‘Milano is one of the most impactful players at his position in the NFL. Since entering the league as a fifth-round draft pick out of Boston College in 2017, Milano has made a lucrative career out of turning in big plays. In 90 career games, he’s made 10 interceptions, 10.5 sacks, 58 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and nine fumble recoveries.’
Archives for October 10, 2023
Khalil Shakir plays a season high in Bills’ loss to Jaguars
‘On Sunday in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars, second-year player Khalil Shakir got the most work. He played 19 offensive snaps, 32% of the team total, in the Bills’ 25-20 loss at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. He finished with one catch for 11 yards on his only target.’
Position grades: Trevor Lawrence turned tables on Bills’ defense on third downs
‘All the conversions allowed Jacksonville to hold the ball for 38:12.’
Ken Dorsey Watch: Bills couldn’t get three-receiver set going vs. Jaguars
‘The Jacksonville Jaguars kept the Bills’ passing game off balance. The three-receiver set (11 personnel) finished with OK passing numbers. But take away the last three minutes of the game, and the Bills were 11 of 17 for just 113 yards passing out of 11 personnel. Passing out of two tight ends (12 personnel) and two backs (21 personnel) was better. Josh Allen was 7 of 8 for 119 yards on play-action passes. The problem was the Bills couldn’t stay on the field and establish any balance running the ball with bigger personnel.’
Visit to Tottenham provides Buffalo Bills, fans vision of new Highmark Stadium
‘“We were in a van all together and you’re trying to see out of the windows and you’re on this tight, city street and, boom, there it is in front of you,” said Frank Cravotta, the Bills vice president of creative/stadium design. And boom, the inspiration for the Bills’ new Highmark Stadium, scheduled to open in 2026, was conceived.’
Alan Pergament: Like the Bills, NFL Network broadcast lacks energy until it is too late
‘Warner conceded in a telephone interview last week that it isn’t easy calling less than a handful of NFL games on television. That clearly showed Sunday, more so for Eisen than the analyst.’
Bills are back on Sunday Night Football to take on Giants in Week 6: Here’s what to know
‘Daboll was riding high in 2022, his first season as head coach in New York, as he led the team to a surprising NFC wild-card appearance and then a stunning victory over the Vikings before they were thumped out of the playoffs by the Eagles. But this season has been a disaster for the G-men.’
Buffalo Bills reportedly signing veteran All-Pro cornerback
‘The veteran is very familiar with Sean McDermott’s defensive system. In addition to playing with Buffalo in 2020, Norman’s first stint with the Panthers (2012-2015) overlapped with McDermott’s time as the team’s defensive coordinator. Norman would thrive in McDermott’s defense, making the Pro Bowl and being named a first-team All-Pro in 2015.’
Travis Etienne says Jaguars had ‘great edge’ over Bills for this reason
‘“I felt like it really created a great edge for us,” running back Travis Etienne told Pro Football Talk. “Just knowing how I felt [last Sunday] in the Falcons game, the first game that we had out here and having the whole week out here, just being able to get our bodies adjusted and not having to have that jet lag on us throughout the game. I feel like it played a huge part.”’
Buffalo Bills grades vs. Jaguars: Few bright spots as Bills struggle in London
‘Buffalo punted on each of their first four possessions and only scored once in the first quarter. The slow start proved to be fatal. After that, Josh Allen and Co. did not find the endzone until the fourth quarter when they scored two touchdowns to trail 25-20. Too little, too late.’
Matt Milano, DaQuan Jones require surgery, Bills unsure if they are lost for season
‘McDermott said the Bills will lean on players already on the roster before looking for outside help to replace Milano. They have veteran A.J. Klein on the practice squad, while Baylon Spector is still on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury in the preseason finale.’
Bailey: Confessions of an NFL outlier
‘I know this is blasphemous in a region that lives and breathes the Buffalo Bills, but I have to say, I haven’t always been like this.’
Hailee Steinfeld cheers on boyfriend Josh Allen at Buffalo Bills game
‘Steinfeld kept a low profile with sunglasses to conceal her face and wore her long hair in loose waves. She showed loyalty to the Bills by wearing a blue, white and red hoodie.’
Mounting defensive injuries threaten to derail the Bills after sluggish loss to Jaguars in London
‘Buffalo (3-2) certainly has depth on defense. But no team has a roster that can easily withstand the loss of three key contributors without experiencing a drop-off.’
Bills’ LB Milano and DT DaQuan Jones out indefinitely with injuries that require surgery
‘Coach Sean McDermott on Monday said Milano will require surgery to repair an injury to his lower right leg, and Jones will require surgery to repair an injured pectoral muscle. McDermott did not provide any further details on the severity of the injuries, and said it was too early to determine a timetable on how much time both players will be sidelined.’