‘Only one player was listed as a non-participant due to an injury – running back/special teamer Taiwan Jones, as he deals with a hamstring injury. Jones was seen on the stationary bike during the early media-viewing portion of practice on Thursday.’
Archives for October 15, 2021
Bills run defense prepares for tough challenge against “one of league’s best backs”
‘”He’s a really good back and we’re gonna have our hands full trying to contain him,” defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said. “It’s a completely different style of offense centered around their running back instead of the quarterback. So it’ll be a challenge for use but we’ll try to come up with some ways to slow him down.”‘
Bills Mafia gives back to Josh Allen’s alma mater
‘This all started when he was seen wearing the hoodie before the Houston Texans game, and fans started asking where they could get one.’
Bills Mafia supporting 12-year-old fan in Switzerland
‘”It was either that or be a Cleveland Browns fan,” Jimmy Morrissey said. “Go with the better team.”‘
Bills confident Beasley won’t be affected by lack of targets
‘“He understands we’re going to need him,” Allen said. “He’s ready to go at all times. I’ve got no loss of faith or confidence in him. I know he feels the same way. He just wants to help this team win football games.”’
Bills ready to take on Titans star Derrick Henry
‘“I’m not going to say that it’s necessarily fun,” Jordan Poyer said. “But at the same time, it’s a mindset at the end of the day. I think our defense is ready for the task. We’re going to have to have 11 guys running to the football and understanding that he is a very good back. We’re got to get population to the football.”’
Milano participates in Thursday practice after hamstring injury
‘“We put together a good plan every week of the best way to go about that, in this case, tackle Henry there,” McDermott said. He’s a tough tough guy to bring down. He’s good outside, he’s good inside, the tackles, he’s fast, and he pulls away from DBs when he has the ball in his hands. It’s a full plan if you will in making sure we understand not only how he runs but how also how to get him down.”’
Decoys? Selflessness? How the Bills playmakers are willing to sacrifice for team success
‘”Cole’s a vet,” Allen said. “He’s been around this league for a long time. He’s a huge piece of our offense and he understands some games we’re going to need him more than others. And I think everybody on this team understands that, but he’s ready to go at all times. I’ve got no loss of faith or confidence in him, and I know he feels the same way. He just wants to help this team win football games and whatever the case may be for that, he’s willing to do.”‘
Biggest surprise of the season? Dawson Knox makes this NFL.com list
‘NFL.com writer Nick Shook put together his list of the Top 10 surprising performances of the season through five weeks. Bills tight end Dawson Knox landed No. 5 on the list.’
Sean McDermott announced Matt Milano will return to practice on Thursday
‘Milano missed last week’s game with a hamstring injury. The fifth-year linebacker has been a standout on the Bills defense in 2021. He leads the team with six tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries. He has 19 tackles, three quarterbacks hits and 1.0 sack in four games this season.’