‘But even without the platform of a weekly starter, Ankou, of the Ojibwe tribe, and his fiancée, Shayna Powless, a professional cyclist with ties to the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin, are making a point to give back to their communities. In 2019, the couple founded the Dream Catcher Foundation, a 501c3 with a multi-faceted approach to empowering Native American women and children.’
Archives for January 1, 2022
Bills: WR Emmanuel Sanders, DT Ed Oliver questionable for Sunday’s game vs. Falcons
‘The Bills added linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (thumb) to the injury report Friday, but as a full participant in Friday’s practice with no injury designation for Sunday.’
Erik Brady: John Madden came out on top in almost everything. But there was a Monday night in Buffalo in 1974 …
‘Madden did this by being the anti-Cosell: He brought the bombast, but with none of the self-regard. If Cosell was the color commentator America loved to hate, Madden emerged as the one we loved to love.’
After some early-season sputtering, Devin Singletary has started to find his groove
‘“It’s clear he’s raised his game and he’s raised his level of play to a standard we’ve been looking for,” coach Sean McDermott said. “At the same time, I think he’s challenged everybody on the offense with his level of play and his consistency. He played bigger. He’s not a real big guy, but he plays bigger and he gives tremendous effort and I think he inspires people by that.”’
Falcons DC shares interesting plan to stop Bills’ Josh Allen
‘Don’t let Allen off the team bus.’
Falcons’ Lee Smith eager for his return to Buffalo
‘“It’s going to be a special deal for me and my family,” Smith said. “I love those guys. I’ll never deny it. I’ll pay plenty of fines for pregame hugs with all my buddies up there, and I’m willing to do it.”‘
Saturday’s Atlanta Coverage
Smith could join select group to take Falcons to playoffs in Year 1 (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Falcons’ Lee Smith eager for his return to Buffalo (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Falcons activate defensive tackle, sign offensive tackle (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Falcons’ Dean Pees gives blunt answer when asked about stopping Bills’ Josh Allen (Fox News)
Exploiting the Bills’ weaknesses is the key to a Falcons victory (WZGC-FM)
Analyzing Dean Pees nickel rotation, why it’s not his ideal scenario after losing Isaiah Oliver (AtlantaFalcons.com)
Falcons injury report: Fabian Moreau receives injury designation for Bills game (AtlantaFalcons.com)
Falcons activate defensive lineman off reserve/COVID-19 list, sign offensive lineman (AtlantaFalcons.com)
Bair Mail: On Kyle Pitts’ record chase, when to get Matt Ryan’s successor and the NFL draft need vs. best player available debate (AtlantaFalcons.com)
Listen: McDermott impressed with vibe of Bills’ receiving corps
‘McDermott also offered some praise for his wide receivers room, especially Isaiah McKenzie after his big game against the New England Patriots last Sunday in Foxboro. “It’s all about the team, and I was really impressed last week with Isaiah and the vibe overall with the receiving corp.”’
Buffalo Bills DT Ed Oliver, WR Emmanuel Sanders questionable for Sunday’s game against Atlanta
‘Sanders did not participate in practice on Thursday and Friday, while Oliver has been limited in practice.’
Buffalo Bills fans donating money to two charities after Steve Tasker not nominated for Hall of Fame
‘Fans are donating $8.90 to Child & Family Services and the Rural Outreach Center, two causes Tasker has championed.’