‘Allen ranked 24th among starting QBs in “efficiency” against the blitz, using the metric “expected points added,” in data compiled by Kansas City analyst Joseph Hefner. It’s a statistic available from various data companies. Expected points added per dropback calculates how a QB moved his team down the field on a given play every time a defense rushed five or more men or rushed a defensive back.’
Archives for February 1, 2023
Bills quarterback Josh Allen withdraws from Pro Bowl events to play Pebble Beach
‘Allen will be replaced by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley, who was the fourth alternate.’
Bills assistant offensive line coach Ryan Wendell remains on Patriots’ radar
‘He is perhaps most known to Bills fans as the guy with long hair who sits next to offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey in the coaches’ box on game days.’
Report: Bills wide receivers coach Chad Hall to interview with Baltimore Ravens
‘Hall is interviewing with the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday for their offensive coordinator opening, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported. The opening comes after Greg Roman stepped down Jan. 19.’
The Editorial Board: A strong community benefits agreement eases the sting of new Bills stadium’s cost
‘Given the $850 million investment from New York State and Erie County, taxpayers deserve the most for their money. While some might have hoped for more than $100 million spread out over 30 years – which is what the Bills organization has promised to reinvest toward the local community’s most pressing needs – there’s no denying it could have been much less. It’s a substantial sum, but will need to be spent wisely to contribute to positive change in a region where so many live in poverty.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane reveals his one Josh Allen concern
‘“The only thing I’d get on to him is he’s got too many bruises on him,” Beane said, via the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. “And we’ve got to work on taking less hits. That’s the only reason I’m going to ever criticize Josh is just take less hits.”’
Josh Allen playing in Pebble Beach Pro-Am despite pulling out of Pro Bowl due to injury
‘”If I can golf every day, I would,” Allen said during a practice round ahead of the event. “It’s my favorite thing to do.”‘
Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane reveals his lone criticism of star QB Josh Allen
‘”The only thing I’d get on to him is he’s got too many bruises on him,” Beane said. “And we’ve got to work on taking less hits. That’s the only reason I’m ever going to criticize Josh is just take less hits.”‘
Bills’ Josh Allen skipping Pro Bowl to play in golf tournament at Pebble Beach
‘Allen was selected to his second Pro Bowl, but he’ll be out further west instead despite one of the Pro Bowl activities being a long-drive competition.’
Damar Hamlin begins new CPR challenge, recruits three ‘G.O.A.T.S’ to kick it off
‘”The Damar Hamlin 3 for Heart” challenge is similar to the viral “Ice Bucket Challenge,” which raised awareness and funding for ALS research. Hamlin wants people to shoot videos of themselves performing the challenge and tag friends to spread the word.’
Damar Hamlin encourages people to learn CPR through challenge
‘The first step is to go to heart.org/3 and watch a one-minute video to learn hands-only CPR. Steps 2 and 3 are donations to the American Heart Association to fund CPR education and training, and other programs and research, and then sharing the challenge with three other people.’
Bills’ Josh Allen set to play golf at Pebble Beach after opting out of Pro Bowl due to injury
‘It’s not uncommon for players to use an obscure injury as an excuse to avoid the Pro Bowl — Joe Burrow isn’t participating for vague reasons as well — but Allen skipping the events to play golf is a poor start for the NFL’s reimagined Pro Bowl weekend.’
Damar Hamlin launches ‘plan to put back into the world’ with challenge to LeBron James, Tom Brady and Michelle Obama
‘Hamlin issued a challenge to a pair of living legends in Tom Brady and LeBron James, as well as former First Lady Michelle Obama. After all he’s overcome, why set the bar low?’
Damar Hamlin teams up with American Heart Association to help save lives
‘The third step is to call out three people to take the challenge.’
Josh Allen not playing in Pro Bowl, golfing instead
‘Allen also took part in The Match last year, an annual golf challenge that started in 2018, teaming with Super Bowl LVII quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The pair fell to quarterbacks Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, as Rodgers sank a walk-off putt on the final hole to clinch the win.’