‘”It meant a lot to be back out there with the guys, get moving around,” Jackson said. “It felt like I’d been out for like a month or something. So it felt good being back out there.”‘
Archives for September 29, 2022
Mark Gaughan: If Bills need to lean on Josh Allen while run game sorts itself out, let ‘er rip
‘Former Dallas head coach Jason Garrett said this on NBC Sunday night: “It was all about Josh Allen and at the end of it, they might have been asking him to do too much. … Don’t get me wrong, Josh Allen was spectacular. The best teams in football spread the burden around. . . . The obvious example is can you run the ball better? He threw it 62 times today, that’s not easy in the NFL.”’
Alan Pergament: Amusing Josh Allen shaving ad and bearded Ryan Fitzpatrick orchestra bit top today’s busy menu
‘The increasing stardom of Bills quarterback Josh Allen is exemplified by how many advertisers now want him to hawk their products in commercials.’
Bills injury list is massive as they prepare for game vs Ravens: Team signs Xavier Rhodes
‘The good news is that players such as offensive tackle Spencer Brown and wide receivers Stefon Diggs and Isaiah McKenzie, all of whom suffered problems because of the oppressive heat down in Miami, were able to participate in full.’
Bills add former All-Pro cornerback to practice squad
‘Rhodes established himself as one of the league’s top cornerbacks just a few years into his career. From 2016 to 2019, Rhodes was named to the Pro Bowl three times. In addition to being recognized by his peers and the fans, Rhodes also earned the respect of the media earning an All-Pro nod in 2017.’
Jackson returns to practice, Rhodes makes first appearance for depleted Bills’ secondary
‘“I’m super appreciative. I’m just so happy that nothing (was damaged) structurally, and I’m able to stand here and talk to you,” said Jackson. “Everybody saw the video, and it could’ve been a lot worse. But the support I’ve received from my teammates, fans, hospital staff, trainers, the fans, everybody. It was unreal. I just appreciate all those things.”’
Bills DT Ed Oliver Welcomes Fans During Local Stop
‘Sitting behind a desk, Oliver welcomed many Jamestown Area Midget Football League players. The line extended from his desk through the entrance to the parking lot. Many fans waited for an opportunity to speak with Oliver and get something autographed.’
Thursday’s Baltimore Coverage
The Ravens — yes, the Ravens — have become a pass-first team. And it’s working. (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens DT Michael Pierce considering surgery on torn biceps; LT Ronnie Stanley practices fully for first time | Notes (Baltimore Sun)
NFL power rankings, Week 4: Ravens return to unsettled group of Super Bowl contenders (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens’ Peters Rounding Into Form After Missing 2021 Season (AP)
Jackson & Allen headline Ravens vs. Bills on Sunday (WMAR-TV)
While Pierce mulls options for torn biceps, Stanley logs first full Ravens practice of 2022 (WNST-AM)
Who’s Practicing, Who’s Not: Ronnie Stanley Practices Fully, Could Play This Week (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Michael Pierce Has Torn Biceps, Making Decision on Surgery (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Late for Work 9/28: Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen One of the Best QB Combos in NFL Draft History (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Jason Pierre-Paul to Wear Jersey No. 4 (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Tom Brady thanks Bills OC Ken Dorsey for taking him ‘off the hook’ in tablet-throwing tantrum
‘“I’m not the only adult in the entire league that’s throwing temper tantrums,” Brady said on his SiriusXM podcast “Let’s Go!”. “So thank you, Ken, for taking me off the hook.”’
Bills’ Jackson returns to practice week after neck injury
‘“I’m here. I’m alive. I’m standing. Everybody seen the hit. They know it could’ve been a lot worse,” Jackson said, referring to how his head viciously snapped back after being struck by teammate Tremaine Edmunds in a 41-7 win over Tennessee on Sept. 19.’
Injury-Thinned Bills Sign CB Xavier Rhodes To Practice Squad
‘Rhodes, an All-Pro in 2017, has nine seasons of NFL experience, including the previous two years with the Indianapolis Colts. He had three interceptions in 29 starts with the Colts, and was not re-signed after his contract expired in March.’
Dane Jackson rejoins Buffalo Bills for practice just nine days after hospitalization
‘”It was scary in the hospital not being able to move or anything like that not knowing … really the unknown was the most scary part,” Jackson said. “Once I knew everything was good then I kind of relaxed.”‘
Josh Allen Explains Confrontation With Dolphins’ Christian Wilkins
‘“I think anybody with two eyes can understand what was going on under that pile,” Allen said. “There’s some things that I didn’t appreciate down there that was going on. We’ll let everyone make their own judgments for that.”’
Boomer Esiason Thinks Saquon Barkley Could Be Traded to Bills
‘“Saquon is probably as good now as he’ll ever be in the NFL,” he said on Up & Adams. “First couple games here, he’s redeems himself—in my eyes anyway—he’s running hard, lowering his shoulders, you can see the burst is back in his legs … why would the Giants keep him? Especially if you can get a reasonably good draft pick.”’
Dane Jackson, Jordan Poyer return to practice in limited capacity
‘However, several players who have been banged-up and even missed last Sunday’s loss at Miami were back on the field in a limited fashion, including wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle), safety Jordan Poyer (foot), cornerback Dane Jackson (neck), defensive tackle Ed Oliver (ankle), center Mitch Morse (elbow), defensive back Cam Lewis (forearm/knee), tight end Dawson Knox (back/hip), and newly signed offensive lineman Justin Murray (foot).’