFL Network has released the names of the players to make the top spots in its Top 100 Players of 2021 list, as voted on by the though the order will not be revealed until Sunday.’
Four Bills players, including Beasley and Lotulelei, taken off COVID/reserve list
‘Defensive tackles Vernon Butler and Star Lotulelei, and wide receivers Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis have been activated from the reserve/COVID list. Another defensive tackle, Treyvon Hester, has been placed on injured reserve.’
Bills activate four players from reserve/COVID list
‘To make room for the returning players the team has placed DT Treyvon Hester on injured reserve. The Bills also waived WR Rico Gafford and DT Joey Ivie.’
5 players to watch in Bills vs. Packers | Preseason Week 3
‘DT Brandin Bryant: The defensive tackle finds himself in a last man standing type situation with Harrison Phillips and fellow reserve DT Treyvon Hester down with injuries. It could afford him an opportunity at a considerable amount of playing time Saturday to convince the powers that be that he’s worthy of at least practice squad consideration.’
How to watch, stream and listen | Bills vs. Packers Preseason Week 3
‘Fans outside the aforementioned markets can watch the game live on NFL Network.’
Inside the Bills: With one of NFL’s lowest vaccination rates, Bills walking a tightrope
‘Yes, you read that right. McKenzie broke Covid-19 protocols in front of a league official after a presentation specifically designed to inform players of those protocols – and the penalties involved for breaking them.’