‘“I have 100% confidence in T-Sween,” wide receiver Stefon Diggs said. “He brings that route running, that technician, that hard worker, that blocker. He brings that mindset that we love on offense and just on our team in general. I love me some T-Sween. I feel like he’ll make a lot of plays for us. He does his job extremely well. He can catch, and he has a little bit of craft with him. You can’t really see it looking at him but you watch him, he’s gonna make some plays.”’
Archives for October 28, 2021
Mark Gaughan: Specter of Bills’ Josh Allen looms over Miami’s QB decision
‘Watson is a special athlete in Allen’s class. Once in awhile in big games, you need your quarterback to be The Difference, the reason you win. Allen is that guy. Watson is that guy. Is Tua that guy? Miami, obviously, has big doubts or it wouldn’t be engaged in talks with the Texans ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.’
NFL owners briefed on Bills stadium talks; Hochul expects project in state budget
‘“Everyone’s happy with the collaboration and the effort,” Raccuia said. “We still have a ways to go on progress. But you need to have the collaboration and the effort in line to make sure that you can make the progress. Now it’s up to us, the county and the state and the league to make the progress we’re all looking for in a short period of time.”’
Poloncarz: Legislators ‘can’t force me’ to provide Bills stadium updates
‘”We’re negotiating with the Bills like we’re negotiating with the state, and the only way to get a good negotiation done is to do it among the entities that are there,” Poloncarz said. “If you have interference from third parties, whether they’re legislators in your county, Assembly or Senate, or just the general public, it doesn’t help us get a deal done.”‘
Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins: Here’s what Sean McDermott, players are saying
‘“I think he just continues to find ways to explore different types of plays, he’s constantly watching film from college, other NFL games and even sometimes high school games,” Allen said. “He’s got a knack for it, of just finding good play calls and switching things up where teams maybe lose focus on one guy and then bring them in or focus too much on the other guy. He’s very open-minded for different plays from everybody on the team, doesn’t matter what position you play, he’s willing to take a look at it.”’
Bills stadium issue discussed at NFL owners’ meetings; Terry Pegula leaves due to COVID exposure
‘“Generally, I think things are progressing in a positive way,” Goodell said of the multi-layered negotiations that are taking place between the Bills, New York State, and Erie County. “I think the parties are all working well together. I think there’s a recognition in the need for a new stadium in Buffalo for the Bills. And I think everyone’s working with that objective in mind.”’
Buffalo Bills’ Halloween history no treat
‘The Buffalo Bills will play in their seventh Halloween matchup on Sunday and the result–for the most part–have been scary. Buffalo holds a 2-4 record on Halloween.’
Thursday’s Miami Coverage
Dolphins’ Tagovailoa focuses on Bills as trade deadline nears, Watson talk continues (Miami Herald)
Miami Dolphins are sabotaging Tua, this season with misguided infatuation over Watson | Opinion (Miami Herald)
As Dolphins rumors swirl, a Watson update and 10 ways to measure him. And ex-Cane added (Miami Herald)
One area where Dolphins have improved. And Flores addresses personnel issues, moves, Tua (Miami Herald)
Tua Tagovailoa: ‘I don’t not feel wanted,’ as Dolphins trade rumors continue to circulate (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Hyde: As Deshaun Watson saga again shows, Dolphins keep wandering in wilderness | Commentary (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins sign new quarterback to practice squad; plus Wednesday injury updates (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
‘I am the quarterback of this team’: Tua Tagovailoa shakes off Deshaun Watson speculation (Palm Beach Post)
Deshaun Watson is still on Miami Dolphins radar, which tells us a lot (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins’ Flores Says It Again: ‘Tua Is Our Quarterback’ (AP)
Tua Tagovailoa confident in status as Miami Dolphins’ QB after talk with Brian Flores (ESPN)
Deshaun Watson trade rumors: Texans, Dolphins agree on compensation, Miami wants legal issues resolved first (CBS Sports)
Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa weighs in on Deshaun Watson trade rumors: ‘I don’t not feel wanted’ (The Sporting News)
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa: ‘I Don’t Not Feel Wanted’ (WFOR-TV)
NFL On CBS Analyst James Lofton Breaks Down Dolphins’ Struggles, Tua Trade Rumors (WFOR-TV)
Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Sign QB Dolegala to Practice Squad (MiamiDolphins.com)
Bills Flush Memories Of Titans Loss, Look Ahead To Dolphins
‘“I feel like we haven’t played our best ball — we’ve played some good ball,” Diggs said. “Everybody knows that we’re a good team but in order to be a good team consistently, you got to be consistent. So just tighten up in some areas.”’
Buffalo Bills great Bruce Smith shows off his impressive QB cemetery
‘Smith wanted to show Garrett “what a real graveyard looks like,” according to WAVY.’
Making changes in the AFC’s top tier
‘One week after the Bills delivered a thrashing of the two time defending AFC champions, the Chiefs were totally destroyed by the Tennessee Titans. Their defense continues to be among the worst if not the worst in the National Football League but the fall of the Chiefs offense is the shocking development. Patrick Mahomes and company look completely lost.’
Bills focus on moving forward following the bye week
‘”You try and get away the best you can and learn from it. Then you make sure you get a break,” head coach Sean McDermott said. “But we’re back at it and have a lot to work on.”‘
Hochul: Stadium study to be released in “days”
‘“They’re analyzing number of factors,” she said. “One is to renovate the existing facility or build new and the cost associated. The other is to keep it in Orchard Park or to go downtown,” Hochul said.’
NFL Commissioner weighs in on Bills stadium
‘But right now, he says things are progressing nicely. And he just wants to see the Bills stay in western New York.’
Local lawmakers talk Bills stadium negotiations
‘“We’re negotiating with the Bills like we’re negotiating with the State, and the only way to get a good negotiation done is to do it among the entities that are there,” Poloncarz said. “When you have interference from third parties, whether they’re legislators in Erie County, Assembly or Senate, or just the general public – it doesn’t help us get a deal done.”’
Time’s up for Bills fans: full vaccination now to get in stadium
‘In his first COVID-19 briefing in more than a month, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said anyone caught presenting fake COVID vaccination cards or ID could end up in jail.’
Donating to West Herr’s food drive could get you the chance to meet Josh Allen
‘Collection sites will be at every West Herr dealership starting November 2. Anyone who donates a non-perishable item will be entered for a chance to win a 15-minute video call with the star Bills quarterback.’
Dawson Knox return timeline unknown
‘Head coach Sean McDermott confirmed to the media Wednesday morning that he still has no idea on the timeline for Knox’s return, but he not play this weekend against the Miami Dolphins.’
Hochul: Bills stadium study will be released to the public within a few days
‘”I promised transparency, maybe this is a little unprecedented, but I want to get that in the hands of everyone,” Hochul said. “But the conversations are going very well. And in terms of completion, that this will be a budgetary issue and therefore it will show up in the New York State budget as an item once i’ve had a chance to speak to the legislators and garner support for that.”‘
Bills ready to move on after heartbreaking loss to the Titans
‘“Everybody remembers the Hail Mary and how we took that,” Bills safety Jordan Poyer said. “Then we came out and won eight straight. I think guys are obviously upset at that loss and we’re hungry to get back to work. We kind of feel that same energy now.”’
Bills anxious to see Tommy Sweeney step up in the absence of Dawson Knox
‘“He’s probably one of the most interesting guys not just on the team, but on the planet,” Bills quarterback Josh Allen said. “He’s awesome to be around. He’s one of those guys that just consistently works. He’s kept his head down. He’s never complained. Doesn’t have a whole lot of opportunities in the passing game, but when his number’s called, he usually makes the play.”’
Bills looking for 5th win of the year after week off
‘Though the week off can be a time for players and coaches to take a break from the game, Buffalo players were itching to get back out on the field.’
Bills confident in Tommy Sweeney as fill in for injured Dawson Knox
‘Head Coach Sean McDermott has ruled out the tight end for Sunday’s home game against the Miami Dolphins and didn’t provide a timetable for his return.’
Hochul says results of Bills stadium study will be released ‘within a few days’
‘”It’s ready to be released very shortly,” Hochul said. “So I would say within a few days. I promised transparency, maybe this is a little unprecedented but I wanted that in the hands of everyone but the conversations are going very well.”‘
Aiming for perfection | Bills understand there’s work to be done heading into the Miami game
‘”I’m sitting there with my family, my wife and my daughter, and we’re just sitting at the beach, and I was just thinking like, `Man, kind of can’t wait to get back to playing football,'” Poyer said.’
Sean McDermott declares Dawson Knox out for Bills vs. Dolphins
‘McDermott mentioned that offensive lineman Spencer Brown will miss Wednesday’s practice with a back and wide receiver Cole Beasley will have a vet rest day.’
Top 6 storylines for Bills vs. Dolphins | Week 8
‘With a win, the Bills will have seven straight victories against the Dolphins making it the longest win streak over Miami in team history. Walking away with a victory would also mean Buffalo would have its first sweep against a division opponent this season.’
Bruce Smith is getting in the Halloween spirit with a quarterback graveyard
‘The NFL’s leader in sacks and a Pro Football Hall of Famer put together a graveyard of 76 quarterbacks he sacked in his illustrious NFL career. The move was inspired by a similar display set-up by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett.’